Sports ministry official told news agency Thursday that while bilateral contests remain off the table, multilateral tournaments will not be restricted.
Sport stakeholders say OCIs can give a short-term boost, but improving national teams is critical. That said, a proposed relaxation in rules may benefit football and tennis the most.
WFI maintains that it neither accepts suspension nor does it recognise ad-hoc panel that has been constituted by IOA to manage the day-to-day affairs of the sport.
Sports ministry says in letter to IOA that it took note of ‘compelling situation arising out of (continuing) influence & control of former office bearers’ on working of WFI.
Indian Olympic Association has formed a committee to probe Vinesh Phogat's allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
In letter to Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, Mizoram Football Association has asked why Jeje Lalpekhlua, who has been nominated thrice earlier, wasn't chosen for Arjuna Award this year too.
The three athletes have returned to active sports, and the government feels this could lead to a conflict of interest. It is considering replacing them soon.
In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
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