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Fair game? What political control of India’s sports federations tells us

Last month, the Wrestling Federation of India was in the eye of the storm as wrestlers protested against its chief and BJP MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh. Allegations pertaining to sexual harassment, funding and sponsorship were made and rejected. But the episode put the spotlight on the age-old debate: who should…

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IOA mess: Anil Khanna files contempt petition against Adille Sumariwalla

NEW DELHI: The bitter fight among the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) members to decide the rightful president of the national Olympic committee (NOC) is becoming uglier with each passing day.

The Times of India

Anandeshwar Panday recuses himself from IOA, National Games duties

NEW DELHI: Anandeshwar Panday on Wednesday recused himself from his duties as the treasurer of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), as well as the chairman of the Coordination Committee for the 36th National Games, to be held across six cities in Gujarat from September 27 to October 10. In a…

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I'm the IOA president, asserts Adille Sumariwalla

MUMBAI: A few days after Indian Olympic Association acting president Anil Khanna and secretary-general Sandeep Mehta contradicted his claim of being the new IOA president, Adille Sumariwalla stuck to his guns that he indeed is the boss of the organization.

The Times of India

Adille Sumariwala claims he's IOA president, rival camp dismisses it

NEW DELHI: Athletics Federation of India (AFI) chief Adille Sumariwala, on Saturday declared himself as the new president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), even as senior vice-president, Anil Khanna, has been discharging the duties of the chief post a Delhi High Court order.

The Times of India

IOA looking at damage control post HC blow

NEW DELHI: The day after a three-member CoA was appointed for running the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for its "persistent recalcitrance" in following the Sports Code, the country's national Olympic committee is now staring at an international ban by the world body - the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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IOA gives away cash awards to CWG medal winners

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IOA felicitates CWG medal winners with cash awards

Khanna lauded the performance of the Indian athletes, who bagged a rich haul of 61 medals.

The Hindu

CWG 2022: IOA lauds Mirabai Chanu's gold-winning feat, congratulates others

BIRMINGHAM: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) lauded record-breaking weightlifter Mirabai Chanu on winning the country's first gold medal at the ongoing Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

The Times of India

CWG organisers flag India weightlifting team manager's 'rude' behaviour, IOA issues warning

BIRMINGHAM: In an embarrassing development for the Indian contingent here in the Commonwealth Games, weightlifting team manager Pardeep Sharma was on Saturday singled out for alleged "rude" behaviour by the organisers.

The Times of India

Tougher to satisfy Indian athletes more than others: IOA acting president Anil Khanna

BIRMINGHAM: The needs of Indian athletes during multi-sporting events are a tad more hard to satisfy than others, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) acting president Anil Khanna said on Thursday, referring to the controversy surrounding Lovlina Borgohain's coach Sandhya Gurung.

The Times of India

Sindhu named India's flagbearer for 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra was expected to be the flag-bearer for India at the Commonwealth Games, but badminton star P. V. Sindhu will replace the javelin thrower as he had to pull out due to a groin injury

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CWG: Annesha Ghosh replaces Sandeep Mehta as press attache

BIRMINGHAM: In a last minute development, Annesha Ghosh has replaced Sandeep Mehta as press attache of the Indian contingent for the Commonwealth Games, starting here on Thursday.

The Times of India

Indian Olympic Association to IOC on suspension threat: 'A little out of line'

NEW DELHI: Three days after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued a suspension threat to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for its failure to hold elections on time, IOA on Saturday has dubbed the world body’s warning as “a little out of line” while reminding it that the courts in…

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India names 215-member athlete contingent for CWG, Bhandari appointed chef de mission after Onkar's withdrawal

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday announced a 215-member athlete contingent across 16 disciplines for the Commonwealth Games beginning on July 28 in Birmingham.

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No IOC approval to Anil Khanna's IOA presidency yet

NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has adopted a 'wait and watch' approach before clarifying its stance on the Delhi High Court's order on Narinder Batra's continuance as the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president.

The Hindu

Delhi HC orders Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

“It was a contempt proceeding as Mr. Batra was continuing to attend meeting as IOA president despite an earlier order of this court.”

The Times of India

Narinder Batra says he is still IOA boss, rivals say 'contempt of court'

NEW DELHI: Even after the court's order, the internal bickering within the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) continues. Both factions - led by Narinder Batra and Rajeev Mehta - are busy interpreting the Delhi High Court's judgment on Olympian Aslam Sher Khan's petition as per convenience.

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Anil Khanna rejects Narinder Batra's claims on IOA presidency, tells members his continuation will be in contempt of court

NEW DELHI: Senior IOA vice-president Anil Khanna on Thursday categorically rejected Narinder Batra's claim that he is still the chief of the apex sports body, saying his continuation in the top job will be a contempt of court.

The Times of India

Hockey goes the football way, Delhi High Court appoints CoA

CoA appointed; Narinder Batra removed as IOA president, senior VP Anil Khanna is acting chief

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