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HC refuses to stay order asking Narinder Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notice on an appeal by Batra challenging a single judge's June 24 order which was passed in a contempt petition filed by Olympian and Hockey World Cup winner Aslam Sher Khan. The bench, which asked Batra's counsel as to how the appeal was maintainable, issued notice to the Centre and Khan on the plea and listed it for further hearing on July 26. When advocate Shyel Trehan, appearing for Batra, sought a stay on the order passed by the single judge, the division bench said, "No we are not staying it.

IOA seeks entry for six more participants in CWG

Commonwealth Games Federation to increase the country's quota of sportspersons to accommodate six more participants in the quadrennial multidiscipline event next month. Hearing a writ petition by national record holder high jumper Tejaswin Shankar, the Delhi High Court has earlier directed the IOA to increase the quota for the athletes for the Games in Birmingham.

Delhi HC orders Narinder Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

A vacation bench of Justice Dinesh Sharma passed the order on a contempt petition filed by Olympian and hockey World Cup winner Aslam Sher Khan. "The court ordered that Mr. Narinder Batra should stop from functioning as IOA president with immediate effect," advocate Vanshdeep Dalmia, who appeared on behalf of Khan, told PTI.

HC hopeful of IOA to increase AFI quota for participation in CWG 2022

Commonwealth Games participation so that additional athletes could take part in the event. The high court was hearing a plea by athlete Tejaswin Shankar, a high jumper challenging his exclusion from participating in the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games (CWG).

IOA Receives Sports Ministry's Nod To Host Asian Beach Games In 2024

The Sports Ministry on Friday said it supports "in principle" the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) willingness to host the Asian Beach Games in the country in 2024. The Asian Beach Games, often seen as the second-largest multi-sporting event in Asia, after the Asian Games, is held every two years featuring athletes from all over the continent.

Narinder Batra says he is still IOA boss, rivals say 'contempt of court'

IOA) continues. Both factions - led by Narinder Batra and Rajeev Mehta - are busy interpreting the Delhi High Court's judgment on Olympian Aslam Sher Khan's petition as per convenience. A day after the court pronounced that posts like 'life member' and 'life president' in the NSFs and, that of CEO in the managing committee, are illegal which effectively left Batra powerless, the international hockey federation (FIH) president reminded his adversaries on Thursday that he's still the boss when it comes to running the IOA's show. Batra's assertion prompted a strong rebuttal from senior vice-president Anil Khanna, who reminded his nemesis that his continuation in the top job will tantamount to contempt of court. Khanna told IOA's staff that from now onwards they will take instructions explicitly from secretary general Mehta, treasurer Anandeshwar Panday and "myself as acting president" with immediate effect.

Anil Khanna rejects Narinder Batra's claims on IOA presidency, tells members his continuation will be in contempt of court

IOA vice-president Anil Khanna on Thursday categorically rejected Narinder Batra's claim that he is still the chief of the apex sports body, saying his continuation in the top job will be a contempt of court. Veteran sports administrator Batra was on Wednesday removed as Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president after the Delhi High Court struck down the position of 'Life Member' in Hockey India, courtesy which he had contested and won the apex body's elections back in 2017. Khanna took over as acting chief after HC order.

Narinder Batra Removed As IOA Chief After Delhi High Court Strikes Down Life Member Post In Hockey India

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra was on Wednesday removed as IOA President after the Delhi High Court struck down the position of 'Life Member' in Hockey India, courtesy which he had contested and won the apex body elections back in 2017. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) senior vice president Anil Khanna took over as acting chief. Batra had filed his nomination for the IOA president's post as a representative (Life Member) of Hockey India.

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HC refuses to stay order asking Narinder Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

IOA seeks entry for six more participants in CWG

Delhi HC orders Narinder Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

HC hopeful of IOA to increase AFI quota for participation in CWG 2022

IOA Receives Sports Ministry's Nod To Host Asian Beach Games In 2024

Narinder Batra says he is still IOA boss, rivals say 'contempt of court'

Anil Khanna rejects Narinder Batra's claims on IOA presidency, tells members his continuation will be in contempt of court

Narinder Batra Removed As IOA Chief After Delhi High Court Strikes Down Life Member Post In Hockey India