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Asian Games: No Suryakumar Yadav or Shubman Gill in BCCI's longlist; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi among 30 probables

India's cricket board has named a 30-player longlist for the Asian Games. Key players like Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill are absent. This is due to a clash with the West Indies white-ball series. Two separate T20 teams will be selected. Jasprit Bumrah and Ruturaj Gaikwad are also on the…

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WFI moves SC against HC order allowing Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games selection trials

The Wrestling Federation of India has approached the Supreme Court. This follows a Delhi High Court decision permitting grappler Vinesh Phogat to join Asian Games 2026 selection trials. The High Court cited the federation's policy as exclusionary for athletes returning from maternity leave. The federation's plea will be heard on…

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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…

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Davis Cup skipper Rohit Rajpal to be India's chef de mission at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Rohit Rajpal will lead India's contingent at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Ravi Bengani is the Deputy Chef de Mission. Vandana Rao and Rahul Swami will serve as general team managers. IOA president P T Usha is also part of the senior leadership. Rajpal's extensive administrative experience and good relations across…

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A day in the life of Ancient Olympia with the priestesses of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony

This week sees the Olympic flame pass from Greece to Italy en route to Milan for the Winter Games. Euronews spent a day behind the scenes with the dancers and actors who perform at the historic lighting ceremony as it's been practised since the start of the movement in Ancient…

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Should India host the Olympics? An authoritative guide to why this is a bad idea

On July 1, inside a glass tower in Lausanne, India made its pitch to the world.

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'It was necessary to recognise WFI': Sports Minister Mandaviya on revoking suspension

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted on Tuesday that lifting Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)'s suspension was crucial for Indian wrestlers to compete in forthcoming tournaments, as preventing their participation would be unfair to the athletes.

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'Boxers shouldn't suffer': Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain demand end to impasse

No roadmap since Paris Olympics has left them 'clueless'

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Delhi HC overturns IOA decision on Bihar Olympic Association; But why...

The court's directive was issued during the hearing of a petition filed by the Bihar Olympic Association. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'I have not resigned, will complete tenure': Mary Kom on reports of quitting IOA panel

Boxing legend MC Mary Kom, who chairs the Indian Olympic Association's athletes commission, dispelled reports on Tuesday about her resignation, clarifying that she would continue her term.

The Times of India

Ice hockey team cleared 'at no cost to govt'; IOA to bear expenses

NEW DELHI: Indian ice hockey athletes can finally heave a sigh of relief. A week after the TOI reported that their participation in the forthcoming Asian Winter Games in China's Herbin had run into trouble, the sports ministry on Friday sanctioned a 23-member contingent for the Feb 7-14 multisport event…

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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?

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The Taj Mahal could be central to India's 2036 Olympic bid

New Delhi: Neither Mumbai nor Ahmedabad but the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) and Agra — home to the Taj Mahal — could be the leading choice for India to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, should the International Olympic Committee (IOC) give them a go-ahead.

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

Still awaiting govt recognition, WFI announces dates of Nationals

NEW DELHI: Still looking for recognition from the sports ministry, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) - headed by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide, Sanjay Singh - has announced the conduct of the Senior National Championships in Bengaluru from Dec 6 to 8. The Nationals will see competition in a…

The Times of India

PT Usha says regulatory body proposed by sports bill will hurt autonomy, might get IOC reaction

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha has raised concerns about some provisions of the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, saying a regulatory authority proposed by it will undermine the autonomy of the IOA and national federations, putting the country at risk of an international suspension.

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Govt proposes relaxation in contentious age and tenure clause

The draft national sports governance bill 2024 allows office-bearer to continue post 70 years extends term provision from 12 to 16 years

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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

'Blatant lie': IOA treasurer on PT Usha's non-felicitation of Paris medallists claim

NEW DELHI: A day after Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) president PT Usha alleged that the association's executive council (EC) members had failed to organise a felicitation function for the Paris Games medallists, the sports body's treasurer Sahdev Yadav said on Tuesday that her accusation was a "blatant lie". He said…

The Times of India

'Vinesh Phogat ne ek Olympic medal ka nuksaan karvaya'

Former India wrestler and 2012 Olympic bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt lashed out at Vinesh Phogat for costing India an Olympic medal and portraying a wrong image in front of the country instead of apologizing after her disqualification at the Paris Games.

The Times of India

IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav threatens legal action against president PT Usha

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) treasurer Sahdev Yadav has threatened legal action against the IOA president PT Usha. This follows after Usha issued a show-cause notice regarding a complaint challenging Yadav's eligibility to hold his position.

The Times of India

PT Usha show causes VFI's ad-hoc body for unauthorised use of PAN card

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has served a show cause notice to the ad-hoc body of the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) for fraudulently using the national Olympic committee's PAN card to open a bank account.

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat backed out? Lawyer Harish Salve reveals what happened after CAS verdict on Paris Olympics controversy

Former India wrestler Vinesh Phogat recently blamed Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and its president, PT Usha, for not offering her support and playing politics at the Paris Olympics after she was disqualified on the morning of her gold-medal match. However, top lawyer Harish Salve, has revealed that Vinesh didn't want…

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