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…
Indian Badminton thinktank needs to get heads together for course correction
A visit to the BWF Badminton World Rankings lists can fill Indian hearts with pride. India has 12 men and women each in the top 100. Besides six men’s pairs…
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…
Athletes turn to quacks and add to challenges in India’s war against doping
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 runner Pallavi Chandrakant Jagdale a four-year ineligibility period after her…
‘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…
Sleep is the most untapped contributor to performance & recovery: Dr. Monika Sharma
Sleep Science is a relatively new branch embraced by sport. It is a small community which is in its infancy stage. And Chandigarh-based Dr. Monika Sharma is among the first Indian…
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…
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…
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…
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…