Indian Olympic Association Forms 3-Member Ad Hoc Committee To Oversee Matters Of Suspended WFI
On December 21, the day Singh assumed the role of WFI president, he declared that national trials for wrestling in the U-15 and U-20 categories would be conducted in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda before the conclusion of this year.
Dec 27, 2023, 17:56 PM IST
Indian players allege discrimination, wrote letter to OCA
The Indian Olympic Association has expressed strong objection by writing a letter to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). The Indian Olympic Association has accused Indian players of discrimination during the opening ceremony of the Asian Games. The Indian Olympic Association says that Indian players were shown less during the opening ceremony.
Sep 26, 2023, 13:04 PM IST
'My Comments Were Misinterpreted': PT Usha Meets Protesting Wrestlers, Assures Support
Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha, who recently faced criticism for being 'insensitive' towards the protesting wrestlers, told them that she was first an athlete and then an administrator.
May 03, 2023, 14:35 PM IST
After Slamming Wrestlers For Protesting In Streets, IOA President PT Usha Meets Them At Jantar Mantar - Watch
Usha had earlier slammed the wrestlers for taking their fight of injustice against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to the streets.
May 03, 2023, 12:17 PM IST
Big embarrassment for India at CWG 2022: Weightlifting coach's 'rude behaviour' irks organisers
Gina Dawson, CGA Relations Manager with the Birmingham Games, wrote to the Indian delegation over Sharma's behaviour. Responding to the email, IOA acting president Anil Khanna instructed Sharma to keep a low profile from now and remain within the rules, reported PTI.
Jul 30, 2022, 19:52 PM IST
CWG 2022: IOA requests Indian contingent to limit spending time in public areas due to Covid threat
IOA urged the national athletes, participating in the 2022 Commonwealth Games, to not spend much time in public places in Birmingham because of the threat of Covid-19.
Jul 26, 2022, 22:33 PM IST
IOC tells Indian Olympic Association: 'Hold elections or face ban'
The letter added that if the IOA failed to organise the elections in the coming weeks the IOC would have other option but to consider protective measures, "including a suspension".
Jul 22, 2022, 13:58 PM IST
International Olympic Committee advises IOA to reschedule December 19 elections
The Indian Olympic Association elections are to be rescheduled due to a pending case in the Delhi High Court.
Dec 10, 2021, 11:56 AM IST
Olympics: PM Narendra Modi to interact with Tokyo-bound athletes virtually at 5 pm on July 13
The event will be attended by Anurag Thakur, Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports; Nisith Pramanik, MoS Youth Affairs and Sports and Kiren Rijiju, Law Minister.
Jul 11, 2021, 18:18 PM IST
Tokyo Olympics: 148 athletes across sports get COVID vaccine first dose, 17 fully vaccinated
As many as 148 athletes across all sports, including those who have qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Games, have already received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccination, according to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
May 22, 2021, 12:35 PM IST
IOA, NSFs welcome new dates for Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics will now be held from July 23 to August 9, 2021.
Mar 30, 2020, 20:25 PM IST
Fanatic Sports appointed ticket re seller for Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo Games will be held from July 24 to August 9
Jul 31, 2019, 16:05 PM IST
Shooter Joydeep Karmakar urges PM Narendra Modi to intervene over shooting's absence from CWG
Indian shooters bagged 16 of their 66 medals, including seven gold, at last year`s Gold Coast CWG Games where they finished third in the medals tally.
Jul 30, 2019, 17:07 PM IST
Ace Wrestler Sakshi Malik stands with shooters, says they bring a lot of medals
Sakshi (62kg) made it to the Indian squad after the trials in Lucknow on Sunday along with Seema Bisla (50kg), Vinesh Phogat (53kg), Sarita Mor (57kg), Divya Kakran (68kg) and Kiran Godara (76kg).
Jul 30, 2019, 16:28 PM IST
Asian Games 2018: 20-year-old javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra to be flag bearer for India
The Indian Olympic Association on Friday named javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra as India’s flag-bearer for the 2018 Asian Games opening ceremony.
Aug 10, 2018, 18:32 PM IST
Asian Games 2018: Handball Federation of India 'relieved' after inclusion of men's team
Secretary of Handball Federation of India (HFI) Anandeshwar Pandey on Wednesday said that were relieved as the decision of including the men`s team for the 2018 Asian Games was in their favour.
Jul 19, 2018, 15:50 PM IST
Government asks IOA to reconsider selection of teams, athletes for Asian Games 2018
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Wednesday wrote a letter to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) asking them to reconsider the selection of teams or athletes for the upcoming Asian Games 2018.
Jul 19, 2018, 14:09 PM IST
IOA decides not to send 'incompetent' football teams to Asian Games, AIFF calls it 'myopic stance'
With this decision, it will be the first time since the 1994 Hiroshima edition that an Indian team will not take part in the football competition of the Asian Games, which is an U-23 event with three over-age players being allowed.
Jul 02, 2018, 13:54 PM IST
Indian Olympic Association to follow 'No accreditation policy' for parents at Asian Games
Left with bitter experience after Saina Nehwal's pull-out threat during the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided to strictly follow "no accreditation policy" for the parents of sportspersons during the upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia.
Jun 03, 2018, 13:12 PM IST
India on the right path to become a sporting powerhouse, says IOA chief Narinder Batra
After the Indian contingent finished third in the medals tally at the just concluded 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG), an elated Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Chief Narinder Dhruv Batra on Monday said the nation is on the right path to become a sporting powerhouse.
Apr 16, 2018, 15:32 PM IST
