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Govt asks IOA to support Sarita Devi

Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal instructed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to take up L Sarita Devi's suspension at the international forum and push for withdrawing the ban imposed on the Indian woman boxer. "We have…

Can India return to the Olympic Fold?

In order to draw a road map for the country's return to the Olympic fold, India’s sports administrators will hold a crucial meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne today. The meeting assumes great importance…

IOC suspends Indian Olympic Association

TNI Bureau: In a major jolt to Indian sports and embarrassment to millions of people in the country, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has suspended the Indian Olympic Association (IOC) with immediate effect for its alleged failure…

Abhay Chautala elected as IOA President

TNI Bureau: Abhay Singh Chautala has been elected President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). Chautala's victory was certain after Randhir Singh withdrew his nomination on last Sunday. Lalit Bhanot, who is an accused in CWG scam,…