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  Indian athletes to undergo modules for Olympic protocols

  Other Sports | June 25, 2021 21:18 IST

  The interactive programme is designed to help athletes and support staff understand Covid-19 protocols, Japanese culture and anti-doping rules.

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  Japan imposes stricter regulations on India's Olympic squad, IOA says it's 'unfair'

  Other Sports | June 19, 2021 15:29 IST

  IOA president Narinder Batra and secretary general Rajeev Mehta, in a joint statement, questioned the new regulations.

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  IOA ropes in JSW as sponsor for Tokyo Olympics

  Other Sports | June 18, 2021 15:23 IST

  As per the agreement, JSW Group, which also owns Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC, has pledged a sponsor amount of Rs 1 crore to the IOA.

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  IOA ropes in MPL as principal sponsor for Tokyo Games, inks one-and-a-half year deal

  Other Sports | June 17, 2021 19:13 IST

  The statement further read that according to the terms and conditions of the sponsorship deal, MPL will pay a total of Rs 8 crore to IOA.

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  Please allow us to open IOA office for Olympic-related work: Batra writes to Kejriwal

  Other Sports | June 04, 2021 16:30 IST

  Due to the COVID-19 surge in the national capital, the Delhi government had ordered shutting down of all premises that don't fall under the essential category.

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  India likely to send 190-strong contingent to Olympics: Narinder Batra

  Other Sports | June 03, 2021 17:49 IST

  Out of the expected 190-member contingent, Narinder Batra said that the IOA estimates 125-135 athletes.

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  IOA seeks details of vaccinated athletes from national federations

  Other Sports | May 26, 2021 14:07 IST

  IOA President Narinder Batra and Secretary General Rajeev Mehta said they need to submit the details to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by Thursday.

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  Fear of COVID-19 infection, please be careful in planning foreign training: IOA to NSFs

  Other Sports | April 22, 2021 16:44 IST

  IOA chief Narinder Batra said athletes and officials travelling abroad for training and competitions should be careful and restrict their movements. 

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  IOA chief Narinder Batra bags Capital Foundation National Award

  Other Sports | November 15, 2020 15:33 IST

  He was honoured with the award at the Capital Foundation Annual Lecture and Awards 2020 which was held online.

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  IOA Secy Gen Rajeev Mehta tests positive for COVID-19

  Other Sports | November 04, 2020 18:46 IST

  Mehta said he underwent a test after having fever last week and returned positive for the dreaded virus. He is undergoing self isolation at his Delhi residence.

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  Delegation of 16 countries came to India to learn Kho Kho, says KKFI general secretary MS Tyagi

  Other Sports | October 16, 2020 16:27 IST

  The official also said that kho kho is gaining popularity among youngsters and the credit for the rise goes to KKFI president Sudhanshu Mittal and also IOA general secretary Rajeev Mehta.

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  Centre not required to seek Delhi HC nod before granting recognition to sports bodies: SC

  Other Sports | September 17, 2020 15:30 IST

  In the hearing conducted through video conferencing, the bench said if anyone is aggrieved by the non-grant of recognition, they can move the court.

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  Ministry, IOA set to challenge HC order on grant of recognition to NSFs in SC

  Other Sports | August 25, 2020 13:43 IST

  IOA President Narinder Batra and Secretary Rajeev Mehta also sent out a short joint statement, saying that the body will approach the apex court as it is a party to the case.

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  IOA launches 'Ek India Team India' digital campaign on Independence Day

  Other Sports | August 15, 2020 13:30 IST

  The campaign is a part of IOA's recent adoption of its new identity, marking 100 years of Indian athletes' participation at the Olympic Games.

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  56 NSFs have responded to Ministry's Sports Code questionnaire: IOA

  Other Sports | August 14, 2020 15:00 IST

  On June 24, the Delhi High Court had directed the sports ministry to revoke the recognition of 54 NSFs on a PIL filed by activist-lawyer Rahul Mehra. The ministry later de-recognised three more to take the total to 57.

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  IOA chief Narinder Batra asks for EC approval for new committees, Rajeev Mehta objects

  Other Sports | July 20, 2020 18:23 IST

  With the pandemic making a physical meeting difficult to conduct, Batra had sent letters intimating the formation of the new committees for approval to the EC members to make for the lack of an online voting mechanism.

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  With eyes on Olympics, IOA chief Narinder Batra hopeful of sorting NSF recognition issues

  Other Sports | June 27, 2020 11:52 IST

  On Thursday, the Sports Ministry -- acting on the direction of the Delhi High Court -- provisionally withdrew the annual recognition granted to 54 NSFs.

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  IOA president Narinder Batra urges Oly medallists, Olympians to lead Olympic Day celebrations

  Other Sports | June 21, 2020 8:26 IST

  World champion and Olympic silver medallist shuttler P V Sindhu will join 21 top athletes around the world in a live workout to mark the Olympic Day on June 23.

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  IOA considering suspension of Chinese sponsorship in wake of India-China border clash

  Other Sports | June 19, 2020 15:33 IST

  IOA treasurer Anandeshwar Pandey said that they will consider suspending sponsorship with China's 'Li Ning' for player-kits.

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  War within IOA: fresh letters to IOC for and against president Narinder Batra

  Other Sports | June 12, 2020 14:39 IST

  In separate letters to IOC President Thomas Bach, IOA vice-presidents Sudhanshu Mittal and Adile Sumariwalla spoke for and against Narinder Batra respectively.