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IOA Forms Ad Hoc Committee To Oversee Boxing Affairs; BFI Calls Decision "Illegal"

After the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced its decision to establish an ad hoc committee to oversee the boxing affairs in the country due to ongoing "administrative instability" in the federation, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) strongly condemned the IOA's decision and called it "illegal." The elections of the BFI were set to be conducted on February 2, however, the elections have not been held. On Monday, the IOA announced its decision to establish an ad hoc committee to oversee the "affairs of the Indian Boxing Federation and ensure the smooth functioning of its activities until the conduct of free and fair elections."

Diana Taurasi basketball honors: WNBA, Olympics, UConn - ESPN

Diana Taurasi, the leading scorer in WNBA history and voted «greatest of all-time» by the league's fans, announced her retirement after 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury. She previously had an illustrious college basketball career at UConn. On the international stage, Taurasi won her sixth gold medal with Team USA women's basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Ronaldo apologises after Al-Nassr's game is delayed due to traffic

Cristiano Ronaldo apologised after Al-Nassr's game with Al-Wehda was delayed due to traffic, before the forward scored and won a penalty in a 2-0 victory in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday.

UNC hires longtime agent Jim Tanner as its first basketball GM - ESPN

North Carolina is hiring longtime NBA agent Jim Tanner as its general manager for men's basketball, less than one month after coach Hubert Davis said that the «old model for Carolina basketball just doesn't work.»

Ireland name 19-person squad for European Athletics Indoor Championships

The Ireland squad for the upcoming European Athletics Indoor Championships from 6-9 March has been named.

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".

England's Wiegman hails Spain's resilience amid off-field turmoil

England manager Sarina Wiegman on Tuesday hailed the mental fortitude displayed by Spain's players during the trial of former Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales, ahead of a Women's Nations League meeting between the teams.

Latham lauds Ravindra's match-winning century in new batting role

Rachin Ravindra marked his Champions Trophy debut with a century in New Zealand's win over Bangladesh on Monday but it was the 25-year-old's ability to soak up the pressure while batting in an unfamiliar position that impressed teammate Tom Latham.

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IOA Forms Ad Hoc Committee To Oversee Boxing Affairs; BFI Calls Decision "Illegal"

Diana Taurasi basketball honors: WNBA, Olympics, UConn - ESPN

Ronaldo apologises after Al-Nassr's game is delayed due to traffic

UNC hires longtime agent Jim Tanner as its first basketball GM - ESPN

Ireland name 19-person squad for European Athletics Indoor Championships

IOA Sets Up Adhoc Committee To Handle BFI, Conduct Elections

England's Wiegman hails Spain's resilience amid off-field turmoil

Latham lauds Ravindra's match-winning century in new batting role