Jet Airways to be official airline for 35th National Games

Last Updated: Sunday, December 28, 2014, 16:53

Jet Airways has been appointed the official `airline partner` of the 35th National Games being held in Kerala from Jan 31 to Feb 14, 2015.

Indian luge athlete, Shiva Keshavan qualifies for Sochi Winter Olympic Games

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 11:47

India`s sole luge athlete, Shiva Keshavan has qualified for the Winter Olympics to be held in the Russian Black Sea resort city of Sochi from February 7 to 23.

Sindhu stands out as Indian sports takes a beating

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 15:03

For Indian sport, 2013 was a year of controversies and low-key performances, the country`s image globally taking a beating with the suspension of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) by the apex body of world sport. Amid the gloom, Pusarla Venkata Sindhu provided some cheer.

Will try to ensure IOA polls before Winter Olympics: Jitendra

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 20:28

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh friday said he would try to convince the IOA to hold its much-awaited elections before the scheduled date of February 9 to ensure that the Indian athletes are able to compete under the national flag during the Sochi Winter Olympics, starting February 7.

IOC issues guidelines on implementing amendments

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 20:07

In a bid to ensure absolute clarity on the constitutional amendments carried out by the IOA to bar charged-framed officials, the International Olympic Committee friday issued a guideline on how to implement the clause to avoid "unnecessary speculation or doubtful interpretation".

IOA amends constitution under pressure from IOC

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 20:05

Left with no other option after being served an ultimatum by the International Olympic Committee, the IOA on sunday amended its constitution to bar charge-framed persons from contesting elections, in a development which is expected to pave the way for India`s return to the Olympic fold.

IOC serves ultimatum, warns IOA of de-recognition

Last Updated: Friday, November 15, 2013, 19:33

International Olympic Committee on Friday served an ultimatum to India, saying that the country will be de-recognised if the Indian Olympic Association does not amend its constitution by December 10 as per the world body`s earlier diktat of barring charge-framed persons from contesting elections.

IOA should accept IOC directive: Randhir Singh

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 18:55

International Olympic Committee member in India, Randhir Singh on Wednesday asked the officials of suspended IOA to accept the IOC`s directive to bar charge-framed persons from contesting elections or face further action from the world body.

IOA`s handling of suspension issue biggest shame: Kapur

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 10:47

Ace Indian golfer Shiv Kapur has described the ongoing impasse between International Olympic Committee and Indian Olympic Association as the "biggest shame" and said he feels "extremely sad" at the way the IOA was handling the issue of its suspension by the world body.

Haryana Assembly condemns Abhay Singh Chautala for "selfish" conduct as IOA chief

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 14:36

The Haryana Assembly on Wednesday condemned the "obstinate and selfish conduct" of IOA President Abhay Singh Chautala "for causing incalculable damage to the career of sportspersons.

Indian Olympic Association hails return of wrestling to Olympic fold

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 18:33

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday welcomed the return of wrestling in the 2020 Olympic Games, after the sport beat off bids from rivals squash, baseball and softball in an International Olympic Committee (IOC) vote.

IOA, grapplers welcome wrestling`s re-inclusion in Oly Games

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 22:08

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the wrestling fraternity of the country was ecstatic as wrestling on Sunday won a crucial International Olympic Committee (IOC) vote to regain its place in the Olympic sports roster.