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IOA CEO appointment: 12 EC members allege president PT Usha 'exerted pressure', legend denies

NEW DELHI: Around a dozen of Executive Council (EC) members of Indian Olympic Association alleged that president P.T.Usha "exerted pressure" on them to pave the way for Raghu Iyer's appointment as CEO, a charge that the legendary athlete termed "shameful".

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Senior national wrestling camps to commence on February 9, says IOA's ad-hoc panel

NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc committee for wrestling, constituted by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), announced on Monday that the national wrestling camps for men and women will kick off in Sonepat and Patiala, respectively, starting from February 9.

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat returns Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards, leaves them at Kartavya Path

NEW DELHI: In yet another twist in the ongoing wrestlers vs WFI crisis, star India grappler Vinesh Phogat on Saturday returned her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards.

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Government didn’t follow ‘proper procedure’ while suspending WFI, will challenge in court: Sanjay

Newly-elected WFI president Sanjay Singh challenges Sports Ministry's suspension of wrestling national body in court.

The Hindu

Protesting wrestlers "past their prime, don't want juniors to progress", says suspended WFI President Sanjay Singh

IOA forms ad-hoc committee to manage Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) after Union Sports Ministry suspends governing body.

The Hindu

IOA forms panel to run affairs of Wrestling Federation of India

NEW DELHI: Acting upon the sports ministry’s request, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday formed a three-member ad-hoc committee to manage the day-today affairs of the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), which was found guilty of ‘blatantly disregarding the procedural norms’ and ‘appearing to be in complete control…

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IOA forms three-member ad-hoc panel to run WFI

IOA forms 3-member ad-hoc committee to run Wrestling Federation of India following suspension.

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Indian Olympic Association forms three-member ad hoc committee to run affairs of suspended WFI

WFI suspension: The Indian Olympic Association constituted a three-member ad hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs of the WFI after the Sports Ministry suspended the wrestling national body

The Hindu

Wrestling Federation of India timeline | From allegations, elections to suspension

A timeline of the chain of events leading to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by the Sports Ministry

The Hindu

We will explain our position to government and seek revocation of suspension: WFI chief Sanjay Singh

NEW DELHI: Amid the Sports Ministry's decision to suspend WFI till further orders and simultaneous instructions to IOA to constitute an ad-hoc panel to control and manage the affairs of the body, its chief Sanjay Singh on Sunday said he will seek revocation of the suspension as no rules were…

The Times of India

Timeline and drama of Wrestling Federation of India elections

NEW DELHI: Following is the timeline of the chain of events up till the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Sunday by the Sports Ministry.

The Times of India

Sports Ministry asks IOA to form ad-hoc committee to manage WFI affairs

NEW DELHI: After suspending the newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India on Sunday, the Sports Ministry has requested the Indian Olympic Association to constitute an ad-hoc committee to manage and control the affairs of the governing body.

The Times of India

New wrestling selection policy has its pros and cons: Olympic medallist Yogeshwar

Yogeshwar Dutt neither praised nor criticized IOA's new selection policy for wrestling, which requires Olympic quota winners to compete against a challenger for a Paris Games berth. Antim Panghal, who has earned a quota, must compete against a challenger on June 1.

The Hindu

Volleyball bounces off the net of National Games in Goa

Despite India’s impressive early run in the recent Asian Games in Hangzhou, where its men stunned former three-time champion South Korea and a higher-ranked Chinese Taipei before finishing sixth, volleyball will not be in the National Games which begin in Goa on October 26.

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Confident Indian Olympic Association will appoint CEO soon: IOA president Thomas Bach

MUMBAI: A day after a senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) official had expressed the IOC’s disappointment over the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) delay in appointing a full-time CEO, IOC president Thomas Bach said, on Monday, he was confident about the appointment being made soon.

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Confident Indian Olympic Association will appoint CEO soon: IOC president Thomas Bach

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Cricket gets a shot in the arm as IOC approves it for 2028 LA Olympics

Cricket returns to Olympics after 128 yrs; LA28 Games to showcase sport to 2.5B fans. IOC & ICC worked 2 yrs to make it possible. Nita Ambani, IOC member from India, played key role. Cricket’s inclusion to benefit Olympic movement in India, increase viewership & knowledge sharing with BCCI.

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IOA must get behind government for strong 2036 Olympics bid by India: IOC

MUMBAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement that India would be “very excited” to organise an edition of the Olympic Games in 2036 has set the ball rolling for the country to showcase its ability to organise global sporting events.

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Very disappointed with IOA's failure to appoint full-time CEO, says IOC

MUMBAI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Sunday expressed its “disappointment” over Indian Olympic Association (IOA) failing to appoint a full-time CEO to manage the day-to-day affairs of the organisation, despite the elections to its new executive council (EC) taking place in December last year.

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It's time for India to bid for Olympics games, says Indian Olympic Association president P.T. Usha

P.T. Usha who took charge as IOA chief in December last year, said she was not at all surprised at India winning more than 100 medals in Hangzhou.

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IOC disappointed with IOA for not appointing CEO despite repeated reminders

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Raspreet rues missed chance for taking part in Asian Games

Raspreet Sidhu, top scorer in the last National Championship, was denied a chance to compete in her fourth straight Asian Games due to her name not being on the list of 30 probables sent to the IOA. Despite her 18 years of service to the country, no selection trials or…

The Times of India

Male officials dropped from Indian delegation to bring in female staff members for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The list of coaches and support personnel who will accompay the Indian contingent to the Asian Games in Hangzhou continues to change. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has withdrawn the accreditation of some male coaches and physiotherapists to ensure more female staff member accompany the delegation.

The Times of India

New IOA regime changes deputy chefs-de-mission for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The change in regime in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), which is now headed by PT Usha with the country's football federation's chief Kalyan Chaubey as her deputy, has resulted in India's deputy chef-de-missions (CDMs) for the Asian Games in Hangzhou being dropped and replaced by officials of…

The Hindu

IOA chief PT Usha to contest for Commonwealth Games Federation vice-president's post

IOA president PT Usha will contest for the post of CGF VP alongside six other candidates. The CGF General Assembly will be held in Singapore on Nov 14-15 to elect the president, VPs, regional VPs and sports committee members.

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