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CAS decision on Phogat's appeal on August 13

CAS decision on Phogat's appeal on August 13

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The hearing on the matter concluded in Paris on Friday after it accepted Vinesh's appeal against her ouster for being 100gm overweight on the morning of her final against eventual gold-winner Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of USA.

Vinesh Phogat retires: 'Goodbye wrestling 2001-2024'

Vinesh Phogat retires: 'Goodbye wrestling 2001-2024'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced retirement after her heartbreaking disqualification from the Olympics, saying she doesn't have the strength to continue.

Mary Kom quits as Paris Olympics chief-de-mission

Mary Kom quits as Paris Olympics chief-de-mission

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The IOA had announced her appointment on March 21.

'Naming Sharath Kamal as flag bearer sent shockwaves'

'Naming Sharath Kamal as flag bearer sent shockwaves'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Sharath Kamal a 'nondescript sportsman' to be flag-bearer in Paris Olympics, protest TN athletics officials against Kamal as flag bearer

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

If CAS rules in Vinesh's favour, she will be awarded a joint-silver in the women's 50kg freestyle category.

IOA ad-hoc panel calls disaffiliated state wrestling units for hearing

IOA ad-hoc panel calls disaffiliated state wrestling units for hearing

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

IOA's ad-hoc committee, tasked with conducting the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections, on Monday called five disputed state bodies for a hearing on June 21.

Narang targets record haul at Paris Olympics

Narang targets record haul at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'Mood is upbeat as first teams arrive in the Olympic Village,' says India's Chef-de-Mission Gagan Narang

Coronavirus: IOA's contributions touches Rs 1 crore

Coronavirus: IOA's contributions touches Rs 1 crore

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The total amount of contribution raised by the Indian Olympic Association through donations from its state affiliates and National Sports Federations touched Rs 1 crore on Sunday. The IOA said Rs 1,02,56,003 so far has been raised by the NSFs, state Olympic associations and non-members (who have applied for recognition) and others.

IOA boss Batra accused of 'illegally' reinstating Bhanot

IOA boss Batra accused of 'illegally' reinstating Bhanot

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Continuing his campaign against Narinder Batra, Indian Olympic Association vice-president Sudhanshu Mittal has written to International Olympic Committee's Ethics Commission chairman Ban Ki-moon, accusing the IOA president of "illegally" reinstating the "tainted" Lalit Bhanot into the national body. Mittal alleged that immediately after being elected as IOA president, Batra reinstated Bhanot in various capacities despite several cases of corruption related to the 2010 Commonwealth Games, pending against him in court.

When I was told I would be flagbearer at Paris, it was hard to believe: Sharath

When I was told I would be flagbearer at Paris, it was hard to believe: Sharath

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Veteran table tennis player A Sharath Kamal on Friday said he was "pretty surprised" at being named India's flagbearer at the Paris Olympics ahead of people like Tokyo Games gold-winner Neeraj Chopra and described the honour as a recognition of his years of toil.

'Tougher to satisfy Indian athletes' needs': IOA chief on Lovlina row

'Tougher to satisfy Indian athletes' needs': IOA chief on Lovlina row

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The needs of Indian athletes during multi-sporting events are a tad more hard to satisfy than others, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Acting [resident Anil Khanna said on Thursday, referring to the controversy surrounding Lovlina Borgohain's coach Sandhya Gurung.

Tokyo Games: IOA asks NSFs to start planning

Tokyo Games: IOA asks NSFs to start planning

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Soon after the new dates were announced, IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta said, "Indian Olympic Association along with the National Sports Federations welcome and support the new dates for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, which will be held from 23 July to 8 August, 2021."

'It's part of the game', Vinesh tells Indian coaches

'It's part of the game', Vinesh tells Indian coaches

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Women's national coach Virender Dahiya and Manjeet Rani met the feisty wrestler, who had caused a flutter at the wrestling arena by beating world number one and defending champion Yui Susaki

Vinesh Slams P T Usha!

Vinesh Slams P T Usha!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

'You're on that bed not sure what is going on in you life, you're enduring your worst crisis.' 'And then you come there just to show the world that you're with me, you click a picture without telling me and then post it on social media.'

Will IOA allow Gopichand to travel with Olympic shuttlers?

Will IOA allow Gopichand to travel with Olympic shuttlers?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'Badminton has best shot at medals in Tokyo and a letter was sent to IOA to this respect on Monday mentioning the six-member support team that also includes chief coach Gopichand's name along with the squad of four players.'

World body threatens to bar Indian wrestlers from Olympic qualifiers

World body threatens to bar Indian wrestlers from Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

This threat from UWW comes days after the Delhi High Court was considering an application filed by four wrestlers including Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia after the IOA dissolved the ad hoc committee on March 18 saying that there was "no further need" for it to run.

Sports Ministry revokes IOA suspension

Sports Ministry revokes IOA suspension

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The Sports Ministry on Friday lifted the suspension on the Indian Olympic Association with immediate effect after it removed the corruption-tainted duo of Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as life presidents following widespread outrage.

Help Vinesh, PM Urges Usha

Help Vinesh, PM Urges Usha

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'PM spoke to IOA President P T Usha and sought first hand information on the issue and the options India has in the wake of Vinesh's setback.'

Paris Olympics: Sharath Kamal to be flag bearer, Mary Kom is chef de mission

Paris Olympics: Sharath Kamal to be flag bearer, Mary Kom is chef de mission

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Six-time World Champion Mary Kom, bronze medallist at the 2012 London Olympics, will be assisted by luger Shiva Keshavan, who has been appointed the deputy chef de mission.

Kalmadi not a member of IOA delegation: IOA

Kalmadi not a member of IOA delegation: IOA

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

Indian Olympic Association sought to steer clear of the controversy over tainted Suresh Kalmadi attending the London Olympic Games, saying that he was not a member of IOA delegation.

Angry IOA boss Batra slams national sports federations

Angry IOA boss Batra slams national sports federations

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Indian athletes led the way in providing the Indian Olympic Association their feedback on how to restart national camps amid the coronavirus pandemic but a lot of national federations missed the deadline for submission of response, leaving IOA president Narinder Batra disappointed. On May 5, the IOA, while conceding that the risk of athletes losing motivation in the ongoing lockdown is real, sought their views along with those of coaches and other stakeholders on how to restart outdoor training.

WFI demands action against Vinesh's support staff

WFI demands action against Vinesh's support staff

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Vinesh has been training with Woller Akos, her personal coach from Belgium and has also worked with South African mental conditioning coach Wayne Lombard.

Rijiju trying to diffuse tension between Ministry-IOA

Rijiju trying to diffuse tension between Ministry-IOA

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

IOA president Narinder Batra had alleged that Sports Authority of India's TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme) CEO Rajesh Rajagopalan was interfering in the functioning of federations. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, however, said the government has no such intention.

Abhinav Bindra conferred Olympic Order for 'distinguished contribution'

Abhinav Bindra conferred Olympic Order for 'distinguished contribution'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

India's first Olympics Individual gold medallist, who won the 10 metres Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Games, was conferred the honour by the International Olympic Committee during its 142nd Session in Paris.

Wrestler Antim back in India post Paris drama

Wrestler Antim back in India post Paris drama

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Antim Panghal returns to India after Olympic controversy

Olympics:Vinesh appeals to CAS against her elimination

Olympics:Vinesh appeals to CAS against her elimination

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Vinesh has now appealed to the CAS, the apex body to settle disputes related to sport through arbitration, who will return with a verdict tomorrow

'Vinesh deserved atleast a silver; this is injustice'

'Vinesh deserved atleast a silver; this is injustice'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

National Wrestling coach Virendra Dahiya believes that Vinesh Phogat at least deserved a silver medal after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed her appeal.

Chawrasia's allegations are false, rubbish: IOA

Chawrasia's allegations are false, rubbish: IOA

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

The Indian Olympic Association reacted with shock at the allegations made by one of the country's top golfers SSP Chawrasia, who had lashed out at the national Olympic body and Sports Ministry for the shoddy the treatment meted out to him and others during the Rio Olympics. Chawrasia also claimed that he was yet to receive the full amount of promised Rs 30 lakhs, earmarked as preparatory money for the Rio Olympics. Terming Chawrasia's claims as "rubbish and false", the IOA said in a statement that it never promised to give the golfer Rs 30 lakhs.

Nita Ambani re-elected to IOC unanimously

Nita Ambani re-elected to IOC unanimously

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Ambani won unanimously with 100 per cent of vote at the 142nd IOC session in Paris.

'IOA have violated their own constitution'

'IOA have violated their own constitution'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Sports Minister Goel hits out at IOA chief N Ramachandran for making Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Chautala life presidents

Sreejesh Rocks Mundu At Eiffel Tower

Sreejesh Rocks Mundu At Eiffel Tower

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Paris Olympics hero P R Sreejesh made a stylish statement on Sunday.

IOA and CGF chiefs to discuss shooting at CWG

IOA and CGF chiefs to discuss shooting at CWG

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The CGF chief is also expected to meet Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju.

Government suspends IOA for appointing Kalmadi, Chautala

Government suspends IOA for appointing Kalmadi, Chautala

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Cracking the whip on the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the Sports Ministry on Friday suspended the Olympic body till the time it reverses the decision to appoint the scam tainted duo of Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala its Life Presidents.

Why Vinesh Couldn't Pull Out With Injury

Why Vinesh Couldn't Pull Out With Injury

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'A player cannot declare herself unfit or sick. This has to be certified by the tournament doctor.'

'Expecting maximum medals at Paris Olympics'

'Expecting maximum medals at Paris Olympics'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The Ad hoc committee is tasked with overseeing and supervising WFI's operations, which include athlete selection, submitting entries for athletes to participate in international events, organising sports activities, handling bank accounts, managing the website, and other related responsibilities.

For God's sake, keep politics out of this: AFI boss

For God's sake, keep politics out of this: AFI boss

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Sumariwalla revealed that a lot of measures were taken to ensure that Vinesh could get past the weigh-in despite the lack of time.

Vinesh's disqualification insult to country: AAP

Vinesh's disqualification insult to country: AAP

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak wrote: 'Many indicating towards a conspiracy... Who can be behind this... ?'

Commonwealth C'ships: IOA gets World Archery backing

Commonwealth C'ships: IOA gets World Archery backing

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Shooting's international federation (ISSF) has also confirmed complete support to India for hosting the proposed Commonwealth championships.

Narang hails modern reforms in India's shooting scene

Narang hails modern reforms in India's shooting scene

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Seasoned marksman Gagan Narang applauds the systematic selection process, government investment, and improved infrastructure for India's impressive haul of 15 shooting quota places for the Paris Olympics

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The satta market is accepting bets on how many times Modiji will mention Nehru at his election rallies, says A Ganesh Nadar with a wink.