Narinder Batra Steps Down as Indian Olympic Association President
2 years, 6 months ago

Narinder Batra Steps Down as Indian Olympic Association President

News 18  

Narinder Batra has tendered his resignation from the post of Indian Olympic Association president. In a letter, Batra wrote that association with International Hockey Federation as its president will require more of his time due to various initiatives taken by the organisation as part if its development phase. “At a time when world hockey is going through an essential development phase, with the promotion of Hockey5s, the creation of a new competition this year – the FIH Hockey Nations Cup – and the launch of fan-engaging platforms and activities, my role as President of the International Hockey Federation requires more time for all these activities,” Batra wrote. He continued, “Consequently, I’ve decided to not run for a further term as President of the Indian Olympic Association.” Batra added that the it’s time for someone with a fresh mind and ideas to succeed him into the role to which he was elected in 2017. “I feel that the time has come for me to leave this role to someone coming with a fresh mind and new ideas to take Indian sports to much much greater heights and also go all out to work to get 2036 Summer Olympics in India,” he wrote.

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'Kindly sort out the problems': Former IOA President urges PT Usha to resolve internal conflict 'urgently'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'Kindly sort out the problems': Former IOA President urges PT Usha to resolve internal conflict 'urgently'

India TV News  

Former IOA President Narinder Batra has urged the incumbent President of the IOA, PT Usha, to sort out the problems ailing the governing body urgently. The Executive Council members claim that they had terminated Narang from the post of EA to the IOA President but Usha, though, acknowledged the termination issued to Narang, vehemently rejected it as "absolute nullity". The …

It has become too difficult now: Hockey India’s long-serving CEO Elena Norman resigns
9 months, 3 weeks ago

It has become too difficult now: Hockey India’s long-serving CEO Elena Norman resigns

Hindustan Times  

Following a 13-year stint, Hockey India’s first chief executive officer Elena Norman resigned on Tuesday owing to federation politics. Elena Norman resigned as CEO of Hockey India after nearly 13-year tenure Norman was hired as CEO in 2011 under Narinder Batra, who was then the secretary general of HI which had just been recognised as the sport’s governing body after …

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 …

Latest LIVE: PT Usha elected as President of Indian Olympic Association
2 years ago

Latest LIVE: PT Usha elected as President of Indian Olympic Association

Business Standard  

PT Usha has been elected to become the president of Indian Olympic Association, Kiren Rijiju has said. P T Usha on being elected as the President of Indian Olympic Association. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said Gujarat and the country need to be "alert" about Congress and like-minded parties, which remain silent on "big terrorist attacks" to not offend their …

Asian Hockey Federation CEO Mohammad Tayyab Ikram elected as new FIH president
2 years, 1 month ago

Asian Hockey Federation CEO Mohammad Tayyab Ikram elected as new FIH president

Firstpost  

Asian Hockey Federation CEO Mohammad Tayyab Ikram of Pakistan was on Saturday elected as the new president of the International Hockey Federation, succeeding India’s Narinder Batra as its full-time chief. Ikram defeated Marc Coudron of Belgium 79-47 in the 48th FIH Congress held virtually. Seif Ahmed was the acting president of the FIH following Batra’s resignation from the top post …

Asian Hockey Federation CEO Tayyab Ikram elected as new FIH president
2 years, 1 month ago

Asian Hockey Federation CEO Tayyab Ikram elected as new FIH president

The Hindu  

Asian Hockey Federation CEO Mohammad Tayyab Ikram of Macau was on Saturday elected as the new president of the International Hockey Federation, succeeding India’s Narinder Batra as its full-time chief. Ikram defeated Marc Coudron of Belgium 79-47 in the 48th FIH Congress held virtually. Seif Ahmed was the acting president of the FIH following Batra’s resignation from the top post …

Managing sports: The Hindu Editorial on administrators and the National Sports Code
2 years, 3 months ago

Managing sports: The Hindu Editorial on administrators and the National Sports Code

The Hindu  

When sports administrators make news, it is often not for the right reasons. These past few months, India’s sports administrators have been in the news far too frequently. Then, Indian athletes would not be able to represent the country in events, including the Olympic Games, and India would not be able to receive funds from the IOC. The main reason …

Anil Khanna Resigns as Indian Olympic Association Acting President
2 years, 3 months ago

Anil Khanna Resigns as Indian Olympic Association Acting President

News 18  

Senior sports administrator Anil Khanna on Wednesday resigned as acting president of the Indian Olympic Association, saying he respects the views of the International Olympic Committee. On September 8, IOC refused to recognise any ‘acting/interim president’ and issued a suspension threat to IOA, saying the sports governing body must hold elections by December this year. Khanna took charge of IOA …

Anil Khanna resigns as acting president of Indian Olympic Association, takes dig at IOC
2 years, 3 months ago

Anil Khanna resigns as acting president of Indian Olympic Association, takes dig at IOC

India TV News  

Highlights Khanna took charge of IOA after a court ruling ended Narinder Batra's reign In a September 8 letter, the IOC said it will not recognize any "acting/interim president" I would like to ask the IOC as to who will decide and interpret the Law of the Land: Khanna Anil Khanna resigned as acting president of the Indian Olympic Association …

Ex-India captain Dilip Tirkey files nomination for Hockey India president’s post
2 years, 3 months ago

Ex-India captain Dilip Tirkey files nomination for Hockey India president’s post

The Hindu  

Former India captain and Olympian Dilip Tirkey on Sunday filed his nomination for the post of Hockey India president. “Today, I have filed my nomination papers for Hockey India president’s post. “We will visit those places and work towards the development and promotion of hockey.” Hockey India elections are scheduled to be held on October 1 and former electoral officer …

AHF CEO Ikram, Belgium’s Coudron files nominations for FIH president’s post
2 years, 3 months ago

AHF CEO Ikram, Belgium’s Coudron files nominations for FIH president’s post

The Hindu  

Asian Hockey Federation CEO Mohammad Tayyab Ikram and Belgium's Marc Coudron have filed their nominations for the International Hockey Federation's president's post, the elections for which will be held during the 48th FIH Congress on November 5. Egypt's Seif Ahmed is currently the acting president of FIH following Narinder Batra's resignation from the top post last month. The FIH said …

After AIFF, Indian Olympic Association placed under Committee of Administrators (CoA)
2 years, 4 months ago

After AIFF, Indian Olympic Association placed under Committee of Administrators (CoA)

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court put the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association in the hands of a Committee of Administrators as per a recent Supreme Court order on Tuesday. Recalcitrant entities which defy adherence to rules of the game, while continuing to unjustly enjoy government's largesse and patronage, must be called-out," the Court said. A division bench comprising Justice Manmohan …

Egypt's Seif Ahmed appointed as FIH acting president following Narinder Batra's resignation
2 years, 5 months ago

Egypt's Seif Ahmed appointed as FIH acting president following Narinder Batra's resignation

Firstpost  

The International Hockey Federation on Wednesday appointed Egypt’s Seif Ahmed as its acting president following Indian administrator Narinder Batra’s resignation from the post. Lausanne: The International Hockey Federation on Wednesday appointed Egypt’s Seif Ahmed as its acting president following Indian administrator Narinder Batra’s resignation from the post. In a statement, the FIH said its Executive Board has officially accepted Batra’s …

Judgment Against Narinder Batra Will Set An Example For Others: Aslam Sher Khan
2 years, 5 months ago

Judgment Against Narinder Batra Will Set An Example For Others: Aslam Sher Khan

News 18  

Former India hockey player Aslam Sher Khan said that the Delhi High court has given a very comprehensive and futuristic judgment against the former president of the Indian Olympic Association, Narinder Batra and it will set an example for others who are involved in wrongdoings in the sports federations. The court order came in a contempt petition moved by 1975 …

Narinder Batra’s former office at IOA raided by CBI
2 years, 5 months ago

Narinder Batra’s former office at IOA raided by CBI

The Hindu  

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra’s former office at the Indian Olympic Association headquarters and the Hockey India office here were on Monday raided by CBI officials who claimed to have “recovered incriminating documents and records” relating to an alleged misappropriation of funds. Batra on Monday resigned as President of International Hockey Federation and also gave up his IOC membership, almost …

Narinder Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership too
2 years, 5 months ago

Narinder Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership too

The Hindu  

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra on Monday resigned as President of the International Hockey Federation and also gave up his membership of the International Olympic Committee. Mr. Batra ceased to be President of the Indian Olympic Association when the Delhi High Court, on May 25, struck down the post of 'Life member' in Hockey India, courtesy which he had contested …

Narinder Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership
2 years, 5 months ago

Narinder Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Hindustan Times  

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra on Monday resigned as President of International Hockey Federation and also gave up his membership of the International Olympic Committee. Batra ceased to be President of the Indian Olympic Association when the Delhi High Court struck down the post of 'Life member' in Hockey India Batra ceased to be President of the Indian Olympic Association …

Narinder Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership
2 years, 5 months ago

Narinder Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

The Hindu  

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra on Monday resigned as President of International Hockey Federation and also gave up his membership of the International Olympic Committee. Batra ceased to be President of the Indian Olympic Association when the Delhi High Court, on May 25, struck down the post of ‘Life member’ in Hockey India, courtesy which he had contested the IOA …

Delhi HC refuses to stay order asking Narinder Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi HC refuses to stay order asking Narinder Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

Firstpost  

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notice on an appeal by Batra challenging a single judge’s 24 June order which was passed in a contempt petition filed by Olympian and Hockey World Cup winner Aslam Sher Khan. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to stay an order by which veteran …

Purity in Functioning of Sports Federations More Important Than Individual With Positions, Rules Delhi HC
2 years, 5 months ago

Purity in Functioning of Sports Federations More Important Than Individual With Positions, Rules Delhi HC

News 18  

The Delhi High Court has held that the purity in the functioning of sports federations is much more important than the individual who holds its positions while restraining Narinder Batra from the presidentship of the Indian Olympic Association. The contempt plea was following the non-compliance of an earlier court order on Khan’s plea seeking to quash certain articles of the …

Delhi High Court orders Narinder Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief in 'contempt proceeding'
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court orders Narinder Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief in 'contempt proceeding'

Firstpost  

Batra was removed as IOA chief in May after the Delhi HC struck down the post of ’life member’ in Hockey India New Delhi: Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra was on Friday ordered to stop functioning as Indian Olympic Association president by the Delhi High Court “in a contempt proceeding”, a month after it asked him to relinquish the top …

Anil Khanna appointed the acting President of IOA
2 years, 5 months ago

Anil Khanna appointed the acting President of IOA

The Hindu  

Anil Khanna has been appointed the acting President of Indian Olympic Association The Delhi High Court on Friday ordered that Narinder Dhruv Batra cannot continue as the President of the IOA and appointed Anil Khanna as acting president. Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra was on Friday ordered to stop functioning as Indian Olympic Association president by the Delhi High Court …

Anil Khanna rejects Narinder Batra's claims on IOA presidency
2 years, 6 months ago

Anil Khanna rejects Narinder Batra's claims on IOA presidency

Firstpost  

Khanna also said that he is now the only eligible candidate to run the affairs of IOA, with the other senior vice president R K Anand New Delhi: Senior IOA vice president “Khanna on Thursday categorically rejected Narinder Batra’s claim that he is still the chief of the apex sports body, saying his continuation in the top job will be …

IOA vice president Anil Khanna rejects Narinder Batra's claims
2 years, 6 months ago

IOA vice president Anil Khanna rejects Narinder Batra's claims

The Hindu  

Senior IOA vice president Anil Khanna on Thursday categorically rejected Narinder Batra's claim that he is still the chief of the apex sports body, saying his continuation in the top job will be a contempt of court. However, Batra said he "did not contest the election for either president FIH or president IOA by virtue of holding any post that …

Anil Khanna Rejects Narinder Batra's Claims on Presidency, Says His Continuation Will Be in Contempt of Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Anil Khanna Rejects Narinder Batra's Claims on Presidency, Says His Continuation Will Be in Contempt of Court

News 18  

Senior IOA vice president Anil Khanna on Thursday categorically rejected Narinder Batra’s claim that he is still the chief of the apex sports body, saying his continuation in the top job will be a contempt of court. Veteran sports administrator Batra was on Wednesday removed as Indian Olympic Association president after the Delhi High Court struck down the position of …

I am Still President of IOA, Narinder Batra after HI Post is Struck Down by Delhi HC
2 years, 6 months ago

I am Still President of IOA, Narinder Batra after HI Post is Struck Down by Delhi HC

News 18  

Indian Olympic Association president Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra has rejected the contention that he becomes ineligible to hold his post in IOA because of his elevation as “life president” of Hockey India was struck down by the Delhi High Court. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Rejecting the …

Narinder Batra Removed as IOA Chief After High Court Strikes Down Life Member Post in Hockey India
2 years, 6 months ago

Narinder Batra Removed as IOA Chief After High Court Strikes Down Life Member Post in Hockey India

News 18  

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra was on Wednesday removed as IOA President after the Delhi High Court struck down the position of ‘Life Member’ in Hockey India, courtesy which he had contested and won the apex body elections back in 2017. The Delhi HC ruled that the position of Life Member and Life President were “illegal” since they were not …

Narinder Batra quits as president of Indian Olympic Association: Report
2 years, 6 months ago

Narinder Batra quits as president of Indian Olympic Association: Report

Firstpost  

Narinder Batra on Wednesday announced he won’t be running for the post of IOA president in the next term, citing his role as the president of FIH required more attention. Narinder Batra on Wednesday announced that he won’t be running for the post of president of the Indian Olympic Association in the next term, citing that his role as the …

Narinder Batra not to seek another term as IOA president
2 years, 6 months ago

Narinder Batra not to seek another term as IOA president

The Hindu  

Narinder Batra announced that he will not seek another term as the president of the Indian Olympic Association. "At a time when world hockey is going through an essential development phase, with the promotion of Hockey5s, the creation of a new competition this year – the FIH Hockey Nations Cup – and the launch of fan-engaging platforms and activities, my …

CBI enquiry against Olympic committee chief for alleged diversion of money from Hockey India funds
2 years, 8 months ago

CBI enquiry against Olympic committee chief for alleged diversion of money from Hockey India funds

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday lodged a preliminary inquiry against Narinder Batra, president of the Indian Olympic Association, for allegedly diverting nearly ₹35 lakh of Hockey India funds for his personal benefit. Besides him, the inquiry was also registered against some unknown officials of Hockey India, according to news agency ANI. A senior CBI officer told ANI that …

Men's hockey team coach Graham Reid meets IOA chief Batra
2 years, 10 months ago

Men's hockey team coach Graham Reid meets IOA chief Batra

The Hindu  

The national men's hockey team head coach Graham Reid on Tuesday met Indian Olympic Association chief Narinder Batra after the country's top sports administrator questioned the side's recent inconsistent performance. Batra, who also heads the International Hockey Federation, had last week asked Hockey India to explain the reasons behind the team's "unacceptable" performance in Bangladesh and South Africa following its …

Indian Olympic Association Chief Narinder Batra Meets Officials of Nine Sports Federations
2 years, 10 months ago

Indian Olympic Association Chief Narinder Batra Meets Officials of Nine Sports Federations

News 18  

Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra met officials of nine national federations, including esports, chess, sepaktakraw, and softball among others at the Olympic Bhawan. “We discussed and apprised Batra on the preparations, requirements and future planning for the country’s Esports contingent and ‘AESF’s Road to Asian Games’ program which will be launched soon to select the national esports contingent of …

IOA chief Batra terms Indian men's hockey team's recent results "unacceptable", asks HI to explain
2 years, 10 months ago

IOA chief Batra terms Indian men's hockey team's recent results "unacceptable", asks HI to explain

The Hindu  

IOA President Narinder Batra, who also heads the International Hockey Federation, on Tuesday termed the Indian men's hockey team's performance in recent tournaments as "unacceptable" and asked the national federation to explain the reasons behind it. In a strongly-worded communication to Hockey India President Gyanendro Ningombam, Batra said he has serious concerns about the team's performance after the historic bronze …

Hard decisions have to be taken for big goals: IOA chief Batra on Hockey India's CWG pullout
3 years, 2 months ago

Hard decisions have to be taken for big goals: IOA chief Batra on Hockey India's CWG pullout

The Hindu  

Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra on Friday backed Hockey India's decision to pull out of next year's Commonwealth Games to ensure greater focus on the Asiad, saying "hard decisions" have to be taken for bigger goals and it wasn't feasible to even send a second-string team. Batra said it was the correct call given that an Asiad gold would …

Indian hockey teams may skip CWG with aim to peak at Asian Games: IOA president Narinder Batra
3 years, 3 months ago

Indian hockey teams may skip CWG with aim to peak at Asian Games: IOA president Narinder Batra

India Today  

The president of the Indian Olympic Association Narinder Batra said on Friday that the participation of India’s hockey teams in next year’s Commonwealth Games is ‘doubtful’. Batra, who is the chief of the International Hockey Federation and was a former Hockey India president, said the Indian hockey teams' priority is to achieve their peak at the Asian Games, which starts …

Odisha government to continue sponsoring Indian hockey over coming decade, says Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
3 years, 4 months ago

Odisha government to continue sponsoring Indian hockey over coming decade, says Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik

Firstpost  

Patnaik made the announcement at a felicitation ceremony that was held for the hockey players shortly after their arrival in Odisha. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams would continue to be Patnaik made the announcement at a felicitation ceremony that was held for the hockey players shortly after their arrival in Odisha. …

Narinder Batra says Indian officials in Tokyo happy with arrangements
3 years, 5 months ago

Narinder Batra says Indian officials in Tokyo happy with arrangements

Hindustan Times  

Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra on Thursday said the IOA officials who have landed in Tokyo ahead of the Olympic Games have found the facilities to be very good and some "dining hall issues" have also been resolved for the contingent. Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra "From India Chef de Mission Mr B P Baishya, Dy Chef de …

Batra re-elected as FIH president
3 years, 7 months ago

Batra re-elected as FIH president

The Hindu  

When Narinder Batra became the first Indian to head the international federation of an Olympic sport in 2016, it was a cakewalk. On Saturday, he retained the presidency of the International Hockey Federation by the closest of margins and insisted he would work on improving his interactions with the rest of the national bodies. Batra defeated Belgium’s Marc Coudron 63-61 …

Narinder Batra Re-elected as International Hockey Federation President, Lays Down His Priority
3 years, 7 months ago

Narinder Batra Re-elected as International Hockey Federation President, Lays Down His Priority

News 18  

India’s Narinder Batra was re-elected as president of International Hockey Federation in an election held virtually on Saturday. In his opening address to FIH Congress, also held virtually, Batra said his priority would be to ensure hockey becomes more visible globally. To create a holistic ecosystem which is sustainable to increase visibility and reach,” said Batra, who is also president …

Narinder Batra re-elected as International Hockey Federation President for a second term
3 years, 7 months ago

Narinder Batra re-elected as International Hockey Federation President for a second term

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Incumbent Narinder Batra of India was on Saturday re-elected as the International Hockey Federation President for a second term after beating Marc Coudron of Belgium by a slender margin of just two votes during the world body’s virtual 47th Congress. Considered the favourite from the beginning, Batra, who is the also the President of the Indian Olympic Association …

Narinder Batra files nomination seeking re-election as FIH president
3 years, 9 months ago

Narinder Batra files nomination seeking re-election as FIH president

Firstpost  

Lausanne: Seeking re-election as the International Hockey Federation president, incumbent Narinder Batra has filed his nomination ahead of the governing body’s 47th Statutory Congress, scheduled in Delhi on 22 May. The Indian Olympic Association chief Batra, who became FIH president in 2016, had revealed his re-election bid in a letter to the FIH Congress on 18 February. “In accordance with …

Hockey: Narinder Batra files his nomination for re-election as FIH President
3 years, 9 months ago

Hockey: Narinder Batra files his nomination for re-election as FIH President

The Hindu  

Seeking re-election as the International Hockey Federation president, incumbent Narinder Batra filed his nomination ahead of the governing body's 47th Statutory Congress, scheduled in Delhi on May 22. The Indian Olympic Association chief Batra, who became FIH president in 2016, had revealed his re-election bid in a letter to the FIH Congress on February 18. "In accordance with the FIH …

FIH president Narinder Batra to contest for a second term, polls schedule in May
3 years, 10 months ago

FIH president Narinder Batra to contest for a second term, polls schedule in May

Firstpost  

The FIH Congress is scheduled to be held here in May, but there is a possibility the meeting could be held virtually due to travel restrictions because of the COVID-19 pandemic. New Delhi: Incumbent Narinder Batra has decided to contest for re-election as International Hockey Federation president in the governing body’s polls scheduled in May. “…The experience of the last …

FIH president Narinder Batra to contest for a second term
3 years, 10 months ago

FIH president Narinder Batra to contest for a second term

The Hindu  

Narinder Batra has decided to contest for re-election as International Hockey Federation president in the governing body's polls scheduled in May. Batra, who became FIH president in 2016, confirmed his re-election bid in a letter to the FIH Congress dated February 18. READ| ".The experience of the last five years, coupled with your numerous encouragements and my strong dedication, have …

Indian Olympic Association Chief Narinder Batra Bags Capital Foundation National Award
4 years, 1 month ago

Indian Olympic Association Chief Narinder Batra Bags Capital Foundation National Award

News 18  

Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra was on Sunday conferred with the Capital Foundation National Award for his contribution in sports. He was honoured with the award at the Capital Foundation Annual Lecture and Awards 2020 which was held online to commemorate the 106th birth anniversary of renowned jurist, Justice Krishna Iyer. Congratulating Batra, Hockey India president Gyanendro Ningombam said, …

Gyanendro Ningomban elected as Hockey India president - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Gyanendro Ningomban elected as Hockey India president - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Gyanendro Ningombam’s ascension as Hockey India president was formalised after being elected unopposed at the 10th Hockey India Congress here on Friday. - HI advertises for HPD, analytical coach - Hockey India has also finally advertised for a new High Performance Director and an analytical coach for the men’s team with November 15 being the last date for application. For …

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju unveils new logo for SAI
4 years, 2 months ago

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju unveils new logo for SAI

The Hindu  

The Sports Authority of India will have a new identity, to keep in sync with its ambitious flight towards helping India emerge as a top-10 country in the medals table in the 2028 Olympics. Unveiling the simple but dynamic logo at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the Capital, the Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju commended SAI for being …

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