elections

Delhi HC appoints administrator to run India basketball affairs

Last updated : May 08, 2023 20:05

SportzPower Team

May 05, 2023 19:05

Read more about Delhi HC appoints administrator to run India basketball affairs
Log in to post comments

The Delhi High Court has appointed Justice P Krishna Bhat, former judge of the Karnataka High Court, as administrator of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) to conduct elections in the faction-ridden national body “at the earliest”.

The appointment is effective immediately, and the administrator will continue to function until a newly-elected body takes charge of BFI. Until then, the administrator will manage BFI affairs with the assistance and cooperation of the Government of India, Sports Ministry and BFI.

Jul 29, 2022 15:07

With FIFA ban looming, SC prioritises AIFF poll modalities

NEW DELH: A day after the Union Cabinet approved the signing of guarantees for the hosting of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022, the Supreme Court stated Thursday that putting a process in place for elections to the All India Football Federation was its immediate priority.

Jul 27, 2022 07:07

FIH sets Aug 26 as nominations deadline for president polls

LAUSANNE, Switzerland: The deadline to receive nominations for the elections to the position of FIH president and to the four open positions of EB Ordinary Member has been set for 26 August (midnight CEST). The elections will be held on 5 November, during the FIH Congress, which will be staged virtually on 4-5 November.

Jul 18, 2022 17:07

FIH to HI CoA: Hold polls to ensure WC ’23 hosting on track

LAUSANNE, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has declared it will write to the Committee of Administrators governing Hockey India, asking it to conduct elections and avoid “jeopardising” the men’s World Cup scheduled to be held in Odisha in January.

Jun 28, 2022 20:06

Simple majority to decide election of next ICC chair: Report

MUMBAI: The International Cricket Council has reportedly simplified the process of electing the ICC's next chairman, which is scheduled for November-December. Greg Barclay of New Zealand is the current ICC chairman.

Jun 27, 2022 04:06

CoA names Ranjit Bajaj as AIFF advisory committee chair

June 22: The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA), constituted to run the All India Football Federation till such time as long-pending elections are held, has set up a 12-member advisory committee to oversee the functioning of the AIFF.

Feb 15, 2022 20:02

AIFF forms 3-man panel, to submit report on polls in a month

NEW DELHI: Following growing demands of holding elections by its state members, the All India Football Federation has formed a three-member committee to hold discussion with its legal team and help expedite the process of conducting its elections.

Feb 07, 2022 19:02

Renewed calls for polls at AIFF AGM; Praful forms panel

MUMBAI: All India Football Federation president Praful Patel has announced the formation of a three-member committee to look into the legal aspects of AIFF elections of office bearers, which the federation has been kicking down the road citing legal problems for around 14 months now.

Oct 18, 2021 18:10

IOC Athletes’ Commission election at Beijing 2022: 17 in running

LAUSANNE: The executive board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved a list of 17 athletes (a record number for the Olympic Winter Games) covering all five continents, who have proposed their candidatures for the IOC Athletes’ Commission (AC) election that will take place at the upcoming Games in Beijing.

Oct 04, 2021 05:10

Boxing great Manny Pacquiao files for Philippines presidency

INTERNATIONAL BOXING ICON MANNY Pacquiao formally filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for president of the Philippines in Pasay City on Friday, 1st October. The eight-division world champion and Philippine senator announced his retirement from the ring last Wednesday. The Philippines has kicked off its election season with thousands of candidates vying for national and local posts.

May 24, 2021 17:05

Batra wins re-election as FIH president after tight vote

LAUSANNE: In the closest of votes, Narinder Batra has been re-elected as president of the FIH for a second four-year term. Of the 124 votes submitted by member national associations, Batra attained the required absolute majority of more than half the votes, receiving 63 votes to the 61 given to Marc Coudron of Belgium. Batra will hold the position until 2024.

Subscribe to elections