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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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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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Equestrian Federation of India turns deaf ear to HC-appointed Observer’s directive

Equestrian Federation of India has chosen to overlook the Delhi High Court-appointed Observer SY Quraishi’s directive to stop violating its own technical rules in the conduct of the sport. A…

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India’s Olympic athletes must identify and prepare for threat areas, says mind trainer Mugdha Bavare

The Indian cricket team’s resilience, showcased so tellingly in Melbourne and Sydney, has been the toast of sports lovers. And, to say the least, it is richly deserved. Not only…

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EFI cup of woes brims after Court-appointed observer’s stinker

Equestrian Federation of India’s cup of woes is brimming, what with the Delhi High Court-appointed Observer SY Quraishi also training his guns on the manner in which it tried to…

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EFI makes eyebrow-raising suggestion to close qualification 10 months before 2022 Asian Games

It should surprise no one if riders, notably those who intend to be based overseas for their preparation for the 2022 Asian Games, choose to express shock and disappointment at…

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Anbu set to lead IGU after Returning Officer over-rules objections against all nominees

Lt. Gen Devraj Anbu (retd.) of North Star Golf Association Jammu and Kashmir and Brijender Singh of Maharashtra State Golf Association emerged the only validly nominated candidates for the President…

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