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IOA
Sat, December 10 2022
PT Usha, Legendary Athlete, Becomes First Female President Of Indian Olympic Association
PT Usha, who is best known for her show at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, was elected unopposed for the top post.
Mon, August 09 2021
Once Cricket is Added to Olympics, India Will be Participating: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah
It is reported that it will be an 8-team event for both men and women's teams.
Sun, March 03 2019
IOA welcomes move of cricket’s return to Asian Games in 2022
Cricket is set for a return at the Asian Games after the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sunday included it in the sports programme for the 2022 edition in Hangzhou. The decision was taken at the OCA’s General Assembly in Bangkok. (ALSO READ: Dropped from the 2018 Asian Games, cricket set to return in Asian Games...
Thu, May 05 2016
Sachin Tendulkar writes strong message to IOA regarding who real ambassadors of sports are
Sachin Tendulkar wrote a letter to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) conveying a strong message relating to who the real ambassadors of the sport are. “I strongly believe that the sportspersons from different parts of the country, pursuing their unique skills are the true ambassadors of the growing sporting culture in this country,” he wrote in...
Fri, April 29 2016
Sachin Tendulkar approached by IOA as brand ambassador for Rio Olympics 2016
Indian Olympic Association have sent a draft to Sachin Tendulkar to which the batting legend is yet to respond.
Tue, April 26 2016
Sachin Tendulkar approached by IOA to calm down protestors opposing Salman Khan’s appointment
IOA secretary said they had always planned to rope in 3-4 goodwill ambassadors and Salman Khan was first of them.
Fri, October 03 2014
Asian Games 2014: BI wants IOA along with AIBA to sort out the issue of Sarita Devi
A disconsolate Sarita had refused to accept her bronze medal at the podium to protest the semifinal loss to South Korean Jina Park.
Tue, February 11 2014
N Srinivasan’s brother N Ramachandran elected as IOA President; India’s olympic suspension lifted
N Ramachandran was elected as the President of IOA on Sunday.
Mon, February 10 2014
BCCI has done good job in creating professional environment: Abhinav Bindra
Abhinav Bindra says the other sports associations need to learn from BCCI.
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.