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Ministry joins Equestrian fraternity in awaiting Waziri Panel report 

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, aware of and concerned by the governance impasse in the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), has indicated that it is awaiting the report…

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IGU electorate rebuffs some officers’ attempt to retain control of national golf body

Army brass may be forced to look at barring serving officers for risking losses The Indian Golf Union has rebuffed attempts by army officers, serving and retired, to retain control…

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With no Athlete Commission and few women in Electoral College, IGU offers wry smile to Sports Governance

Indian sports circles believed sports governance in India took a turn for the better in the wake of Court orders, the International Olympic Committee’s threat to suspend the Indian Olympic…

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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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IOA Secretary-General overlooks general body decision and eases pressure on EFI

Has the Indian Olympic Association joined hands with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to enforce the National Sports Development Code of India 2011? Has it seen the task…

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EFI, a peculiar federation, looking to anoint another president without election

In keeping with its claim that it administers a peculiar sport to not comply with the National Sports Development Code of India 2011, Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) is preparing…

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Bogey! Ministry favours IGU within weeks of rejecting plea for recognition

In a surprise U-turn, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has granted an ‘interim recognition’ to the Indian Golf Union (IGU) within weeks of its decision not to give…

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EFI dares Ministry, calls for elections without Code compliance

Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) officials have dared the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to take punitive action against the Federation. With the Ministry dragging its feet and not…

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