Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the establishment of a National Centre of Excellence to promote winter sports in Jammu and Kashmir and the expansion of the Khelo India Winter Games into a 15-day event.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has invited bids for the commercial rights of men's and women's club competitions, offering two packages for a minimum of 15 years starting from the 2026-2027 season.
Pakistan hockey captain Shakeel Ammad Butt has criticized the national federation following a problematic tour of Australia, citing issues with accommodation and team management.
The Pakistan government has revoked the two-year ban imposed on national hockey team skipper Ammad Shakeel Butt by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), deeming the ban illegal and unconstitutional. This decision follows Butt's criticism of the PHF's mismanagement during the recent Australia tour, which led to logistical nightmares for the team.
Bengaluru FC players, including India legend Sunil Chhetri, have accepted pay cut for the truncated Indian Super League season, starting on February 14.
India bids for another global meet, this time 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships
Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs East Bengal ISL derby on May 3 as per tentative schedule
Sports Governance Act: Tier System for Athletes, Convicted Ineligible
FC Goa players, including India captain Sandesh Jhingan, and support staff have accepted pay cut for the truncated ISL season starting on February 14.
From a side that promised much after a fourth-place finish in the Tokyo Olympics, the Indian women's team has collapsed into a seemingly direction-less outfit.
A prominent member of India's shooting coaching staff, Ankush Bhardwaj, has been accused of sexual harassment by a minor shooter.
Pakistan international kabaddi player Ubaidullah Rajput has been banned indefinitely by the national federation after he appeared for an Indian team in a private tournament in Bahrain
Twelve Indian Super League (ISL) clubs on Thursday urged the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to amend the "commercially restrictive" clauses of its constitution during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on December 20, in another reminder that the domestic game may collapse if immediate steps are not taken.
India thus topped the list for a third consecutive year, something that might hurt its chances when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) evaluates its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games in the near future.
AIFF waiting for AFC response over continental slots for ISL clubs in case of fewer matches
AIFF for "flexible" approach during Sports Minister Mandaviya's meeting with football stakeholders.
The latest crisis emerged after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) could not find a new commercial partner for the conduct of domestic league, including the top-tier Indian Super League.
Acting on the directive of the Supreme Court, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday adopted the contentious clause of the new constitution that prohibits its office-bearers from holding dual posts in the national body and state units.
The All-India Football Federation defended its handing over the I-League 'trophy' to Inter Kashi on Sunday, saying it did so after "due legal consultation" and as per decisions given by the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and Swiss Federal Tribunal.
Current situation risks rendering ongoing operations untenable: ISL clubs to AIFF
A source close to Tahir said that the Olympian was clear that unless players are aware that the head coach has the final say, there is no way the team can show improvement.
Majority of state units favour dual posts, AIFF calls SGM on Nov 24 to vote on matter
The camp began in Bengaluru on Thursday.
SC-appointed Justice Rao recommends striking balance between AIFF autonomy and bidders' interests
ISL, I-League clubs to meet Sports Minister after talks with AIFF chief Chaubey fail to end deadlock
SC permits current AIFF executive committee to continue till end of term in Sept 2026
10 ISL clubs slam AIFF for delay in tender process, allege "breach of trust"
Williams, Bharti join camp, signalling new chapter for Indian football
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on a plea seeking the implementation of the 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Act, which reserves one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
There is no competition between India and Pakistan in hockey: Hardik Singh
India win four medals in athletics, hold on to fifth spot at Asian Youth Games
Majority of AIFF EC members to choose between national body posts and state unit office
12 ISL clubs agree to participate in Super Cup, winner to get ACL 2 play-off spot
If the draft constitution is approved on Sunday at the SGM along with this clause, a majority of the AIFF's Executive Committee members may have to resign from their positions or lose their top posts in the state units.
AIFF's RFP: No franchisee fee for clubs in ISL, commercial partner to provide video support system
'From the email on record placed before me, it is very difficult to conclude that AIFF had persuaded FIFA to send the emails to enable AIFF to seek for modification of the Constitution.
ISL Imbroglio: AIFF calls for meeting between legal counsels of federation and clubs
All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey on Friday said the governing body has been working in a "dedicated" manner to start this season's Indian Super League (ISL), currently on hold due to uncertainty surrounding the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between the AIFF and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL).
'The Football Players Association of India (FPAI) and FIFPRO have been in constant contact with players across the ISL and have raised the matter with FIFA and the AFC on their behalf.'
SC directs Nageswara Rao to oversee selection of new commercial partner of AIFF
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