News for 'Indian Olympic Association'

Archery Association of India suspended by world body

Archery Association of India suspended by world body

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The AAI had to find a solution by the end of July as per the deadline given by the WA's executive board and since no progress has been made, the world governing body implemented the suspension order.

Missing Ugandan lifter seen donning India track jacket

Missing Ugandan lifter seen donning India track jacket

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Uganda's chef de mission Aisha Nassanga also had no idea how Ssekitoleko got an India track jacket.

IOA and CGF chiefs to discuss shooting at CWG

IOA and CGF chiefs to discuss shooting at CWG

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The CGF chief is also expected to meet Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju.

IOA backs hockey players

IOA backs hockey players

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

The Indian Olympic Association on Thursday backed the Asia Cup-winning hockey players' statements on the "step-motherly treatment" meted out to them, saying Olympic sportspersons' achievements go unnoticed in the country.

Wrestlers' protest underlines need for athletes' body: Sharath Kamal

Wrestlers' protest underlines need for athletes' body: Sharath Kamal

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Achanta Sharath Kamal said the ongoing protest by the wrestlers has shown the importance of an athletes' body in all National Sports Federations.

Sindhu named India's flag-bearer for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Sindhu named India's flag-bearer for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The opening ceremony will be held on April 4.

'Country's system should deliver justice to the athletes as soon as possible'

'Country's system should deliver justice to the athletes as soon as possible'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

IOA athletes commission member Om Prakash Karhana came out in support of the wrestlers and said justice should be delivered as soon as possible.

Kalmadi re-elected IOA president

Kalmadi re-elected IOA president

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

Kalmadi was unanimously re-elected president of the Indian Olympic Association for a record third consecutive term.

Milkha Singh lauds Maken for prompt action

Milkha Singh lauds Maken for prompt action

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Legendary athlete Milkha Singh has supported prompt action taken by Sports Minister Ajay Maken, for taking prompt action against Ukrainian Coach and two Indian coaches who were training women athletes at NIS Patiala.

Will Upton work his 2011 World Cup magic with Indian hockey?

Will Upton work his 2011 World Cup magic with Indian hockey?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Hockey India wants Paddy Upton to develop in the men's team players an unshakable resolve and toughness that does not crumble under pressure.

Comprehensive document needed for Asiad bid: Govt

Comprehensive document needed for Asiad bid: Govt

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

The Sports Ministry has given the Indian Olympic Association time till Thursday to submit a comprehensive document with all the financial details if it wants to get the government's permission to bid for the 2019 Asian Games.

IWF rejects IOA plea on Monika

IWF rejects IOA plea on Monika

Rediff.com10 Aug 2008

Despite being absolved of the dope charge, weightlifter Monika Devi's chances of taking part in the Beijing Olympics were dashed on Sunday, as the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) rejected her entry in the competition. The Indian Olympic Association's request to allow Monika to participate was turned down by the IWF, IOA president Suresh Kalmadi said in a statement in Beijing.

Saina misses Tokyo Olympics cut

Saina misses Tokyo Olympics cut

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Badminton's Tokyo rankings frozen as BWF rules out any more qualifying tournaments.

Why this para-athlete is threatening to commit suicide

Why this para-athlete is threatening to commit suicide

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Sakina Khatun, who has not been included in the Indian contingent to represent the country at Commonwealth Games 2018 in the Gold Coast

Kalmadi says IOA won't pay weightlifting fine

Kalmadi says IOA won't pay weightlifting fine

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Suresh Kalmadi on Tuesday ruled out giving any monetary assistance to the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF) in paying the US$ 375,000 fine to the game's world body because it is related to doping.

'World Cup next target for hockey team'

'World Cup next target for hockey team'

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Suresh Kalmadi on Tuesday felicitated the Indian hockey team for their commendable performance at the Azlan Shah Cup and said the team's next priority is to perform at the 2010 World Cup and qualify for the 2012 Olympics. Kalmadi said it is the IOA's responsibility to improve the image of the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) after it was in news for all wrong reasons in recent months.

Asian Games Badminton: Indian men enter semis; confirm medal

Asian Games Badminton: Indian men enter semis; confirm medal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

India thrashed lowly Nepal 3-0 in the quarter-finals to secure a historic medal after 37 years in the men's team badminton event at the Asian Games.

IOA finally forms Hockey India

IOA finally forms Hockey India

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

The Indian Olympic Association on Wednesday formally announced the formation of 'Hockey India', a unified body comprising the country's men's and women's associations.

Hang me but don't play with the future of children: WFI chief

Hang me but don't play with the future of children: WFI chief

Rediff.com1 May 2023

WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh urged that the national championships and camps should be conducted as all activities have come to a standstill.

Paris 2024: 'Expect more than 10 shooting medals for India'

Paris 2024: 'Expect more than 10 shooting medals for India'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Bindra admitted that hopes will be high on the Indian shooting contingent in Paris after having notched up seven medals - India's best-ever tally - at the Tokyo Olympics.

HI not entitled to conduct official tournaments, says IHF

HI not entitled to conduct official tournaments, says IHF

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

The Indian Hockey Federation has questioned the legality of the Indian Olympic Association's move to form a three-member committee to decide whether the IHF or Hockey India is the legal body to run the game, terming the action contempt of the high court order.

It's a great honour: Ajitpal Singh

It's a great honour: Ajitpal Singh

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

Will Saina, Srikanth travel to Malaysia for Olympic qualifier?

Will Saina, Srikanth travel to Malaysia for Olympic qualifier?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Top shuttlers, including Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth, are likely to leave for Malaysia and Singapore via Doha to participate in the last two Olympic qualifiers next month due to travel bans imposed by the two countries in the wake of unprecedented spike in COVID-19 cases in India.

Santhi fails gender test

Santhi fails gender test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

Santhi Soundarajan, who won silver in the women's 800 metres, is reported to have failed a gender test at the Asian Games.

Indian shooters still hopeful of sport's inclusion in 2022 CWG

Indian shooters still hopeful of sport's inclusion in 2022 CWG

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Shooting has been excluded from the 2022 Birmingham Games roster due to logistical issues.

Sports Shorts: Mumbai to host IOC session in 2023

Sports Shorts: Mumbai to host IOC session in 2023

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Indian Pro boxer Chandni goes down to Shin Bo in WBO Asia Pacific title clash.

Bhanot attends IOA General Body Meeting

Bhanot attends IOA General Body Meeting

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Former secretary-general of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Lalit Bhanot attended an Indian Olympic Association meeting, for the first time since being released on bail in January.

Varsity swimmers Srihari, Maana nominated for Tokyo Games

Varsity swimmers Srihari, Maana nominated for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The duo will hope to make the cut in an Olympic qualifying event in Rome later this week.

Parliament adjourned for 12th day in a row

Parliament adjourned for 12th day in a row

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

For the 12th straight working day, Parliament was on Monday adjourned till noon as Opposition members persisted with their demand for a Joint Parliamentary probe in the 2G spectrum allocation scam.A thinly-attended Lok Sabha saw members thumping their desks after Speaker Meira Kumar lauded the performance of Indian sportspersons in the recently concluded Asian Games.

IOA seeks Govt help for popularising golf

IOA seeks Govt help for popularising golf

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Golf's inclusion in the 2016 Olympics, has prompted the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to seek government help for making the sport popular and enhance the country's chances of winning a medal in Rio de Janeiro.

2 Hockey India employees test positive for coronavirus

2 Hockey India employees test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra urged all National Sports Federations (NSF) and National Olympic Committees (NOC) to get their employees checked for coronavirus after Hockey India staff members tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday. Two staffers including, one from the accounts department and a junior field officer, returned positive results for COVID-19, after tests were conducted on 29 Hockey India employees on Friday.

Kalmadi wants to speak in LS on CWG scam

Kalmadi wants to speak in LS on CWG scam

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Chief of the Indian Olympic Association, Suresh Kalmadi, who returned to India along with members of the Indian Asian games contingent from China late on Sunday night, called on the speaker of Lok Sabha Meira Kumar on Monday told her about the performance of Indians athletes in the recently concluded Asian Games and also sought her seek her permission to make a statement on the CWG scam to clear his position.

IOA forms committee on lifters' dope flunk

IOA forms committee on lifters' dope flunk

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Alarmed that the recent dope flunk by three weightlifters could send out a negative image of the country ahead of next year's Commonwealth Games, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday formed a four-member committee to look into the matter and submit a report within a week.

Hold elections to avoid jeopardising WC '23: FIH fires ultimatum

Hold elections to avoid jeopardising WC '23: FIH fires ultimatum

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Hockey India's situation is expected to be reviewed again in FIH's next executive board meeting.

Dope scandal prompts calls for suspension of AFI

Dope scandal prompts calls for suspension of AFI

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

The positive dope tests of eight top athletes in the last few days prompted calls for the immediate suspension of the Athletics Federation of India.

Rathore flag-bearer at Commonwealth Games opening

Rathore flag-bearer at Commonwealth Games opening

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

A 270-strong contingent, including 186 athletes and 43 coaches, will represent India at the Melbourne Games.

Abhinav has made India proud: Randhir Singh

Abhinav has made India proud: Randhir Singh

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Indian Olympic Association secretary-general Randhir Singh was ecstatic after Abhinav Bindra won India its first-ever individual gold medal at the Olympics in Beijing on Monday. Speaking to rediff.com, he said, "Abhinav has made India proud. We are all excited; look at him, he is so relaxed."

Infighting making IOA a laughing stock: Tytler

Infighting making IOA a laughing stock: Tytler

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Indian Olympic Association vice-President Jagdish Tytler lambasted the infighting that has marred the build-up to the December 5 IOA elections, saying that constant bickering has made the body a laughing stock for the entire country.

Tytler, Gehlot withdraw from IOA elections

Tytler, Gehlot withdraw from IOA elections

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

A day after Randhir Singh withdrew his candidature for the post of Indian Olympic Association president, several of his supporters on Monday pulled out of contests for various positions ahead of the elections to be held on December 5.

Randhir withdraws, Chautala to become IOA chief

Randhir withdraws, Chautala to become IOA chief

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

The controversy-marred Indian Olympic Association elections took a dramatic twist on Sunday with Randhir Singh withdrawing his nomination for the post of President, clearing the decks for Abhay Singh Chautala to take charge of the high-profile post.