News for 'IOC'

Why 2029 Asian Winter Games host is controversial pick

Why 2029 Asian Winter Games host is controversial pick

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

'The IOC was not consulted about the OCA decision with regard to the Asian Winter Games and was not involved in the decision-making process.'

Singapore's Ng Ser Miang set to make IOC presidency bid

Singapore's Ng Ser Miang set to make IOC presidency bid

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Singapore's Ng Ser Miang is expected to announce a bid for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency on Wednesday, a source close to the Olympic movement told Reuters on Tuesday.

IOC is intimidating Kenyan athletes, says former champion

IOC is intimidating Kenyan athletes, says former champion

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

By forcing Kenyan athletes to undergo additional drugs tests before allowing them to compete in Rio, the International Olympic Committee is trying to intimidate his countrymen, a former running champion said on Wednesday.

IOC opens petrol stations in Mauritius

IOC opens petrol stations in Mauritius

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

Indian Oil Corp, the country's largest oil firm, has opened its first petrol station in Mauritius, making it the second country after Sri Lanka where IOC has begun fuel retailing outside India.

India back in Olympic fold after IOC lifts ban

India back in Olympic fold after IOC lifts ban

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

In news that will please Indian sports lovers, IOA secretary-general Rajeev Mehta confirmed on Tuesday that the International Olympic Committee has lifted the ban on India.

IOC open 2012 selection meeting

IOC open 2012 selection meeting

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

IOC to retest frozen samples using new method

IOC to retest frozen samples using new method

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will retest frozen samples from previous Games after an improved testing method led to hundreds of positive cases that went undetected, according to a German television channel.

B Ashok is new Chairman of IOC

B Ashok is new Chairman of IOC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Modi is believed to have signed on Ashok's appointment file before he left for Brazil to attend BRICS Summit, an oil ministry official said in New Delhi.

IOC gives Athens formal all-clear

IOC gives Athens formal all-clear

Rediff.com12 May 2004

Russia questions making athletes condemn war

Russia questions making athletes condemn war

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'Bach's latest statement goes against Olympic principles.'

French Olympic Committee chief steps down ahead of Games

French Olympic Committee chief steps down ahead of Games

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'Brigitte Henriques calls on all members of the sports movement to remain mobilised on the essential and paramount objective: the full success of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024.'

IOC may buy French oil firm

IOC may buy French oil firm

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

New IOC president to remain unpaid volunteer: Rogge

New IOC president to remain unpaid volunteer: Rogge

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The successor to International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge will remain an unpaid volunteer after all six presidential hopefuls turned down the idea of a salary, Rogge said on Friday.

IOC wins oil block in Libya

IOC wins oil block in Libya

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

Indian Oil Corporation and its partner Oil India Ltd have won an oil block in Libya in the first ever joint foray in oil and gas exploration overseas.

IOC among top global stock picks

IOC among top global stock picks

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

Deutsche Bank has chosen Indian Oil Corp as one of the top global stock picks in the oil and gas sector.

IOC board to consider IBP merger

IOC board to consider IBP merger

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

IOC's Kannan is IBP MD

IOC's Kannan is IBP MD

Rediff.com1 May 2004

N G Kannan, director (marketing), Indian Oil Corporation, has taken over as the managing director of petro-retailer IBP Co Ltd.

Sports Minister writes to IOC seeking wrestling review

Sports Minister writes to IOC seeking wrestling review

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday wrote to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), urging the world body's Executive Board to reconsider its decision to remove wrestling from the 2020 Summer Games roster.

IOC puts on hold its Haldia refinery plan

IOC puts on hold its Haldia refinery plan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Indian Oil Corporation, the country's largest oil marketing company, has put on hold its plan to set up a 15-million tonne refinery at Haldia due to the economic downturn.

No plans to cancel torch relay: IOC

No plans to cancel torch relay: IOC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has no plans to cut short the global torch relay despite disruptions by protesters in London and Paris, Olympic chief Jacques Rogge told the Wall Street Journal. Reports the IOC executive board would consider scrapping the torch relay outside China at a meeting in Beijing later this week are "based on a misunderstanding", the IOC president told the paper.

IOC finances booming, reserves close to $1 billion

IOC finances booming, reserves close to $1 billion

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

The International Olympic Committee's financial reserves edged close to one billion dollars in 2012 up from just $105 million (67 million pounds) when outgoing president Jacques Rogge took over 12 years ago, he said in his final report on Sunday.

Govt approves IOC-IBP merger

Govt approves IOC-IBP merger

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

The government has approved the merger of fuel retailer IBP Co Ltd with IOC in an amalgamation that would provide the state-run refiner improve profits and allow the new entity to compete against private firms and multinationals.

IOC in no mood for risks, opts for Beijing's sure bet

IOC in no mood for risks, opts for Beijing's sure bet

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The choice of Beijing as host of the 2022 Winter Olympics over Kazakhstan's Almaty was a solid vote for the tried and tested, and the financial and organisational security of China.

IOC plans IPO of Sri Lanka unit

IOC plans IPO of Sri Lanka unit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

The country's largest refiner Indian Oil Corp is planning an initial public offer of its Sri Lankan subsidiary Lanka IOC by June this year to raise between $20-25 million.

All roads lead to Paris in 2024

All roads lead to Paris in 2024

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Paris is, and will continue to be, dogged by the usual gripes about staging the greatest show on earth.

IOC says 31 athletes could miss Rio Olympics after Beijing re-tests

IOC says 31 athletes could miss Rio Olympics after Beijing re-tests

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Thirty one athletes from six sports could be banned from this year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics after 454 doping samples were re-tested from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.

IOC to rework convenience stores

IOC to rework convenience stores

Rediff.com9 Apr 2004

Lance Armstrong finally returns Olympic bronze medal to IOC

Lance Armstrong finally returns Olympic bronze medal to IOC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Disgraced retired cyclist Lance Armstrong's Sydney 2000 Olympic medal is back with the International Olympic Committee.

IOC warns India of a possible ban

IOC warns India of a possible ban

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

The International Olympic Committee on Thursday warned India of a possible ban from the Olympics unless it resolves the spat over the country's sports chiefs. After a two-day meeting in Lusanne, the IOC executive board said India will have take care of a number of issues.

Doping Saga: Russian figure skater's Olympic gold stripped

Doping Saga: Russian figure skater's Olympic gold stripped

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Russian figure skater Valieva banned for doping, ROC loses Olympic gold

Taiwanese athlete loses appeal against IOC election ban

Taiwanese athlete loses appeal against IOC election ban

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

A Taiwanese Olympic gold medallist has lost his appeal against a ruling which barred him from taking part in an election for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) athletes' commission last year.

'Ukraine could boycott Olympics if Russians allowed'

'Ukraine could boycott Olympics if Russians allowed'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Ukraine would not rule out boycotting the Olympic Games if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete in the Paris 2024 Games, its sports minister said.

IOC may expand Haldia refinery

IOC may expand Haldia refinery

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

Indian Oil Corporation may expand its Haldia refinery in West Bengal to 7.4 million tonnes from 6 million tonnes, IOC chairman M S Ramachandran said on Monday.

IOC warns of 'appropriate measures' against India

IOC warns of 'appropriate measures' against India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

The International Olympic Committee has warned of "appropriate measures" against India in its next executive board meeting this July if the country's sports ministry goes ahead with a legislation which puts a limit on the age and tenure of sports federation heads.

IOC consider action over Isinbayeva gay comments

IOC consider action over Isinbayeva gay comments

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The International Olympic Committee will consider taking action against pole vault world champion Yelena Isinbayeva, a Youth Olympics ambassador, after her comments in favour of Russia's new gay law triggered a major controversy last month.

Denmark, Estonia threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics

Denmark, Estonia threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Denmark is opposed to Russian athletes participating in the Paris Olympics next year even under a neutral flag

IOC, IBP merger options open

IOC, IBP merger options open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation, M S Ramachandran, said on Wednesday that the possibility of merging its subsidiary IBP & Co Ltd with the parent company cannot be ruled out.

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The IOA elections were due in December last year but could not be held due to amendments in the poll process.

India's Olympic ban to continue after IOC rejects IOA's compromise formula

India's Olympic ban to continue after IOC rejects IOA's compromise formula

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

India's wait to get back to Olympic fold will be delayed further after the International Olympic Committee stuck to its stand on the chargesheet clause, clearly stating that the IOA has to adopt the above mentioned clause in order to ensure good governance.

Squash under the IOC microscope in Hong Kong

Squash under the IOC microscope in Hong Kong

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Frustrated by two failed bids to get squash into the Olympics, world number one Nicol David and her fellow players have embarked on a campaign to raise the sport's global profile in an attempt to win over IOC chiefs in Hong Kong this week.