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IOA appoints ad-hoc panel to run boxing affairs; BFI calls move ‘illegal’ | Sport-others News

IOA appoints ad-hoc panel to run boxing affairs; BFI calls move ‘illegal’ | Sport-others News

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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday appointed an ad-hoc committee to run the affairs of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) after it failed to hold its elections on time. “IOA has been closely monitoring the administrative affairs of the Boxing Federation of India. As per the governing norms, elections to BFI were to be conducted on or before 02nd February 2025. Despite the prescribed timeline, the elections have not been held, resulting in administrative instability within the federation,” IOA president PT Usha said in a letter to the federation. IOA has asked the five-member ad-hoc committee, headed by Madhukant Pathak, to conduct elections as the priority and also run the day-to-day affairs of the federation. The other members of the panel are Rajesh Bhandari (vice-chairman), DP Bhatt, boxer Shiva Thapa and Virendra Singh Thakur. Story continues below this ad “In view of the above and in accordance with the authority vested in the IOA, an ad-hoc committee is hereby constituted to oversee the affairs of the Indian Boxing Federation and ensure the smooth …

IOA forms ad-hoc committee to govern boxing in India

IOA forms ad-hoc committee to govern boxing in India

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New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), on Monday, constituted a five-member ad-hoc committee, led by Madhukant Pathak, to oversee the affairs of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) until the conduct of free and fair elections. The IOA, in a letter dated February 24 which is in possession of The Bridge, states, “The committee shall take immediate steps to address grievances raised by the boxing community, facilitate athlete’s participation in upcoming international competitions and work towards conducting the IBF elections at the earliest.” The ad-hoc committee includes Rajesh Bhandari (vice chairman), DP Bhatt, Shiva Thapa and Virendra Singh Thakur as other members. The tenure of the Ajay Singh-led Boxing Federation of India expired on February 2. In a letter dated February 6, the BFI secretary general Hemanta Kumar Kalita informed the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) of holding a special general body meeting where date and other modalities of the elections will be deliberated and finalised. By then, the tenure of BFI had already expired and according to the constitution Kalita had …

Delhi HC grills IOA over failure to follow order on WFI affairs

Delhi HC grills IOA over failure to follow order on WFI affairs

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The Delhi High Court grilled the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) over its failure to abide by an order about the re-constitution of an ad-hoc committee for the operation of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The WFI has been serving a ban by the sports ministry since December 24, 2023, three days after Sanjay Singh, a Brij Bhushan loyalist, was elected the new WFI chief in the polls. Justice Sachin Datta, who was hearing a review petition filed by the IOA, said the federation filed the petition in the guise of seeking clarifications about their move on the order passed on August 16, 2024. “It is a review in the guise of clarification. The order was passed on August 16, 2024 and it is already six months. In law today, the ad-hoc committee is in charge,” Justice Datta said. He added: “I have noticed one thing, the IOA has taken proactive steps in the National Games, it has appointed ad-hoc committees, then why is it so reluctant to do so here?” In the interim order, …

Delhi HC overturns removal of taekwondo DOC for National Games

Delhi HC overturns removal of taekwondo DOC for National Games

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The Delhi High Court on Thursday set aside the removal of Taekwondo’s Director of Competition (DOC) for the National Games 2025 by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), ruling that the allegations of corruption against him lacked “cogent material.” The National Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC) removed DOC PaT Praveen Kumar on January 31, accusing him of accepting bribes to manipulate results in 10 of the 16 weight categories even before the competition began. He was replaced by S Dinesh Kumar. While delivering the order, Justice Sachin Datta stated, “No rationale is disclosed for replacing the DOC who is not one of the technical officials, and has no role to play in adjudging fixtures.” The GTCC’s decision was based on a report by the three-member Prevention of Manipulation of Competition Committee (PMCC), presided over by chairperson Sunaina Kumari, which recommended Kumar’s removal. However, the court noted that the allegations, which dated back to 2012, lacked substantive evidence. “Neither of these complaints is accompanied by any cogent material and contains bare allegations. It is notable that the …

CGF visits India, IOA likely to bid for Commonwealth Games 2030

CGF visits India, IOA likely to bid for Commonwealth Games 2030

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Hosting the 2036 Olympics is India’s ultimate ambition, but before that acquiring the hosting experience is important, so among several other events, India is now considering a bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. India last hosted the CWG in 2010. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) expressed its willingness to bid for the Games during an informal discussion with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Chris Jenkins and chief executive Katie Sadlier, who were on a visit to India to explore the possibility of hosting the centenary edition, reported Indian Express. The inaugural edition of the CWG was held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada. At the time, it was known as the British Empire Games. In recent times, CWG has struggled to find hosts. The 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow after the Australian city of Brisbane pulled out citing rising costs of hosting the Games. Among the possible Indian contenders for the CWG 2030 are Ahmedabad and Bhubaneswar. During the meeting held on the sidelines of the 38th National Games in Dehradun, Jenkins …

Uncertainty looms over India’s Asian Winter Games participation

Uncertainty looms over India’s Asian Winter Games participation

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India’s participation in the Asian Winter Games, starting February 7 in Harbin, China, is uncertain after the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) denied accreditation requests for new players in ice hockey and snowboarding. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) had initially recommended a 76-member contingent across ice skating, skiing, and ice hockey but faced pushback from the Sports Ministry. The Sports Ministry had raised concerns over the IOA’s initial list, citing a lack of international experience for many athletes. It approved only 35 athletes stating in a letter that only the top three athletes or teams in a particular discipline with previous international exposure may be approved. After an initial refusal to clear the ice hockey team, the ministry on Sunday cleared a 23-member ice hockey team after trials in Leh. However, OCA refused to process the fresh accreditation. IOA president PT Usha criticized the intervention of the sports ministry and the subsequent fresh trials that were held. Usha backed the original team selected by the Ice Hockey Association of India, an affiliate of the International …

IOA president PT Usha wants National Games medal programme restricted to events in Olympics, CWG and Asian Games

IOA president PT Usha wants National Games medal programme restricted to events in Olympics, CWG and Asian Games

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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) said in a statement on Thursday that IOA President PT Usha will propose that only sporting disciplines that feature in the Olympics, Commonwealth and Asian Games be considered for inclusion in the future National Games. Usha’s move is aimed at preventing “regional sports” from being elevated to medal events. The IOA statement said that the legendary athlete-turned-office bearer Usha intends to table the proposal in the next General Body Meeting of the IOA. The statement added that only those sports whose national governing bodies are in “good standing” with the IOA as a national federation for one year before the commencement of the National Games should be included in the National Games programme. “Over recent editions, inclusion of indigenous regional sports as demonstration events has been a notable feature, aimed at engaging local audiences and promoting regional sports culture. However, during the last edition, several regional sports were elevated to medal events by the Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC). The IOA recognizes the value of these sports but emphasizes the …

IOA president PT Usha accuses sports ministry of undermining sports governance

IOA president PT Usha accuses sports ministry of undermining sports governance

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Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha accused the sports ministry of interfering in the affairs of national federations in a strongly worded letter. Usha said the ministry has “undermined the credibility of sports governance”. With the ministry at loggerheads with the IOA for recognising the Indian Golf Union (IGU) elections won by the Harish Kumar Shetty-led faction, Usha said sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya is not being “properly apprised” of various important issues concerning national federations, including the contentious IGU polls. In a letter dated January 2 and signed by the undersecretary, the ministry said the IOA’s act of according recognition to Shetty’s faction can “create avoidable duplication and confusion” which may not withstand legal scrutiny. In her response, Usha said, “The manner in which this letter has been issued appears procedurally incorrect and reflects a lack of verification of the facts on record and a complete non application of mind by the Under Secretary.” “Sir, since I have assumed office in the lOA, it has become more and more apparent that the staff of …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses himself from hearing pleas on IOA and AIFF constitutions

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses himself from hearing pleas on IOA and AIFF constitutions

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Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Monday recused himself from hearing two separate petitions related to the finalisation of the constitutions of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Both constitutions were drafted under the supervision of former Supreme Court judge, Justice L. Nageswara Rao. At the start of the proceedings, CJI Khanna, sitting alongside Justice Sanjay Kumar, informed the court that he would not be part of the bench for these cases due to his prior involvement with one of the pleas in the Delhi High Court. “Let the pleas come before another bench headed by Justice PS Narasimha on February 10. I remember hearing this in Delhi High Court,” he stated. JUST IN ⚡️ : Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has recused himself from hearing the AIFF & IOA draft constitution pleas. #90ndstoppage The case to be now heard by SC bench headed by Justice PS Narasimha Rao on February 10th. Objections of AIFF to be heard on the same day.… pic.twitter.com/9oWxglppxf — 90ndstoppage (@90ndstoppage) …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses from hearing pleas on IOA, AIFF constitutions | Latest News India

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses from hearing pleas on IOA, AIFF constitutions | Latest News India

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Jan 06, 2025 01:16 PM IST CJI Sanjiv Khanna recused himself from hearing pleas on the Indian Olympic Association and All India Football Federation constitutions, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Monday recused himself from hearing two separate pleas pertaining to finalisation of the constitutions of the Indian Olympic Association and the All India Football Federation, both framed by former apex court judge Justice L Nageswara Rao. Sanjiv Khanna, India’s chief justice, declined to hear two distinct appeals on Monday that concerned the completion of the All India Football Federation’s and the Indian Olympic Association’s constitutions.(ANI/Mohd Zakir) At the outset of the proceedings, the Chief Justice of India (CJI), who was sitting on the bench with Justice Sanjay Kumar, said he would not be part of the bench to hear these cases as he had earlier taken up one of the pleas in Delhi High Court. “Let the pleas come before another bench headed by Justice PS Narasimha on February 10. I remember hearing this in Delhi High Court,” CJI Khanna said. Also read: …