sports administration

New Delhi, April 1, Acting on the February 18 directive of Justice Purshushaindra Kumar Kaurav of the Delhi High Court, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) formed a four-member ad hoc committee to manage the affairs of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI).Former Madhya Pradesh Minister of...

New Delhi, March 16 Former India all-rounder Roger Binny said receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent BCCI Awards ceremony was a moment of immense pride, calling it the culmination of a life devoted to cricket as a player, coach, and administrator."Well, I was very proud to hear...

Kolkata, March 15 – AIFF Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan revealed that the federation arranged replacement kits for the Indian women's football team within seven hours after the initial set sent for the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia had issues."The AIFF faced criticism after the...

Jaipur, March 13 – The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) has sparked a fresh controversy after applying for registration as a public trust with the state’s Devasthan Department, with the Opposition questioning the timing and legality of the move.According to documents submitted to the...

New Delhi, March 13 Veteran administrator and former All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Kushal Das, who played a significant role in organizing the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in the country, died here on Friday.He was 66.Das is survived by his wife and two sons.He held...

New Delhi, March 13 – Former General Secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Kushal Das, passed away here on Friday at the age of 66. He is survived by his wife and two sons.Das, who served the federation for 12 years, took over as the AIFF General Secretary in November 2010...

Jammu, March 8 Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday that the historic Ranji Trophy victory of the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team has energized young people and reflected the democratization of opportunities that have led to a renewed sense of aspiration and self-confidence among them in...

New Delhi, March 2 The Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention will be held from March 13 to 16, marking the return of the annual gathering to the national capital after 23 years.The National Convention, organized by the Delhi Sports Journalist Association (DSJA)...

Hubballi, Feb 28 – BCCI President Mithun Manhas was thrilled to see Jammu and Kashmir win their maiden Ranji Trophy title, but he believes that building new stadiums in the region is crucial for further development of cricket.After 67 years of effort, Jammu and Kashmir defeated eight-time...

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the 2nd Edition of the Sikh Cricket Premier League (SCPL) at the University of Jammu Cricket Ground, emphasizing the role of sports in shaping discipline, leadership, teamwork, patience, and self-belief among youth.Addressing the...

Singapore, February 26 Farouk Marican Ali, a former Singapore hockey player and manager of Indian descent, passed away on Thursday.He was 80 years old.The country's sporting community mourned Ali, who "lived and breathed" hockey and deeply cared for his players.Farouk is survived by his...

New Delhi, February 24 – The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has directed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to form an ad-hoc committee to oversee and manage the affairs of karate in India.The Ministry asked the IOA to constitute the ad-hoc committee in consultation with the relevant...

New Delhi, February 24 The Sports Ministry has asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to form an ad-hoc committee to manage Karate in the country, as multiple bodies are claiming to be the national federation for the discipline, thereby impairing "orderly administration" and causing...

KISHTWAR, FEBRUARY 20: Joint Director, Youth Services & Sports (YSS) Jammu, Vinakshi Koul, visited the office of the District Youth Services & Sports Officer (DYSSO) Kishtwar and reviewed ongoing administrative and field activities.She held discussions with DYSSO Jaffer Haider Sheikh and...

On Wednesday, Jammu and Kashmir defeated Bengal by six wickets at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground in Kalyani, securing their first-ever Ranji Trophy final. BCCI President Mithun Manhas expressed his elation at witnessing this historic achievement."I want to be honest, it's a very satisfying...

Vijayawada (Andhra), February 16 In a historic moment for sports in Andhra Pradesh, the SAAP League Trophy was unveiled here on Monday at Berm Park, Prakasam Barrage, on the banks of the Krishna River.The trophy was unveiled by two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, two-time women's World Rapid...