New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has invited applications from retired footballers for inclusion in its Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) roster, a key step in implementing the National Sports Governance Act that the federation adopted during its Special General Body Meeting in May. Under the new rules, the AIFF will create separate rosters of 20 male and 20 female Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit. From these, at least four voting members – two men and …
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New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) In a bid to prepare Indian shuttlers well ahead of the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) planned global rollout, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) will introduce the new 3×15 scoring system across all domestic tournaments from July 2026, beginning with the All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament in Ernakulam from July 7-14.The early adoption aims to give players, coaches, and technical officials sufficient competitive exposure to the revised format before i…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Delhi Pro Volleyball League (DPVL) has been officially launched with backing of the Delhi Volleyball Association, along with support from the Delhi Olympic Association.Former national volleyball players Neeti Rawat and Jasoda Gulliya officially announced the Delhi Pro Volleyball League, which will take to the court in 2026.Kuldeep Vats, President, Delhi Olympic Association and Joint Secretary, Volleyball Federation of India, was present at the official announcement and a…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) With the Shooting League of India (SLI) set to introduce a franchise-based, mixed-team format to the sport, Indian rifle shooter and 2022 Asian Games gold medallist Akhil Sheoran believes the league could mark a turning point in how shooting is experienced—both by athletes and fans.For Sheoran, the league arrives at a moment when Indian rifle shooting is at its highest-ever competitive level.“The Shooting League can change the way people connect with our sport. It has…