Sindhu, Mirabai, Gagan, Mary to contest for posts in Athletes' Commission

In all, there are 39 members — 19 men and 20 women — contesting for the commission posts.

14 Nov 2022

Countdown to FIFA World Cup 2022: A brief look at Groups A and B

Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands and Qatar are in Group A while England, Iran, USA and Wales in Group B.

12 Nov 2022

IOA election process on after chaotic SGM

Amended IOA constitution in force, SC says objections raised in house will be heard on December 7

12 Nov 2022

Amid confusion, amended constitution 'adopted' at IOA's SGM

Though Mehta said that the election process would start on Friday, some members asked can it happen if there are objections to the constitution.

11 Nov 2022

State unit's non-voting right status sticky point in IOA's SGM

However, according to some members, they will be part of the SGM this time and can vote on Thursday.

09 Nov 2022

More Olympians in Athletes Commission, NSFs to 'appoint' two representatives

There will be 10 members, five male and five female athletes, who will be elected by their peers.

08 Nov 2022

Galina no longer India's 400m coach, hunt on for replacement

The 2018 Asian and Commonwealth Games were the highlights of her coaching stint in India.

07 Nov 2022

More light on IOA athletes commission composition today

Total number of members for said commission, nomination and selection process expected to be finalised

07 Nov 2022

Some points in amended IOA constitution diluted: Rahul Mehra

Though most of the 13 points raised by him in the Delhi High Court were incorporated in the constitution, there were four or five points that could have been included.

05 Nov 2022

In IOA's new constitution, all EC members to be office-bearers

According to Vidushpat Singhania, who assisted Rao to amend the constitution, the process was done in consultation with all stakeholders, including the IOA.

04 Nov 2022

Athlete Biological Passport has a positive effect as a deterrent: WADA official Aikin

Currently in India as part of a symposium, he explains the importance of the biological passport, what it does and their goals for the next two years

03 Nov 2022

In a new move, NADA takes action against athletics coach

The NADA found athletics coach Mickey Menezes violating its Anti-Doping Rule 2021 and has banned him for four years from coaching/training. It has also fined the coach Rs. 50,000.

03 Nov 2022

IOA draft constitution ready, Supreme Court hearing today

The SC-appointed one-man committee of retired judge, L Nageswara Rai, has apparently completed the drafting of the constitution and has sent it to persons concerned for perusal. 

03 Nov 2022

Basketball player blames excessive consumption of pork for returning positive dope test

National Anti-Doping Agency not convinced with player's explanation, slaps four-year suspension

03 Nov 2022

Two national meet medallists fail dope test

During the course of the probe, Renu in a written submission had said while she was in conversation with the NADA official, some girl threatened to kill her.

02 Nov 2022