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IOA Sets Up Adhoc Committee To Handle BFI, Conduct Elections

With the elections for the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) being delayed and rising complaints of mismanagement, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formed a five-member Adhoc Committee including senior boxer Shiva Thapa to manage day-to-day affairs of the organisation till all issues are resolved. Along with Thapa, administrators Madhukant Pathak, Rajesh Bhandari, Dr. D.P Bhatt, and Virendra Singh Thakur will comprise the Adhoc Committee which will take "immediate steps to address the grievances raised by the boxing community, facilitate athlete participation in upcoming international competitions, and work towards conducting the IBF elections at the earliest".

"Concerned About Safety Net": Pullela Gopichand Makes Case For Protecting Future Of Indian Sportspersons

India's chief badminton coach Pullela Gopichand revealed that the people and parents have interpreted his statement about children's participation in sports in a different manner. Last week, Gopichand in an interview to Newspaper was quoted as saying that children can't take up sports as their career if their parents are not financially stable. This statement provoked a sharp debate. Speaking to ANI, the Indian Badminton Coach elaborated on the statement he had made earlier to the newspaper.

Indian Women's Hockey Team Stuns Reigning Olympic Champions Netherlands In Shootout

The Indian women's hockey team on Tuesday stunned reigning Olympic champions and world No. 1 Netherlands in shootout after the two sides were locked 2-2 in regulation time to end their home leg of the FIH Pro League on a winning note. Pien Sanders (17th minute) and Fay van der Elst (28th) had given the Netherlands a 2-0 lead at half time but India made a strong comeback to restore parity through stunning goals from Deepika (35th) and Baljeet Kaur (43rd). In the shootout, Deepika and Mumtaz Khan found the target for India while Marijn Veen was the lone scorer for the Netherlands, who are also the defending champions.

Ireland beaten again in FIH Pro League by Germans

Ireland 2-4 Germany

Fan In Pakistan Dragged By The Collar At Champions Trophy 2025? Internet Abuzz With 'Indian Flag' Angle

The Champions Trophy 2025 is being hosted by Pakistan, marking it the first time that the nation is hosting a major ICC event in nearly three decades. However, a big talking point has now risen due to certain emerging visuals. A video of a fan being escorted outside a stadium by security has gone viral on social media. The viral video shows a man in black attire being dragged by the collar by security personnel. The same group of men can also be seen taking away an Indian flag from another fan in the stands. While it is unclear which stadium it exactly is, posts on the internet have suggested that the event took place inside the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, during the match between Australia and England at the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.

"Kaunsa Talent?" Shoaib Akhtar Launches Scathing Attack On Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

Shoaib Akhtar launched a scathing attack on Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan after Pakistan's humiliating loss against India in Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday. Pakistan were completely outplayed as Virat Kohli's century all but guaranteed a semi-final spot for India. On the other hand, it was the second consecutive loss for Pakistan who have a tough road ahead in the competition. During the analysis, Shoaib Akhtar went on to question the 'talent' in the current Pakistan side and asked whether a Babar Azam can be compared to a Virat Kohli anymore due to the difference in their performances.

Delhi Capitals Appoint Matthew Mott As Assistant Coach For IPL 2025

Former England white-ball coach Matthew Mott was on Tuesday appointed assistant coach of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals for the upcoming season. The 51-year-old Mott will assist former India cricketer Hemang Badani, who was named head coach in October last year. The Australian joins director of cricket Venugopal Rao and bowling coach Munaf Patel in the Delhi Capitals' support staff. Mott, following an extremely successful stint with the Australian women's cricket team — he guided them to two T20 World Cups, one ODI World Cup and four Ashes series wins — over seven years, became the England men's team white-ball coach in 2022.

Relief For Lakshya Sen, Supreme Court Stays Coercive Action Over Age Fraud Allegation Case

The Supreme Court issued notice in a Special Leave Petition filed by Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen, challenging the Karnataka High Court's order rejecting his plea to quash an investigation into the allegation of fabricating birth certificates to participate in the underage badminton tournament. A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran issued notice and stayed coercive steps against them. The matter will now be heard on April 16.

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IOA Sets Up Adhoc Committee To Handle BFI, Conduct Elections

"Concerned About Safety Net": Pullela Gopichand Makes Case For Protecting Future Of Indian Sportspersons

Indian Women's Hockey Team Stuns Reigning Olympic Champions Netherlands In Shootout

Ireland beaten again in FIH Pro League by Germans

Fan In Pakistan Dragged By The Collar At Champions Trophy 2025? Internet Abuzz With 'Indian Flag' Angle

"Kaunsa Talent?" Shoaib Akhtar Launches Scathing Attack On Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

Delhi Capitals Appoint Matthew Mott As Assistant Coach For IPL 2025

Relief For Lakshya Sen, Supreme Court Stays Coercive Action Over Age Fraud Allegation Case