SAI Asks PCI to Submit Report after Covid-19 Protocols Breach at National Para Athletics
4 years ago

SAI Asks PCI to Submit Report after Covid-19 Protocols Breach at National Para Athletics

News 18  

Sports Authority of India on Wednesday sought a report from the Paralympic Committee of India after it emerged that facilities here at the National Para Athletics championship are not wheelchair-friendly and COVID-19 protocols are also “not being adhered to”. “It has been brought to the notice of Sports Authority of India that the facility in Bengaluru at which the Para Athletics National Championships is not wheelchair-friendly and that Standard Operating Procedures for prevention of COVID-19 are not being adhered to,” SAI said in a statement. “SAI has written to PCI to ensure that these issues are sorted at the earliest and the competition is conducted in a safe and successful manner. SAI has sought a report from the Federation in this regard.” Rio gold medallist T Mariyappan and Sandeep Chaudhary are among the 900 athletes from 27 states and union territories who would be vying for top honours in the next three days at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium and Vidyanagar Stadium.

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SAI to shut down training centres amid rise in COVID-19 cases but camps for elite athletes to continue
3 years, 2 months ago

SAI to shut down training centres amid rise in COVID-19 cases but camps for elite athletes to continue

Firstpost  

The Sports Authority of India on Monday said it has decided to close its 67 training centres across the country due to rising COVID-19 cases but national camps for elite athletes will continue in bio-bubbles. New Delhi: The Sports Authority of India on Monday said it has decided to close its 67 training centres across the country due to rising …

Tokyo Olympics: Six British athletes isolating under COVID-19 protocols
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Six British athletes isolating under COVID-19 protocols

The Hindu  

Six British track and field athletes and two staff members have been forced to isolate after being identified as close contacts to an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 on their flight to Japan, the BOA confirmed on Sunday. "The British Olympic Association can confirm that six athletes and two staff members from the athletics team, who through no fault …

There can't be any discrimination: Kiren Rijiju on COVID-19 restrictions on India's Olympic-bound athletes
3 years, 9 months ago

There can't be any discrimination: Kiren Rijiju on COVID-19 restrictions on India's Olympic-bound athletes

India TV News  

There can't be any discrimination: Kiren Rijiju on COVID-19 restrictions on India's Olympic-bound athletes With the pandemic still raging, the Tokyo organisers have prescribed stricter regulations for travellers from 11 countries including India for the Games beginning July 23. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said "there can't be any discrimination" as he weighed in on the tougher COVID-19 restrictions …

Olympic-bound Race Walker Irfan and Four Others Test Positive for COVID-19 in SAI Bengaluru
3 years, 10 months ago

Olympic-bound Race Walker Irfan and Four Others Test Positive for COVID-19 in SAI Bengaluru

News 18  

Olympic-bound race walker K T Irfan is among five elite track-and-field athletes who have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Sports Authority of India’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The official said another race walker could also have tested positive but this could not be confirmed. “Four male players and one female player and 4 support staff tested positive for …

Olympics-bound race walker Irfan tests positive for COVID-19 in SAI Bengaluru
3 years, 10 months ago

Olympics-bound race walker Irfan tests positive for COVID-19 in SAI Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Olympics-bound race walker K.T. RELATED| The source said another race walker could also have tested positive but this could not be confirmed. "Four male players and one female player and four support staff tested positive for COVID-19," a SAI source stated. RELATED| The SAI source also said one member of the hockey team training at the centre has tested positive. …

21 boxers, coaches test Covid positive at New Delhi’s IG sports complex
3 years, 11 months ago

21 boxers, coaches test Covid positive at New Delhi’s IG sports complex

Hindustan Times  

Training of elite women boxers, including those bound for the Tokyo Olympics, has been jeopardised with 21 Covid positive cases reported at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Wednesday. On Tuesday, five track and field athletes, including Tokyo-bound 20km race walker Priyanka Goswami, tested positive at SAI centre, Bengaluru. Before Tuesday, 30 positive cases of athletes and support staff …

SAI announces three-week summer vacation at national centres of excellence
3 years, 11 months ago

SAI announces three-week summer vacation at national centres of excellence

The Hindu  

The Sports Authority of India on Friday announced a three-week "summer vacation" at its various National Centre of Excellence all over the country owing to the relentless spike in COVID-19 cases but said that the Olympic-bound athletes will continue to train at their ongoing camps. "In view of the rising cases of COVID-19 across India and keeping the health and …

SAI orders stricter protocol and weekly testing after 24 athletes test COVID-19 positive at Bhopal centre
3 years, 11 months ago

SAI orders stricter protocol and weekly testing after 24 athletes test COVID-19 positive at Bhopal centre

Firstpost  

The SAI said the precautions and norms will be implemented keeping Olympic probable athletes in mind, so that their training does not suffer. New Delhi: With several COVID-19 cases reported in the country’s top training facilities, the Sports Authority of India on Wednesday ordered implementation of stricter protocols, including weekly testing of all athletes and support staff at its campuses …

SAI orders stricter COVID-19 protocols at its centers, all athletes to be tested weekly
3 years, 11 months ago

SAI orders stricter COVID-19 protocols at its centers, all athletes to be tested weekly

The Hindu  

With several COVID-19 cases reported in the country's top training facilities, the Sports Authority of India on Wednesday ordered implementation of stricter protocols, including weekly testing of all athletes and support staff at its campuses across the nation. RELATED| "Following the second wave of Covid-19 cases across India, the SAI has released a new set of Standard Operating Procedures to …

30 Found COVID Positive in SAI Tests at Patiala, Bengaluru; no Olympic-bound Athlete in List
3 years, 11 months ago

30 Found COVID Positive in SAI Tests at Patiala, Bengaluru; no Olympic-bound Athlete in List

News 18  

Thirty sportspersons and support staff across disciplines were found to be COVID-19 positive after 741 precautionary tests were conducted at the National Centres of Excellence in Patiala and Bengaluru, the Sports Authority of India said on Wednesday. “Keeping the safety of Olympic-bound athletes, coaches and support staff in mind, the SAI conducted precautionary RT-PCR tests at National Centre of Excellence …

30 found COVID positive in SAI tests at Patiala, Bengaluru; no Olympic-bound athlete in list
3 years, 11 months ago

30 found COVID positive in SAI tests at Patiala, Bengaluru; no Olympic-bound athlete in list

India TV News  

Thirty sportspersons and support staff across disciplines were found to be COVID-19 positive after 741 precautionary tests were conducted at the National Centres of Excellence in Patiala and Bengaluru, the Sports Authority of India said on Wednesday. India's men's boxing chief coach CA Kuttappa and shot put coach Mohinder Singh Dhillon are among those who have tested positive for the …

PCI president Malik says no COVID protocol was breached at Nationals
4 years ago

PCI president Malik says no COVID protocol was breached at Nationals

The Hindu  

Paralympic Committee of India President Deepa Malik claimed that it was the athletes who forced organisers to conduct some National Para Athletics Championship events at night with the help of mobile phone torch lights at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Wednesday. On the sidelines of the championship - a crucial Paralympic qualification event - a defiant Deepa said that …

Para-athletes Face Harrowing Time after Last-minute Change of Venue
4 years ago

Para-athletes Face Harrowing Time after Last-minute Change of Venue

News 18  

A last-minute change of venue, from Chennai to Bangalore, for the 19th National Para Athletics Championships, forced para-athletes to undergo a harrowing time. With surge in new coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu, the Paralympic Committee of India shifted the championships venue at the eleventh hour after the state government cancelled permission to host the four-day competition. Last week, the PCI …

SAI asks PCI for report after COVID protocol breach at National Para Athletics
4 years ago

SAI asks PCI for report after COVID protocol breach at National Para Athletics

The Hindu  

Sports Authority of India on Wednesday sought a report from the Paralympic Committee of India after it emerged that facilities here at the National Para Athletics championship are not wheelchair-friendly and COVID-19 protocols are also "not being adhered to". READ | "It has been brought to the notice of Sports Authority of India that the facility in Bengaluru at which …

SAI allows non-residential athletes to train in NCOEs, albeit with a rider
4 years ago

SAI allows non-residential athletes to train in NCOEs, albeit with a rider

The Hindu  

The Sports Authority of India has allowed non-residential athletes to train at its National Centre of Excellence. "In this regard, it has come to the notice of the competent authority that non-residential athletes of the NCOEs are deprived training due to obligations of maintaining the bio-bubble," a letter issued by Regional Director of SAI, Shiv Sharma, read. READ | Indian …

SAI Takes Cognisance of Alleged Covid-19 Protocol Breach in Wrestling Nationals, Seeks Report from WFI
4 years, 2 months ago

SAI Takes Cognisance of Alleged Covid-19 Protocol Breach in Wrestling Nationals, Seeks Report from WFI

News 18  

The Sports Authority of India on Sunday took cognisance of an alleged breach of COVID-19 protocols during the ongoing Wrestling National Championships in Noida and a sought a report from the federation by Monday. We have also sought a report from the federation on alleged violation, by Monday,” SAI director general Sandip Pradhan said in a statement. “The federation has …

Wrestling National Championships: SAI seeks report after breach in COVID protocols
4 years, 2 months ago

Wrestling National Championships: SAI seeks report after breach in COVID protocols

The Hindu  

The Sports Authority of India on Sunday took cognisance of an alleged breach of COVID-19 protocol during the ongoing Wrestling National Championships in Noida and a sought a report from the federation by Monday. We have also sought a report from the federation on alleged violation, by Monday," SAI director general Sandip Pradhan said in a statement. SAI has also …

SAI arranges travel for athletes with training set to resume
4 years, 5 months ago

SAI arranges travel for athletes with training set to resume

The Hindu  

In view of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, sporting activities are set to resume at SAI training centres across India from November 1. Considering the prevailing COVID-19 situation and the need to protect athletes from exposure to the virus, the Sports Authority of India has decided to make transport arrangements for several athletes to join their respective training facilities. READ …

SAI issues guidelines for COVID-positive athletes - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 5 months ago

SAI issues guidelines for COVID-positive athletes - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Sports Authority of India on Saturday issued guidelines for return to play for athletes training at SAI centres who have tested positive for COVID-19. The Standard Operating Procedures mention steps to be taken by the COVID-positive athletes classified into three categories: COVID-19 positive and asymptomatic, COVID-19 positive and prolonged course or severe symptoms that require hospitalisation, and COVID-19 positive …

SAI forms training plan for 2021 Olympics-bound para athletes
4 years, 5 months ago

SAI forms training plan for 2021 Olympics-bound para athletes

The Hindu  

The Sports Authority of India has decided to resume sporting activities of the Tokyo Olympics bound Para-athletes and athletes in SAI’s National Centre of Excellence across the country in a phased manner from October 5. In the first phase that began in June, SAI had allowed training only for the Olympic bound athletes at the various SAI centres. The second …

SAI releases upgraded SOP for resumption of sports activities
4 years, 6 months ago

SAI releases upgraded SOP for resumption of sports activities

The Hindu  

The Sports Authority of India, in accordance with Unlock 4.0 guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released a Standard Operating Procedure for resumption of sporting activities in all its centers. RELATED| SAI also stated that it would pay the cost of all the COVID-19 tests that will be taken by the athletes, coaches and support staff joining …

Bajrang Punia tells fellow wrestlers to follow COVID-19 protocol at camp
4 years, 6 months ago

Bajrang Punia tells fellow wrestlers to follow COVID-19 protocol at camp

India TV News  

Bajrang Punia tells fellow wrestlers to follow COVID-19 protocol at camp Concerned with the rise in the number of coronavirus cases in India, Bajrang said it is everybody's responsibility to keep each other safe. Olympic-bound wrestler Bajrang Punia on Thursday advised his fellow grapplers to not break COVID-19 protocol at the national camp in Sonepat. Concerned with the rise in …

NIS employee tests positive for COVID-19: SAI -Sportstar
4 years, 7 months ago

NIS employee tests positive for COVID-19: SAI -Sportstar

The Hindu  

The catering manager of the National Institute of Sports in Patiala, who was in mandatory quarantine after arriving at the facility from Lucknow, has tested positive for COVID-19. The Sports Authority India, without giving the name of the individual, said he has been shifted to a COVID-19 care centre as per protocol. “He along with two other officials had reported …

National Institute of Sports Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus: Sports Authority of India
4 years, 7 months ago

National Institute of Sports Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus: Sports Authority of India

News 18  

The catering manager of the National Institute of Sports in Patiala, who was in mandatory quarantine after arriving at the facility from Lucknow, has tested positive for COVID-19. The Sports Authority India, without giving the name of the individual, said he has been shifted to a COVID-19 care centre as per protocol. ”He along with two other officials had reported …

BREAKING NEWS: N. Sikki Reddy tests positive for COVID-19
4 years, 7 months ago

BREAKING NEWS: N. Sikki Reddy tests positive for COVID-19

The Hindu  

India women’s doubles specialist and shuttler N. Sikki Reddy and physio Dr. C. Kiran, attached to the SAI-Gopi Chand Academy in Hyderabad, have tested positive for COVID-19. Training will, however, continue at the Academy with all safety norms and precautions implemented strictly as mentioned in the Standard Operating Procedure of the Sports Authority of India. 1 Kidambi Srikanth along with …

COVID-19 positive Mandeep Singh shifted to hospital after 'moderate severity' in condition: SAI
4 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 positive Mandeep Singh shifted to hospital after 'moderate severity' in condition: SAI

India TV News  

India men's hockey team member Mandeep Singh, who has tested positive for coronavirus, has been shifted to a multispeciality hospital after his condition moved from "mild to moderate severity of COVID-19", Sports Authority of India has informed. In a statement on Tuesday morning, SAI said: "During night monitoring of vitals on August 10, it was found that Mandeep Singh's blood …

Cyclists, support staff test negative for Covid-19 before camp: SAI
4 years, 7 months ago

Cyclists, support staff test negative for Covid-19 before camp: SAI

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 tests of all cyclists and support staff, ahead of the national camp beginning August 14, have returned negative, the Sports Authority of India said on Saturday. The team of 11 cyclists, four coaches and 16 support staff have already reported for the camp at the Indira Gandhi National Stadium and are undergoing mandatory quarantine. “As a proactive, mandatory …

Hockey players test positive for COVID-19 on arrival at SAI
4 years, 7 months ago

Hockey players test positive for COVID-19 on arrival at SAI

The Hindu  

Hockey players including captain Manpreet Singh, Surender Kumar, Jaskaran Singh, Varun Kumar and goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak, who reported to the National Hockey Camp in Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru along with the team, after a home break, have tested positive for COVID-19. This was revealed as SAI had made it mandatory for all athletes …

SAI allows back quarantine violators, terms breach unintentional
4 years, 8 months ago

SAI allows back quarantine violators, terms breach unintentional

The Hindu  

India’s top boxers will resume formal camp training from Monday following the end of their isolation period this weekend even as the Sports Authority of India pardoned the pugilists who stirred up a storm by “unintentionally” breaking COVID-19 quarantine protocol. The boxers and coaches, including world silver medallist and top Olympic medal contender Amit Panghal, have been in isolation at …

Fully satisfied with arrangements at SAI Bengaluru centre: Narinder Batra
4 years, 10 months ago

Fully satisfied with arrangements at SAI Bengaluru centre: Narinder Batra

India TV News  

Fully satisfied with arrangements at SAI Bengaluru centre: Narinder Batra IOA President Narinder Batra has ensured that the measures taken by SAI at their Bengaluru centre have been excellent. Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra on Wednesday said that he spoke to officials and players at the Sports Authority of India's Bengaluru centre and is convinced that none of them …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Sports Ministry gives its nod for resumption of training in stadiums and complexes
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Sports Ministry gives its nod for resumption of training in stadiums and complexes

Firstpost  

The Sports Ministry on Monday gave its go ahead to the resumption of training in all sports complexes and stadia with immediate effect after the government eased restrictions for the fourth phase of the coronavirus-forced lockdown. New Delhi: The Sports Ministry on Monday gave its go ahead to the resumption of training in all sports complexes and stadia with immediate …

SAI forms panel to prepare for phased resumption of training
4 years, 10 months ago

SAI forms panel to prepare for phased resumption of training

The Hindu  

The Sports Authority of India has formed a six-member committee to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure for phased resumption of training across sporting disciplines at all the centres once the coronavirus-forced national lockdown is lifted. The six-member panel will be headed by SAI secretary Rohit Bharadwaj and will have CEO Target Olympic Podium Scheme Rajesh Rajagopalan, Executive Director SS Roy, …

Coronavirus: Athletics anti-doping programme ‘disrupted’
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus: Athletics anti-doping programme ‘disrupted’

The Hindu  

The Athletics Integrity Unit has acknowledged that its anti-doping programme will be “severely disrupted” because of the coronavirus pandemic. The AIU, the independent anti-doping watchdog for track and field set up in 2017, operates testing procedures in more than 100 countries. READ: After Munich, pressure on NRAI to cancel New Delhi World Cup “As a result, there is no doubt …

COVID-19 | Indian Olympic Association, Sports Ministry to assess participation possibility
5 years ago

COVID-19 | Indian Olympic Association, Sports Ministry to assess participation possibility

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association and the Sports Ministry are likely to assess India's preparations for the 2020 Olympics and also the possibility of participating in the Games some time this week after a series of meetings and interactions with the IOC. “I am personally in touch with the Sports Ministry, SAI, IOC, National Sports Federations and all stakeholders regarding the …

SAI centres to be used as quarantine facilities to tackle coronavirus
5 years ago

SAI centres to be used as quarantine facilities to tackle coronavirus

The Hindu  

The Sports Authority of India centres, which have been shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be used as quarantine facilities for patients of the deadly disease, the Sports Ministry said on Sunday. The decision to allow all SAI regional centres, stadiums and hostels to be used as quarantine facilities was taken following a request from the Health Ministry. …

IGP and COVID-19: AFI turns to coaches, experts for advice
5 years ago

IGP and COVID-19: AFI turns to coaches, experts for advice

The Hindu  

The Athletics Federation of India has sought the views of its national coaches and foreign experts regarding the conduct of the upcoming Indian Grand Prix series competitions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. With two deaths and more than 80 positive cases being reported India so far, the competition committee of the AFI held a meeting on Saturday to …

Coronavirus: 'Health first' - SAI asks NSFs to adhere to WHO guidelines
5 years ago

Coronavirus: 'Health first' - SAI asks NSFs to adhere to WHO guidelines

The Hindu  

The Sports Authority of India on Wednesday issued an advisory on Coronavirus to all the National Sports Federations. It is a very important year in the world of sports with the Olympics set to take place in Tokyo July-August,” SAI said in a press release. The SAI release added, “However in light of the outbreak of the Coronoavirus in several …

Sports Ministry De-Recognises Paralympic Committee of India
5 years, 6 months ago

Sports Ministry De-Recognises Paralympic Committee of India

The Quint  

"Explanation had been sought from PCI via Ministry's notices dated 11-7-2019 and 29-8-2019 on the complaint. "Bye-laws of PCI have been amended without bringing the same to the consideration of District Registrar of Societies, in violation of the Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1960 and Rules 1961," said the Ministry. "In view of foregoing, the Government is of the view that …

SAI to handle para-athletics matters for now |IndiaTV News
9 years, 9 months ago

SAI to handle para-athletics matters for now |IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: The sports ministry on Tuesday announced that the will take charge of "all the matters related to para-athletes, including selection of athletes for various sporting events". This is because the International Paralympic Committtee and Indian government had suspended the Paralympic Committee of India last month for gross negligence of athletes and poor management of the 15th National Para …

Government Suspends PCI Over Poor Management of NPAC 2015
9 years, 10 months ago

Government Suspends PCI Over Poor Management of NPAC 2015

The Quint  

The Paralympic Committee of India has been suspended with immediate effect for an unlimited period of time. The decision came following poor management in the conduct of 15th National Para Athletics Championship 2015. Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the PCI was fully responsible for the lack of facility required for differently-abled athletes such as ramps, disabled-friendly toilets, lodging facilities etc., …

Paralympic Committee of India suspended by govt, international body | IndiaTV News
9 years, 10 months ago

Paralympic Committee of India suspended by govt, international body | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Paralympic Committee of India has been suspended with immediate effect for an unlimited period of time following poor management in the conduct of 15th National Para Athletics Championship 2015. Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the PCI was fully responsible for the lack of facility required for differently-abled athletes such as ramps, disabled-friendly toilets, lodging facilities etc., during …

Sports Ministry suspends Paralympic Committee of India |indiaTV News
9 years, 11 months ago

Sports Ministry suspends Paralympic Committee of India |indiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Taking a cue from the International Paralympic Committee, the government on Wednesday suspended the Paralympic Committee of India for gross negligence and poor management of the 15th National Para Athletics Championships in Ghaziabad last month. An official statement, issued here, said the sports ministry also asked the IPC to form an ad-hoc committee to work in place of …

IPC suspends Paralympic Committee of India, sports ministry issues notice
9 years, 11 months ago

IPC suspends Paralympic Committee of India, sports ministry issues notice

Firstpost  

The suspension of the Paralympic Committee of India was due to “individual conflicts at the national level between different groups and persons.” The International Paralympic Committee has suspended the Paralympic Committee of India for an indefinite period following “individual conflicts at the national level between different groups and persons”. Unfortunately, to this day, it seems that a lot of unresolved …

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