Amid Wrestlers' Protest, WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Posts 'Wish To Embrace Death' Video' - WATCH
Star Indian wrestlers such as Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia and others are holding a protest against the WFI chief, accusing him of sexual harassment and mistreatment of female athletes.
Apr 28, 2023, 07:24 AM IST
Constitute panel, probe sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief: Wrestlers to IOA
Protest Against WFI Chief: In a letter addressed to IOA President PT Usha, the wrestlers said they have been informed by several of their younger colleagues about the sexual harassment they faced at the hands of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The letter has been signed by five wrestlers including Tokyo Olympics medallists Ravi Dahiya and Bajrang Punia.
Jan 20, 2023, 13:46 PM IST
PT Usha becomes first women President of India Olympic Association, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju extends greetings
One of the most decorated athletes in India, PT Usha won four gold medals and seven silver medals at the Asian Games.
Nov 29, 2022, 07:36 AM IST
Boxer MC Mary Kom elected as Chairperson of Athletes Commission of Indian Olympic Association, Achanta Sharath Kamal elected vice-chairperson
As per a press release from IOA, the list of 10 members of the commission was announced by Returning Officer (RO) Umesh Sinha in New Delhi on Monday (November 14).
Nov 15, 2022, 15:22 PM IST
SHAME! India Olympic Association treasurer Anandeshwar Pandey booked for sexual assault of handball player
In her complaint, Seema Sharma has accused Anandeshwar Pandey of trying to rape her at the UPOA’s office in Lucknow in March this year.
Aug 31, 2022, 14:34 PM IST
Commonwealth Games 2022: Neeraj Chopra or PV Sindhu, who will be India’s flag-bearer in opening ceremony?
The Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra might reach Birmingham at a much later date since his Javelin event qualification round is scheduled to be held on August 5.
Jul 26, 2022, 06:36 AM IST
Commonwealth Games 2022: IOA announces 322-strong Indian contingent for Birmingham Games
The Games-bound Indian athletes and officials will be staying at five different "Villages" with the women's cricket team being put up in a separate facility in the Birmingham city centre.
Jul 16, 2022, 22:02 PM IST
CBI registers enquiry against IOA chief Narinder Batra for Hockey India funds misuse
It was alleged in the complaint that Rs 35 lakh of Hockey India funds was used for the personal benefits of Batra, the officials said.
Apr 06, 2022, 18:29 PM IST
'This is only the beginning': IOA secy gen on India's best-ever medal tally at Olympic Games
With Neeraj Chopra's gold, India won seven medals in the multi-sporting event, its best-ever performance. In the ongoing Tokyo 2020, Bajrang Punia (Bronze), Mirabai Chanu (silver), PV Sindhu (bronze), Lovlina Borgohain (bronze), men's hockey team ( bronze), and Ravi Kumar Dahiya (silver) have also won medals.
Aug 08, 2021, 08:13 AM IST
Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh to be India's flagbearers at opening Ceremony
Wrestler Bajrang Punia will be the flagbearer at the closing ceremony.
Jul 05, 2021, 18:44 PM IST
In Pics: Indian shot-putter Tajinder Pal Singh Toor qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
Indian shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor has bagged his berth for Tokyo Olympics after shattering his own national record, twice here at the Indian Grand Prix IV, on Monday.
Jun 22, 2021, 21:40 PM IST
Tokyo Olympics: IOA working with AIIMS authorities to vaccinate Olympic-bound athletes for COVID-19
The Indian Olympic Association has asked the authorities to expedite the process to get the Olympic-bound athletes get vaccinated soon at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
Apr 02, 2021, 20:50 PM IST
IOA, NSFs welcome new dates for Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics will now be held from July 23 to August 9, 2021.
Mar 30, 2020, 20:25 PM IST
IOA chief writes to Kiren Rijiju proposing 2022 CWG boycott over shooting snub
It is the first time since 1970 that shooting won`t be seen at the Commonwealth Games and only the second since its first inclusion in 1966.
Jul 28, 2019, 09:36 AM IST
Asian Games 2018 Day 1 - As it happened
Wrestler Bajrang Punia, 2014 defending champion, bagged India’s first gold medal in the 65 kg Men’s Freestyle event on Day 1 (Sunday).
Aug 19, 2018, 06:56 AM IST
Asian Games 2018: Indian Olympic Association to send Sharan and Sacheti at their own cost
Indian Olympic Association to send Sharan and Sacheti at their own cost
Aug 10, 2018, 20:16 PM IST
Government asks IOA to reconsider selection of teams, athletes for Asian Games 2018
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Wednesday wrote a letter to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) asking them to reconsider the selection of teams or athletes for the upcoming Asian Games 2018.
Jul 19, 2018, 14:09 PM IST
IOA decides not to send 'incompetent' football teams to Asian Games, AIFF calls it 'myopic stance'
With this decision, it will be the first time since the 1994 Hiroshima edition that an Indian team will not take part in the football competition of the Asian Games, which is an U-23 event with three over-age players being allowed.
Jul 02, 2018, 13:54 PM IST
Asian Games: IOA planning 900 member contingent from listed 2370
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is planning a jumbo 900-member contingent from the provisional list of 2370 for the upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia from August 18-September 2.
Jun 02, 2018, 18:27 PM IST
CWG 2018: Now IOA says it supports Vikram Sisodia appealing against CGF reprimand
Days after saying that triple jumper Rakesh Babu and race walker KT Irfan will be liable to sanctions for breaching CWG's 'no needle policy', the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Tuesday said it supports officials who had appealed against the CGF Court decision to oust the two athletes from the Games Village in Gold Coast.
Apr 17, 2018, 16:54 PM IST
