NEW DELHI: Special Olympics Bharat has appointed former ONGC executive director V.K. Mahendru as its executive director.
In his new role, Mahendru will oversee all aspects of the organisation and management, while also serving as a mentor.
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Dec 12, 2018 17:12
MUMBAI: The principal sponsors of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles Business Unit (CVBU) has set up the ‘Tata Motors Elite Wrestlers Development Program’ to promote, encourage and develop rising Indian wrestlers and prepare them for Olympic medals at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Dec 12, 2018 16:12
LAUSANNE: As world leaders gathered at the UN Climate Change Summit in Poland (COP24) appeared headed for yet another failure in attempts to implement the Paris Agreement to limit the rise of global temperatures to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) offered a positive counter.
Dec 10, 2018 13:12
NEW DELHI: As many as 32 athletes from the age of 16-22 attended the first edition of the IOC Athletes Career Programme Workshop, organised by the Indian Olympic Association here on Sunday, Press Trust of India reports.
Dec 07, 2018 16:12
ABU DHABI: WWE superstar Sasha Banks announced Thursday a partnership with the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, the biennial global sporting event featuring thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 14-21 March 2019.
Dec 06, 2018 17:12
LAUSANNE: During its seventh visit to Tokyo (3-5 December), it was clear to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission that the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee is on track to host unifying Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Dec 04, 2018 18:12
LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, (Samsung) Tuesday announced an extension to their global Olympic partnership through to 2028.
Dec 04, 2018 16:12
MUMBAI: The Indian OIympic Association (IOA) has submitted a formal bid to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2032 Olympic Games and is set to approach the central government for support, Press Trust of India reports.
Dec 03, 2018 14:12
TOKYO: The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) announced Friday that it has concluded an agreement with global automobile giant Toyota, making it a presenting partner of the tournament’s Olympic Torch Relay.
Dec 01, 2018 17:12
LAUSANNE: The executive board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Friday decided to initiate an inquiry into the International Boxing Association (AIBA).
This is the initiation of a procedure which can lead to the withdrawal of recognition for the world governing body of amateur boxing.
Dec 01, 2018 16:12
TOKYO: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has okayed a proposal by the organizing committee of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games to have two sponsors in the "Coffee Beans and Instant Coffee Powder/Granules" business category.