Indian Olympic Association

Call for boxing elections on September 25 in Mumbai

The sport is currently being administered by an ad-hoc committee of the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

Sep 05, 2016, 22:49 PM IST

If Narsingh Yadav is found guilty, Sushil Kumar cannot replace him for Rio Olympics – Here's why!

IOA president however said that they will follow whatever India's antidoping body NADA asks them to.

Jul 25, 2016, 11:57 AM IST

Narsingh Yadav cries foul after dope test shock, says truth will come out

Narsingh had won a lengthy legal battle over two-time Olympics medallist Sushil Kumar, who also staked his claim to represent the country in 74kg freestyle at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Jul 24, 2016, 17:16 PM IST

Olympics: Medal-deprived India battles poor facilities

 In an old ring on a dusty field India`s elite boxers are hard at work, hoping to one day end the country`s dismal Olympic medal record, despite the sub-standard training facilities.

Jul 24, 2016, 07:19 AM IST

2016 Rio Olympics: Union sports minister wish Indian contingent luck, hopes for double-digit medal tally

The Rio Olympics is scheduled to to place from August 5 to August 21.

Jun 19, 2016, 17:34 PM IST

2016 Rio Olympics: Abhinav Bindra to lead Indian contingent as flagbearer

India are sending their largest ever delegation in the history of Olympics this summer.

Jun 10, 2016, 16:44 PM IST

IOC honours IOA chief N Ramachandran with Olympic Order

Former IOA president, the late B.S. Adityan was also honoured with the same award, in 1995.

Jun 05, 2016, 08:02 AM IST

Sachin Tendulkar accepts IOA's invitation to become India's Goodwill Ambassador for upcoming Rio Olympics

IOA came under intense scrutiny after it appointed Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as a Goodwill Ambassador.

May 03, 2016, 14:24 PM IST

Father Salim backs Salman Khan's appointment as IOA ambassador

The 80-year-old writer took to the social media and posted an array of tweets where he explained the decision of backing Indian Olympic Association's decision. 

Apr 28, 2016, 14:26 PM IST

South Asian Games end with a colourful closing ceremony

Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal declared the Games closed at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium.

Feb 16, 2016, 19:38 PM IST

Squash year-ender: N Ramachandran faces scathing attack, Joshna Chinappa stands out on court

Ramachandran faced a lot of heat, both as president of the WSF and the IOA, coinciding with his brother N Srinivasan's ouster from the ICC.

Dec 16, 2015, 15:50 PM IST

2016 Rio: Shiv Thapa, three others boxers recommended for prestigious Olympics Scholarships

In a major boost to India's chances of sending more boxers to the 2016 Rio Olympics, three pugilists have became eligible for the prestigious Olympics Scholarships.

Dec 16, 2015, 13:11 PM IST

Milkha Singh for time-bound plan to produce top athletes

Legendary athlete Milkha Singh on Sunday said the government should chart out a time-bound plan with the help of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and other sports bodies to produce athletes who excel internationally.

Dec 13, 2015, 22:27 PM IST

IOA AGM to be held on Dec 23 in Guwahati

In the AGM, IOA will take stock of the preparation of the country's athletes for Rio Olympics.

Nov 24, 2015, 17:25 PM IST

HI chief Narinder Batra urges removal of chef de mission

Hope IOA re-considers its view on Chef De Mission`, says Batra.

Nov 19, 2015, 20:44 PM IST

Tarlochan Singh to head ad-hoc committee for boxing in South Asian Games

The six-member committee has Indian Olympic Association official Rakesh Gupta as convener.

Nov 19, 2015, 17:44 PM IST

Squash pro body PSA blasts N​ Ramachandran for failed Olympic bid

A PSA document states that Ramachandran continuing as WSF chief is an embarrassment to the sport.

Nov 09, 2015, 21:14 PM IST

IOC condoles Ashwini Kumar's passing away

IOC described late Ashwini Kumar as someone who spent his whole career promoting Olympic values at the highest level.

Oct 20, 2015, 22:28 PM IST

No further postponement of South Asian Games: IOA

The South Asian Games will be finally held in February next year and there will be no further postponement.

Oct 20, 2015, 22:20 PM IST

SAF Games postponed to February next year

The South Asian Games (SAF) which was scheduled to be held at Guwahati and Shillong from January 10 to 20 next year has been postponed by fifteen days to the second fortnight of February.

Oct 11, 2015, 22:34 PM IST