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Summer Olympics could be moved to WINTER to allow Saudi Arabia to host

The favourite to become the next president of the International Olympic Committee has opened the door for a summer Games to be staged in Saudi Arabia in the winter. And Juan Antonio Samaranch, who is challenging Britain’s Lord Coe to replace IOC boss Thomas Bach, is welcome to the idea of taking the Games to the Middle East for the …

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6 days, 4 hours ago

We must stand up to hijab bans in all sports in France

Al Jazeera

I know very well the pain and trauma of being denied the right to play sport because of a hijab ban. “Laicite”, or “secularism”, which is theoretically embedded in the French constitution to protect everyone’s religious freedom, has often been used as a pretext to block Muslim women’s access to public spaces in France. An Amnesty International report published before …

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1 week ago

FIFA apologizes to Ukraine football body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw

The Hindu

FIFA apologized to the Ukrainian football federation for displaying a map during its World Cup qualifying draw that excluded Russia-occupied Crimea from the country’s territory. Ukraine was one of 54 national teams included in the draw Friday in Zurich for European qualifying groups for the 2026 World Cup. READ | Premier League 2024-25: Maguire says ‘statement’ derby win will boost …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Shakib Al Hasan given bowling ban in international cricket after ECB call

India Today

Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended from bowling in all domestic and international competitions governed by ICC-approved national cricket federations, the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced on Sunday, December 15. "The Bangladesh Cricket Board has been informed that national team allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended from bowling in competitions under the jurisdiction of the England and Wales …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Shakib Al Hasan suspended from bowling in all competitions

Hindustan Times

Top Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Sunday, was suspended from bowling in all competitions run by the International Cricket Council-approved national federations, both domestic and international, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. The Bangladesh Cricket Board released a statement and said that the 37-year-old all-rounder was suspended from bowling in domestic cricket competitions outside Bangladesh and in international cricket. "The Bangladesh …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Kho Kho is getting cricket-like support: India captain Nasreen Sheikh

India Today

India women's Kho-Kho team captain Nasreen Sheikh stated that the sport is experiencing unprecedented growth and recognition, earning comparisons to cricket in terms of popularity and support. Sudhanshu Mittal, President of both the International and Indian Kho-Kho Federations, also spoke about the sport’s growing global reach. The sport’s rising popularity is evident in the success of the Kho-Kho League, whose …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Sports Bill ready to be introduced in budget session of Parliament next year, says Mandaviya

The Hindu

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said the government is keen to bring the Sports Bill in the budget session of Parliament and is ready to tweak a few criteria so that more Indian sports administrators can seek bigger roles in international bodies. Soon after becoming OCA chief, Singh had asked the government to re-look at its policy which restricts …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Norway plans protest over decision to award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

The Independent

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Norway’s football federation plans to abstain from giving …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Norway plans to protest FIFA and abstain from decision giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Hindustan Times

GENEVA — Norway's soccer federation plans to abstain from giving its approval when Saudi Arabia is confirmed Wednesday as the 2034 World Cup host, saying FIFA has done too little to protect human rights around the tournament. FIFA's 211 member federations are holding an online meeting on Wednesday to rubberstamp the decision to give Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup …

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Norway plans to protest FIFA and abstain from decision giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Associated Press

GENEVA — Norway’s soccer federation plans to abstain from giving its approval when Saudi Arabia is confirmed Wednesday as the 2034 World Cup host, saying FIFA has done too little to protect human rights around the tournament. “FIFA’s own guidelines for human rights and due diligence have also not been adequately integrated into the process, increasing the risk of human …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

APMEPMA signs MoU with ONDC, My Store, and Home Triangle to boost SHG products

Deccan Chronicle

The MoU was signed by AP MEPMA director N. Tej Bharath and representatives from the AP Trade Promotion Corporation Limited, ONDC, My Store, and Home Triangle during a workshop held in Vijayawada on Saturday.As part of the MoU, MEPMA will collaborate with e-commerce platforms ONDC and My Store to ensure transparent operations of associations and federations, contributing to the economic …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi High Court Allows Disbursement Of Funds To NSFs For Participation In Events, Training Sportspersons

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has allowed the Union Government to disburse funds to the National Sports Federations for participation of Indian sportspersons in international events, conduct of national and international events here, training and preparation of athletes.A division bench comprising of former Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said that. The Delhi High Court has allowed the Union …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

FIFA urged not to give 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia in report alleging abuses of migrant labour

The Hindu

FIFA was urged on Wednesday not to give Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup hosting rights next week without binding commitments to protect migrant labour working on massive projects in the kingdom. Human Rights Watch detailed alleged abuses after speaking to more than 150 current and former workers, and families of some who died in Saudi Arabia, over two years …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Olympic prize money ‘unfair’, favours the elite, says IOC

The Hindu

Offering prize money at the Olympic Games was unfair and was shown at the Paris Games to favour a small number of elite athletes to the detriment to others, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday. IOC spokesman Mark Adams said that the IOC’s executive board had discussed the topic of prize money distribution, raised by International Federations and athletes’ …

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3 weeks ago

Fix accountability at all levels within dairy cooperatives: Yogi

Hindustan Times

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday instructed that accountability be fixed at all levels within dairy cooperatives, with clear targets set for staff. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath Yogi emphasised the need for proper training and provision of necessary equipment to dairy cooperative personnel and highlighted the crucial role women play in dairy farming. The CM directed …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

India has submitted ‘letter of intent’ to host World Athletics U-20 Championships in 2028, says Sebastian Coe

The Hindu

The Athletics Federation of India has submitted a letter of intent to host the 2028 Under-20 World Athletics Championships, the sport’s world governing body head Sebastian Coe told PTI on Wednesday. “I’m pleased to say that I take home a declaration of intent, a letter of application to join the bidding discussions for the 2028 Under-20 World Championships,” Coe revealed. …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

IOC chief hopeful Coe: We run risk of losing women's sport

China Daily

Sebastian Coe PARIS — World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has vowed to protect women's sport following the gender eligibility row at this year's Paris Games if he becomes head of the International Olympic Committee. Coe said the furore surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Chinese Taipei's Lin Yu-ting, who won Olympic gold medals in women's boxing despite failing gender tests …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

World Boxing introduces new Asian Confederation

The Hindu

World Boxing on Tuesday backed the newly-formed Asian boxing confederation to represent and promote the sport in the region, an organisation not associated with the Russian-led International Boxing Association. The announcement came days after 25 out of 36 member federations of the existing Asian Boxing Confederation voted to remain affiliated with the IBA in an Extraordinary Congress. Immediately after the …

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4 weeks ago

Reports of misconduct in Dutch sports rise 20 percent in 2023

NL Times

Reports of misconduct in sports in the Netherlands have risen for the fourth consecutive year, with a total of 1,264 cases filed in 2023, according to the latest annual report from the Centrum Veilige Sport Nederland. Unlike sexual misconduct cases, which must be referred to the ISR or similar bodies, other issues such as bullying, aggression, or abuse of power …

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4 weeks ago

Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks

Associated Press

GENEVA — Two United States senators urged FIFA on Monday not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month in a decision seen as inevitable since last year despite the kingdom’s record on human rights. Democrats Ron Wyden of Oregon and Dick Durbin of Illinois have told FIFA president Gianni Infantino in a letter “we urge …

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1 month ago

Mandaviya: Don’t want to interfere, regulatory board will ensure good governance

The Hindu

Playing down concerns surrounding the autonomy of national federations and the IOA if a regulatory board comes into existence, sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya has asserted that the body is an essential step towards ensuring good governance and does not intend to interfere in day-to-day operations. The establishment of a Sports Regulatory Board is one of the key features of the …

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1 month ago

AFI among six nominated for World Athletics’ Member Federations Award of Year 2024

The Hindu

India was shortlisted as one of the six finalists for World Athletics’ Member Federations Award 2024 on Wedneday for its progress in coaches’ education and Kids’ Athletics programme. The winner will be announced on World Athletics’ platforms, as part of the World Athletics Awards 2024. Offering three progressive courses, the programme is designed to elevate the quality of athletics coaching …

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1 month ago

Nandan Kumar Jha named president of International Mind Sports Association

The Hindu

India’s Nandan Kumar Jha has been elected as the president of the International Mind Sports Association, a global body for the governance and promotion of mind sports. The IMSA, which has over 200 member countries, works with the International Olympic Committee and other affiliate global sports federations to integrate mind sports into mainstream global sports. READ | Tata Steel Chess …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Tonga's Pacific Championships success raises questions about International Rugby League's tier system

ABC

For decades, there was an understood hierarchy in men's rugby league that went something like: Australia, New Zealand, England, a bit of daylight, then everyone else. Australia, England and New Zealand are currently the only federations in International Rugby League's Tier 1. 2023/24 Origin players eligible for Tonga or Samoa Samoa: Stephen Crichton, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, Payne Haas, Spencer Leniu *, …

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Summer Olympics could be moved to WINTER to allow Saudi Arabia to host

We must stand up to hijab bans in all sports in France

FIFA apologizes to Ukraine football body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw

Shakib Al Hasan given bowling ban in international cricket after ECB call

Shakib Al Hasan suspended from bowling in all competitions

Kho Kho is getting cricket-like support: India captain Nasreen Sheikh

Sports Bill ready to be introduced in budget session of Parliament next year, says Mandaviya

Norway plans protest over decision to award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Norway plans to protest FIFA and abstain from decision giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Norway plans to protest FIFA and abstain from decision giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

APMEPMA signs MoU with ONDC, My Store, and Home Triangle to boost SHG products

Delhi High Court Allows Disbursement Of Funds To NSFs For Participation In Events, Training Sportspersons

FIFA urged not to give 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia in report alleging abuses of migrant labour

Olympic prize money ‘unfair’, favours the elite, says IOC

Fix accountability at all levels within dairy cooperatives: Yogi

India has submitted ‘letter of intent’ to host World Athletics U-20 Championships in 2028, says Sebastian Coe

IOC chief hopeful Coe: We run risk of losing women's sport

World Boxing introduces new Asian Confederation

Reports of misconduct in Dutch sports rise 20 percent in 2023

Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks

Mandaviya: Don’t want to interfere, regulatory board will ensure good governance

AFI among six nominated for World Athletics’ Member Federations Award of Year 2024

Nandan Kumar Jha named president of International Mind Sports Association

Tonga's Pacific Championships success raises questions about International Rugby League's tier system