UNCOVERED: 2 - The Untold Story

'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 · Feb 18, 2025

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…

The Times of India · Feb 1, 2025

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 · Nov 27, 2024

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 · Oct 24, 2024

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.

The Times of India · Oct 18, 2024

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

The Times of India · Oct 15, 2024

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 · Oct 3, 2024

'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 · Oct 2, 2024

'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 · Sep 26, 2024

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 · Sep 24, 2024