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After drawing IOC flak, IOA to move on CEO appointment

Last updated : Oct 19, 2023 19:10

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Oct 18, 2023 09:10

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The Indian Olympic Association, which has been dragging its feet for more than a year on the International Olympic Committee's demand that it appoint a professional chief executive, will finally re-initiate the hiring process after being called out by the IOC.

The IOA executive council, which met in Mumbai on Tuesday, decided to issue a new advertisement for the post. The CEO will be an ex-officio member of the IOA executive council without voting rights.

May 22, 2020 18:05

Release of SAI's SOP brings to fore feud within IOA

NEW DELHI: "Sparring, using of the ring/mat and sharing of equipment is not allowed for contact sports such as wrestling and boxing." Quoting directly from Sports Authority of India's much-awaited Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to restart training, which was released Thursday.

May 18, 2020 20:05

IOA seeks one-time financial assistance from Sports Ministry

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association on Sunday requested the Union Sports Ministry to sanction a one-time financial assistance for the IOA, national sports federations and the state Olympic associations to tide over the crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 05, 2020 18:05

IOA invites suggestions for sports resumption roadmap

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association on Tuesday invited suggestions from national sports federations (NSF), state Olympic associations (SOAs) and other stakeholders for the preparation of a white paper, detailing steps to resume sports in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Feb 08, 2020 14:02

Top varsities gear up for inaugural Khelo India University Games

NEW DELHI: After successfully carrying out three editions of the Khelo India Youth Games, the Indian government has decided to conduct the Khelo India University Games.

Feb 05, 2020 19:02

2022 Ntl Games in Bengal: Batra says 'be positive'

KOLKATA: Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra on Wednesday stated that the IOA "was willing" to hold the 2022 National Games in West Bengal, while confessing that it was more intent than confirmation at this stage.

Feb 04, 2020 16:02

House of Lords backs India's CWG shooting, archery proposal

NEW DELHI: India’s proposal to host the additional shooting and archery events for the 2022 Commonwealth Games has been endorsed by the British House of Lords after an extensive debate, PTI reports. Last month, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) had submitted a formal proposal to host a shooting championship, where the medals won would be counted in the tally of the Games.

Feb 03, 2020 17:02

Tokyo 2020 goodwill ambassador: Ganguly 'yes' to IOA invite

MUMBAI: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has said he will accept an invitation from the Indian Olympic Association to become the goodwill ambassador of the Indian contingent at the Tokyo Olympics this year.

Jan 23, 2020 19:01

BFI offers to host Olympic qualifiers after Wuhan dropped

NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has offered to host next month''s Olympic Qualifying Tournament, which has been cancelled in the Chinese city of Wuhan following the outbreak of coronavirus. The qualifiers are scheduled from February 3 to 15 but the schedule has now become uncertain following the health crisis in China, which has so far claimed 17 lives and infected over 550 people.

Jan 15, 2020 18:01

ITTF 'looking forward' to more intl TT events in India

NEW DELHI: The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) executive committee, which met in India "for the first time in many years", held its first meeting of 2020 here on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th January.

Jan 07, 2020 19:01

World Archery backs IOA bid for 'CWG adjunct' c'ships

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association on Monday received full support from World Archery on its proposal to host a Commonwealth championships for the sport in March 2022, which, alongside shooting, is not on the roster of disciplines in play at the 2022 Birmingham Games.

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