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IOA chief Usha says Executive Council members trying to sideline her

IOA chief Usha says Executive Council members trying to sideline her

Usha said the continuation or termination of Narang, who was appointed on June 7, 2023, would only be based on her recommendation and not on the "whims and fancies of anybody else." Iyer and Narang, however, had been discharging their official duties since being brought on board by Usha

08 April,2024 05:48 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
 ‘I choose currency over legacy’

‘I choose currency over legacy’

USA’s undefeated billion-dollar boxer Floyd Mayweather lives by his nickname ‘Money’ for a reason; reveals on his trip to Mumbai that the millions help raise his family and give back to underprivileged sections of the world

20 March,2024 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
Russia’s appeal over Olympic suspension dismissed

Russia’s appeal over Olympic suspension dismissed

The IOC suspended the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) in October last year for violating the territorial integrity of the membership of Ukraine by recognising illegally annexed territories

24 February,2024 07:55 AM IST | Geneva | AFP
IOA CEO appointment: 12 EC members allege president Usha

IOA CEO appointment: 12 EC members allege president Usha

"We would also like to bring to your attention that upon the public announcement of the CEO, we have received multiple concerning reports regarding the prior employment track record of the short-listed candidate

17 January,2024 12:08 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Thomas Bach sees Olympic Games as hope of bringing world together

Thomas Bach sees Olympic Games as hope of bringing world together

"In these difficult times we are living through, people everywhere are exhausted and tired of all the antagonism, the hostility, the hate they are confronted with in every area of their lives

29 December,2023 12:25 PM IST | Geneva | IANS
Under Modi’s watch

Under Modi’s watch

PM visits MMR and Maharashtra over and over again as the state is seen as prime for the Lok Sabha gain

23 October,2023 05:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Dharmendra Jore
Election of eight new members takes IOC’s total strength to 107

Election of eight new members takes IOC’s total strength to 107

“This is in keeping with the IOC’s ambition to lead by example and increase female representation in governance structures,” the IOC said in a statement. Following a vote, the session elected Israel’s Yael Arad, Hungarian Balazs Furjes and Peru’s Cecilia Roxana Tait Villacorta as independent IOC members

18 October,2023 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
IOC President Thomas Bach chairs second day of Executive Board meeting in Mumbai

IOC President Thomas Bach chairs second day of Executive Board meeting in Mumbai

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach started the second day of the Executive board meeting of the IOC at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai

16 October,2023 09:57 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IOC prez coy as members call for rule change

IOC prez coy as members call for rule change

Oviedo, lauding Bach’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, said the IOC needs to “rely on the leadership which you have shown”

16 October,2023 08:11 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Bindra hopes India host Olympics in near future

Bindra hopes India host Olympics in near future

Speaking on the sidelines of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) 141st Session here, Bindra, the winner of the 2008 Beijing Olympics gold in 10m air rifle, said, “I hope we get to host the Olympic Games in the near future”

16 October,2023 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI

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