Paralympic Committee of India Terminates Naval Singh Contract After Sumit Antil Backlash

Paralympic Committee of India Terminates Naval Singh Contract After Sumit Antil Backlash

Last Updated:April 18, 2026, 10:25 PM IST The move comes after Sumiy Antil logged a formal complaint to the Sports Authority of India over alleged mental harassment and repeated use of abusive language by Singh. Naval Singh. (X) The Paralympic Committee of India terminated its contract with coach Naval Singh after allegations of verbal harassment…

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Sports Ministry Instructs NCSSR To Develop Sport-Specific Fitness Protocols For Athletes

Sports Ministry Instructs NCSSR To Develop Sport-Specific Fitness Protocols For Athletes

Last Updated:March 12, 2026, 2:58 PM IST In a letter to the Indian Olympic Association and the National Sports Federations, the ministry indicated that the Sports Authority of India would coordinate the entire process. Sports Authority of India. (X) To standardise the medical assessment of athletes representing India, the Sports Ministry has instructed the National…

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Sports Ministry Warns IOA To Adhrere To Olympic Charter With Regards To Indian Golf Union Elections – News18

Sports Ministry Warns IOA To Adhrere To Olympic Charter With Regards To Indian Golf Union Elections – News18

Last Updated:January 03, 2025, 9:19 PM IST The IOA had given recognition to the IGU led by Shetty while declaring the other body, headed by Brijinder Singh, void in a letter issued on December 30. Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha (PTI) The Sports Ministry has pulled up the Indian Olympic Association for recognising the…

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IOA President PT Usha Recognises IGU Headed By Harish Kumar Reddy; Brijinder Singh-Led Group Declared Void – News18

IOA President PT Usha Recognises IGU Headed By Harish Kumar Reddy; Brijinder Singh-Led Group Declared Void – News18

Last Updated:December 31, 2024, 8:06 PM IST In its letter, the IOA stated the reasons for recognising the body headed by Reddy, saying the Returning Officer, Justice Garg, had never resigned as alleged by the previous set of IGU office-bearers. Golf Representational Image. (Representational Image) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has given recognition to the…

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‘We Shared Many Things, But IOA Don’t Listen’: MC Mary Kom Expresses Dismay Over Suggestion Falling on Deaf Ears – News18

‘We Shared Many Things, But IOA Don’t Listen’: MC Mary Kom Expresses Dismay Over Suggestion Falling on Deaf Ears – News18

Legendary Indian boxer MC Mary Kom, who is also the chairperson of IOA’s Athletes’ Commission, revealed that she had started to refrain from providing counsel to the Indian Olympic Association as the IOA does now pay any heed to the suggestions offered by the pugilist. The IOA has been embroiled in infighting with a faction…

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CAS Rejects Vinesh Phogat’s Appeal; Says Rules are ‘Draconian’, Fairer to ‘Limit Consequences’ to Final Bout – News18

    CAS Rejects Vinesh Phogat’s Appeal; Says Rules are ‘Draconian’, Fairer to ‘Limit Consequences’ to Final Bout – News18

    Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the gold medal match at Paris Olympics 2024. (PTI Photo) Vinesh had become the first Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Olympic final and her disqualification created a flutter in the wrestling world The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) while rejecting wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification…

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    Inconsistent Selection Policy of NRAI Hurting Indian Shooters, Says Manu Bhaker’s Coach Jaspal Rana – News18

      Inconsistent Selection Policy of NRAI Hurting Indian Shooters, Says Manu Bhaker’s Coach Jaspal Rana – News18

      Double Olympic-medallist shooter Manu Bhaker’s coach Jaspal Rana has slammed the national federation’s “ever-changing” Olympic selection policy, saying that it has hurt some of the most promising talents in the past and will damage more youngsters if there is no consistency going forward. Rana, a pistol legend in his own right who won three Asiad…

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      CAS Rejects Vinesh Phogat’s Appeal; Says Rules are ‘Draconian’, Fairer to ‘Limit Consequences’ to Final Bout – News18

        First 48 Hrs Proved Crucial: How India Fought For Vinesh Phogat After She Was Disqualified From Olympic Final | Exclusive – News18

        The entire nation is saddened after the court of arbitration of sports dismissed Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s plea for a silver medal. “The Ad hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport renders the following decision: The application filed by Vinesh Phogat on 7 August 2024 is dismissed” the order copy read. Here is…

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        ‘Hate Directed at the IOA Medical Team Unacceptable’, Says IOA Chief PT Usha – News18

          ‘Hate Directed at the IOA Medical Team Unacceptable’, Says IOA Chief PT Usha – News18

          Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala and PT Usha. (X) IOA emphasised that the responsibility of weight management in sports like wrestling, weightlifting, boxing, and judo lies squarely with each athlete and their personal coaching team. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president, PT Usha, has said that IOA-appointed Chief Medical Officer Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala should not be held…

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