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Modi govt introduces Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024 to reform sports administration

OpIndia Staff - 23 October, 2024

According to the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, unlike the 2013 Draft National Sports Development Bill, the 2024 Sports Bill lays emphasis on building institutional capacity and governance standards for National Sports Federations [NSF] in alignment with the Olympic and Paralympic Charter.

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Confusion in IOA’s agreement with Reliance caused a loss of 24 crores? Know what the CAG report says and what it is missing

Anurag - 7 October, 2024

CAG audit accuses IOA of a Rs 24 crore loss, alleging undue favour to Reliance through a faulty sponsorship deal. IOA officials respond to questions about the renegotiated agreement.

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Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat misses anti-doping test, National Anti-Doping Agency issues notice: Here is what it means

OpIndia Staff - 25 September, 2024

NADA issued a notice to Vinesh Phogat for missing anti-doping test on September 9 at her home in Kharkhoda village, Sonepat.

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Indian contingent ends Paris Paralympics with 29 medals including 7 gold: A look at India’s best campaign ever, many records and firsts established

ANI - 8 September, 2024

The Indian contingent concluded its historic Paris Paralympics campaign with a total of 29 medals, including seven gold, nine silver and 13 bronze medals, the most by the country in the history of the competition.

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“Privilege to pursue my dream”: Abhinav Bindra, who won India’s first individual Olympic Gold, says as he receives prestigious Olympic Order

ANI - 11 August, 2024

Legendary Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by the International Olympic Council (IOC) at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris on Saturday, August 10.

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Scientist and author Richard Dawkins’ Facebook account deleted after he says a genetic male like Imane khelif should not be allowed in women’s boxing

Sanghamitra - 10 August, 2024

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has won the Olympic Gold medal in Women's boxing in the 66 kg category. Imane Khalif's participation in women's boxing has been controversial throughout the Olympics because 'they' have failed multiple gender tests to be called a 'woman'.

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Athletes should compete in their natural weight, wrestlers losing too much weight and it’s not good: United World Wrestling president denies exception for Vinesh...

OpIndia Staff - 7 August, 2024

United World Wrestling (UWW) President Nenad Lalovic today ruled out any exception for wrestler Vinesh Phogat who was disqualified from the Paris Olympics just before her final match for being overweight

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‘Tried all possible drastic measures, including cutting her hair, shortening her clothes’: IOA chief PT Usha after Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification

OpIndia Staff - 7 August, 2024

IOA chief PT Usha expressed shock at the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat, adding that they did everything to help her meet the competition requirements.

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