CWG corruption: OC faces about Rs 350 cr legal cases

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 11:33

Nearly three years after the conclusion of Commonwealth Games here, the scam-hit Organising Committee is contesting two dozen legal cases involving a revenue of about Rs 350 crore against private companies which executed projects related to the mega-sporting event.

Kalmadi questioned by ED in CWG laundering case

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 17:08

CWG Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi was questioned by ED in connection with its probe into alleged money laundering in the run-up to the 2010 sporting extravaganza.

I hadn`t sought permission to attend opening ceremony: Kalmadi

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 22:08

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday barred Suresh Kalmadi from attending the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games but the sacked CWG Organising Committee chairman claimed that he had sought permission only to attend the IAAF Council meeting in London.

CSI requests IOC to cancel Kalmadi`s Olympic accreditation

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 10:16

Continuing its protest over the possibility of Suresh Kalmadi`s presence in the London Olympics, Clean Sports India, a movement for corruption-free sports in the country, today wrote a letter to IOC, requesting it to cancel the sacked CWG Organising Committee chief`s accreditation for the Games.

Sports Min asked OC to procure equipment: Kalmadi tells court

Last Updated: Monday, May 28, 2012, 20:18

New Delhi: Sacked CWG Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi, accused in a games-related graft case, on Monday told a Delhi court it was the decision of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports that OC should take over the process of procuring equipment for the sporting event.

IOA calls Executive meeting to discuss IOC threat

Last Updated: Monday, January 23, 2012, 16:49

Faced with the threat from the International Olympic Committee to take action if it does not explain sacked CWG Organising Committee Chief Suresh Kalmadi`s status in the court cases, the IOA today decided to call a meeting of its Executives Board to discuss the issue.

`There was proposal to restructure CWG OC in 2007’

Last Updated: Sunday, August 7, 2011, 12:09

Ajay Maken insisted that nothing could be done about Kalmadi because he had been elected OC chairman by IOA.

CWG: Tharoor under CAG scanner

Last Updated: Sunday, February 13, 2011, 14:00

Shashi Tharoor said he was "officially, formally and legally paid" for the services rendered by him.

Aus firms vow to pursue non-payment of dues by CWG OC: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 23:26

Australian firms, whose dues were withheld by the CWG OC due to "under performance and contractual obligations", have vowed that they would pursue the matter by means including legal.

CWG OC showcases shooting range to media

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 21:05

Putting to rest months of speculations, the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee today showcased the almost-ready Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range.

Aussie firm denies getting commission from CWG OC

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 11:41

An Australian company, which was hired to raise sponsorship for the Delhi CWG, denied receiving any commission from the event`s Organising Committee.

Kalmadi says CWG OC has earned excess of target in TV rights

Last Updated: Friday, December 11, 2009, 17:59

Commonwealth Games organizers have earned Rs 100 crore more than the targeted revenue from television rights and it would be able to repay the loan to the government, Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi said.