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The Indian Olympic Association gave a grand send-off to India's Commonwealth Games 2026 contingent in New Delhi and unveiled the official team kit. India will field 124 competitors across 10 disciplines at the Glasgow Games, beginning on July 23

The Indian Olympic Association has sought Telangana government support to resolve disputes within the Telangana Olympic Association, including issues related to membership and the electoral college. The IOA has called for a transparent verification process and completion of the exercise within 90 days

He was a member of the IOC between 2001 and 2014, after which he continued as the honourary member of the global body

The court also ordered that the entire selection process be video-recorded and monitored by independent observers from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

The Delhi High Court has allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to compete in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials, ruling that motherhood cannot be treated as a disability or a reason for exclusion.

At the SJFI National Convention in New Delhi, IOA president PT Usha emphasised the need for athlete-first governance, highlighting preparation, welfare and grassroots development as priorities for India’s sporting future.

Former national cycling champion Maxwell Trevor has been nominated by the Cycling Federation of India as athlete representative for the Indian Olympic Association summit in Ahmedabad on January 10. His presence highlights athlete involvement in sports governance discussions

Suresh Kalmadi, former IOA President and towering Indian sports administrator, passed away in Pune. A former Air Force officer and politician, he organised major events like the 2010 Commonwealth Games and revived the National Games. His legacy blends sporting achievements with the controversy of CWG corruption allegations

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Dr P T Usha announced cash incentives for the young athletes who performed outstandingly at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, with gold medallists receiving Rs 5 lakhs, and other winners receiving varying amounts

The Indian Olympic Association unanimously approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, proposing an inclusive edition with all medal-winning and traditional sports. Ahmedabad is the frontrunner host city, with Delhi and Bhubaneswar also in contention after Canada’s withdrawal

The Interim Committee managing Indian boxing affairs has confirmed that BFI elections will be held by August 31, as mandated by World Boxing. The committee received praise for restoring transparency and ensuring continued international participation and improved athlete performance.

A delegation of the Indian Olympic Association, the Central and Gujarat state governments, met Commonwealth Sport officials in London to have a better understanding of the process relating to securing hosting rights of the 2030 Commonwealth Games

Singh, who became the first Indian shooter to win a gold medal in the Asian Games in 1978 in Bangkok, was the sole candidate contesting for the position.

She had scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the gold medal bout in the event

Qualifying as one of the best four third-place teams could also set India up against tougher sides in the pre-quarterfinals.

IOA on Monday announced signing up of Samsonite, the travel luggage company, as partner for the Hangzhou-bound Asian Games contingent.

OCA might not entertain IOA's request for extending the July 15 deadline for providing details of the country's wrestling squad for the Asian Games

IOA appointed former Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice Mahesh Mittal Kumar as the returning officer to conduct the impending WFI elections on July 4

IOA on Monday announced a breakthrough in resolving the months-long impasse at the Handball Association of India

The WFI said it has no issues in obeying the IOA order since they were already co-operating with the authorities