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IOC
Tue, February 26 2013
BCCI’s restrictive practices has denied Dhoni’s iconic innings its rightful global due
Earlier this month, BCCI had enforced a restriction that ensured that no independent photographic news agencies would be able to take photographs during the India-Australia series. Abhishek Mukherjee laments that the unfortunate decision by the BCCI saw millions of readers throughout the world being deprived of watching photos of the iconic innings played by MS Dhoni against Australia at Chennai.
Mon, December 17 2012
Sachin Tendulkar should continue playing, urges Vishwanathan Anand
Struggling Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday received support from unexpected quarters with five-time world champion chess wizard Viswanathan Anand urging him to continue playing as long as he wanted.
Thu, December 06 2012
Sourav Ganguly to be gifted Diego Maradona’s replica jersey by Sunil Gavaskar
Sourav Ganguly's love for soccer is well-known and therefore it wasn't surprising at all that he requested Sunil Gavaskar who was on a short trip to Argentine capital Buenos Aires, to bring replica No 10 jerseys of Diego Maradona for him.
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...
Sat, November 24 2012
BCCI’s own rules can resolve issues of ongoing India-England series, say News Media
The International news media has insisted the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) can resolve the dispute over the photo coverage of the India-England Test series through its own existing media rules.
Sun, November 18 2012
International Olympic Committee slams BCCI for banning media
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has come down heavily on Indian cricket authorities for preventing a section of the international news media from covering the ongoing Test series between India and England.
Fri, April 27 2012
IOA delighted by Sachin’s nomination to Rajya Sabha
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday welcomed the government's nomination of Sachin Tendulkar for a Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Indian Parliament) seat, saying the IOA is happy that its long-standing demand to include sportspersons in the Upper House has been accepted.
Fri, September 23 2011
IOC general secretary pays tribute to Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi
Indian Olympic Association secretary general Randhir Singh paid tribute to late former cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, saying he would always be remembered for leading the Indian team to its first overseas series win.
Wed, June 08 2011
IOC would welcome cricket bid at future games
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge would welcome a bid from cricket to become a sport at future games, it was reported here Tuesday.