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Leading cyclist complains against coach’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’; SAI, CFI form committees

NEW DELHI: Close on the heels of women’s Gymnastics World Cup bronze medallist Aruna Budda Reddy alleging she was videographed during her clinical assessment by a National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) coach without her permission, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Monday informed that it has received a complaint…

The Times of India · Jun 6, 2022

Cyclist complains of 'inappropriate behaviour' by coach, SAI forms inquiry committee

NEW DELHI: Cyclist Mayuri Lute has complained of "inappropriate behaviour" by national team chief coach RK Sharma, prompting the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the cycling federation to form inquiry committees.

The Times of India · Jun 6, 2022

Don't give money to NSFs not complying with Sports Code: Delhi HC to Centre

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Centre that no money or assistance shall be provided to national sports federations (NSFs) which are not functioning in compliance with the law concerning the administration of sports in the country.

The Times of India · Jun 3, 2022

Indian women's softball team to make its debut at Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The Indian women's softball team is set to make its debut at the Asian Games later this year after it received a wild card for the Hangzhou event, Softball Association of India said on Monday.

The Times of India · Apr 18, 2022

SAI approves financial assistance of 33.18 lakh for Asian Games and WC-bound TOPS archers

NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India's (SAI) Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) on Wednesday approved financial assistance of Rs 33.18 lakh for its Target Olympics Podium Scheme's (TOPS) development archers.

The Times of India · Apr 13, 2022

Wrestlers to undergo three-month camp at SAI centres ahead of CWG and Asiad

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallists Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik will be among a host of top wrestlers who will undergo a three-month training camp at the Sports Authority of India's (SAI) Sonepat and Lucknow centres to prepare for this year's Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.

The Times of India · Apr 3, 2022

SAI releases Rs 7.22 crore as out of pocket allowance to 2509 Khelo India athletes

NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India has released a total of Rs 7.22 crore as an out of pocket allowance for as many as 2,509 Khelo India athletes across 21 disciplines, including para sports, for the months of January to March.

The Times of India · Apr 2, 2022

National weightlifting camp with 38 campers set to begin on Friday

PATIALA: A national weightlifting camp comprising 26 players, seven coaches and five support staff members will begin at Sports Authority of India's Patiala center from Friday.

The Times of India · Mar 30, 2022

Malaysian Tan Kim Her appointed Indian badminton's doubles coach

NEW DELHI: Malaysian Tan Kim Her has been appointed as India's doubles coach in badminton till the Asian Games in 2026, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) confirmed on Friday.

The Times of India · Feb 25, 2022

SAI has established para centre at its regional centre in Gandhinagar: Anurag Thakur

NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India has established a para centre under its National Centre of Excellence Scheme at SAI regional centre in Gandhinagar, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said in the Parliament on Thursday.

The Times of India · Feb 10, 2022