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OCA EB agrees to yoga in Asian Games programme, General Assembly nod pending: IOA chief PT Usha The IOA chief said it was a natural step for the competitive sports community to embrace yoga, especially after the world had given it due recognition. "It has a universal appeal and people around the world have embraced yoga and drawn benefits," Us...
02 Jul, 2024, 02.24 PM ISTIOA EC members decide not to take any allowance for their Paris trip The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Executive Council members have decided not to accept a higher dearness allowance than the athletes for the Paris Olympics to avoid a negative impact on their image. They assert financial independence and will mak...
01 Jul, 2024, 06.20 PM ISTSports minister hopeful of India bettering its medals tally at Paris Olympics With a strong support system and a focus on excellence, India's contingent is poised for success at the Paris Olympics. The athletes, backed by government initiatives and expert guidance, aim to surpass previous achievements and make the nation prou...
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Sports Minister lends weight to IOA plea to include Yoga in Asian Games Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, expressed support for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha's initiative to introduce Yoga as a competitive sport in the Asian Games. On June 26, PT Ush...
29 Jun, 2024, 11.09 AM ISTIOA, WFI to provide extensive support to Olympic-bound wrestlers, accepts Vinesh Phogat's request IOA and Wrestling Federation of India are planning a support team for wrestlers that will include coaches, physiotherapists, nutritionists, mental-conditioning coaches, and other essential staff in the days leading up to the Olympics.
10 Jun, 2024, 03.58 PM ISTNo trials to be held for selecting wrestlers for Paris Olympics, confirms WFI president Sanjay Singh The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has confirmed that trials will not be held to select wrestlers for the Paris Olympics 2024. Instead, the players who secured the Olympic quota will travel to Paris to represent the tricolour at the multi-sport...
21 May, 2024, 03.37 PM ISTMary Kom steps down as Paris Olympics Chef-de-Mission, cites personal reasons The celebrated boxer, who is also a bronze-medallist from the 2012 London Olympics, was to be the logistical in-charge of the country's contingent at the July 26-August 11 Games. "I consider it an honour to serve my country in every way possible, an...
12 Apr, 2024, 04.10 PM ISTIOA chief PT Usha says Executive Council members trying to sideline her On Friday, nine EC members had pasted a signed notice at the IOA office premises here, asking "unauthorised persons" not to enter its headquarters. The notice, which Usha termed as "arbitrary", was directed at two recently appointed officials.
08 Apr, 2024, 03.51 PM ISTWFI decides to function at 'no cost to government' model if suspension is not lifted The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) held a Special General Meeting (SGM) in Noida, where it decided to operate under a 'no cost to the government' model if the Sports Ministry does not lift its suspension. The UWW and IOA had already lifted thei...
29 Mar, 2024, 08.03 PM ISTAnju Bobby questions IOA's decision to "not consider" Neeraj Chopra as India's flag bearer for Paris Olympics The World No. 88 has won the national table tennis championship a record 10 times. He has won 13 medals at the CWG, including seven golds. He has also won two medals at the Asian Games. The legendary TT player is also a three-time bronze medalist at...
29 Mar, 2024, 08.16 AM ISTWho is Sharath Kamal, table tennis star leading India's contingent at Paris Olympics 2024 Sharath Kamal, India's ace table tennis player, will carry the Indian flag at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking his fifth and final Olympics appearance. Kamal, ranked World No. 88, holds a record 10 national table tennis championship titles and has s...
24 Mar, 2024, 04.26 PM ISTSharath Kamal to be India's flag bearer, Mary Kom appointed chef de mission for Paris Games Six-time World Champion Mary Kom, bronze medallist at the 2012 London Olympics, will be assisted by luger Shiva Keshavan, who has been appointed the deputy chef de mission. "Mary Kom's unparalleled dedication to sports and inspiring journey makes he...
21 Mar, 2024, 07.27 PM ISTWFI Timeline: From allegations, polls to suspension, lifting of ban, dissolving of ad-hoc panel The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has faced a tumultuous journey, from allegations of sexual exploitation and intimidation to the dissolution of its ad-hoc committee. This timeline captures key events, including protests by wrestlers, formatio...
18 Mar, 2024, 07.52 PM ISTIOA dissolves ad-hoc committee for wrestling, WFI to take charge The Indian Olympic Association dissolved the ad-hoc committee for wrestling, citing the lifting of the suspension on the national federation and the successful completion of selection trials. Despite ongoing suspension by the sports ministry, the Wr...
18 Mar, 2024, 05.31 PM ISTVinesh Phogat makes cut for Asian Olympic qualifiers after unprecedented drama in trials Vinesh Phogat, who has been at the forefront of an emotionally-charged protest against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh after accusing him of sexual harassment, defeated Shivani 11-6 to book a place in the Qualifi...
12 Mar, 2024, 12.44 AM ISTNo question of going back on IOA CEO's appointment, says PT Usha The IOA had appointed Indian Premier League side Rajasthan Royals' former official Iyer as its Chief Executive Officer on January 6, a year after it was due and following repeated reminders from the International Olympic Committee. However, within w...
04 Feb, 2024, 05.44 PM ISTIOA promises no stress Olympics for Indian athletes, announces measures to ensure comfort The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced a series of measures to ensure the comfort and peak performance of Indian athletes at the Paris Games. These measures include providing lodging close to the competition venue for golfers, installing...
18 Jan, 2024, 05.33 PM ISTIOA cannot exercise control over WFI; UWW should lift ban: WFI chief tells world body chief Lalovic "We would also like to draw your attention to a judgment of the High Court of Delhi against the IOA which was passed on l6th August 2023, which stated that the IOA cannot exercise any control of authority over a National Sports Federation. Any infl...
06 Jan, 2024, 05.26 PM ISTIOA appoints Raghuram Iyer as its CEO The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has appointed Raghuram Iyer as its CEO, a year after the appointment was due. The IOA said Iyer was chosen after a "meticulous selection process" by the nomination committee. The CEO will be an ex-officio member ...
05 Jan, 2024, 11.41 PM ISTUWW wants IOA and WFI to cooperate; still awaiting IOA confirmation ratifying elections "This includes the establishment of instances (safeguarding officer or committee) within the WFI to address concerns of abuse and harassment, in compliance with the Indian laws and policies on safe sport, the training of coaches and athlete support ...
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