News for 'Federation of International Players Associations'

Wimbledon bars players from Russia and Belarus

Wimbledon bars players from Russia and Belarus

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Grand Slam champions Daniil Medvedev from Russia and Belarusian Victoria Azarenka will not be able to participate in the June 27-July 10 tournament.

Gold Hits Rs 90K, Jewellery Demand Takes A Hit

Gold Hits Rs 90K, Jewellery Demand Takes A Hit

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The trigger for international gold prices rising to $3,000 per ounce was Germany's upcoming heavy government borrowing.

Coming Soon! World Pickleball League

Coming Soon! World Pickleball League

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'The league will begin as a city-based franchise setup, starting with six cities.'

Denied visa, Pakistan's sports body lodges complaint

Denied visa, Pakistan's sports body lodges complaint

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

The Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association has lodged a formal complaint with the sport's world governing body and the organisers after their squad was denied visas by the Indian High Commission for the IBSF U-18 and U-21 World Championships

Sthalekar first woman to become president of players' body FICA

Sthalekar first woman to become president of players' body FICA

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

FICA was set up in 1998 and its members include most of the cricketers' associations around the world.

'We Could Win A TT Medal At LA Olympics'

'We Could Win A TT Medal At LA Olympics'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'Paris 2024 was the first time that both the men's and women's team qualified for the team championships.' 'The women's team made it to the quarter-finals, just one short of the medal round, and the men's team also did well.' 'The mixed doubles is another event where India is doing very well.' 'So these three events are events where there is a possibility of us winning medals at the Olympics.'

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The Serb set up the breakaway PTPA on the eve of the US Open in September and resigned as head of the player council but last month he confirmed that he had been nominated by his fellow professionals for the current elections which he accepted.

FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy, Billions at stake

FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy, Billions at stake

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Soccer's player transfer system will be in the spotlight and could even be on the brink of collapse on Friday when the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) announces its ruling on former France player Lassana Diarra's case against FIFA.

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Harmanpreet, Sreejesh shortlisted for FIH Hockey Stars Awards

Bhutia urges ISL, I-League to 'invest in grassroots'

Bhutia urges ISL, I-League to 'invest in grassroots'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'Today, U20 players are losing to Bangladesh, not qualifying for the Asia Cup. We can't expect miracles from the senior team. We need to really work at the ground level. The important thing for the AIFF is to bring as many kids as possible to play.'

Meet India's rising tennis star

Meet India's rising tennis star

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Eqbal and Faisal's recent success saw him conquer Fardeen Mohammed and Abhinansu Borthakur 6-0, 6-2 in the men's doubles final to win the title.

COVID-19: FIFA to release $150 million to associations

COVID-19: FIFA to release $150 million to associations

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Each of FIFA's 211 member associations would receive $500,000 in the coming days as well as any remaining entitlements for 2019 and 2020, it added. The coronavirus outbreak has brought soccer to a standstill and clubs have struggled to cope with the loss of revenue.

'EVs are the only way to decarbonise'

'EVs are the only way to decarbonise'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

About 99,165 electric cars were sold in India in 2024, but electric car penetration -- share of electric car sales in total sales -- was just about 2.5 per cent.

Chaubey beats Bhutia as AIFF gets first player president

Chaubey beats Bhutia as AIFF gets first player president

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday got a former player as its first president in its 85-year history with Kalyan Chaubey beating the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia in the election for the top post.

FIFA suspends Indian football federation

FIFA suspends Indian football federation

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

In a massive setback for the country, world football governing body FIFA on Tuesday suspended India for "undue influence from third parties" and said the Under-17 Women's World Cup "cannot currently be held in India as planned."

Victory for Vinesh, Sakshi, Bajrang as HC accepts plea

Victory for Vinesh, Sakshi, Bajrang as HC accepts plea

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Delhi HC open to IOA reconstituting ad hoc panel for WFI's functioning

Russian and Belarusian players allowed to compete at US Open

Russian and Belarusian players allowed to compete at US Open

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to compete at the US Open this year but only as neutrals, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced on Tuesday.

After festival inventory buildup, two-wheeler dispatches fall in November

After festival inventory buildup, two-wheeler dispatches fall in November

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Major two-wheeler (2W) manufacturers in India witnessed a single-digit decline in domestic sales in November after dispatches had picked up in October for the festive season when wholesales went up by 14 per cent and retail also grew by 36 per cent.

T20 franchise cricket luring players away from national duty?

T20 franchise cricket luring players away from national duty?

Rediff.com1 May 2023

'Cummins is not surprised at how fast the landscape is changing and told Fox Sports: " ... there's going to be other opportunities that are going to be really hard for players to say no to, different franchises around the world. I think realistically we've got to manage players a bit differently to what we have in the past.'

Not retiring yet, says TT legend Sharath Kamal

Not retiring yet, says TT legend Sharath Kamal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'For the next nine months to one year I would still be an active player.'

Harmanpreet nominated for FIH player of year award

Harmanpreet nominated for FIH player of year award

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

India's star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh was on Tuesday named among the five nominees for the men's Player of the Year honour.

Deal with players' issues with respect and dignity: Athletes Commission

Deal with players' issues with respect and dignity: Athletes Commission

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The Athletes Commission of the IOA has recommended the national Olympic body to put systems in place to deal with issues of the players "with respect and dignity" in the light of the protest by India's top wrestlers.

AITA yet to receive govt clearance for Davis Cup tie in Pak

AITA yet to receive govt clearance for Davis Cup tie in Pak

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The PTF chief said there was a deadline for the AITA to send final arrival confirmation and if they didn't travel to Pakistan the International Tennis Federation (ITF) would consider the Davis Cup tie as forfeited, awarding full points to the hosts.

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.

Historic night for Indian hockey! Two prestigious FIH awards

Historic night for Indian hockey! Two prestigious FIH awards

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

India's Harmanpreet Singh was crowned as Men's Player Of The Year and his former compatriot PR Sreejesh was named Men's Goalkeeper Of The Year, announced the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday.

We're treated like second-class citizens: Paralympic champ slams BAI

We're treated like second-class citizens: Paralympic champ slams BAI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Paralympic star Kumar Nitesh cites BAI apathy, wants badminton to be placed under PCI as para shuttlers needed to be treated on par with their able-bodied counterparts.

Zampa wants to be involved in sponsorship conversations

Zampa wants to be involved in sponsorship conversations

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Australia's Adam Zampa says sports should work with players on ethical sponsorships

'A huge setback for Indian sports'

'A huge setback for Indian sports'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

India's medal prospects took a hit with the exclusion of hockey, shooting, cricket, badminton and wrestling from the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Close to half of women soccer fans in England and Wales have personally experienced sexist or misogynistic abuse at matches but most have never reported it to authorities, a new study by anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out revealed on Wednesday.

Asian Games: Harmeet Desai claims non-selection 'unfair'

Asian Games: Harmeet Desai claims non-selection 'unfair'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

India's leading table tennis player Harmeet Desai feels he has been "unfairly" left out of the singles competition for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou.

India target best-ever medal haul at Paris Olympics

India target best-ever medal haul at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Three years ago, India returned from Tokyo with seven medals, and it is only natural that a double-digit performance is now desired in Paris.

How is Tata Motors gearing up to face competition?

How is Tata Motors gearing up to face competition?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Why is Shailesh Chandra, managing director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, not worried about the competition?

Sports Ministry set to order inquiry into Pak trip by kabaddi players

Sports Ministry set to order inquiry into Pak trip by kabaddi players

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

A Sports Ministry source said that 'the minister (Kiren Rijiju) is set to start an inquiry.'

ATMs to loans: All eyes on the road for finance world

ATMs to loans: All eyes on the road for finance world

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

In the Union Budget for Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had held forth on the need for better governance and investor protection in the banking sector. She had proposed certain amendments to the Reserve Bank of India Act (RBI Act), 1934; the Banking Regulation Act (BR Act), 1949; and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970.

'International cricket needs fixing'

'International cricket needs fixing'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

'T20 isn't the killer. The T20 format is good for the game.' 'The majority of international cricketers still value Test cricket.'

Bangladesh board denies not paying players ICC prize money

Bangladesh board denies not paying players ICC prize money

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

The BCB said it has often given additional incentives to its cricketers, topping up what has been due to them from the ICC prize money.

Liverpool star Salah tests positive for coronavirus

Liverpool star Salah tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah has tested positive for the coronavirus on the eve of Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Togo, the Egyptian Football Association said on Friday.

FICA urges ICC to address payment delays, other issues

FICA urges ICC to address payment delays, other issues

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'We continue to urge decision makers to work with FICA at global level, and players' associations at domestic level, to develop joint solutions to issues ... many of which are likely to be exacerbated by the current global situation.'

'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'The law is neither able nor willing to function the way the legal machinery is envisaged.'

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

When Kasturi Rajamurty won a gold medal in powerlifting at the WPPL World Cup in Russia, she sure had come a long way. From a life of penury to constantly being short of funds to fuel her passion, she had finally triumphed, and how.