Decks cleared for Narinder Batra's election as new Indian Olympic Association boss
The highest decision-making body of the IOA, in its special meeting, unanimously decided to allow office bearers and members of the Executive Council elected in 2012 and 2014 to contest for the post of president and secretary general in the December 14 polls.
Nov 29, 2017, 18:36 PM IST
India open to possibility of bidding for 2032 Olympics, claims IOA boss N Ramachandran
Ramachandran played down the cost factor in bidding for the Games, which are next scheduled in 2020 in the Japanese capital of Tokyo.
Jun 16, 2017, 20:31 PM IST
Not happy with repeated delays, Sports Minister Vijay Goel tells IOA to conduct National Games at the earliest
The National Games are supposed to take place every two years and last took place in Kerala in 2015 after a four-year gap.
May 24, 2017, 19:00 PM IST
With Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Chautala gone, Sports Ministry re-recognises Indian Olympic Association with immediate effect
IOA President N Ramachandran welcomed the ministry's decision.
Jan 13, 2017, 18:09 PM IST
IOA controversy: Sports minister Vijay Goel accuses N Ramachandran of equally guilty in appointments
Goel informed that the sports ministry has now issued a show cause notice to the IOA and given it time till tomorrow to respond.
Dec 29, 2016, 16:27 PM IST
World Squash Federation: Jacques Fontaine became 9th president, replaces N Ramachandran
Outgoing president Ramachandran failed to secure a place for squash on the Olympic Games 2020 Programme - a bid which was ultimately unsuccessful.
Nov 09, 2016, 22:22 PM IST
IOA chief overruled secretary on observer for boxing elections
Ramachandran sent a mail to Mehta on September 24 saying there was no need to send an observer.
Sep 27, 2016, 17:56 PM IST
N Ramachandran awarded Olympic Order by IOC President Bach
Ramachandran has been actively associated with several sports organisations.
Aug 21, 2016, 23:18 PM IST
2016 Rio Olympics: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan named goodwill ambassador of India's contingent
The announcement was made in the presence of Olympic medallists and Rio star athletes.
Apr 23, 2016, 18:38 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
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
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
