Tainted Indian sports administrator Suresh Kalmadi has been made Life President of the Asian Athletics Association for his "work in the development of athletics in the continent" during his 13-year tenure as the head of organisation from 2000.
The Olympic torch relay, which was supposed to start at 3 pm, was delayed by the absence of Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi and other officials. The Chinese officials, however, said that they were ready for the relay.
India's ace batsman Sachin Tendulkar has pulled out from the Olympic torch relay to be held in New Delhi on Thursday.
India's date with Formula One racing is delayed by another year, to 2011, Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi said on Thursday but refused to give any reason for it. 'Formula One will be held in India in 2011. Bernie (Ecclestone, Formula One supremo) and GP Group are working on this plan,' he told reporters on the sidelines of a function.
The Olympic committees of both countries signed an agreement that will pave the way for the \nexchange of sports experts and technical information.
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.
The Indian tennis contingent arrived in Doha for the Asian Games minus Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi.
The IOA said it will foot the bill of the axed athletes if the government refuses to do so.
Women's hockey team captain Jyoti Sunita Kullu will have the honour of carrying the Indian tricolour at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games.
Suresh Kalmadi, president of the Indian Olympic Association and chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising committee to be held in New Delhi in 2010, said that it was a painful decision to suspend the Indian Hockey Federation and see the exit of former super cop K P S Gill as the president of the ailing Federation.
The Olympic torch arrived at New Delhi airport early on Thursday amid heavy security.
Suresh Kalmadi, president of the Indian Olympic Association, is working in tandem with the military attach of the Embassy of China to make the Olympic torch relay ceremony on April 17 a mishap-free event. Tibetans living in India are expected to oppose the torch relay event in New Delhi.
Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi urged Mahesh Bhupathi to roll back his decision to quit team tennis and play in the Doha Asian Games.
Top long distance runners from 12 countries are likely to take part in the 19th Pune International Marathon.
India has been made a conditional offer to stage a Formula One Grand Pix in 2009, Indian Olympic Association said.
Kalmadi was unanimously re-elected president of the Indian Olympic Association for a record third consecutive term.
IOA president Suresh Kalmadi says the government has to make a complete overhaul of its "attitude" towards modern sport if the country cherishes hopes of hosting a mega event.
The IOA blamed Sports Minister Mani Shankar Aiyer for its failed bid to host the 2014 Asian Games, saying his remarks came handy for the Koreans, who won it.
A 350-member team has been put in place to prepare for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
'It was a great response. We have our responsibilities in place, 'said IOA president Suresh Kalmadi after his presentation.
A 270-strong contingent, including 186 athletes and 43 coaches, will represent India at the Melbourne Games.
F1 circuit designer Hermann Tilke took a two-day visit of the venues and would provide his feedback to F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.
India made a formal presentation bid for hosting the 2014 Asian Games in New Delhi.
The IOA president sought to know if enough security was being provided to the Indian athletes for the SAF Games.
Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi said India would bid for the 2016 Olympic Games.
"The major issue is the athletics stadium, whether to make a new stadium or renovate the present one," the IOA president said.
Weightlifting coach Pal Singh Sandhu has also been banned for life, IOA President Suresh Kalmadi announced on Wednesday.
As the bid will open in 2011, Kalmadi said the IOA would begin its preparation for the bid immediately after the 2010 Commonwealth Games were over.
India has given up on plans to bid for the 2016 Olympics following its failure to land the 2014 Asian Games, the country's Olympic association (IOA) said.
The one-day meet on May 26 would be held at the Late Baburao Sanas Sports Complex in Pune.
An Athletics Federation of India statement said of the 44 nations affiliated to the AAA, 36 unanimously supported his candidature.
The IOA president said Pillay's experience could improve the medal chances of the eight-time Olympic hockey champions.
Indian Olympic Association President Suresh Kalmadi outlines his plans to bring the 2016 Olympics to India.
The flame, which was lit at Doha's Khalifa stadium on Sunday, was received by Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi.
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