Tag: Narinder Batra
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With eye on Olympics, IOA chief Narinder Batra keen to sort recognition woes
The Tokyo Olympics were slated to be held in July-August this year but had to be postponed to 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 27, 2020 -
Indian Olympic Association chief urges country to celebrate Olympic Day
Olympic Day is celebrated every year on 23 June since 1948 to mark the beginning of the modern-day Olympic Games.
June 21, 2020 -
Mittal has made it clear in IOA circle he wants to be chief, says Narinder Batra
Mittal has claimed that there had been "gross violations" in the process which led to Narinder Batra being elected IOA President in December 2017.
June 12, 2020 -
FIH Integrity Unit stands by Narinder Batra, says no action against chief
On June 8, he wrote to FIH Disciplinary Commissioner Gordon Nurse, wherein he questioned the eligibility of Narinder Batra as FIH President.
June 12, 2020 -
Narinder Batra’s election as FIH President was illegal: IOA VP writes to IOC
Narinder Batra in a letter to IOA's Executive Committee and IOA members said that he will formally respond to the allegations once he returns to office.
June 7, 2020 -
Don’t see new private sponsors for Olympic sports for next 1 year: Narinder Batra
Batra however said that there is nothing to worry about as the central government has assured support till the Tokyo Olympics and beyond.
June 4, 2020 -
Returning to full training could take 2-3 months: Narinder Batra
Batra said that the situation that Indian sports administrators face is a unique one due to the sheer size and population of the country and a model like the one followed in Germany cannot be implemented here.
June 3, 2020 -
IOA chief Narinder Batra’s father tests positive for COVID-19
Additionally, two members of staff, one each from his offices in New Delhi and Faridabad have also tested positive for the virus.
May 29, 2020 -
Batra included in IOC’s Olympic Channel Commission
Batra and IOA Secretary General Rajeev Mehta have been divided in their opinion on the resumption of training of athletes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
May 27, 2020 -
IOA seeks financial assistance for sports bodies from government
IOA President Batra also provided a breakdown of the funds required by the different sports bodies.
May 17, 2020 -
Narinder Batra to remain FIH President till May 2021
The FIH said in a statement on Friday that the terms of Batra and the Executive Board members have now been extended.
May 9, 2020 -
Narinder Batra backtracks, says FIH elections will be held this October
Batra was elected as FIH president in November 2016, becoming the first Indian to head the international federation of an Olympic sport.
May 3, 2020 -
Justice Deepak Verma appointed DDCA’s new Ombudsman
A DDCA release stated that all the members unanimously "passed all the resolutions and agendas" but sources in the controversy-plagued cricket body informed that the AGM had its share of drama.
December 29, 2019 -
IOA chief Narinder Batra reveals boycotting 2022 Commonwealth Games an option
On shooting being excluded, Sidhu had said: "I think it has happened before. We have backed out in the past. India is a big nation and we can throw our weight behind this."
July 28, 2019 -
IOA to submit EOI for ’30 Asian Games and ’32 Olympics
The IOA members also reviewed India’s performance at the XXI Commonwealth Games 2018.
June 2, 2018 -
IOA chief bats for politicians leading National Sports Federations
Batra also said that country should aim to win "double digit" medals.
May 6, 2018 -
IOA chief Batra criticises Sports Ministry for axing 21 officials from list for CWG
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Thursday criticised the Sports Ministry for axing 21 officials from the Indian contingent for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, starting at the Gold Coast April 4. According to the list, the ministry has omitted the names of the Chief Medical Officer and an assistant physiotherapist of the IOA besides other officials...
March 22, 2018