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India to send 125-130 athletes to CWG; IOA won't interfere in selection matters: Raghuram Iyer

India is sending 125-130 athletes to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, competing in eight able-bodied and four para sports. This scaled-down event follows Victoria's withdrawal, with Glasgow stepping in as host. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is also planning for the much larger Asian Games and remains in dialogue with the…

The Economic Times

Commonwealth Games 2030 preparations: Sports Ministry to engage IT Consultants in NSFs

The Sports Ministry will deploy IT Consultants to National Sports Federations. This initiative aims to enhance digital systems for better coordination. The plan supports India's preparation for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. It also aligns with long-term Olympic ambitions. The consultants will assist federations with digital operations and data…

The Economic Times

BFI president suspends secretary, treasurer on charges of corruption

NEW DELHI: As customarily witnessed during electoral times of national sports federations (NSFs), accusations of manipulation, misappropriation of funds and irregularities surface for electoral advantage – occasionally legitimate but predominantly motivated.

The Times of India

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National sports governance bill is only solution to end NSFs' politics: Mansukh Mandaviya

NEW DELHI: The govt sees the National Sports Governance Bill 2024 as a one-step solution to end federations' politics and bring transparency and accountability in their functioning. The bill has been put in public domain for inviting comments and suggestions of the general public and the stakeholders, as part of…

The Times of India

Federation heads want govt to ensure sports bill doesn’t infringe upon autonomy

NEW DELHI: The establishment of the Sports Regulatory Board (SRB) under the proposed National Sports Governance Bill 2024 has been seen by several national federations as an “infringement” on their autonomy by the govt. The federation officials believe that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) might see it as a direct…

The Times of India

PT Usha says regulatory body proposed by sports bill will hurt autonomy, might get IOC reaction

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha has raised concerns about some provisions of the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, saying a regulatory authority proposed by it will undermine the autonomy of the IOA and national federations, putting the country at risk of an international suspension.

The Times of India

Confident of double-digit medal finish in Paris: IOA president PT Usha

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P T Usha has been working overtime to ensure that the country’s athletes get the best support in their quest to win medals at the Paris Olympics. Usha, a legendary athlete herself who became the first woman president of the IOA in the…

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Athletes in country to be issued digital certificates, says Anurag Thakur

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur introduces digital certificates for athletes to ensure transparency and efficiency in sports administration.

The Hindu

IOA must get behind government for strong 2036 Olympics bid by India: IOC

MUMBAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement that India would be “very excited” to organise an edition of the Olympic Games in 2036 has set the ball rolling for the country to showcase its ability to organise global sporting events.

The Times of India

Asian Games: SAI tells IGU to appoint female staff after golf contingent was cleared with all male support personnel

NEW DELHI: In August, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) had come down hard on 13 national sports federations (NSFs) for their failure to assign a female/support staff or compliance officer with their respective team contingents for the Asian Games, beginning later this month.

The Times of India

SAI warns 13 NSFs for failure to assign female coaching staff with Asian Games contingent

NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has come down hard on 13 national sports federations (NSFs) for their failure to assign a female coach and support staff with their team contingent for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou.

The Times of India

Sports Ministry increases upper ceiling amount of boarding & lodging by 66% for athletes and team officials

NEW DELHI: In a great move, the Sports Ministry on Friday revised the upper ceiling amount of boarding and lodging for Indian Athletes and team officials by 66%.

The Times of India

Fair game? What political control of India’s sports federations tells us

Last month, the Wrestling Federation of India was in the eye of the storm as wrestlers protested against its chief and BJP MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh. Allegations pertaining to sexual harassment, funding and sponsorship were made and rejected. But the episode put the spotlight on the age-old debate: who should…

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IOA announces gender-balanced electoral college; Sindhu, Sakshi among 77 voters for Dec 10 polls

NEW DELHI: A host of current and former sportspersons, including Olympic medallists PV Sindhu, Gagan Narang and Sakshi Malik, will be among 77 voters for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) elections on December 10.

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Bring more transparency and accountability to avoid appointments of CoAs: Anurag Thakur to NSFs

NEW DELHI: Union sports minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Wednesday called upon the national sports federations (NSFs) to bring in more transparency and accountability in their functioning to avoid international sanctions and appointments of the court-mandated Committee of Administrators (CoA) to oversee their day-to-day affairs.

The Times of India

'Necessary' for top athletes to compete in National Games

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Tuesday issued a diktat to the country's "eminent" athletes, telling them it is "necessary" for them to compete at the upcoming edition of the National Games, scheduled to be held in six cities of Gujarat from September 29 to October 12.

The Times of India

Experts' take: Why Indian sports governance is in a mess

NEW DELHI: When FIFA dropped a bomb last week, Indian football had no bunker to hide in. The world body found the way things are being run in India's administrative corridors as "serious violation of the FIFA Statutes" and pulled the shutter down on the All India Football Federation (AIFF),…

The Hindu

Delhi HC forces Sports Code on Indian Olympics Association

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Plans are on for India to host world-class sports events: Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

He appeals to the business community to come forward and adopt a game, an athlete, an academy of their choice and support our sportspersons

The Times of India

Indian teams for CWG not to suffer due to non-release of funds to non-compliant NSFs: Delhi HC

NEW DELHI: The Indian players participating in the upcoming Commonwealth Games and the country are not likely to suffer on account of the non-release of funds to the National Sports Federations (NSF) which are non-compliant with the National Sports Code, the Delhi High Court has said while dealing with a…

The Hindu

Government taking all steps for safety of women athletes, says Sports Minister Thakur

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur ensures all possible steps for safety of women athletes after two harassment complaints by female athletes against their respective coaches

The Times of India

Govt taking all steps for safety of women athletes, says Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that the government is taking all possible steps to ensure safety of women athletes, hours after the Sports Authority of India (SAI) issued a directive, making it mandatory for NSFs to include women coaches in the teams.

The Times of India

Ensure women coaches accompany athletes on foreign tours, Compliance Officer to be appointed in camps: SAI to NSFs after harassment complaints

NEW DELHI: In view of the certain recent harassment complaints filed by the country's female athletes against their respective coaches, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Wednesday issued guidelines to the national sports federations (NSFs) to ensure the safety of women sportspersons during international exposure trips and at the…

The Times of India

Don't give money to NSFs not complying with Sports Code: Delhi HC to Centre

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Centre that no money or assistance shall be provided to national sports federations (NSFs) which are not functioning in compliance with the law concerning the administration of sports in the country.

The Times of India

No more exemptions to erring NSFs: High Court

NEW DELHI: Several of the country's national sports federations (NSFs) run the risk of losing government recognition if they don't comply with the Sports Code, 2011. These include gymnastics, handball, national yogasana, tennis volleyball, mallakhamb, motor sports, equestrian, rowing, golf, squash racket, yachting and polo.

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