Gagan Narang, 2012 London Olympic bronze medallist, and Rowing Federation of India president Rajlaxmi Singh Deo have been elected unopposed as vice presidents.
One of India's most successful athletes and a flag-bearer of Indian sports globally, PT Usha was elected as president of IOA on Saturday along with a new executive council.
PT Usha's election brings an end to a long-drawn crisis in the faction-ridden IOA which was warned of a possible suspension by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) if elections were not held this month.
PV Sindhu, Gagan Narang, Anju Bobby George and Trupti Murgunde, who are in Gujarat for the 36th National Games, visited the Ahmedabad Rifle Club to meet participants and cheer for them. They also tried their hand at the sport, even as Olympian medalist shooter Gagan Narang helped them with t
New Delhi [India], June 26(ANI): Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, has reiterated that India's Olympic-bound athletes are national heroes and he also urged the people to extend support to these players in the same way they follow cricketers in the country.
New Delhi [India], November 14 (ANI): The Sports Ministry has introduced an incentivisation structure to extend monetary support to 500 private academies, through the Khelo India Scheme over the next four years starting FY 2020-21.
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju and 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist Gagan Narang on Friday discussed the importance of fitness with former stressing that developing a sports culture in India can lead the country towards excellen
New Delhi [India], Nov 28 (ANI): The Ministry for Youth Affairs and Sports has decided to constitute an expert committee to review the National Sports Code draft for good governance.
New Delhi [india], Aug 28 (ANI): As Gagan Narang gets set to receive Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, the Indian shooter said these moments are very encouraging in the life of an athlete.
New Delhi (India), June 15 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh's Anil Kumar secured gold at the second day of the 18th KSS Memorial Shooting Championship at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi.
Pune [India], May 23 (ANI): With an ambitious goal of finding 10 best Indian shooters to chase medals in the 2024 Olympics, ace shooter Gagan Narang is all set to provide advanced training to 135 young players under his Project Leap initiative.
Gold Coast [Australia], April 10 (ANI): Ending the wait for a medal on sixth day of the 21st Commonwealth Games, seasoned campaigner Heena Sidhu bagged a gold in women's 25m air pistol event here on Tuesday.