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Khade to be India's flag bearer at Youth Games

Khade to be India's flag bearer at Youth Games

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Swimming sensation Virdhawal Khade will be the flag bearer of the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Youth Games.

'The enemy is trying to break the unity among the wrestlers'

'The enemy is trying to break the unity among the wrestlers'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Vinesh makes public letter to sports ministry amid controversy over Asiad, World Championship trials.

Fake certificates awarded to grapplers at Pune Nationals: Sakshi

Fake certificates awarded to grapplers at Pune Nationals: Sakshi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The suspended WFI, despite being warned of legal action by the Sports Ministry for organising the 'nationals', went ahead with the tournament in Pune from January 29-31.

Asian Games Trials: 'What's so special about Vinesh?'

Asian Games Trials: 'What's so special about Vinesh?'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Reigning Under-20 World Champion Antim Panghal on Wednesday questioned the Asian Games trials exemption given to Vinesh Phogat.

Power struggle in WFI: IOA appoints ad hoc committee

Power struggle in WFI: IOA appoints ad hoc committee

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Bhupinder Singh Bajwa will be the chairman of the panel with hockey Olympian M M Somaya and former international shuttler Manjusha Kanwar being the other two members.

India elects new officials in bid to overturn Olympic ban

India elects new officials in bid to overturn Olympic ban

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

The decks were cleared for India's return to the Olympic fold after a 14-month suspension with Indian Olympic Association conducting its polls with N Ramachandran being elected as the president.

IOA and FIH chief Batra elected IOC member

IOA and FIH chief Batra elected IOC member

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra was elected a member of the International Olympic Committee, on Wednesday. Batra was elected to the prestigious seat during the IOC Session in Lausanne as one of the 10 new members, after garnering 58 votes and four against.

Hockey Punjab can't be denied affiliation: Randhir

Hockey Punjab can't be denied affiliation: Randhir

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) general secretary Randhir Singh on Monday said Hockey Punjab cannot be denied affiliation as the IOA constitution makes it mandatory to recognise a state association approved by the state's Olympic association.

Sports Ministry intervenes to help boxer Lovlina

Sports Ministry intervenes to help boxer Lovlina

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Sports Ministry asks IOA to allow Lovlina's coach into CWG Village: Sources

India names 524-member contingent for Asian Games

India names 524-member contingent for Asian Games

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The contingent comprises 277 men and 247 women athletes. In the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, the Indian contingent featured 541 athletes across 28 disciplines.

'Will continue protest until accused is punished'

'Will continue protest until accused is punished'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Wrestlers express disappointment with PT Usha's comments.

IOA chief Usha vs Executive Council: Controversy brews

IOA chief Usha vs Executive Council: Controversy brews

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

'I yet again implore you to start working as a team for the betterment of the athletes and the Olympic Movement in India.'

P T Usha to take over as first woman IOA president

P T Usha to take over as first woman IOA president

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The legendary PT Usha will be officially elected as the first woman president of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) during the governing body's polls on Saturday, ushering in a new era in country's sports administration.

IOA backs embattled Kalmadi

IOA backs embattled Kalmadi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2011

Sacked as Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief, the embattled Suresh Kalmadi got the full backing of the Indian Olympic Association, the national apex sports body which he heads, in its General Body Meeting (GBM) in New Delhi.

Japan's entry ban will not affect Indian athletes: IOA boss

Japan's entry ban will not affect Indian athletes: IOA boss

Rediff.com14 May 2021

There have also been recent cases where qualification tournaments were cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation. While the IOA chief does feel for the athletes, he says these things need to be looked into by the federations.

Tokyo organisers working on safe stay and training of Indian athletes

Tokyo organisers working on safe stay and training of Indian athletes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

The Indian athletes and officials travelling for the Olympics have been asked by the Japanese government to undergo daily COVID-19 tests for a week

'Protesting wrestlers past prime, stalling juniors'

'Protesting wrestlers past prime, stalling juniors'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Sanjay Singh claimed that the veteran wrestlers who have been protesting do not want junior wrestlers to progress

Nepotism? CBI launch probe into 2 undeserving medicos in Rio contingent

Nepotism? CBI launch probe into 2 undeserving medicos in Rio contingent

Rediff.com19 May 2017

It is alleged that Dr Pawandeep Singh and R S Negi did not have requisite qualification and experience but were sent with the Indian contingent for the 2016 Rio Games.

Country gave me more: Sreejesh on Padma Bhushan

Country gave me more: Sreejesh on Padma Bhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Padma Bhushan recipient PR Sreejesh, a legendary Indian hockey goalkeeper, expressed his gratitude for the honor, stating that India has given him more than what he has contributed to the sport.

Whatever they command, I'm ready to obey: Bajrang

Whatever they command, I'm ready to obey: Bajrang

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia on Thursday indicated he might withdraw from the Asian Games if all the panchayats that backed him during the protest at Jantar Mantar ask him to do so.

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.

CWG 2022: Lovlina's coach Sandhya receives accreditation

CWG 2022: Lovlina's coach Sandhya receives accreditation

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Lovlina Borgohain's personal coach Sandhya Gurung on Tuesday received her accreditation for the Commonwealth Games, a day after the Olympic bronze medallist claimed her preparation for the event was getting affected due to "continuous harassment" of her coaches.

IOA finalises four-member delegation for IOC meeting

IOA finalises four-member delegation for IOC meeting

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) finalised a four-member delegation, which will accompany Sports Ministry officials, for a meeting with the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne on May 15 to find a way for India's return to the Olympic movement.

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.

IOA blames NADA for NDTL's suspension, asks who'll bear cost for testing

IOA blames NADA for NDTL's suspension, asks who'll bear cost for testing

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

NADA's 'mistakes' have jeopardised the anti-doping programme

WFI elections hit roadblock with incomplete ad-hoc committee

WFI elections hit roadblock with incomplete ad-hoc committee

Rediff.com9 May 2023

WFI's ad-hoc panel to work with just one member for at least a week

COVID-19: Be careful in planning foreign training, IOA to NSFs

COVID-19: Be careful in planning foreign training, IOA to NSFs

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Batra said athletes and officials travelling abroad for training and competitions should be careful and restrict their movements. India's own COVID-19 daily case count surpassed the 3 lakh mark on Thursday with more than 2,000 deaths.

India finally toes IOC line to get Olympic ban overturned

India finally toes IOC line to get Olympic ban overturned

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The defiant Indian Olympic Association (IOA) finally slammed its door on corrupt officials on Sunday in a precariously late act of compliance to get the country's Olympic ban overturned.

India finally fall in line to get Olympic ban overturned

India finally fall in line to get Olympic ban overturned

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The defiant Indian Olympic Association (IOA) finally slammed its door on corrupt officials on Sunday in a precariously late act of compliance to get the country's Olympic ban overturned.

India's CWG 2022 boycott: 'Other athletes will suffer'

India's CWG 2022 boycott: 'Other athletes will suffer'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Wrestler Sushil Kumar opined that athletes will suffer if India boycotts Commonwealth Games (CWG).

Neeraj Chopra's emotional tribute to Coach Bartonietz

Neeraj Chopra's emotional tribute to Coach Bartonietz

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell to his German coach Klaus Bartonietz who ended his five-year partnership with the star Indian javelin thrower, citing family commitments.

Sports Ministry warns of legal action against WFI chief Singh

Sports Ministry warns of legal action against WFI chief Singh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The Sports Ministry warned of legal action against suspended Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh for making 'absolutely baseless and mischievous' claims.

Salman as India's Rio Olympics ambassador: Right or wrong?

Salman as India's Rio Olympics ambassador: Right or wrong?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Do you think the IOA has done the right thing in apponting Salman as the brand ambassador which they clam is to the motivate the athletes and also increase awareness of Olympic sports in the country? Or do you think the appointment is just a gimmick?

Angry IOA boss Batra slams national sports federations

Angry IOA boss Batra slams national sports federations

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Indian athletes led the way in providing the Indian Olympic Association their feedback on how to restart national camps amid the coronavirus pandemic but a lot of national federations missed the deadline for submission of response, leaving IOA president Narinder Batra disappointed. On May 5, the IOA, while conceding that the risk of athletes losing motivation in the ongoing lockdown is real, sought their views along with those of coaches and other stakeholders on how to restart outdoor training.

Timeline: How India got reinstated into the Olympic fold

Timeline: How India got reinstated into the Olympic fold

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

India returned to the Olympic fold after the International Olympic Committee lifted the ban on the country's Olympic association (IOA) on Tuesday. Its athletes will now be able to march behind the Indian flag at the closing ceremony of the Sochi Winter Games. But India's return wasn't without its fair share of drama. Here is a summarised account of how the stage was set for India's Olympic comeback.

India lobbies for shooting and wrestling at Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games

India lobbies for shooting and wrestling at Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The IOA was ready to make a presentation to the 2026 organisers to explain to them how including those two disciplines could 'increase the stature of the event'

Blow to suspended WFI: Ministry won't recognise Nationals

Blow to suspended WFI: Ministry won't recognise Nationals

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Sports Ministry said the suspended Wrestling Federation of India has no authority to conduct the Senior National Championships.

How India's hockey teams are preparing for Olympics

How India's hockey teams are preparing for Olympics

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Hockey India said it has drawn up a list of competitions both for the senior men and women's teams in the run-up to next year's Tokyo Olympics. The detailed plan involves playing a number of matches against top teams in the world.

Will the Shooting League of India be a game-changer?

Will the Shooting League of India be a game-changer?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

The proposal, mooted by NRAI president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, has received approval from the national federation's governing body.

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.