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Sports Ministry makes exception for IOA, allows 16-member EC on IOC's recommendation

The Sports Ministry has allowed the Indian Olympic Association an exception for its council. This decision permits the council to retain sixteen members, deviating from the new Act. The International Olympic Committee recommended keeping the council size unchanged for compliance. This exemption allows the IOA to align with international federation…

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IOA forms committee to probe Asunta Lakra's sexual harassment charge against top HI official

An inquiry committee has been formed by the Indian Olympic Association to investigate Asunta Lakra's sexual harassment charge. Retired judge Deepa Sharma will head the four-member panel probing harassment claims. Former captain Asunta Lakra accused secretary Bhola Nath Singh of misconduct and threats. Hockey India will cover all expenses and…

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Indian athletics team to have short camp at University of Tsukuba in Japan ahead of Asian Games

The Indian athletics team will hold a short acclimatisation camp at the University of Tsukuba near Tokyo ahead of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The team is expected to leave India on September 12 or 13 after the Indian Athletics Final Series. Before that, Asian Games-bound athletes will train in…

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End of an era: Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh dies

India's sporting world mourns the passing of Randhir Singh. He was a distinguished Olympian and a respected administrator. Singh achieved historic success in shooting and dedicated decades to sports governance. His contributions to the Olympic movement were significant. He served in key roles for the Olympic Council of Asia and…

The Economic Times

Uttarakhand Games: CM Dhami, will bring new enthusiasm among state youth

The 38th National Games is scheduled to take place from January 28 to February 14. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India up against aggressive bids to host Olympics 2036

NEW DELHI: Is the power tussle within the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) hindering the govt's efforts to launch a strong campaign for hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games?

The Times of India

India sends ‘letter of intent’ for hosting 2036 Olympics

NEW DELHI: India has taken the first decisive step towards hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2036. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) submitted a ‘Letter of Intent’ on Oct 1, 2024, to IOC’s Future Host Commission, expressing its desire to bring the Games to the country.

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India formally send letter of intent to host 2036 Olympics, Paralympics: Report

New Delhi: India took a significant step toward potentially hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. On October 1st, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) officially submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Future Host Commission, sources told news agency IANS.

The Times of India

WFI withdraws India from World Championship, writes to UWW about government interference

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Wednesday withdrew the Indian team from the World Championship, conveying to world governing body, UWW, that the sports ministry is interfering with its autonomy. The senior World Championship in 12 non-Olympic categories is scheduled to be held in Tirana, Albania from October 28.

The Times of India

IOA feud: PT Usha convenes SGM amid CEO appointment row, corruption allegations against treasurer

NEW DELHI: PT Usha, the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), has convened a Special General Meeting (SGM) on October 25 to address some pressing issues. Key topics include the appointment of CEO Raghuram Iyer, corruption allegations against treasurer Sahdev Yadav, and questions about the eligibility of certain Executive…

The Times of India

HC asks IOA panel to run wrestling body

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Friday restored the mandate of an ad hoc panel of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to run the affairs of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). It was hearing a plea by celebrated wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and her husband Satyawart…

The Times of India

India responds after star Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s medal appeal is rejected

Phogat was disqualified on day of her gold-medal bout in Paris after she was found to be 100g overweight

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IOA hopeful of a 'positive' outcome after CAS ad-hoc division concludes Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification hearing

NEW DELHI: The Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) ad-hoc division concluded its hearing of wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from the Olympic finals.

The Times of India

Wrestler Antim Panghal faces three-year ban for indiscipline at Paris Olympics: Source

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is set to impose a three-year ban on wrestler Antim Panghal, according to a source who spoke to PTI on Thursday.

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India in despair as Olympic wrestler disqualified from final despite cutting hair off

India’s Olympic contingent are devastated after the female wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified before her gold medal match for not making the weight despite cutting off her hair off.

The Times of India

Hema Malini SLAMMED for 'mocking' Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat over disqualification from Paris Olympics 2024; Twitterati call comment 'shameful'

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024 has sparked outrage and disappointment across the country. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) confirmed that Phogat failed to make weight for the women's 50kg freestyle final, where she was set to compete against Sarah Hildebrandt of the United States.

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India Protests Disqualification Of Vinesh Phogat In Olympic Wrestling

Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympic wrestling final due to weight requirement violation sparks dissatisfaction and calls for protest, raising...

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Was confident about shooters' good performance in Paris: IOA chief PT Usha

NEW DELHI: PT Usha, the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), expressed her optimism regarding the performance of the Indian shooting team in the Paris Olympics, despite their lackluster showing in the previous two editions held in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.

The Times of India

Mind games: The mental health spectrum in elite sport

The Olympic Games are at the pinnacle of human performance. The athletes who compete at these games are the strongest, fastest, most skilled in the world. The games don’t just test an athlete physically, they also test players mentally – and it’s the players who are mentally the toughest who…

The Times of India

IOA EC members decide not to take any allowance for their Paris trip

NEW DELHI: The Executive Council members of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) have decided not to accept the dearness allowance, which is higher than what athletes receive for the Paris Olympics. They expressed concern that accepting such payments could damage their public image. Instead, they will make their own arrangements.

The Times of India

IOA hikes monetary awards for Paris Olympics medallists

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will give away a cash award of Rs 1 crore to individual gold medal winners at the Paris Games. The silver medallists will get Rs 75 lakh and bronze medallists Rs 50 lakh, TOI has learnt. The Games will run from July 26…

The Times of India

Please announce date, time, venue, format of Olympic trials: Vinesh Phogat to sports ministry

NEW DELHI: Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has called upon the sports ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to promptly announce the details of the trials, including the time, date, venue, and format.

The Times of India

Feud in IOA continues, 9 EC members ask 'unauthorised persons' not to enter headquarters

NEW DELHI: The internal conflict within the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has escalated further, with nine members of its executive council issuing a notice prohibiting "unauthorized persons" from entering its headquarters. This directive is specifically aimed at two recently appointed officials.

The Times of India

Brij Bhushan’s aide Sanjay Singh gets control of WFI

NEW DELHI: It’s back to square one for Indian wrestling. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday dissolved the ad-hoc panel formed to run the day-to-day affairs of the WFI, giving full control of the sport to the federation headed by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s close side, Sanjay Singh.

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