Dropping major sports disciplines from 2026 CWG has pros and cons: IOA chief PT Usha

India’s 2036 Olympic bid can be jeopardised as IOA faces risk of potential IOC ban

New Delhi: The decision to axe several major sporting disciplines from 2026 Commonwealth Games should be viewed rationally and pragmatically, says Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha. Wrestling, hockey, table tennis and badminton among others have been dropped from the 2026 CWG programme after Glasgow agreed to host down a ‘scaled down’ version of the … Read more

India’s 2036 Olympic bid can be jeopardised as IOA faces risk of potential IOC ban

India’s 2036 Olympic bid can be jeopardised as IOA faces risk of potential IOC ban

New Delhi: The ongoing infighting and internal issues at the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) can potentially invite a ban from the International Olympic Committee and also jeopardise India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympics. The IOC has already suspended funding to India, citing the current conflict in the IOA and has urged the sports body … Read more

Uttarakhand to host 38th National Games from 28 January 2025; full program to be released this month

Uttarakhand to host 38th National Games from 28 January 2025; full program to be released this month

Dehradun: The 38th National Games will take place in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025. The full program is set to be unveiled during the Indian Olympic Association’s general assembly meeting on October 25, 2024. In addition to the National Games, Uttarakhand will also host the Winter National Games. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar … Read more