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  IOC ban on players' protest during Olympics to continue: Report

  Other Sports | June 10, 2020 12:36 IST

  The report further says that the IOC also confirmed that the guidelines, which were released in January, still remains in place for Tokyo Olympics despite it being postponed till next year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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  War of words continues as IOA chief Narinder Batra defends decision to dissolve Ethics Commission

  Other Sports | May 28, 2020 19:17 IST

  The war of words between IOA president Narinder Batra and secretary-general Rajeev Mehta continues, with the former defending his decision to dissolve the Ethics Commission.

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  AFI chief made chairman of IOA's committee to monitor grants disbursement

  Other Sports | May 27, 2020 22:55 IST

  National Rifles Association of India (NRAI) Secretary D.V. Seetharama Rao, Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) Secretary-General M.P. Singh and IOA Associate Joint Secretary Madhukant Pathak are among the eleven members of the Committee.

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  IOC appoints Narinder Batra as member of Olympic Channel Commission

  Other Sports | May 27, 2020 18:04 IST

  In a letter to International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach, Batra, who had become an IOC member in June last year, expressed his gratitude after being selected for the role.

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  IOA forms panel to name observer for election of its members, also constitutes NE committee

  Other Sports | May 26, 2020 21:45 IST

  The IOA also formed a North East Committee for the term 2020-2021, which will discuss about the development of sports in North East states.

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  IOA president Narinder Batra nominates Rakesh Gupta to record minutes of EC, GB meetings

  Other Sports | May 25, 2020 20:27 IST

  The minutes of the IOA Executive Committee are to be circulated within 14 days of the meeting and that of the Annual General Meeting/Special General Meeting within 30 days.

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  Athletes are our assets, why rush them into training: IOA Secretary General

  Other Sports | May 22, 2020 13:58 IST

  On Thursday, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) released the standard operating procedures (SOP), approved by the sports ministry, for athletes to follow while training amid coronavirus pandemic which has claimed more than 3,500 lives in the country so far.

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  Athletes lead feedback on restarting national camps but 11 national federations miss deadline

  Other Sports | May 21, 2020 12:35 IST

  IOA chief Narinder Batra has said that he expects national sports federations to take the deadline 'seriously'.

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  Fully satisfied with arrangements at SAI Bengaluru centre: Narinder Batra

  Other Sports | May 20, 2020 21:52 IST

  IOA President Narinder Batra has ensured that the measures taken by SAI at their Bengaluru centre have been excellent.

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  IOA seeks feedback from athletes, coaches on resumption of training

  Other Sports | May 05, 2020 16:18 IST

  Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has also spoken about a phased reopening of national camps by the end of this month.

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  IOA invites suggestions from NSF, SOA to restart sports in India

  Other Sports | May 05, 2020 13:38 IST

  The IOA also sent a document in which deadlines of May 20 and May 31 were given for the sports bodies to share their suggestions.

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  Goa government to seek clarification from IOA over fate of National Games

  Other Sports | April 19, 2020 12:44 IST

  The coronavirus outbreak has brought all sporting activities to a grinding halt worldwide. In India, major events like the IPL have been postponed indefinitely and some tournaments cancelled.

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  Kiren Rijiju takes note of IOA-ministry clash, says autonomy of NSFs must be maintained at any cost

  Other Sports | April 18, 2020 14:47 IST

  Rijiju's statement came after reports emerged that Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra had recently alleged that the ministry was trying to interfere in the functioning of NSFs.

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  IOA contributes Rs 71 lakh to combat coronavirus pandemic

  Other Sports | April 03, 2020 10:16 IST

  The IOA also expressed gratitude to all the National Sports Federations, State Olympic Associations and other federations/bodies for "extending their support and humble contributions towards the cause.

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  IOA promises support, contribution to fight coronavirus pandemic

  Other Sports | March 30, 2020 11:50 IST

  In a statement posted on the body's Twitter handle, IOA Secretary General Rajeev Mehta said: "We are deeply grateful to all the front-line workers who are risking their lives to fight this pandemic."

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  IOA assures full support as India battles COVID-19 pandemic

  Other Sports | March 29, 2020 13:50 IST

  The pandemic has so far claimed over 30000 lives across the world while infecting more than 6.5 lakh people, and the country's top Olympic body said they are always there to assist.

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  Batra says postponed Olympic qualifiers will happen, asks NSFs to share athletes' training plans

  Other Sports | March 28, 2020 17:20 IST

  The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President also asked the top brass of all the NSFs to share calendar of their athletes' preparations for the Tokyo Games.

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  IOA, Sports Ministry to revise preparation plans after Olympics postponement

  Other Sports | March 25, 2020 12:10 IST

  The IOA welcomed the International Olympic Committee's decision to postpone the Summer Games, supposed to be held in July-August, to the summer of 2021 owing to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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  IOC member Pound's statement on Olympics not official: IOA

  Other Sports | March 24, 2020 12:00 IST

  The response from IOA came after IOC member Dick Pound stated that the 2020 Summer Games will be postponed by one year because of coronavirus.

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  Health and safety of athletes is prime concern of IOA: Narinder Batra

  Other Sports | March 23, 2020 18:36 IST

  The IOA is yet to take a call on India's participation in the Tokyo Olympics.