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Usha was insensitive, not empathetic but was her call for ‘some discipline’ an ‘allegation of indiscipline’?

Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha, now the butt of criticism after her media interaction along with Joint Secretary/Acting CEO Kalyan Chaubey, is discovering that sports administration is no gravy…

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HC undoes Equestrian Federation bid to ride rough shod over State Associations

Delhi High Court today ordered Equestrian Federation of India to not allow institutions and individuals the right to cast votes in its impending elections. Delivering a judgement in the writ…

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Delhi HC’s impending judgement on EFI elections can help Equestrian sport find wings again

Some episodes featuring the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) may have ended or be poised for a finish, but dark clouds will hover for a bit longer unless elections are…

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EFI Athlete Commission Chairperson quits, asks for elected committees to make decisions

The Equestrian Federation of India, facing flak from the Delhi High Court for changing the Asian Games selection criteria during the selection process and awaiting a judgement on the membership…

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‘Depressed’ parent of Dressage rider withdraws charges against Equestrian Federation 

It is the U-turn season in Indian Equestrian Sport circles. After the Equestrian Federation of India and the Athlete Commission Chairman Vanita Malhotra, it is now the turn of a…

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Delhi HC judgement against EFI presents Ministry with chance to set up oversight panel

It took a hurt teenager to bring the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) officials down to earth. They have trapped themselves in a deceitful web of their own making. Their…

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Delhi High Court orders Equestrian Federation to expand pool of Asian Games probables 

The Delhi High Court has castigated the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) for its vicious approach to eliminate the best candidates for the coming Asian Games by acting in a…

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Sports Ministry must form panel to oversee Equestrian squad selection for Asian Games

The beleaguered Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) has used an opening provided by a compliant Athletes Commission Chairman Vanita Malhotra and lowered the qualifying standards for the Asian Games, ostensibly…

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EFI selection procedure may leave Indian team shorn of stars, many athletes approach Court

It cannot be the Asian Games year if the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) is not embroiled in selection controversy. From sacking Selection Committee members, elected by the General Body…

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IGU electorate rebuffs some officers’ attempt to retain control of national golf body

Army brass may be forced to look at barring serving officers for risking losses The Indian Golf Union has rebuffed attempts by army officers, serving and retired, to retain control…

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