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Athlete voices will drive reform: IOA to convene National Athletes' Forum
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a decisive move to strengthen athlete-led governance and accountability in Indian sport, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will organise the first National Athletes' Forum on January 10, 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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Mansukh Mandaviya leads first anniversary celebrations of Fit India Sunday
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Over 1,500 cyclists, representing people from all walks of life, including school students, NaMo Cycling Clubs, students from Puducherry University, and more, turned the scenic Rock Beach in Puducherry into a vibrant festival of fitness, reflecting the growing national importance of the m
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UP aims to boost sports ecosystem as India eyes Olympic bid: IAS para-badm
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
IAS para-badminton player Suhas L Yathiraj said Uttar Pradesh, being the country's largest state, is committed to strengthening India's Olympic aspirations by building international-standard infrastructure, nurturing grassroots talent, offering incentives to athletes, and promoting a cult
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Need to give our future generations good quality sporting infrastructure:
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Hariranjan Rao noted that India had already demonstrated its ability to create infrastructure for mega events such as the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, with facilities from those events still serving athletes today.
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IOA Athletes Commission takes first step towards empowering Indian athlete
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
During the meeting, the Commission deliberated on various initiatives aimed at creating an athlete-centric environment within the IOA. A key decision was the establishment of a dedicated Athletes Department within the IOA, which will be staffed with professionals committed to addressing a
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Sharath Kamal welcomes National Sports Governance Bill, calls it 'much-awa
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI about the bill, Sharath said, "I think this bill has been much-awaited, not just by the players, but also by the multiple stakeholders that are involved in Indian sport. The bill will give more opportunities to be athlete-centric, to have a clear channel for the athletes, to
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WTT launches Indian entity to drive local talent, global integration
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The new entity marks a significant step in WTT's mission to expand the sport globally while building strong local ecosystems. WTT India will serve as the anchor for high-performance elite and junior-level events and player development, bringing the world of professional table tennis closer t
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WTT Star Contender Chennai: Achanta Sharath Kamal's career closes with R16
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Achanta Sharath Kamal's two-decade-long legendary career came to a close on Saturday with a Round of 16 loss to Snehit Suravajjula in Men's Singles at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender Chennai 2025.
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WTT Star Contender 2025: Sharath Kamal show continues strongly with straig
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sharath led three more Indians into the Round of 16 after Manav Thakkar and Snehit Suravajjula progressed from Men's Singles while Krittwika Roy advanced from Women's Singles, as per a press release from WTT.
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WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025: Former youth no 1 Payas upsets Sathiyan,
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Meanwhile, top-seeded Japanese duo Tomokazu Harimoto and Sora Matsushima dominated their Men's Doubles clash, while Miwa Harimoto and Miyuu Kihara mirrored their success in the Women's Doubles draw, as per a press release from WTT.
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Sharath Kamal's table tennis swansong starts at WTT Star Contender Chennai
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kamal, a five-time Olympian, had earlier announced his retirement from the sport after the WTT Star Contender. He is the current Commonwealth Games singles champion and country's flag bearer for India's Paris 2024 Olympics contingent.
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Wish I was 15 again, competing in DSC and starting my journey over: Olympi
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sharath Kamal also praised the tournament organisers for conceptualising a tournament of this scale and explained how it will help in developing the bench strength and improving the scouting process
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