Basketball Federation of India assures support for under-18 women after being denied Asian Championship spot
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Basketball Federation of India assures support for under-18 women after being denied Asian Championship spot

The Hindu  

The Basketball Federation of India has taken a number of steps to wipe away the disappointment of missing the Asian championship for the Indian under-18 women. India is ready to host any tournament,” said the president of the Basketball Federation of India, Aadhav Arjuna, during a media interaction in the Capital. Assuring all support for the under-18 women players, Arjuna said that an exposure tournament has been planned for the under-18 teams in Russia. Be ready”, said Arjuna, suggesting that he would write a strong message to the world and Asian bodies, demanding a professional system that would respect merit and talent.

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National State Basketball League to have 3x3 and 5x5 formats with prize pool of over 200 crore rupees
5 months, 3 weeks ago

National State Basketball League to have 3x3 and 5x5 formats with prize pool of over 200 crore rupees

The Hindu  

The Basketball Federation of India has signed a seven-year deal with ACG Sports Limited, with a guarantee of Rs. 216.30 crore for hosting the National State Basketball League for men and women. Addressing the media here on Friday, the president of BFI, Aadhav Arjuna said that for each year, the amount would be 20.6 crore rupees for the 5x5 format …

Basketball Federation of India firming up grassroots structure to grow sport in the country: Aadhav Arjuna
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Basketball Federation of India firming up grassroots structure to grow sport in the country: Aadhav Arjuna

The Hindu  

Aadhav Arjuna, president of the Basketball Federation of India is slowly and steadily putting in place the grassroots system required to make the sport a truly professional one. Speaking to the media after BFI’s AGM here on Saturday, the 42-year-old said, “Our ambition is to ensure India takes part in 3x3 format at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and be …

Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi reflect India’s commitment to excellence, says Dilip Tirkey
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi reflect India’s commitment to excellence, says Dilip Tirkey

The Hindu  

The upcoming Women’s Hockey Olympic Qualifiers is a “testament to India’s commitment” to the sport and its pursuit of excellence on the international stage, said the national federation’s president, Dilip Tirkey, on Thursday. “The FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi stand as a testament to India’s commitment to the sport and our relentless pursuit of excellence,” Tirkey said. The event …

Hockey India names 34 probables for women’s national camp
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hockey India names 34 probables for women’s national camp

The Hindu  

A core group of 34 players will take part in a senior women’s hockey coaching camp starting here on Wednesday, aiming to bolster preparations for the Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi and the Hockey5s World Cup. The Olympic Qualifiers are set to be played in Ranchi from January 13-19 in which India are placed in Pool B along with New Zealand, …

Asian Games 2023: Baskar, Matic oversee Indian Basketball teams as they gear up for Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Baskar, Matic oversee Indian Basketball teams as they gear up for Hangzhou

The Hindu  

Three Indian basketball teams, one 5x5 and two 3x3, have been training at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai for over a month in preparation for the Hangzhou Asian Games. S. Baskar coaches the women’s team, while Veselin Matic and Baskar oversee the men’s and women’s teams. Vaselin Matic, India men’s team coach for 3x3 at the Games, said exposure …

Ranchi likely to host Women's Asian Champions Trophy
1 year, 5 months ago

Ranchi likely to host Women's Asian Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

While India will host the men’s Asian Champions Trophy for the first time – in Chennai next month, Ranchi is likely to host the women’s version of the tournament in October-November. “Ranchi will most likely host the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy around October-November after the conclusion of the Asian Games,” a Hockey India official said on condition of anonymity. The …

Basketball Federation of India election to be held on July 5
1 year, 5 months ago

Basketball Federation of India election to be held on July 5

The Hindu  

The Administrator Justice P Krishna Bhatt, appointed by the Delhi High court, announced in a press conference here on Monday that the election for Basketball Federation of India would be held afresh on July 5. The election would be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Capital with the same electoral college that was in place when the earlier …

India names 18-member team for Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey
1 year, 7 months ago

India names 18-member team for Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey

The Hindu  

India on Wednesday named an 18-member team for the prestigious Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament, which begins in Kakamigahara, Japan, on June 2. The Junior Asia Cup is a crucial event for India as the top three nations from the tournament will qualify for this year’s FIH Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup. “With Junior World Cup qualification at stake, …

BFI president Govindaraj set to be elected as Asian basketball body president
1 year, 7 months ago

BFI president Govindaraj set to be elected as Asian basketball body president

The Hindu  

Basketball Federation of India president Kempareddy Govindaraj is set to be elected as head of the Asian body of the sport at its congress in Bengaluru next month. The post of the president of FIBA Asia, the continental governing body, goes by rotation through the six sub zones - East Asia, South East Asia, Central Asia, South Asia and Gulf …

National schools, U-23 and women’s basketball leagues coming soon
2 years, 2 months ago

National schools, U-23 and women’s basketball leagues coming soon

The Hindu  

With the Indian boys finishing runner-up in the FIBA 3x3 Under-17 Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday and qualifying for next year’s Under-18 World Cup, there is something to celebrate in Indian basketball now. And the new Indian National Basketball League, currently on in Kochi, is just the start of many things that the INBL and the Basketball Federation …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Will Inspire Young Girls in India to Take up Football: AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Will Inspire Young Girls in India to Take up Football: AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey

News 18  

All-India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey on Saturday said that the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 in India will be a big milestone and will inspire young girls in the country to take up football, leading further to women empowerment. Therefore, the many young girls will be inspired, motivated, encouraged to play football after this FIFA U-17 Women’s …

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey Announces Plan to Expand Women's Football
2 years, 3 months ago

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey Announces Plan to Expand Women's Football

News 18  

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey announced his plans to expand women’s football and introduce a new age-group league to get the best talents at a young age. “We are shortly introducing an under-17 women’s league in India in association with the Sports Authority of India," Chaubey said during a media interaction in Kolkata on Thursday. ASIA CUP 2022: …

India goes down to Australia at FIBA Asian U-18 Women’s Championship basketball
2 years, 3 months ago

India goes down to Australia at FIBA Asian U-18 Women’s Championship basketball

The Hindu  

There was never a doubt about the victory for Australia. The host was never in the contest in any quarter as it was outplayed 116-49 by a team, ranked No.2 in the world, 50 places above India, in a Group-A match of the FIBA Asian u-18 women’s basketball championship at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday. Earlier, in …

FIFA U-17 World Cup will turn India into hotspot for women's football: Ashalata Devi
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA U-17 World Cup will turn India into hotspot for women's football: Ashalata Devi

The Hindu  

The upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup will turn India into a hotspot for women's football, feels senior national team captain Ashalata Devi. "India is going to be the hotspot for women's football due to the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup," Ashalata said. "This FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup is a great opportunity for the future of Indian women's football." "I …

FIFA U-17 World Cup will turn India into hotspot for women’s football, says Ashalata Devi
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA U-17 World Cup will turn India into hotspot for women’s football, says Ashalata Devi

The Hindu  

The upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup will turn India into a hotspot for women's football, feels senior national team captain Ashalata Devi. "India is going to be the hotspot for women's football due to the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup," Ashalata said. "This FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup is a great opportunity for the future of Indian women's football." "I …

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ Will Turn Nation Into Hotspot for Women's Football, Says Ashalata Devi
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ Will Turn Nation Into Hotspot for Women's Football, Says Ashalata Devi

News 18  

India is focused on the growth of women’s football and the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ will expedite its progress as the nation prepares for its biggest football carnival. ASIA CUP 2022: FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS Ahead of the special tournament, Indian Women’s Football Team Captain Ashalata Devi said, “India is going to be the hotspot …

Teenagers at the Heart of The Road Ahead for Indian Chess
2 years, 3 months ago

Teenagers at the Heart of The Road Ahead for Indian Chess

News 18  

The successful conduct of the 44th Chess Olympiad, held at Mahabalipuram from 28th July to 9th August, has indeed opened new doors, directions and dimensions to Chess in India. The fact that the Indian Team won Bronze in the 2014 Chess Olympiad, despite Viswanathan Anand being unable to play therein, speaks for itself. An instantaneous remark by the world champion …

Baichung Bhutia, CoA favours reforms, Praful Patel says no interest in holding post in AIFF
2 years, 4 months ago

Baichung Bhutia, CoA favours reforms, Praful Patel says no interest in holding post in AIFF

Hindustan Times  

Former Indian skipper Baichung Bhutia and the Committee of Administrators on Monday told the Supreme Court that the reform process in the national football body AIFF should be allowed to continue despite threats from FIFA. Bhutia, who has moved the top court saying that the draft constitution of the All India Football Federation prepared by CoA should be adopted said …

FIFA suspends AIFF; U-17 Women’s World Cup not to be hosted by India
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA suspends AIFF; U-17 Women’s World Cup not to be hosted by India

The Hindu  

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to suspend the All India Football Federation with immediate effect due to undue influence from third parties, which constitutes a serious violation of the FIFA Statutes. READ: AIFF Elections: FIFA firm on players’ stand, sports ministry responds to CoA The suspension will be lifted once an order to set up a …

Government approves signing of guarantees for hosting FIFA U-17 Women’s WC
2 years, 4 months ago

Government approves signing of guarantees for hosting FIFA U-17 Women’s WC

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of guarantees for hosting the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India later this year. Sunando Dhar, acting general secretary of the All India Football Federation, said, “We are very thankful to the government for their support. “The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, under the guidance …

"Country's Prestige Involved": Orissa HC Orders Centre To Make All Arrangements For Participation Of Women U-18 Volleyball Team In Asian Championship
2 years, 6 months ago

"Country's Prestige Involved": Orissa HC Orders Centre To Make All Arrangements For Participation Of Women U-18 Volleyball Team In Asian Championship

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has directed the Union of India to make all arrangements, including financial and travelling provisions, for the Indian Under-18 Women's Volleyball Team to participate in the 14th Asian Women's Volleyball Championship, which is scheduled to be held in June at Nakhon Pathom city of Thailand. Factual Background: The writ petition was filed by Ms. Lasyamayee Mohanta, …

Praful Patel Requests FIFA to Not Impose Ban on India
2 years, 6 months ago

Praful Patel Requests FIFA to Not Impose Ban on India

The Quint  

"I request FIFA and AFC to not impose a suspension at this stage, but instead to consider this important aspect of the Supreme Court order and enter into a dialogue with the CoA to receive a commitment that the said timelines laid down by the Supreme Court would be respected and strictly followed without allowing for delays," he wrote in …

Against South Korea, India banking on Olympics trio
2 years, 8 months ago

Against South Korea, India banking on Olympics trio

Hindustan Times  

Nine months back, the trio of Salima Tete, Sharmila Devi and Lalremsiami were playing on the artificial turf of the Oi Hockey Stadium in Tokyo. The Indian women’s hockey team rode on the energy of these youngsters to reach the medal round at the Olympics for the first time, eventually finishing fourth. India women's hockey team at FIH Women's Junior …

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: China replaces North Korea
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: China replaces North Korea

The Hindu  

China is all set to participate in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to be held in India later this year, the Asian Football Confederation announced on Wednesday. “The AFC notes the inability of the DPR Korea Football Association's national age-group teams to compete in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022 and FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa …

BFI set to launch Indian National Basketball League
3 years, 1 month ago

BFI set to launch Indian National Basketball League

The Hindu  

The Basketball Federation of India is set to launch the Indian National Basketball League, a competition featuring the nine best men’s and women’s teams at the Senior National Championship to be held in Indore from January 4 to 10. Headstart Arena India, a Punjab-based recreational, cultural and sporting activities company, which also has business interests in Australia, has been granted …

Indian Women's Football Team Can Now Compete against 'High-profile Opponents': Ashalata Devi
4 years ago

Indian Women's Football Team Can Now Compete against 'High-profile Opponents': Ashalata Devi

News 18  

India captain Ashalata Devi feels women’s football in the country has come a long way forward where they can compete against “high-profile opponents”. Maymol ma’am has introduced things like strength training, injury prevention programs, video analysis and a lot more to help us gauge our mistakes and work on them to move forward together,” Ashalata stated. “The FIFA U-17 World …

Kushal Das Remembers When He Was Told 'How Highly India is Regarded by FIFA'
4 years, 4 months ago

Kushal Das Remembers When He Was Told 'How Highly India is Regarded by FIFA'

News 18  

With India slated to play host to major international tournaments in the next couple of years, All India Football Federation general secretary Kushal Das recalled how the thought of hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 set into motion the idea of taking Indian football forward together to the next level. India is set to host the FIFA U-17 …

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