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IOA CEO Appointment: 12 EC Members Allege President PT Usha 'Exerted Pressure', Legend Denies

Around a dozen of Executive Council (EC) members of Indian Olympic Association alleged that president P.T.Usha "exerted pressure" on them to pave the way for Raghu Iyer's appointment as CEO, a charge that the legendary athlete termed "shameful". Usha had issued an official statement on January 6 about the appointment of Iyer as CEO but 12 out of 15 EC members said that former Rajasthan Royals' chief executive's recruitment "hasn't been ratified" by the apex body.

Don't Make Olympic Qualification Primary Goal, Focus On Process: Pullela Gopichand

Chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand on Tuesday advised Indian players to not to obsess over Paris Olympic qualification, urging them to focus on the process without taking "unnecessary pressure". Paris berths will be sealed on April 28 when the Olympic qualification rankings are out with singles players inside the top 16 making the cut. "I think Olympics is still a long way. There are still about eight tournaments to play. I don't think it's right to go after that as a player," Gopichand told reporters. "I think it's too much pressure unnecessarily to start thinking about the race to Paris as a primary role.

McLaren confident they can keep improving in 2024

WOKING, England : McLaren's preparations for the 2024 Formula One season are going to plan with the team confident they can continue last year's impressive performance gains, according to principal Andrea Stella.

McLaren want Norris and Piastri for the long-term

WOKING, England : McLaren see Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as their long-term driver pairing in Formula One and believe they can convince the Briton to stay beyond next year, according to the team's chief executive Zak Brown.

Mallory Swanson signs NWSL-record $2M US free-agent deal with Red Stars

Mallory Swanson entered free agency for the first time and cashed in with a record-breaking four-year contract with the Chicago Red Stars worth a reported $2 million US, including a fifth-year option.

USWNT's Swanson NWSL's top-paid player with new Red Stars deal - ESPN

United States women's national team striker Mallory Swanson entered free agency for the first time and agreed on a record-breaking contract with the NWSL's Chicago Red Stars worth a reported $2 million including a fifth-year option.

Townsend looks for versatility in back row during Six Nations

EDINBURGH : Scotland coach Gregor Townsend may have had sleepless nights weighing up his back row options for the Six Nations, believing versatility is key after leaving stalwart Hamish Watson out of his squad for their opener against Wales on Feb. 3.

Wiegman finds 'home away from home' in England job, says team can grow more

England women's head coach Sarina Wiegman has found a "home away from home" with her team, the Dutchwoman said on Tuesday after signing a contract extension that will keep her in charge for the 2027 Women's World Cup.

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IOA CEO Appointment: 12 EC Members Allege President PT Usha 'Exerted Pressure', Legend Denies

Don't Make Olympic Qualification Primary Goal, Focus On Process: Pullela Gopichand

McLaren confident they can keep improving in 2024

McLaren want Norris and Piastri for the long-term

Mallory Swanson signs NWSL-record $2M US free-agent deal with Red Stars

USWNT's Swanson NWSL's top-paid player with new Red Stars deal - ESPN

Townsend looks for versatility in back row during Six Nations

Wiegman finds 'home away from home' in England job, says team can grow more