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
Decks cleared for Narinder Batra's election as new Indian Olympic Association boss
The highest decision-making body of the IOA, in its special meeting, unanimously decided to allow office bearers and members of the Executive Council elected in 2012 and 2014 to contest for the post of president and secretary general in the December 14 polls.
Nov 29, 2017, 18:36 PM IST
Abhinav Bindra, Prakash Padukone in 9-member panel for developing Sports Development Code
The other notable sportsperson in the committee is India's lone world championship medallist athlete Anju Bobby George.
Jan 05, 2017, 20:01 PM IST
Narinder Batra resigns as IOA's associate VP in protest against life president nominations
The IOA during its annual general meeting named Kalmadi and Chautala as life time presidents.
Dec 30, 2016, 18:28 PM IST
Hockey India president Batra is new boss of world hockey, first Asian to grab the post
Batra, who is the president of Hockey India, defeated David Balbirnie of Ireland and Australia's Ken Read to become the 12th FIH President -- the first Asian to grab the post.
Nov 12, 2016, 17:38 PM IST
Hockey India wants Roelant Oltmans as coach till Tokyo Olympics, says Narinder Batra
Batra said the recommendation had been forwarded to SAI for their approval.
Oct 14, 2016, 17:56 PM IST
2016 Rio Olympics: Have you all gone on a paid holiday? Hockey India president lashes out at Chef de Mission
A day after the Indian hockey team landed in Rio for the 2016 Olympics, Oltmans wrote a letter to Rakesh Gupta complaining about the lack of basic facilities at the Games Village.
Aug 02, 2016, 17:33 PM IST
Hockey India to file defamation cases against Kirti Azad
HI President Narinder Batra also confirmed that legal action is being taken to counter Azad.
Feb 04, 2016, 16:44 PM IST
Hockey captain Sardar Singh seeks apology from Pakistan players for 'unacceptable' behaviour
Just days ahead of the start of the Hockey India League fourth season, Indian captain Sardar Singh on Thursday asked Pakistan players to apologise for their "unacceptable" behaviour during the Champions Trophy in Bhubaneswar in December 2014.
Jan 14, 2016, 18:36 PM IST
HI chief Narinder Batra slams KPS Gill's allegations of nepotism against Arun Jaitley
Gill has claimed Jaitley used his position as the advisory member of the HIL board to make his daughter, Sonali Jaitley, the legal counsel for its governing body.
Dec 24, 2015, 09:47 AM IST
HI supremo Narinder Batra blasts BCCI for change of stance on cricket with Pakistan
Whatever the government's decision may be, the BCCI's decision has not gone down well with the Indian hockey boss.
Nov 27, 2015, 20:15 PM IST
HI nominates Vidya Stokes as Life President
The Life President will be an invitee to all the Executive Board and Congress meetings.
Nov 02, 2015, 16:49 PM IST
HI enters into a historic 3-year partnership with SAI
SAI is desirous of promoting hockey, which is amongst the world's most popular sports.
Oct 28, 2015, 17:53 PM IST
CIL/SECL brought in as official partner for eight-nation HWL Final
Hockey India has secured an official partner in Coal India Limited (CIL)/South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) for the eight-nation Hockey World League (HWL) Final.
Oct 23, 2015, 17:03 PM IST
Narinder Batra objects to Rakesh Gupta's appointment as Rio chef de mission
Hockey India President Narinder Batra on Saturday objected to the appointment of Indian Olympic Association Joint Secretary Rakesh Gupta as the Chef de Mission of the country's contingent for next year's Rio Olympic Games.
Sep 19, 2015, 20:05 PM IST
HI upholds Gurbaj Singh's nine-month ban, star player to move court
According to a report in the Indian Express, hockey star Gurbaj Singh will appeal his nine-month ban after it was upheld by Hockey India (HI).
Sep 19, 2015, 13:26 PM IST
Hockey India League 2015: Auction - As it happened...
Hello and welcome to our live blog for the Hockey India League (HIL) 2015 players' auction in which 277 players, including 135 Indians and 142 foreigners, will go under the hammer.
Sep 17, 2015, 20:46 PM IST
FIH not to interfere in Indo-Pak hockey matters
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Thursday said it has not intention of getting involved in the ongoing tussle between India and Pakistan's federations.
Sep 17, 2015, 19:29 PM IST
FIH not to interfere in India-Pakistan hockey matters
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has said it does not intend to interfere in the tiff between the Indian and Pakistani federations vis-a-vis their bilateral ties.
Sep 17, 2015, 16:21 PM IST
'Narinder Batra's demand is excuse to bar players from HIL'
Reacting strongly to Hockey India president Narinder Batra's demand for an unconditional apology from Pakistan players for their boorish behaviour during last year's Champions Trophy, former coach Shahnaz Sheikh termed it as an excuse to deny their players from playing in the HIL.
Sep 15, 2015, 11:42 AM IST
