Commonwealth Games 2018, Gold Coast: IOA to appeal against removal of two athletes from Games Village in the needle fiasco
The IOA has questioned the decision of the Commonwealth Games Federation to bar the two Indian athletes from participating in the Games over alleged violation of rules.
Apr 13, 2018, 10:55 AM IST
India's CWG boxing team doctor issued 'written reprimand' in syringe controversy
The CGF Federation Court was satisfied with Patil's explanation for vitamin injection but it ruled that the 'no needle policy' in force at the Games Village has been breached
Apr 03, 2018, 13:43 PM IST
CWG 2018: IOA tells Saina Nehwal why her father can't stay in Games Village
The IOA has responded to badminton ace Saina Nehwal's claims about her father Harvir Singh's name being removed from the list of team officials.
Apr 03, 2018, 11:07 AM IST
Ministry clears 221 athletes and 104 officials for Commonwealth Games, including PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal's parents
The Sports Ministry on Monday cleared a 325-member Indian contingent, including 221 athletes, for the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast next month but dropped two contingent staff named by the Indian Olympic Association.
Mar 26, 2018, 20:18 PM IST
Sports Minister assures IOA of clearing 'extra officials' in CWG contingent
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Thursday said that Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has assured it to have a re-look at government's policy of not clearing 'extra officials' for the coming Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Gold Coast.
Mar 22, 2018, 21:13 PM IST
IOA, Sports Ministry at loggerheads over officials for Commonwealth Games
Less than two weeks before the Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Gold Coast, Australia, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the Sports Ministry are at loggerheads over approving names of officials in the Indian contingent.
Mar 22, 2018, 16:38 PM IST
Will try to keep shooting in Commonwealth Games, assures IOA
Concerned over the possibility that shooting may be scrapped from the 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG), Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) secretary general Rajeev Mehta on Monday said he will strive to ensure that the sport is retained in the quadrennial multi-discipline event.
Feb 26, 2018, 17:15 PM IST
Only cricket can function without government grants in India, says IOA president Narinder Batra
Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra today made it clear that the national sports governing body cannot send the athletes for the upcoming Commonwealth Games on its own cost as it still needs government grant for its functioning.
Feb 26, 2018, 16:13 PM IST
The saree conundrum at Commonwealth Games: It's comfort over convention for quite a few
The tradition of saree will make way for the "comfort" of blazers and trousers for India's women athletes at this year's Commonwealth Games opening ceremony and quite a lot of them are happy with the departure from convention.
Feb 25, 2018, 16:08 PM IST
Sakina Khatun set to take part in Commonwealth Games after IOA accepts CGF's conditions
Para-powerlifter Sakina Khatun is all set to take part in the upcoming CWG in Gold Coast after the Commonwealth Games Federation granted a conditional slot to her in view of the "exceptional circumstances" she had faced.
Feb 21, 2018, 22:45 PM IST
India to send 225 athletes for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018
The 225 athletes will participate in a total number of 15 sports disciplines in the tournament, as compared to the total number of 215 participants four years ago.
Feb 17, 2018, 18:54 PM IST
IOA writes to CGF to include Sakina Khatun in India's CWG squad
The powerlifter had threatened to commit suicide if not selected.
Feb 08, 2018, 19:44 PM IST
IOA names Vikram Sisodia as India's Chef-de-Mission for CWG 2018
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Tuesday appointed its joint secretary Vikram Singh Sisodia as the Chef-de-Mission for the coming Commonwealth Games (CWG) to be held in Gold Coast, Australia. The IOA also appointed three team managers to accompany Sisodia and help him in the day-to-day duties during the Games.
Jan 31, 2018, 15:19 PM IST
IOA chief Narinder Batra defends controversial appointment of Pawandeep Kohli
Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra on Saturday stood by the appointment of Pawandeep Singh Kohli as chairman of its medical commission, a move that raised a few eyebrows.
Jan 13, 2018, 20:18 PM IST
Meghalaya signs host city contract for 39th National Games
The tripartite contract was signed between the IOA, the Meghalaya State Olympic Association and the state government here.
Jan 03, 2018, 20:26 PM IST
Pakistan Hockey Federation invites Narinder Batra for World XI matches
To create hype and symbolise the visit by the international eleven side, the PHF has also invited several hockey legends from different countries for the matches.
Dec 28, 2017, 18:47 PM IST
IOA to take up implementation of TOPS scheme with Sports Ministry
Batra was reacting to the recent statement of Abhinav Bindra, India's lone individual Olympic gold medalist, who emphasised on the need to improve 'the overall depth of professional support for athletes'.
Dec 27, 2017, 17:21 PM IST
We'll object if shooting scrapped from 2022 CWG, says IOA
Indian Olympic Association is yet to get an official confirmation about shooting being scrapped from the programme of 2022 Commonwealth Games but said it will ask the organisers to reconsider its decision.
Dec 23, 2017, 17:42 PM IST
New president Narinder Batra takes charge in IOA
Former secretary general and the honorary member of the International Olympic Committee from India Randhir Singh has been made the IOA life president.
Dec 15, 2017, 21:06 PM IST
IOA Elections: Narinder Batra, Anil Khanna in fray for president post
Incumbent secretary general Rajeev Mehta will be re-elected for his second four-year term as he was the lone candidate to have filed the nomination papers.
Dec 03, 2017, 23:50 PM IST
