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Sports Ministry makes exception for IOA, allows 16-member EC on IOC's recommendation
The Sports Ministry has allowed the Indian Olympic Association an exception for its council. This decision permits the council to retain sixteen members, deviating from the new Act. The International Olympic Committee recommended keeping the council size unch…
India eyes return of Formula 1 by 2030: FMSCI president
India is aiming to host Formula 1 by 2030. The country also plans to bring MotoGP and a World Rally Championship round by 2028. The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India is working with the Sports Ministry on this. The focus is on developing Indian driver…
FMSCI Pushes For F1, MotoGP, WRC Return To India
FMSCI President Arindam Ghosh announced plans to bring Formula 1 back to India by 2030, and a round of the World Rally Championship and MotoGP by 2028, following a meeting with the Sports Ministry. The federation is focused on developing Indian drivers and pr…
Manika calls on PM, Sports Min over 'unfair' Asiad ouster
Manika Batra took to X, voicing her concerns over the TTFI's decision on her non-inclusion in the Asian Games squad.
India Hosts Asian Fencing Championships, Asian Games Qualifier
India is set to host the 26th Asian Fencing Championships, which will also serve as a qualifier for the Asian Games. The Sports Ministry has sanctioned Rs 6 crore for the event, taking place at the Bharat Mandapam complex, featuring over 400 athletes from 30+…
Commonwealth Games 2030 preparations: Sports Ministry to engage IT Consultants in NSFs
The Sports Ministry will deploy IT Consultants to National Sports Federations. This initiative aims to enhance digital systems for better coordination. The plan supports India's preparation for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. It also aligns with lon…
CWG 2030 preparations: Sports Ministry to engage IT Consultants in NSFs
The IT Consultants would be required to assist NSFs in the "smooth onboarding, operationalisation and coordination of digital systems under the NSDE framework”
Ministry cracks down on BFI over opaque selection process
The Sports Ministry has issued a show cause notice to the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) over its opaque selection process for upcoming international events. The ministry cited a lack of transparency and equal opportunity, prompting BFI to revise its assess…
BFI Faces Action Over Selection Policy Concerns
The Sports Ministry has issued a showcause notice to the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) over concerns about its selection policy and failure to make key appointments.
Abhijeet Gupta Appeals For Prize Money After Odisha Open Win
Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta is struggling to receive his prize money from the Odisha Open, prompting him to seek intervention from the Sports Ministry after repeated assurances from organisers yielded no payment.
Ban on bilateral sports with Pakistan to continue, multi-national events exempted: Ministry
The Indian Sports Ministry has reinforced its stance, keeping the ban on bilateral sports relations with Pakistan intact. However, Pakistani athletes are welcomed to participate in international competitions hosted in India.