After highs in London, India shamed by IOC suspension: 2012

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 15:53

2012 started with jubilation but ended with shame for the country`s Olympic movement as barely months after India came up with its best-ever medal haul at the Olympic Games in London, the IOA was slapped with a suspension by the IOC.

Ban on IOA gives an opportunity to clean the mess: Randhir

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 21:22

Former IOA secretary general Randhir Singh on Tuesday said that the IOC`s decision to ban the Indian Olympic Association gives an "opportunity" to clean the mess, and insisted that the international body is not against the country but against the system.

Randhir has vested interest, should quit immediately: Chautala

Last Updated: Friday, November 30, 2012, 19:31

Indian Olympic Association`s president-elect, Abhay Singh Chautala today demanded the resignation of incumbent secretary general Randhir Singh for misleading the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over the election process for his own interest.

IOA delegation to go to Lausanna for talks

Last Updated: Thursday, November 29, 2012, 20:54

Rattled by the International Olympic`s committee`s renewed threat to suspend India, the IOA is sending a two-member delegation to Lausanne to meet top IOC officials and resolve the vexed issues surrounding its upcoming elections.

IOA crisis can be avoided by calling off elections: Randhir

Last Updated: Thursday, November 29, 2012, 19:04

Indian Olympics Association (IOA) Secretary General, Randhir Singh today said that by calling off the controversial December 5 election, the body can still avoid the suspension from the International Olympic Committee.

Randhir slams Malhotra and co for IOA mess

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 23:21

In the wake of IOC`s threat to ban India from the Olympic movement, Randhir Singh, who withdrew his name from the race for IOA president`s post, today accused acting President V K Malhotra for creating such a mess that would ultimately bring shame to the nation.

Randhir supporters Tytler, Gehlot withdraw from IOA elections

Last Updated: Monday, November 26, 2012, 16:51

A day after Randhir Singh withdrew his candidature for the post of Indian Olympic Association President, several of his supporters on Monday pulled out of contests.

Randhir withdraws nomination from IOA elections

Last Updated: Sunday, November 25, 2012, 13:40

The controversial Indian Olympic Association elections took a dramatic turn today with Randhir Singh announcing that he will withdraw his nomination for the post of President.

Chautala backers to ask IOC to probe into Randhir`s conduct

Last Updated: Friday, November 23, 2012, 21:20

A group of senior IOA officials, who are backing Abhay Singh Chautala for the president`s post, today accused Randhir Singh of bringing International Olympic Committee into "disrepute" by trying to stall the polls and said they would write to the world body to hold an inquiry into his "manoeuvrings"

IOC warn IOA of ban if Sport Code is followed in Dec 5 polls

Last Updated: Friday, November 23, 2012, 19:15

In a new twist to controversial elections of the IOA, the International Olympic Committee on Friday warned of a possible ban on the national sports body if government regulations are followed in its poll on December 5.

Abhay`s brother writes to IOC, says Randhir violated Charter

Last Updated: Monday, November 19, 2012, 19:55

Table Tennis Federation of India president Ajay Chautala today claimed that Randhir Singh has violated the Olympic Charter by approaching the government to seek clarification on his candidature for the president`s post of the upcoming polls of the Indian Olympic Association.

Malhotra has no authority to appoint new EC chairman: Randhir

Last Updated: Sunday, November 18, 2012, 21:52

IOA presidential candidate Randhir Singh has questioned the authority of acting chief V K Malhotra to appoint the new chairman of Election Commission for next week`s polls following S Y Quraishi`s resignation, which has evoked sharp reaction from rival Abhay Singh Chautala`s camp.