Posted in Governance

IOA drags feet in search of CEO and leaves athletes in many disciplines feeling lost 

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) desperately needs a Chief Executive Officer, but few seem to be working towards filling that spot. The IOA Executive Council has not been able to…

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Posted in Athletics Film Review Olympic Sport Reviews

Rashmi Rocket: Easy to play to gallery but tough to find a viable solution

If one were looking for an all-encompassing solution to gender-related cases in international sport, the Tapsee Pannu-starrer Rashmi Rocket does not offer any. It is but another example of Indian…

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Posted in News Olympic Sport Sport&Mind

Rushed Return to Sport in Pandemic can be counter-productive for athlete’s mental, physical health

World No. 30 ranked badminton player HS Prannoy on Saturday agreed with a suggestion that an athlete’s return to competition after recovering from Covid-19 infection must not be rushed by…

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Posted in Governance Olympic Games

Bid to unseat Batra as FIH & IOA Chief meets swift end

An ill-advised international expedition has ground to a halt on Friday, with International Hockey Federation (FIH) Integrity Unit and International Olympic Committee (IOC) Ethics and Compliance Officer both swiftly but…

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