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Athletes turn to quacks and add to challenges in India’s war against doping
Doping

Athletes turn to quacks and add to challenges in India’s war against doping

CoS NewsMarch 18, 2023March 23, 2023

It is more than merely interesting to read the recent National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel’s order sanctioning 20-year-old middle- and long-distance…

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

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

G RajaramanMarch 15, 2023March 16, 2023

It is the U-turn season in Indian Equestrian Sport circles. After the Equestrian Federation of India and the Athlete Commission…

Sleep is the most untapped contributor to performance & recovery: Dr. Monika Sharma
Sports Science

Sleep is the most untapped contributor to performance & recovery: Dr. Monika Sharma

G RajaramanMarch 15, 2023March 15, 2023

Sleep Science is a relatively new branch embraced by sport.  It is a small community which is in its infancy stage.…

Delhi HC judgement against EFI presents Ministry with chance to set up oversight panel
Equestrian Governance Olympic Sport

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

G RajaramanMarch 8, 2023March 8, 2023

It took a hurt teenager to bring the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) officials down to earth. They have trapped…

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

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

G RajaramanMarch 8, 2023March 8, 2023

The Delhi High Court has castigated the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) for its vicious approach to eliminate the best…

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

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

G RajaramanFebruary 25, 2023March 8, 2023

The beleaguered Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) has used an opening provided by a compliant Athletes Commission Chairman Vanita Malhotra…

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

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

G RajaramanFebruary 23, 2023March 8, 2023

It cannot be the Asian Games year if the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) is not embroiled in selection controversy.…

ADAP raises eyebrows by reducing Shivpal Singh’s anti-doping ban by 25 per cent to one year
Doping

ADAP raises eyebrows by reducing Shivpal Singh’s anti-doping ban by 25 per cent to one year

G RajaramanJanuary 16, 2023January 16, 2023

The National Anti-Doping Appeal Panel’s (ADAP) decision to set aside the order of the Ant-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADAP) and reduce…

In memoriam: Pele
Aces of Sport

In memoriam: Pele

G RajaramanDecember 30, 2022December 30, 2022

A person’s greatness is truly reflected in the unabashed following transcending his or her own domain and generations beyond his…

Sleep lays strong foundation for athletes in high performance sport, says Dr. Monika Sharma
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Sleep lays strong foundation for athletes in high performance sport, says Dr. Monika Sharma

G RajaramanDecember 30, 2022December 30, 2022

Sleep is essentially a function of the brain that sets a strong foundation for all other training, says Sleep Scientist…

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