Author: G Rajaraman
EFI’s favoured coach quits in despair, accusing officials of not respecting ethics of Eventing
The blundering officials of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) have created a stunning addition to the growing army of their critics. The officials find themselves trapped in a web…
Bickering IOA officials need to put India ahead of all else
The tussle is out in the open. Or so it seems when you consider the fact that the Indian Olympic Association took the unprecedented step on Wednesday of putting out…
WADA Investigators Force India to Bridge Gaps in Anti-Doping Programme
National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), made aware of its inadequate whereabouts and testing by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), has had to pull up its socks. Operation Carousel, conducted by WADA’s…
Delhi HC pulls the reins on EFI meet, allows taking up only statutory requirements
Delhi High Court has directed Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) to not go ahead with its proposed plan of inducting 69 new life members, two individual members and 20 club…
EFI earns more from its riders than it spends on their training and national competition
There are no prizes for guessing that the Equestrian Federation of India earns nearly six times more revenue from issuing No Objection Certificates (NOC) to Indian riders competing overseas than…
Aryan Nehra confirms Asian Games trip with fine victory in 800m Freestyle
Gujarat’s Aryan Nehra left no one in any doubt that he would be on board a flight to Hangzhou for the Asian Games when he confirmed his form by getting…
Ageless Virdhawal Khade books himself a ticket to fifth Asian Games competition
Virdhawal Khade primed himself for another crack in an Asian Games Swimming competition even as Aryan Nehra, Maana Patel, Nina Venkatesh and AK Linyesha were busy rewriting National Records on…
Indore teenager Palak Sharma rewards parents with treble gold in National Diving Championships
Not yet 16 years of age, Palak Sharma has had to change several schools to be able to pursue her passion for Diving. Last week, the Indore girl rewarded her…
Show Jumper Maryk Sahney launches Olympic qualifying bid after EFI cold shoulder
It is an irony that India’s top Show Jumping Equestrian athlete, France-based Maryk Sahney, has launched his dreams of qualifying for the Paris Olympic Games 2024 in right earnest at…
IOA drags feet in search of CEO and leaves athletes in many disciplines feeling lost
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) desperately needs a Chief Executive Officer, but few seem to be working towards filling that spot. The IOA Executive Council has not been able to…
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