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Delhi court reserves order on charges against Brij Bhushan

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Apr 18, 2024 20:04

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NEW DELHI: A Delhi court is expected to pronounce on April 26 its order on whether to frame charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case lodged by six female wrestlers against him.

It bears noting that the original complaint of sexual harassment and stalking against the powerful BJP MP was made by a group of seven female wrestlers, which including a minor. However, in July 2023, the then 17-year-old retracted her allegations.

Apr 04, 2024 19:04

AIFF ends internal probe into harassment case at HQ

NEW DELHI: The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has declared withdrawn an investigation into the case of alleged sexual harassment of a female employee at its headquarters "because the victim and the other party do not wish to pursue the matter any further".

Apr 04, 2024 19:04

The Golf Foundation Invitational Fundraiser tourney raises Rs2.6cr

The Golf Foundation (TGF) concluded its 15th Invitational Fundraiser tournament at the Delhi Golf Club, achieving yet another successful event in its endeavor to foster young golf talent from underprivileged backgrounds.

Apr 03, 2024 20:04

India, Oz, England cricket boards in talks to revive CLT20

A decade after its last edition was played, “active conversations” are reportedly taking place between the cricket boards of India, Australia and England to revive the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20), a club-based international T20 competition.

Apr 02, 2024 19:04

BBL/WBBL: CA introduces multi-yr deals for intl players

Cricket Australia (CA) has introduced a multi-year contract structure for overseas players, as a means to solve the problem of players leaving midway during the Big Bash League (BBL) and the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). However, the draft will continue as the multi-year contracts will be signed outside of the draft.

Apr 02, 2024 19:04

AIFF suspends assault-accused Deepak Sharma until further notice

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday suspended its executive committee member Deepak Sharma until further notice for his alleged physical assault of two women players in Goa, two days after it stopped short of doing the same.

Apr 02, 2024 19:04

Bhaichung Bhutia supports 'Mothers Against Vaping'

NEW DELHI: In a significant and new development, ‘Mothers Against Vaping’, a united front of concerned mothers combatting the promotion of New-Age Tobacco Devices such as e-cigarettes, vapes, electronic nicotine delivery systems, heat-not-burn products, e-hookahs and similar devices among Indian children and youth, today announced that Bhaichung Bhutia revered as the torchbearer of Indian football will be supporting their c

Mar 28, 2024 18:03

Woman staffer alleges harassment in AIFF admin dept: Report

A woman employee at the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) headquarters here has lodged a "verbal" complaint of "harassment" against a male colleague, according to a source in the national body. (More Sports News | More Football News) The woman is, however, yet to press a formal charge.

Mar 27, 2024 21:03

Sreejesh, Chile's Caram co-chairs of new FIH Athletes Committee

Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and Chile skipper Camila Caram have been appointed co-chairs of the new FIH Athletes Committe, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Wednesday. The FIH Athletes Committee serves as a consultative body and makes recommendations to the FIH Executive Board, FIH Committees, Advisory Panels and other bodies.

Mar 27, 2024 20:03

Zepp Health announces partnership with Kelvin Kiptum Foundation

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands: Smart wearables and health technology company Zepp Health Corporation has announced its partnership with the Kelvin Kiptum Foundation, a significant initiative aimed at preserving the legacy of the late marathon world record holder who tragically died in a car crash on February 11th.

Mar 26, 2024 20:03

MCA ups men's team pay, doubling earnings for 2024-25 season

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will begin matching the match fees paid to Ranji Trophy cricketers by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) beginning with the upcoming season. BCCI match fees range from Rs 40,000 to Rs 60,000 per day, with the exact amount contingent upon the cricketer's game count.

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