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Indian Olympic Association
Mon, May 27 2013
Government rules out interference with BCCI unless absolutely necessary
Notwithstanding questions over BCCI in the wake of IPL spot-fixing, government has ruled out interference with it unless it "becomes absolutely necessary" but insists that the cricketing body should have "transparent" and "objective" systems in place to prevent malpractices.
Wed, December 05 2012
Indian Olympic Association controversy: Mohammad Azharuddin expresses disappointment
Former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin on Wednesday expressed disappointment on the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) being banned by the International Olympic Committee for alleged government interference in holding elections. He also criticized the manner in which the elections were held. Adding further, he also maintained that the sports bodies should be run according to tough rules...
Thu, June 12 2014
Former India cricketer Kirti Azad says there is too much politics in sports
Former cricketer Kirti Azad has said that there is too much of politics in sport in India. His comments have come in the wake of the Indian Olympic Association being suspended by the International Olympic Committee on allegations of government interference in holding elections to the body, thereby prohibiting Indian athletes from participating in the...
Tue, December 04 2012
BCCI may want their money back after IOA suspension
After the suspension of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) by the International Olympic Council (IOC), the Board of Control for Cricket in India might just ask the sports ministry to return the Rs 50 crore it has contributed to the National Sports Development Fund for development of medal prospects
Sat, September 01 2012
IOA appeals govt to treat sports at par with academic excellence amidst Chand row
In the backdrop of Unmukt Chand's college controversy, the Indian Olympic Association urged the government to treat sports excellence at par with academic excellence and formulate a uniform policy to prevent recurrence of such incidents in future.