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IOA Appoints Raghuram lyer As Its Chief Executive Officer

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday announced Raghuram lyer as the Chief Executive Officer. IOA released a press release to announce the appointment of Iyer which read, "The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Raghuram lyer as the Chief Executive Officer following a meticulous selection process conducted by the Nomination Committee." IOA president PT Usha spoke on behalf of the Nomination Committee and expressed confidence in lyer's ability to steer the IOA to new heights.

Shooting: Varun Tomar, Esha Singh Seal Olympics Quota With 10m Air Pistol Golds At Asian Qualifiers

Young Indian shooters Varun Tomar and Esha Singh on Monday secured two Olympic quota places for the country with gold medals in the men's and women's 10m Air Pistol events of the Asian Qualifiers in Jakarta. The duo's qualification took the total number of Indian shooters bound for Paris to 15, equalling the highest-ever tally that was achieved in the Tokyo Games. India can add more to the group headed for the Games in July-August this year when the remaining qualifiers are held.

Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton opens up about dire health scare, nearly put on life support

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Sports Ministry Says It Won't Recognise Events Organised By Suspended Wrestling Federation Of India

The Sports Ministry on Sunday said the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has no authority to conduct the Senior National Championships and any event staged by the body will be considered "unsanctioned" and "unrecognised". Three days after the WFI held its polls last month, the Ministry had suspended the sports body citing several violations of rules and then the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) formed a three-member ad-hoc panel to manage the federation's day-to-day affairs.

Germany leans on reigning Olympic champion Alexander Zverev to capture United Cup

Reigning Olympic champion Alexander Zverev saved two match points in a remarkable comeback to win his singles tie in an epic three-setter and then helped clinch the United Cup final for Germany in the deciding mixed doubles match on Sunday in Sydney, Australia.

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IOA Appoints Raghuram lyer As Its Chief Executive Officer

Shooting: Varun Tomar, Esha Singh Seal Olympics Quota With 10m Air Pistol Golds At Asian Qualifiers

Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton opens up about dire health scare, nearly put on life support

Sports Ministry Says It Won't Recognise Events Organised By Suspended Wrestling Federation Of India

Germany leans on reigning Olympic champion Alexander Zverev to capture United Cup

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