Governance

If last year's elections for the Wrestling Federation of India's executive council was all about proxy candidates whose main claim to fame was absolute loyalty to the WFI's former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the upcoming Lok Sabha elections for the Kaiserganj seat in Uttar Pradesh follows an identical template.   

The Bharatiya Janata Party is fielding Karan Bhushan Singh, son of the sitting MP Brij Bhushan. It is worth noting that Karan was last year anointed by his father as his replacement for presidentship of the Uttar Pradesh Wrestling Association.

Jan 16, 2024 19:01
What is it with Indian sports federations when it comes to implementing corporate norms of governance? Raghuram Iyer, the newly appointed chief executive officer of the Indian Olympic Association, was reportedly welcomed on his first day in office on Monday with "no designated place to work from".  Per New Indian Express, Iyer spent some time in the IOA headquarters and left for the day.
Jan 15, 2024 19:01
The recent LaLiga EA SPORTS match between Real Betis and UD Las Palmas was more than just a regular game. It was termed the “Game for Disability”, as Real Betis put together various initiatives to highlight and showcase the ways in which the club has made the Estadio Benito Villamarín one of the most welcoming stadiums in the world for football fans with functional diversity.
Jan 15, 2024 17:01
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Sunday defended its decision to partner with Sweden-based Spring Media, a service provider for betting platforms, stating that it is a vehicle to generate funds for the development of the game.
Jan 11, 2024 13:01
MELBOURNE, Australia: Winners Alliance Wedensday announced an exclusive, long-term global commercial partnership with the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA). 
Jan 10, 2024 18:01
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is expected to be held in India even as the country goes to elections. The IPL is likely to start on March 22 and the dates of the general election are likely to be announced around the same time, but a top source from BCCI confirmed to ANI that world cricket's richest annual event will be played in India.
Jan 10, 2024 18:01
The Gujarat government has formed a separate company and earmarked Rs 6,000 crore to build six sports complexes to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games in case India wins the bid for the quadrennial multi-discipline sporting extravaganza, an official said on Tuesday.
Jan 09, 2024 17:01
Formula E has announced the cancellation of the Hyderabad E-Prix, alleging a contract breach by the new Congress-led Telangana government. 
Jan 09, 2024 16:01
LAUSANNE, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) Tuesday announced that it has signed a media rights agreement with Indian broadcaster Viacom18. This agreement runs for a 4-year cycle (2023-2027) and includes all FIH events, except the FIH Nations Cup. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Jan 08, 2024 20:01
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday flagged off the specially designed Khelo India Youth Games Canter caravan at the Marina Beach Light House to spread the message and spirit of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 Tamil Nadu.
Jan 08, 2024 19:01
NEW DELHI: The Union Sports Ministry on Sunday stated the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has no authority to conduct the Senior National Championships and any event staged by the body will be considered "unsanctioned" and "unrecognised".