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"Complete Disregard For...": PT Usha Hits Out At IOA Executive Committee For Not Felicitating Paris Olympics Medalists

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Monday said it is "deeply concerning" that the Executive Committee members failed to honour Olympic medallists and accused the Finance Committee of blocking funds intended to support Indian athletes' preparation for the Paris Games. India secured six medals, including two historic bronze by young shooter Manu Bhaker, but Usha said the "EC does not want to celebrate their success" and it makes her "very sad." "These athletes have made the nation proud, and it is the responsibility of the IOA to celebrate their achievements with the respect they deserve. It is deeply concerning that, even after returning home in mid-August, the EC has failed to discuss or take any steps towards organizing a formal felicitation ceremony," she said in a statement.

PT Usha Breaks Silence On Accusations Of Running Indian Olympic Association In 'Autocratic' Manner

Accused of running the Indian Olympic Association in an "autocratic" manner, its president PT Usha on Sunday hit back at the revolting executive council members, saying they "seem more focused on self-serving power play and monetary gain" than working for the betterment of the country's sport. In an official press release, Usha also alleged that "some of these EC members have very questionable track records, including allegations of gender bias and even cases of sexual harassment filed against them". "In my 45-year-long career as a sportsperson representing India ... I have never encountered individuals so indifferent to the aspirations of our athletes and our nation's sporting future ... these individuals seem more focused on self-serving power play and monetary gain through their prolonged presence and control in sports administration," Usha said.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans 'very sad' after move during first results show has them asking 'do better'

Strictly Come Dancing fans said they were left 'very sad' during the first results show of the series as they begged for bosses to 'do better'. It was another busy weekend in the famous ballroom as the second live show got underway.

"Hosh Mein Nahi Tha": Neeraj Chopra's Honest Revelation Regarding Paris Olympics Javelin Final

India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has made an honest revelation regarding the javelin throw final at Paris Paralympics 2024. The athlete might have done his absolute best but it was not enough for him to bag his second Olympics gold medal in a row, as Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem took the yellow metal with a record-breaking effort in the final. Nadeem managed an astonishing 92.97m in his second attempt to set the bar too high for the rest of the field, including Chopra, who seemed under pressure and managed just one legitimate throw -- the silver-winning 89.45m in the second round.

10km Road Race winner to challenge East Africans’ dominance

Winner of the men’s category of the 10-kilometre Lotus Bank Abeokuta Road Race, Francis James, has set his eyes on ending East Africans’ dominance of marathons and road races in Nigeria.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers say 'absolutely no need' after announcement comes 'too early'

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing have hit out at an announcement that has come 'too early' during the series, saying there's 'absolutely no need'. The complaints flooded in during the first results show of the series on Sunday (September 29), which saw Olympic champion Tom Dean become the first celebrity to be eliminated from this series.

International Hockey Returns To New Delhi After 10 Years; India Legends React

Former stalwarts of Indian Hockey– Harbinder Singh and Zafar Iqbal are excited to witness the Indian Men's Hockey Team in action against Germany at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. India will face off against the Olympic Silver medallists on the 23rd and 24th of October.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star says 'you don't need to win' after first exit of 2024 series

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova said 'You don't need to win' as she became the first to bow out of the competition alongside her celebrity dance partner Tom Dean.

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"Complete Disregard For...": PT Usha Hits Out At IOA Executive Committee For Not Felicitating Paris Olympics Medalists

PT Usha Breaks Silence On Accusations Of Running Indian Olympic Association In 'Autocratic' Manner

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans 'very sad' after move during first results show has them asking 'do better'

"Hosh Mein Nahi Tha": Neeraj Chopra's Honest Revelation Regarding Paris Olympics Javelin Final

10km Road Race winner to challenge East Africans’ dominance

BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers say 'absolutely no need' after announcement comes 'too early'

International Hockey Returns To New Delhi After 10 Years; India Legends React

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star says 'you don't need to win' after first exit of 2024 series