News for 'Ad Hoc Committee'

Pakistan PM appoints interim committee to take control of PCB

Pakistan PM appoints interim committee to take control of PCB

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Pakistan's Prime Minister has appointed an interim management committee (IMC) to supersede the Pakistan Cricket Board in order to reorganise the country's cricket structure.

UWW ready to lift suspension of WFI after elections: Lalovic

UWW ready to lift suspension of WFI after elections: Lalovic

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

UWW will not interfere in the pending case relating to the alleged sexual harassment of Indian women grapplers by former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh but will "listen to the voices of athletes" if they approach the world body again, its chief Nenad Lalovic said on Monday.

Wrestlers protest for 22 days, IOA finally takes action

Wrestlers protest for 22 days, IOA finally takes action

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The WFI said it has no issues in obeying the IOA order since they were already co-operating with the authorities.

Baffled why IOA won't recognise us, says Boxing India chief

Baffled why IOA won't recognise us, says Boxing India chief

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Frustrated by Indian Olympic Association's refusal to grant them recognition, Boxing India President Sandeep Jajodia said he was 'baffled' by IOA's logic.

Sports Ministry's directives make IOA uneasy

Sports Ministry's directives make IOA uneasy

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The ministry said the Games Technical Conduct Committee, list of disciplines in the National Games, and eligibility criteria for participants should be communicated to it at least six months prior to the showpiece.

Vinesh verdict delayed: CAS extends deadline until Aug 16

Vinesh verdict delayed: CAS extends deadline until Aug 16

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from the Olympic finals, this time till August 16, prolonging the Indian wrestler's wait for a resolution.

Scandals, Suspensions: Twists and Turns of the WFI elections

Scandals, Suspensions: Twists and Turns of the WFI elections

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

From wrestlers' protest to WFI elections: Timeline

WFI suspended: Wrestlers can't compete under India flag!

WFI suspended: Wrestlers can't compete under India flag!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

United World Wrestling (UWW), the world governing body for wrestling, has suspended the Wrestling Federation of India for not conducting its elections on time.

Vinesh fires back at Sakshi Malik's explosive claims of 'selfish' protests

Vinesh fires back at Sakshi Malik's explosive claims of 'selfish' protests

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

That's her personal opinion, I don't agree with that: Vinesh on Sakshi Malik's claims

IOC hits out over treatment of Indian wrestlers

IOC hits out over treatment of Indian wrestlers

Rediff.com31 May 2023

The IOC has condemned the manner in which the protesting Indian wrestlers were being treated by Delhi Police.

'Something in favour of Vinesh is going to come'

'Something in favour of Vinesh is going to come'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Vinesh was disqualified on the morning of the Paris Olympics final for exceeding the 50kg weight limit. During the weigh-in, she was found to be 100 grams over the limit.

Found no conflict as Kapil-led CAC: Rai

Found no conflict as Kapil-led CAC: Rai

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

'We appointed the CAC as an ad-hoc body to specifically appoint the head coach of the men's national team. We as COA found that there was no Conflict of Interest'

Wrestling: Date set for trials for Worlds; no exemption to be given

Wrestling: Date set for trials for Worlds; no exemption to be given

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The trials for the wrestling World Championships will be held on August 25-26 in Patiala, the ad-hoc panel announced on Monday, ending weeks of uncertainty around the selection competition.

'Militants Become Instruments In Political Contests'

'Militants Become Instruments In Political Contests'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'Political protection allow groups to recruit, rearm and operate with reduced operational pressure. That increases their bargaining power and their ability to destabilise.'

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom among 19 women probables for C'wealth, Asian Games

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom among 19 women probables for C'wealth, Asian Games

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Multiple World champion and Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom is among the 19 boxers selected for the senior women core group of probables for this year's Commonwealth and Asian Games.

'Vinesh, Bajrang could be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if...'

'Vinesh, Bajrang could be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if...'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat should be withdrawn from India's Asian Games squad if they lose the upcoming trials for the World Championships.

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Patel emphasised that one of the most important features of the bill is the establishment of a dedicated tribunal for resolving disputes, reducing the burden on the judiciary and ensuring quicker justice.

India cleared for Asian Champions League

India cleared for Asian Champions League

Rediff.com20 May 2008

India, along with 10 other countries, was on Tuesday provisionally cleared to participate in next year's AFC Champions League.

Asian Games: Harmanpreet, Lovlina to be India's flag-bearers

Asian Games: Harmanpreet, Lovlina to be India's flag-bearers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain will be the flag-bearers of the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on September 23.

'If Kohli can get his way with Shastri, why can't Harmanpreet?'

'If Kohli can get his way with Shastri, why can't Harmanpreet?'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

In a letter written to Rai, COA member Edulji accused the chairman and BCCI CEO Rahul Johri of breaking rules while appointing Ravi Shastri as the men's team coach in July last year.

Asian Games: Boxing India put onus on IOA to resolve Sarita medal row

Asian Games: Boxing India put onus on IOA to resolve Sarita medal row

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Seeking to distance itself from the controversy surrounding L Sarita Devi's semi-final loss at the Asian Games, recently-elected Boxing India (BI) President Sandeep Jajodia said the matter is for the IOA to resolve with world governing body, AIBA.

Heartbreak! No Mary Kom at Rio Olympics

Heartbreak! No Mary Kom at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

It's final. The speculation over Mary Kom, the five times world champion's, participation at Rio is over.

Charlesworth's resignation accepted

Charlesworth's resignation accepted

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Ric Charlesworth's controversial stint with Indian hockey finally come to an end on Friday with the Sports Authority of India accepting his resignation. The development put an end to speculation about the Australian legend's future as Technical Advisor to Indian hockey.

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik urge PM Modi to oust sports 'oppressors'

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik urge PM Modi to oust sports 'oppressors'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The two wrestlers, who have accused Sharan Singh of sexually harassing women grapplers, called on the PM to intervene.

Brij Bhushan to convene meeting on July 30 ahead of WFI elections

Brij Bhushan to convene meeting on July 30 ahead of WFI elections

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Outgoing WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has convened a meeting on Sunday to nominate his panel, which will contest the upcoming WFI elections to elect the new office-bearers.

Wrestling Trials: Antim once again tops charts; Divya, Sarita bounce back

Wrestling Trials: Antim once again tops charts; Divya, Sarita bounce back

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Antim Panghal once again confirmed her emergence as one of the top wrestlers in the country by winning the World Championships trials in Patiala on Friday.

'Before Holi, this is a gift for all associated with wrestling'

'Before Holi, this is a gift for all associated with wrestling'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

For a few months an Indian Olympic Association ad-hoc panel ran the show but after UWW lifted its suspension following the conduct of elections, the committee was dissolved.

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Wrestlers threaten Supreme COurt action over sexual harassment allegations against WFI President

New wrestling selection policy has its pros and cons: Yogeshwar

New wrestling selection policy has its pros and cons: Yogeshwar

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Celebrated Indian grappler Yogeshwar Dutt neither praised nor criticised the new selection policy of the IOA-constituted ad-hoc panel for wrestling, which states that Olympic quota winners will have to compete against a challenger to book a ticket to the Paris Games.

Harinder in-charge of men's hockey team

Harinder in-charge of men's hockey team

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

The Indian Olympic Association-run ad-hoc committee said Harender Singh will be in-charge of the team till 2010 and a foreign coach will appointed.

Musharraf initiates PCB shake-up

Musharraf initiates PCB shake-up

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

President Pervez Musharraf appointed a director of cricket operations and an ad-hoc committee.

WFI polls: Brij Bhushan to announce his candidates on Monday

WFI polls: Brij Bhushan to announce his candidates on Monday

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Monday is the last date for filing nominations.

Indian hockey is run on the whims of the FIH: Khan

Indian hockey is run on the whims of the FIH: Khan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Hockey Olympian Aslam Sher Khan is of the opinion that Indian hockey is run on the whims of FIH and there was no need to have a foreign coach on board.

India to host 2010 hockey World Cup

India to host 2010 hockey World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday announced that India will host the 2010 hockey World Cup. After the FIH board meeting in Hyderabad on Friday, a decision was made that the 2010 World Cup will be held in New Delhi.

Only Olympic, CWG, Asiad sports for National Games?

Only Olympic, CWG, Asiad sports for National Games?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha has proposed that only disciplines featuring in the Olympics, Commonwealth and Asian Games be considered for inclusion in the future National Games,

Kaushik named India's hockey coach

Kaushik named India's hockey coach

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

Maharaj Kishan Kaushik is back as coach of India's men's hockey team, ten years after the guiding it to the gold medal at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games. His selection was finalised at a meeting of the ad hoc committee, set up by the Indian Olympic Association in Delhi, on Tuesday and formally announced on Wednesday. He will be in charge of the team till the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games in China.

'I'll watch with greater interest,'says KPS Gill

'I'll watch with greater interest,'says KPS Gill

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Breaking his silence after being sacked as the IHF President, K P S Gill on Wednesday said he would watch the activities of the IOA's ad-hoc committee with "greater interest".

'Sure there will be legal clauses attached to Vijender's Olympics participation'

'Sure there will be legal clauses attached to Vijender's Olympics participation'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Kishen Narsi, chairman of the AIBA's ad-hoc committee for India, says would be happy to guide Vijender Singh in the best possible manner in his bid to make it to Rio.

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The rejection of Vinesh's appeal means India's tally from the Paris Olympics will be of six medals which includes one silver and five bronze.

UGC Draft Regulations And AMU

UGC Draft Regulations And AMU

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Will the Draft UGC Regulations 2025 undermine our universities? Unlikely, notes Professor Mohammad Sajjad, citing how AMU has utilised its exceptional autonomy.