Salient features of the Sports Bill
Sports Minister Jitendra Singh has said that the first draft is likely to be completed by June 30. Here is taking a look at what the salient features of the much debated bill.
Indian sportspersons will join Olympic movement soon: Sports Minister
Saying that it is a victory for the entire country, Jitendra Singh mentioned that he was happy with the outcome of his official meeting.
India hopeful of returning to the Olympic fold soon: Sports Minister Jitendra Singh
According to Indian sports minister Jitendra Singh, the roadmap towards India's return to the Olympic fold has been chalked out.
Indian case presented to IOC, no decision yet: Tarlochan Singh to NDTV
Members of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) met officials from the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne on Wednesday and presented its case to lift the ban imposed on it.
Randhir Singh, VK Malhotra remain adamant ahead of crucial meet with International Olympic Committee
It is learnt that Sports Secretary P K Deb also called up Randhir urging him to reconsider his decision but the veteran administrator has not relented yet. Malhotra was scheduled to meet IOC representatives from 8:30 am to 9 am (local time) as per his request but that time slot may now be used for the joint meeting.
Indian Olympic Association finalises four-member delegation for IOC meeting
Interestingly, the names of Hockey India secretary general Narinder Batra and Jharkhand Olympic Association President R K Anand, did not figure in the delegation though some media reports had listed them.
India will be united in front of IOC, says ministry
The International Olympic Committee has invited Indian sports officials on May 7 to discuss various administrative issues that has led to the suspension of the Indian Olympic Association.
Olympic Committee letter to Sports Ministry surprises Indian officials
The IOC had repeatedly told the IOA not follow the government's sports code for the elections on the ground that it would be a violation of the Olympic Charter and compromise autonomy. But the IOA went ahead saying they were bound by the Delhi High Court order.
International Olympic Committee mulls requests for new events at 2016 Olympics
Three-a-side half-court basketball successfully debuted at the 2010 Youth Olympics in Singapore, and the International Cycling Union proposes adding street-style BMX and a mountain bike eliminator, which is a sprint race involving four riders.
Government wants to kill autonomy of national federations: Malhotra
Acting Indian Olympic Association president complains to International Olympic Committee as government gung ho on implementing its Sports Bill to cap the age and tenure of officials in national federations.
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