IOA panel probing sexual abuse allegations against WFI chief will submit report soon, says PT Usha – Firstpost
1 year, 9 months ago

IOA panel probing sexual abuse allegations against WFI chief will submit report soon, says PT Usha – Firstpost

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The committee formed by the Indian Olympic Association to probe sexual abuse allegations against sidelined WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is yet to submit its report and IOA president PT Usha said it is taking time since “it is a sensitive issue”. The IOA AGM, the first after Usha took charge in December last year, also decided to stage the 37th National Games in Goa towards the end of October or early part of November. Recently, the Games Technical Conduct Committee of the IOA, under the chairmanship of its executive council member Amitabh Sharma, made an inspection and declared that Goa is ready for the National Games. Article 15.3 of the amended IOA constitution also says that “the CEO shall be proposed by a nomination committee comprising the president, chairman of the Athletes Commission and one IOC member from India”.

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More trouble around National Games as a panel head resigns
1 month ago

More trouble around National Games as a panel head resigns

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The preparation for the proposed National Games in Uttarakhand next year was set in motion by IOA president PT Usha recently by announcing five key committees. With no executive committee members included in any panel, IOA board members have alleged that Usha is taking unilateral decisions without approval of the executive council or the general body. Bihar body …

IOA executive board opposes Usha’s fact-finding panels
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1 month ago

IOA executive board opposes Usha’s fact-finding panels

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha’s appointment of ‘fact-finding commission’ on complaints regarding the “functioning and election process” of three State Olympic Associations has been opposed by the IOA executive committee. Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha and the IOA executive council have been in a long standoff over administrative issues. In an office order dated Nov 13, …

IOA president PT Usha issues notice to Chaubey over breach of constitution
2 months, 4 weeks ago

IOA president PT Usha issues notice to Chaubey over breach of constitution

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha has served a notice to joint-secretary Kalyan Chaubey for issuing a letter of recognition to the Taekwondo Federation of India without the approval of the IOA general body. Neither the EC nor the acting CEO or the president or any other individual, has the authority to unilaterally accord recognition or affiliation to …

IOA executive council to discuss 'threatening letters, additional expenses' incurred at Olympics
3 months ago

IOA executive council to discuss 'threatening letters, additional expenses' incurred at Olympics

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association's executive council meeting here on Thursday is expected to be a heated affair with its members adding contentious items on the agenda, including the alleged "threatening letters" issued by president PT Usha to them. The 14 agenda points added by the executive council cover a discussion on "illegal and threatening letters issued by the …

PT Usha says IOA Executive Council members trying to sideline her
8 months, 2 weeks ago

PT Usha says IOA Executive Council members trying to sideline her

The Hindu  

Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha on Monday said that the revolting Executive Council members were trying to sideline her by their acts of defiance, including issuing termination letters to an official appointed by her. The EC members also claimed that they had “terminated” Ajay Narang from the post of executive assistant to IOA president. Usha acknowledged the receipt of …

Sports Ministry asks IOA to create ad-hoc committee for WFI affairs after newly-elected governing council suspended
1 year ago

Sports Ministry asks IOA to create ad-hoc committee for WFI affairs after newly-elected governing council suspended

The Hindu  

Three days after the Wrestling Federation of India elected a new governing council to run the sport in India, the Union Ministry of Sports directed the body to suspend all activities. In a letter to the IOA, the Sports Ministry wrote, “it is requested that an Ad-Hoc committee may be constituted by the IOA to manage and control the affairs …

IOC urges IOA to appoint CEO quickly, asks it to settle wrestling issue by following UWW rules and directives
1 year, 6 months ago

IOC urges IOA to appoint CEO quickly, asks it to settle wrestling issue by following UWW rules and directives

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee has expressed concern over the Indian Olympic Association’s “unfortunate” delay in the appointment of CEO/secretary-general while also urging the IOA to address the issue affecting the country’s wrestling federation by “working closely” with the sport’s world body. The IOC has also asked the IOA to co-ordinate with international sports federations to address issues impacting India’s sports …

IOA To Hold Wrestling Federation of India Elections On July 4
1 year, 6 months ago

IOA To Hold Wrestling Federation of India Elections On July 4

ABP News  

The long overdue WFI elections will finally be held on July 4, PTI reported. Former J&K HC Chief Justice Mahesh Mittal Kumar was appointed returning officer for Wrestling Federation of India elections. Earlier, the Sports Ministry had declared the proposed Wrestling Federation of India elections on May 7 as "null and void", following allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation from …

IOA plans to hold WFI elections on July 4, appoints Retd Justice Mahesh Mittal as returning officer
1 year, 6 months ago

IOA plans to hold WFI elections on July 4, appoints Retd Justice Mahesh Mittal as returning officer

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association on Monday appointed Justice Mahesh Mittal, former chief justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, the returning officer to conduct the Wrestling Federation of India elections on July 4. We look forward to your confirmation of acceptance and smooth conduct of the elections of WFI,” IOA’s joint secretary and acting CEO Kalyan Chaube wrote in …

IOA chief PT Usha visits protesting wrestlers
1 year, 7 months ago

IOA chief PT Usha visits protesting wrestlers

Hindustan Times  

A day after Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik made a scathing attack on Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha and Athletes Commission chief MC Mary Kom for not backing their fight to get Wrestling Federation of India head Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh punished, the track great visited the protesting wrestlers at their Jantar Mantar sit-in on Wednesday. She …

Being a woman athlete, IOA chief PT Usha not listening to female athletes, say protesting wrestlers
1 year, 7 months ago

Being a woman athlete, IOA chief PT Usha not listening to female athletes, say protesting wrestlers

India TV News  

Wrestlers' Protest: Olympian Sakshee Malikkh, who is part of the wrestlers' protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Thursday slammed Indian Olympic Association chief PT Usha saying she isn't listening to other women athletes even after being a woman athlete. Speaking in the matter, IOA President, PT Usha said, "Indian Olympic Association is having a …

Sports Ministry declares upcoming May 7 WFI elections null and void
1 year, 8 months ago

Sports Ministry declares upcoming May 7 WFI elections null and void

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Monday, declared the Wrestling Federation of India election to be conducted on May 7 as “null and void”. MYAS has written a letter to the Indian Olympic Association requesting “a transitory or Ad-Hoc committee of the IOA to be formed to hold WFI elections within 45 days of the formation of the …

Wrestlers vs Brij Bhushan Singh: Will not rush probe, says IOA committee chief Mary Kom
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers vs Brij Bhushan Singh: Will not rush probe, says IOA committee chief Mary Kom

India Today  

The 7-member committee formed by the Indian Olympic Association to probe the charges against Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has said that it would not hurry the process. Mary Kom, speaking exclusively to India Today confirmed that the charges are serious and the committee would like to follow due process before making any statements to the …

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh asked to step aside by IOA committee
1 year, 11 months ago

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh asked to step aside by IOA committee

The Hindu  

The aggrieved grapplers called off their protest late on Friday night after getting assurances from the government that their grievances would be addressed, the first step of which was the stepping aside of under-fire Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The government decided to form an oversight committee that will investigate the allegations of sexual harassment of …

WFI President Controversy: IOA forms 7-member committee to probe allegations, PT Usha ensures justice
1 year, 11 months ago

WFI President Controversy: IOA forms 7-member committee to probe allegations, PT Usha ensures justice

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association on Friday formed a seven-member committee, headed by M C Mary Kom, to probe the allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by top grapplers. In a letter addressed to the IOA president, the wrestlers alleged financial misappropriation on part of the WFI and claimed that the …

IOA forms committee to probe protesting wrestlers’ allegations against WFI chief
1 year, 11 months ago

IOA forms committee to probe protesting wrestlers’ allegations against WFI chief

Live Mint  

The Indian Olympic Association has announced the formation of a seven-member committee to investigate sexual harassment allegations against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Earlier today, several prominent wrestlers wrote to PT Usha, the President of the Indian Olympic Association to highlight the "sexual harassment" complaints against Singh. Apart from Mary Kom, the panel includes wrestler Yogeshwar …

PT Usha promises justice as IOA forms committee to probe allegations against WFI president
1 year, 11 months ago

PT Usha promises justice as IOA forms committee to probe allegations against WFI president

The Hindu  

Taking cognisance of allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Indian Olympic Association on Friday formed a seven-member committee, headed by M. C. Mary Kom, to probe the charges. Besides legendary boxer Mary Kom and wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, the panel includes archer Dola Banerjee and Indian Weightlifting Federation president and IOA treasurer …

Indian Olympic Association calls for emergency meeting with wrestlers
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian Olympic Association calls for emergency meeting with wrestlers

Firstpost  

The IOA will conduct the meeting virtually with the wrestlers to discuss the allegations levelled by the ace grapplers as well as other complaints and demands they have put forward. The Indian Olympic Association has called for an immediate meeting with the protesting wrestlers, who have levelled charges of sexual harassment of women wrestlers by the WFI president and its …

IOA forms seven-member committee to probe sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief
1 year, 11 months ago

IOA forms seven-member committee to probe sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief

The Hindu  

As wrestler’s sit-in protest entered third day, Indian Olympic Association on Friday called an emergency Executive Council meeting to discuss their demands. The Association formed a seven-member committee to probe the allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. A day after threatening to lodge multiple FIRs against the WFI President, the wrestlers alleged …

Top Indian Wrestlers vs WFI: A Timeline of Events
1 year, 11 months ago

Top Indian Wrestlers vs WFI: A Timeline of Events

News 18  

Serious allegations have been levelled against Wrestling Federation of India chief and few coaches by top wrestlers of the country as they stage a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar resulting in a massive controversy. Here’s a look at the timeline of the protest so far January 18: Olympic medallists Bajarang Punia, Sakshi Malik among other top wrestlers gather at Jantar …

'Come Forward, Voice Your Concerns': IOA President PT Usha 'Ensures Complete Investigation' to Wrestlers
1 year, 11 months ago

'Come Forward, Voice Your Concerns': IOA President PT Usha 'Ensures Complete Investigation' to Wrestlers

News 18  

Legendary athlete and Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha has ensured that the concerns of the wrestlers protesting at the Jantar Mantar against the Wrestling Federation of India’s regime and its president will be addressed. USHA January 19, 2023 Fondly known as the Payyoli Express, PT Usha said that the IOA will ensure a complete investigation into the allegations levelled …

IOC, OCA validate IOA elections, give green signal to P.T. Usha and team
2 years ago

IOC, OCA validate IOA elections, give green signal to P.T. Usha and team

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia have validated the newly-elected body of the Indian Olympic Association and congratulated the president P.T. In a combined communication addressed to the IOA president, from James Macleod and Hussain Al-Musallam, the representatives of IOC and OCA respectively, it was stated that the road ahead was clear for IOA to function …

IOC and OCA approve IOA’s new body
2 years ago

IOC and OCA approve IOA’s new body

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia have validated the newly-elected body of the Indian Olympic Association and congratulated the president PT Usha and the members. In a combined communication addressed to the IOA president, from James Macleod and Hussain Al-Musallam, the representatives of IOC and OCA respectively, it was stated that the road ahead was clear …

PT Usha: I never thought that I would become the IOA Chief
2 years ago

PT Usha: I never thought that I would become the IOA Chief

The Hindu  

Athletic ace PT Usha expressed happiness about heading the Executive Council of the Indian Olympic Association with “all sports people” as she took charge as the President at the IOA Bhawan here on Saturday. Announcing the results after the election, which was basically for four executive council member spots and one joint secretary, as the rest were taken unopposed, the …

IOA Elections: PT Usha to fight for President's position, will file nomination for December election
2 years ago

IOA Elections: PT Usha to fight for President's position, will file nomination for December election

India TV News  

With the President’s elections for the Indian Olympic Association set for December, former India athlete and Member of Rajya Sabha PT Usha will contest the elections. Usha, a top sprinter in her heyday, has also been elected as one of the eight Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit by the Athletes Commission of the IOA, making her an electoral college member. The …

Will appoint a neutral person to run administration of IOA: Supreme Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Will appoint a neutral person to run administration of IOA: Supreme Court

Firstpost  

International Olympic Committee on September 8 issued a final warning to IOA to ‘‘resolve its governance issues’’ and hold elections by December, failing which the world sports body will ban India. ‘‘The second suggestion is that the governance of administration may be entrusted to a neutral person who shall coordinate with the International Olympic Committee in terms of the letter …

IOA to discuss Delhi HC judgement ‘in detail’ before approaching Supreme Court
2 years, 4 months ago

IOA to discuss Delhi HC judgement ‘in detail’ before approaching Supreme Court

Firstpost  

The Delhi High Court directed the setting up of a three-member CoA to take over the affairs of the IOA, saying its “persistent recalcitrance” to comply with the Sports Code made it imperative that its affairs be put in the hands of the committee. New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association on Tuesday said it will discuss in detail the Delhi …

IOA to Take Call on Approaching SC After Discussing HC Order in Detail
2 years, 4 months ago

IOA to Take Call on Approaching SC After Discussing HC Order in Detail

News 18  

The Indian Olympic Association on Tuesday said it will discuss in detail the Delhi High Court’s directive to put the country’s apex sports body under a three-member Committee of Administrators before arriving at a decision to approach the Supreme Court. The Delhi High Court directed the setting up of a three-member CoA to take over the affairs of the IOA, …

Indian Olympic Association awaits Delhi High Court verdict on election
2 years, 4 months ago

Indian Olympic Association awaits Delhi High Court verdict on election

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association awaits the Delhi High Court verdict on August 16 to spell out a road map for its election. The acting president of the IOA, Anil Khanna, said that the court had not given permission, on IOA’s request, to hold the adjourned Annual General Meeting and other related meetings. ‘’The honourable courts had to step in as …

IOA delegation to visit Lausanne in September; acting president Anil Khanna plays down suspension threats
2 years, 4 months ago

IOA delegation to visit Lausanne in September; acting president Anil Khanna plays down suspension threats

Firstpost  

Khanna said the delegation comprising himself, secretary general Rajeev Mehta and treasurer Anandeshwar Pandey will visit the IOC headquarters at Lausanne on 1 and 2 September to discuss the issue. New Delhi: Playing down threats of suspension, Indian Olympic Association acting president Anil Khanna on Saturday said a three-member delegation will visit the International Olympic Committee’s headquarters next month to …

Tougher to satisfy Indian athletes more than others: IOA acting president
2 years, 4 months ago

Tougher to satisfy Indian athletes more than others: IOA acting president

Hindustan Times  

The needs of Indian athletes during multi-sporting events are a tad more hard to satisfy than others, Indian Olympic Association acting president Anil Khanna said on Thursday, referring to the controversy surrounding Lovlina Borgohain's coach Sandhya Gurung. IOA acting president Anil Khanna After arriving in the city for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Borgohain had alleged that her preparations were being …

IOA forms 6-member committee to look into amendments to its constitution on Delhi HC directive
3 years ago

IOA forms 6-member committee to look into amendments to its constitution on Delhi HC directive

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association on Sunday formed a six-member committee to look into the amendments to be made to its constitution before holding elections to align it with the National Sports Code. The Annual General Meeting of the IOA was conducted by Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw, who was appointed by the Delhi High Court as administrator for the purpose and …

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