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Indian Olympic Association urges States and UTs to plant 2036 trees to mar
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
In a communication issued by the IOA President, PT Usha, the initiative aims to highlight the Olympic Movement's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, while encouraging communities across the country to celebrate Olympic Day through meaningful environmental action
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Sports Ministry asks IOA to form ad-hoc committee to run Karate amid feder
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
At present, at least five bodies, the All India Karate-Do Federation (AIKDF), Karate Association of India (KAI), Karate India Organisation (KIO), Karate India and The Karate Federation of India (TKFI), have laid claim to being the official governing authority for the sport in India.
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International Olympic Academy delegation meets IOA President PT Usha in Ne
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
According to a release, the delegation congratulated the IOA on the reactivation of the National Olympic Academy of India, which was formally relaunched on January 9, recognising this decision as an essential institutional step towards strengthening the Olympic Movement in India through educ
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International Olympic Academy director impressed with India's strategy, pl
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
During the meeting, Asimakopoulos said that he was impressed to see "The Plan, the strategy and the vision that the Sports Ministry has put in place in order to play a major role in the Olympic Movement." He added that after seeing all the sports programmes being run by the government, the I
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Delhi HC orders to include name of athelete for Olympic winter games 2026,
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Justice Jasmeet Singh directed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the ad hoc committee to include Manjeet's name on the list and facilitate his participation in the event. The High Court passed the direction on the plea moved on behalf of Manjeet.
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PT Usha's husband passes away at 64, PM Modi expresses condolences
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Rajya Sabha MP and President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) PT Usha and expressed his condolences on the passing of her husband, V. Srinivasan.
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Arif Khan bags slalom skiing quota for India in 2026 Winter Olympics
Updated : 2 months ago IST
While Arif secured the quota for India, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is now left to confirm his participation in the marquee Winter sports events to the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) in a day's time, as per Olympics.com.
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IOA launches National Olympic Education and Development Programme
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has taken a major step towards strengthening India's Olympic movement with the launch of the National Olympic Education and Development Programme (NOEDP) and the formal reactivation of the National Olympic Academy (NOA).
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Gagan Narang appointed as Director of National Olympic Academy, IOA launch
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The appointment was approved during the IOA Executive Council meeting held on 8 January 2026 and was unanimously endorsed by the IOA General House at its Annual General Meeting on 9 January 2026. Both meetings were held in Ahmedabad. The decision to formally reactivate the National Olympic A
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IOA to increase annual funding for national sports federations, state Olym
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha said that the IOA Annual General Meeting on Friday was successful and announced a major increase in funding of annual grants for national sports federations, saying it will rise from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 20 lakh.
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"Top 10 finish in Olympic medal tally a non-negotiable national goal": Uni
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The conclave was organised by the Government of India, in association with the Government of Gujarat and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad.
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IOA concludes Annual General Meeting in Ahmedabad with focus on athlete we
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Addressing the AGM, IOA President PT Usha said, "This AGM reflects our collective commitment to reform, transparency, and above all, to our athletes. Over the last period, we have taken decisive steps to modernise the IOA and place athlete welfare at the heart of every initiative. Our journe
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