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Bhavani Devi creates history, become first Indian fencer to win medal in Asian Championships

Bhavani stunned reigning world champion Misaki Emura of Japan 15-10 in the quarterfinals to script history and assure herself of a medal

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023

Bhavani Devi becomes first Indian fencer to win medal in Asian Championships, finishes with bronze

NEW DELHI: Olympian Bhavani Devi on Monday scripted history becoming the first Indian fencer to secure a Asian Championships medal. The 29-year-old settled for a bronze after losing in the semi-final of women's sabre event at the Asian Fencing Championships in Wuxi, China.

The Times of India · Jun 19, 2023

SC directs its orders on adoption of new constitution, polling for IOA executive be scrupulously followed

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that its orders of October 10 and November 3 on adoption of a new constitution and polling for electing an executive committee of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) shall be scrupulously followed.

The Times of India · Nov 15, 2022

SC asks ex-judge Justice L. Nageswara Rao to lead the task to amend Constitution of IOA

The Court asked Justice Rao to prepare a road map for amending the constitution and holding elections by December 15, 2022

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2022

SC appoints ex-judge Justice L Nageswara Rao for amending constitution of IOA

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Thursday appointed former apex court judge Justice L Nageswara Rao for amending constitution of Indian Olympic Association and preparing electoral college.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2022

IOC threatens to suspend IOA for internal squabbling

NEW DELHI: International Olympic Committee has threatened to suspend Indian Olympic Association citing ongoing internal disputes, governance shortcomings and ongoing court cases unless the IOA puts its house in order by putting in place an elected governing body by December.

The Times of India · Sep 19, 2022

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…

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2022

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).

The Times of India · Aug 18, 2022

Bhavani Devi wins gold, defends Commonwealth Fencing Championship title

LONDON: India's Bhavani Devi won the gold medal in the ongoing Commonwealth Fencing Championship, defending the title she won last time.

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2022

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

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2022