News for 'IOC'

Singh to continue as acting head of Olympic Council of Asia

Singh to continue as acting head of Olympic Council of Asia

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Earlier this week, the IOC banned Kuwait's Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah for three years, saying he had an "undeniable impact" on this month's OCA elections in which his brother Sheikh Talal Fahad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was appointed president.

IOC board approves IBP merger

IOC board approves IBP merger

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

Indian Oil Corporation on Wednesday decided to merge its subsidiary IBP with itself.

IOC rejects Sports Ministry arguments

IOC rejects Sports Ministry arguments

Rediff.com22 May 2010

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Suresh Kalmadi and other sports administrators received a shot in the arm after the International Olympic Council (IOC) rejected Sports Ministry's argument for a tenure limitation regulation, warning such a move might result in India being thrown out of the Olympic family next month.

PT Usha blasts IOA EC for ignoring Olympic medalists

PT Usha blasts IOA EC for ignoring Olympic medalists

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Monday said it is "deeply concerning" that the Executive Committee members failed to honour Olympic medallists and accused the Finance Committee of blocking funds intended to support Indian athletes' preparation for the Paris Games.

IOC asks federations to probe badminton officials

IOC asks federations to probe badminton officials

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

The IOC is asking the Chinese, South Korean and Indonesian national Olympic committees to investigate the coaches of the badminton players who were disqualified for trying to lose matches.

'India stands tall today because of your grit, achievements'

'India stands tall today because of your grit, achievements'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

India rewrote several records and unlocked some new firsts at the Paralympic Games.

IOC expects US 2024 bid despite Boston pullout

IOC expects US 2024 bid despite Boston pullout

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The International Olympic Committee remains confident the United States will deliver a bid to host the 2024 Summer Games despite Boston's withdrawal from the race on Monday.

Ukrainians hail fencers for winning Olympic gold medal

Ukrainians hail fencers for winning Olympic gold medal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Ukrainians hailed their women's sabre team for winning the country's first gold of the Paris Olympics

'IOC reluctant' to ban Russia for Rio Olympics'

'IOC reluctant' to ban Russia for Rio Olympics'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The IOC seems reluctant to ban the entire Russian team from next month's Olympic Games, despite mounting concern over doping violations, the co-author of the report that led to Russia's ban from track and field events said on Wednesday.

IOC asks members to not grant event to India involving Kosovo

IOC asks members to not grant event to India involving Kosovo

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The IOC has asked all the IFs to get a written undertaking from the Indian authorities for equal participation before allotting the country any world event in future involving Kosovo.

'Don't punish athletes for their govts' acts'

'Don't punish athletes for their govts' acts'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Bach presented the IOC's position as an attempt to safeguard athletes' rights.

'Kohli, Rohit would want to have Olympic medal'

'Kohli, Rohit would want to have Olympic medal'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Big cricketers can win the World Cup but if a big player gets an opportunity to claim an Olympic medal they will definitely work towards'

IOC honours blast victims

IOC honours blast victims

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

Behuria is IOC chairman

Behuria is IOC chairman

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

Sarthak Behuria on Tuesday took over as the chairman of Indian Oil Corp, the country's largest oil refining and marketing company.

WHO advising IOC, Tokyo, says decision on Olympics 'very soon'

WHO advising IOC, Tokyo, says decision on Olympics 'very soon'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Head of WHO's emergency programme, Dr. Mike Ryan said the decision regarding future of the Tokyo Games will be made 'very soon'.

FIFA boss Blatter wants IOC age limit scrapped

FIFA boss Blatter wants IOC age limit scrapped

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

World soccer boss Sepp Blatter wants the International Olympic Committee to scrap its age limits for members, saying they should be voted out only if they are incapable of performing their duties.

IOC investigates South Korean flag incident

IOC investigates South Korean flag incident

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

The IOC has told South Korean officials to bar a football player from collecting his bronze medal after he displayed a flag with a political message at the third-place match against Japan.

India's biggest oil, gas bid round gets 4 bidders

India's biggest oil, gas bid round gets 4 bidders

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

India's biggest oil and gas bid round attracted four bidders that included state-owned ONGC and OIL and private sector Vedanta Ltd, with most blocks getting just two bids, according to Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH). The OALP-IX bid round, where 28 blocks or areas spread over 1.36 lakh square kilometre were offered for finding and producing oil and gas, for the first time saw Reliance Industries Ltd-bp plc combine bidding together with ONGC for one block in Gujarat offshore.

IOC to probe Jones allegations

IOC to probe Jones allegations

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

IOC set up a disciplinary commission to investigate allegations made against US sprinter Marion Jones by BALCO chief Victor Conte.

IOC hails 'historic' U.N. resolution on sport autonomy

IOC hails 'historic' U.N. resolution on sport autonomy

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The International Olympic Committee has hailed a United Nations resolution recognising the autonomy of sport as an important tool that will help foster political neutrality as well as lead to less boycotts and discrimination.

IOC vice-president suspended

IOC vice-president suspended

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

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

Chinese media blame IOC, BWF for badminton scam

Chinese media blame IOC, BWF for badminton scam

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Badminton World Federation must shoulder some responsibility for the match-throwing scandal at the 2012 Games, Chinese state media said on Friday.

IOC seeks report over Kalmadi's status

IOC seeks report over Kalmadi's status

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

The International Olympic Committee has written to the Indian Olympic Association, seeking a report on sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi's 'current and exact situation before the courts of justice'.

IOC Lanka's IPO oversubscribed

IOC Lanka's IPO oversubscribed

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

The initial public offering of the Sri Lankan unit of Indian Oil Corp was oversubscribed more than three times. "The IPO raised (Sri Lankan) Rs 359.99 crore (Rs 3.59 billion)," company officials said.

Beware athletes, says IOC chief

Beware athletes, says IOC chief

Rediff.com26 May 2004

It's official! Cricket will be played at the 2028 LA Olympic Games!

It's official! Cricket will be played at the 2028 LA Olympic Games!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'Baseball/softball, cricket (T20), flag football, lacrosse (sixes) and squash will be in the programme at LA28.'

IOA remains defiant, says IOC should not force issues

IOA remains defiant, says IOC should not force issues

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

A defiant Indian Olympic Association on Saturday said that it would write to the International Olympic Committee to allow the August 25 general body meeting to decide on the issue of barring chargesheeted persons from contesting elections.

Alia-Ranbir Meet Modi

Alia-Ranbir Meet Modi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt spent Saturday morning listening to Prime Minister Narendra D Modi when the PM traveled to Mumbai to address the 141st International Olympic Committee session at the Jio World Centre in north west Mumbai.

Indonesia resolve Olympic ring row, avoid IOC ban

Indonesia resolve Olympic ring row, avoid IOC ban

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Indonesia is set to retain the hosting rights of the 2018 Asian Games and avoid an International Olympic Committee (IOC) ban after resolving a row over the use of the Olympic rings logo.

Olympics: 'International Boxing Association has failed to fulfill...'

Olympics: 'International Boxing Association has failed to fulfill...'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The International Olympic Committee executive board on Wednesday recommended withdrawing recognition of the International Boxing Association (IBA).

IOC suspends vice-president Kim

IOC suspends vice-president Kim

Rediff.com24 Jan 2004

Kim Un-yong was suspended on Friday pending an investigation into a bribery and embezzlement scandal in South Korea.

IOA's compliance major step towards lifting ban: IOC

IOA's compliance major step towards lifting ban: IOC

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

A last-minute decision by the banned Indian Olympic Association to comply with IOC orders is a good first step for the country's gradual return to the Olympic fold, IOC president Thomas Bach said on Tuesday.

IOC delays decision on banning Russia from Rio Olympics

IOC delays decision on banning Russia from Rio Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Russia's participation in the Rio Olympics remains in the balance on Tuesday after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said it would 'explore legal options' for banning the country from the Games.

Rathore meets IOC chief Bach, promises clean sports in India

Rathore meets IOC chief Bach, promises clean sports in India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Rathore categorically mentioned that his ministry has "zero tolerance for substance abuse or for cheating in sports".

IOC seeks refund of HPL earnest bid money

IOC seeks refund of HPL earnest bid money

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

HPL management's control will go to the promoter who gets access to the 155 million shares block.

IOC reprimands Wrestling for breaking Olympic campaigning rules

IOC reprimands Wrestling for breaking Olympic campaigning rules

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Wrestling, hoping to win back its spot in the 2020 Olympics, was reprimanded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) this week for breaking campaigning rules last month, officials said on Friday.

Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva earns IOC spot despite opposition

Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva earns IOC spot despite opposition

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Double Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva, a fierce critic of a Russian track and field ban at the Rio Olympics, was elected an International Olympic Committee member on Sunday but a third of the votes were against her.

Pulwama fallout: IOC takes away 2 quotas, spares 14 at Delhi shooting World Cup

Pulwama fallout: IOC takes away 2 quotas, spares 14 at Delhi shooting World Cup

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

This was announced by the ISSF president Vladimir Lisin during his address to the season-opening World Cup at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range.

Dorsa Yavarivafa: From fleeing Iran to Paris Olympics

Dorsa Yavarivafa: From fleeing Iran to Paris Olympics

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Yavarivafa would be jailed three times -- once entirely alone for a day, crying and taken from her mother -- before she made it to Birmingham, England at the end of 2019 and finally found a home.