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.

We don`t want age and tenure rules, can even go to SC: IOA

Last Updated: Monday, September 24, 2012, 18:12

Indian Olympic Association on Monday termed the government`s directive to adhere to age and tenure guidelines in its upcoming elections as "illegal" and "unconstitutional" and said that it could even move the Supreme Court if its case in Delhi High Court goes against it.

IOA announces election date, says can`t antagonise IOC

Last Updated: Monday, September 24, 2012, 18:06

Faced with the threat from the International Olympic Committee to take action if its directives are not followed, the Indian Olympic Association today announced the date of its elections and said it wanted "perfect relations" with the parent body.

IOA backs Sania Mirza

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 13:07

Indian Olympic Association’s acting president VK Malhotra has backed Sania Mirza after she launched an all-out attack on Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and AITA for treating her as ‘bait’ in the tennis row.

Delhi becoming crime capital of India: VK Malhotra

Last Updated: Saturday, June 2, 2012, 15:59

Condemning attack Bharat Singh, Leader of Opposition in Assembly VK Malhotra alleged that Delhi is becoming a crime capital of India.

BJP accuses state EC of ignoring its complaints

Last Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012, 23:03

Delhi BJP accused the State Election Commission of ignoring its requests and complaints on issues related to municipal polls to be held on Sunday.

Malhotra knew of `suspension` of Kalmadi: R K Anand

Last Updated: Monday, January 23, 2012, 17:41

The fierce wrangling in the IOA took a new turn on Monday with its senior functionary R K Anand claiming that the Ethics Commission`s `suspension` of Suresh Kalmadi was known to the apex body`s top brass but was deliberately kept under wraps, a claim which was rejected by the rival faction.

Kalmadi not to resign, asks Malhotra to continue as IOA chief

Last Updated: Friday, January 20, 2012, 14:31

Out on bail Suresh Kalmadi has decided to step aside as IOA president for the time being after the notion drew huge criticism from the masses and media.

India will bag more medals in London Olympics than Beijing: IOA

Last Updated: Monday, January 2, 2012, 16:51

India is expected to take part in 15 disciplines subject to qualifications.

IOA demands removal of Dow as London Olympics sponsor

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 16:46

A day ahead of the crucial General Body Meeting of the Indian Olympic Association on the controversial Dow Chemicals issue, its acting president VK Malhotra on Wednesday demanded the company to be removed from being one of the sponsors of the 2012 London Games.

Malhotra lashes out at Delhi govt for CWG corruption

Last Updated: Monday, August 2, 2010, 16:35

Indian Olympic Association vice-President and BJP leader VK Malhotra lambasted the Delhi government for the corruption and inordinate delays that have marred the build-up to the Commonwealth Games.

Malhotra demands hike in rewards for CWG medals

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 17:32

Senior vice president of the Indian Olympic Association VK Malhotra today demanded a hike in the reward amount for this year`s Commonwealh Games medallists.