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Karate India Organisation was never recognised as NSF: IOA

Karate India Organisation was never recognised as NSF: IOA

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The Indian Olympic Association on Monday banned the Karate India Organisation (KIO) on grounds of misgovernance and unauthorised team selection. The IOA, in a letter dated June 1, 2026, directed KIO to refrain from conducting or organising National Championship and from selecting, fielding, nominating or purporting to represent Indian teams or athletes in any international competition without lawful authorisation. The move is likely to impact India’s participation at the Asian Games. At the previous edition fo the Games, the organisers had refused to accept entries from India. The team was selected by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and since KIO was not part of the selection the Asian Karate Federation did not accept the entries. Meanwhile, the letter confirmed that “KIO has never been recognised by the Government of India as a National Sports Federation for karate under the provisions of the National Sports Development Code of India.” “Consequently, KIO is not entitled to use the word “India” in its nomenclature, nor can it claim any status or authority associated with such usage, except …

Thinking inside the box: India recreates Asian Games housing at elite training hubs | Sport-others News

Thinking inside the box: India recreates Asian Games housing at elite training hubs | Sport-others News

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3 min readMar 5, 2026 08:00 PM IST Shipping containers — more commonly stacked at ports than seen at multi-sport events — are set to double up as athletes’ accommodation at this year’s Asian Games, prompting India to prepare its contingent for a stay unlike any before. Leaving nothing to chance, India has begun installing container-style housing units at elite training centres in Patiala and Bengaluru. The idea is to give athletes first-hand experience of the compact living spaces before they travel to Japan for the Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4. In a cost-conscious move, the organisers have done away with the traditional village and opted for repurposed containers and a docked cruise liner to house athletes. While some delegations will be housed aboard a cruise liner anchored at a port, others will stay in converted container units. India has already sought land-based accommodation for its athletes, especially those in precision sports such as shooting and archery, to minimise any pre-competition discomfort. A sports ministry official said the …

PT Usha’s husband passes away

PT Usha’s husband passes away

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Sprinting legend and the Indian Olympic Association President (IOA) PT Usha’s husband, V Srinivasan, passed away in early hours of Friday. He was 67. According to reports, Srinivasan collapsed in his residence on Friday. Though he was rushed to a hospital, he could not be revived. Srinivasan, who retired from the CISF as Deputy SP, was actively involved in shaping the Usha School of Athletics. He was also a former kabaddi player and played a crucial role in PT Usha’s return to active sports at the 1998 Asian Athletics Championships. Tributes and prayers poured in for the grieving family as athletes and politicians alike wrote messages on social media. “Heartbroken to hear about the passing of PT Usha madam’s husband, Shri V. Srinivasan,” wrote double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu. “Ushaji and our family have been close family friends for more than 20 years, and this loss is truly irreparable. My deepest condolences to Usha madam and the entire family. Praying for strength and peace,” she added. Heartbroken to hear about the passing of PT Usha …

V Srinivasan, husband of PT Usha, dies aged 67: ‘Was Usha chechi’s backbone, took care of me like I was his daughter,’ says Tintu Luka | Sport-others News

V Srinivasan, husband of PT Usha, dies aged 67: ‘Was Usha chechi’s backbone, took care of me like I was his daughter,’ says Tintu Luka | Sport-others News

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5 min readUpdated: Jan 30, 2026 01:07 PM IST V Srinivasan, the husband of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President, Rajya Sabha MP and sprint queen PT Usha passed away in the early hours of Friday. He was 67. Srinivasan reportedly collapsed at his residence in Kozhikode early in the morning and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors were unable to revive him. Usha, who is also the IOA president, was in New Delhi when the incident took place, also attending the parliament session. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to a grieving Usha and conveyed his condolences on the demise of her husband, officials confirmed. Kerala governor Rajendra Arlekar expressed ‘profound grief’ on the passing away of Srinivasan. Srinivasan, a former inspector in the Central Industrial Security Force and a university-level kabaddi player was a pillar of strength for Usha throughout her distinguished sporting and political journey. He was a constant source of support for Usha when she was at loggerheads with the executive committee members of the IOA. Srinivasan, a former inspector in …

IOA reactivates National Olympic Academy in Ahmedabad, names PT Usha as President

IOA reactivates National Olympic Academy in Ahmedabad, names PT Usha as President

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The Indian Olympic Association has announced the formal reactivation of the National Olympic Academy (NOA) in Ahmedabad, describing the move as a significant step toward strengthening the Olympic movement in the country. The decision places IOA President and former sprint icon P T Usha at the helm of the academy. The IOA also confirmed the launch of the National Olympic Education and Development Programme (NOEDP), a structured national framework aimed at delivering education and development initiatives across India’s Olympic ecosystem. Olympic medallist and IOA Vice President Gagan Narang has been appointed Director of the National Olympic Academy. According to the IOA press release, the appointments and programme rollout were approved during the Executive Council meeting held on January 8 and subsequently endorsed unanimously by the IOA General House at its Annual General Meeting on January 9. Both meetings took place in Ahmedabad. Education and athlete-centric development at core The IOA said the reactivation of the NOA reflects a renewed focus on athlete-centric development, Olympic education and institutional capacity building in line with international standards. India …

Poor sports culture in schools, need for mandatory coach level certification exam, GST exemption on equipment: Federations flag issues | Ahmedabad News

Poor sports culture in schools, need for mandatory coach level certification exam, GST exemption on equipment: Federations flag issues | Ahmedabad News

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At the onset of preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2030 and preparations for the 2036 Olympics, heads of several national and international sports associations highlighted issues such as poor sports culture at the school level, lack of training and certification for coaches, lack of sports diplomacy at the international level, high GST on sports equipment, framing player retention policy, faced at the ground level. These issues were flagged to Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, who addressed the Sports Governance Conclave organised by the Centre, in association with the Gujarat government and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. The conclave was attended by representatives of National Sports Federations (NSFs), State Olympic Associations, and members of the IOA Executive Council. Anandeshwar Pandey, Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Olympic Association, raised the issue of poor sports culture at school level and suggested making physical education mandatory at the school level.“Sports infrastructure in schools is vanishing. The basics are zero… so until we make physical education compulsory in primary, middle …

India’s goal of Top-10 Olympic finish is non-negotiable: Mansukh Mandaviya

India’s goal of Top-10 Olympic finish is non-negotiable: Mansukh Mandaviya

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Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday addressed the Sports Governance Conclave organised by the Government of India, in association with the Government of Gujarat and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. The conclave was attended by representatives of National Sports Federations (NSFs), State Olympic Associations, and members of the IOA Executive Council. Addressing the gathering, the Minister outlined the Government’s clear and uncompromising priorities for India’s sports ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on governance reforms, competitive exposure, systematic talent identification and nurturing from grassroots to elite levels, strengthening the coaching ecosystem, and expanding private sector participation in sports infrastructure, academies, and leagues. Dr Mandaviya stated that over the last one and a half years, the Government has laid a strong institutional foundation that clearly reflects its intent to reform Indian sports. “Once a decision is taken, the Government has demonstrated both political will and clarity of purpose in its implementation,” he said, citing key initiatives such as the National Sports Governance Act …

India and Italy sign MoU to deepen cooperation in training, sports science

India and Italy sign MoU to deepen cooperation in training, sports science

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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) on Wednesday formalised a new cooperation framework aimed at expanding bilateral ties in athlete development, coaching and sports science. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in New Delhi by IOA President PT Usha and CONI chief Luciano Buonfiglio in the presence of Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani and India’s Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. According to the IOA, the agreement creates a structured platform for the joint promotion of sports, knowledge exchange and reciprocal access to high-performance centres in both countries. Athletes, coaches and sports science professionals from India and Italy will be able to utilise elite training environments and participate in shared development programmes. PT Usha said the partnership marks an important step in India’s efforts to enhance international collaboration in sport. She noted that expanded access to technical expertise and advanced training systems would support India’s long-term performance goals. Mandaviya described the MoU as timely, emphasising that collaborations with established sporting systems could bolster preparations for upcoming Olympic cycles. He added …

Shatrughan Sinha meets Sunny and Bobby Deol, pays tribute to ‘elder brother’ Dharmendra with unseen photos | Bollywood News

Shatrughan Sinha meets Sunny and Bobby Deol, pays tribute to ‘elder brother’ Dharmendra with unseen photos | Bollywood News

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Shatrughan Sinha, who entered the film industry about seven years after Dharmendra, shared the screen with the veteran star on several occasions. Their first collaboration was in the 1969 film Pyar Hi Pyar, where Sinha appeared as an uncredited villain. This was followed by a cameo in the 1971 classic Guddi, and later a full-fledged role in Dharmendra’s 1978 film Dillagi, in which Sinha played the role of an advocate. Over the years, their professional association blossomed into a warm friendship. Following Dharmendra’s demise, Sinha took to X to express his grief and his regret for being unable to attend the funeral or the prayer meet as he was away from Mumbai. On my return from Delhi, went with a very heavy sorrowful heart to our dearest family friend our elder brother’s @aapkadharamhome. It was a heart touching meeting his wonderful sons @iamsunnydeol Bobby Deol @thedeol, his attractive, charming wife Tanya their handsome sons… pic.twitter.com/mNi5NoeSHT — Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) November 29, 2025 He wrote: “On my return from Delhi, I went with a very heavy, …

India to host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

India to host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

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India had been formally chosen to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Sport (CS) announced during its general assembly in Glasgow on Wednesday with Ahmedabad as the host city. Ahmedabad earned the hosting rights after delegates from 74 member nations and territories supported India’s bid. This will be India’s first major multi-sport event since the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Dr Donald Rukare, President of Commonwealth Sport said: “This is the start of a new golden era for Commonwealth Sport. After a ‘Games reset’ we head to Glasgow 2026 in fantastic shape to welcome the 74 teams of the Commonwealth before setting our sights on Amdavad 2030 for a special Centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games. India brings scale, youth, ambition, rich culture, enormous sporting passion and relevance, and I’m delighted to report strong interest from a range of nations to host the 2034 Games and beyond. We start our next century for the Commonwealth Games in good health.” Meanwhile, Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha, who was present in Glasgow, said, “We are …