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Kishore Futnani’s resignation delivers EFI another reminder to get its house in order

The Equestrian Federation of India continues to be shaken at its very foundations.  The latest news that has rocked EFI is Kishore Futnani’s resignation from the executive committee. “Over the…

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Naomi Osaka’s mental health red-flag trains spotlight on tenuous athlete-media relationship

These are strained relationships and cannot be totally snapped. Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open, ostensibly to let the focus be back on the tennis in Paris, after a…

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FINA places stamp of approval on controversial times by Uzbekistan’s Olympic qualifiers

The World Swimming Federation’s (FINA) has stunningly given its stamp of approval to the controversially fast times clocked by home swimmers to qualify for Tokyo2020 in the Uzbekistan Open Swimming…

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Delhi HC defers decision on EFI prayer to let QMG resume EFI Presidential duties

The Delhi High Court has decided to keep pending the Equestrian Federation of India prayer to vacate the stay on the nomination of the Quartermaster General as its President till…

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EFI attempts to close stable doors after horses have bolted, order inquiry into impersonation fiasco

In a classic case of closing the stable doors after the horses have bolted, Equestrian Federation of India executive committee has formed a five-member panel to inquire into the embarrassment…

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EFI ends membership of 99 Clubs & Units but remains in contravention of National Sports Code

In a tacit admission of its largesse in given membership to Club and Units that had little to do with Equestrian sport, the Equestrian Federation of India has decided to…

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High Court rejects EFI counter-affidavit against Observer’s scathing report

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejected the Equestrian Federation of India’s counter-affidavit against the Delhi High Court-appointed Observer SY Quraishi’s scathing report about its functioning and governance.  During the…

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Court Observer asks HC to appoint Administrator to run beleaguered Equestrian Federation of India

The Delhi High Court-appointed Observer SY Quraishi, palpably upset with the Equestrian Federation of India, has recommended that the Court appoint an Administrator to oversee the reformation process so that…

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Delhi HC tells MYAS to notify NSFs that they risk derecognition for not complying with Sports Code

The Delhi High Court has asked the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to notify the National Sports Federations that they run the risk of being derecognised or not recognised…

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Posted in Governance Olympic Games Swimming

SFI-Swimming SA partnership can help Indian swimmers’ fortunes look up over time

Swimming Federation of India’s desire to grow the sport has found expression in the form of a partnership agreement with Swimming South Africa. Coming in the wake of the ambitious…

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