Glasgow, July 25 (IANS) The chief medical officer (CMO) of the Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games 2026, Dr. Pardiwala, termed doping a ‘menace’ that must be rooted out to protect the country’s global sporting reputation. He also highlighted the grave risk of inadvertent doping, revealing that a staggering 90% of over-the-counter supplements contain contaminants.His warnings come at a time when Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently revealed in a written response to a query in Lok Sa…
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New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Ace paddler Manika Batra said she is “mentally exhausted” and “putting her swords down” from her ongoing selection battle with the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), while also expressing her dissatisfaction over the federation’s reply to the three-time Olympian’s demand for clarification over her exclusion from the Asian Games squad, pointing out the violation of the TTFI Constitution.After the TTFI picked a 10-member men’s and women’s team led by Olympians Sreej…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) After questioning her exclusion from the Asian Games squad, ace paddler Manika Batra hit back at allegations that she is demanding a place in the team or seeking special consideration. Manika clarified that she is not looking for a forced inclusion but is merely seeking clear answers regarding her shocking omission, as no “specific reason” has been communicated to her. The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) recently announced the squad for the mega event in Aichi-N…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has initiated a major push towards reviving Formula 1 and strengthening the motorsports ecosystem in India by announcing the formation of a dedicated task force that will prepare a roadmap for the sport’s long-term growth in the country.The decision was taken following a comprehensive meeting chaired by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya with officials from the Ministry, representatives of the national motorsports federation and o…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal has dismissed speculation surrounding the possibility of the playoffs of the 2026 edition being held behind closed doors or rescheduled due to concerns linked to fuel usage and geopolitical tensions in West Asia.Dhumal clarified that the BCCI has not received any official instructions from the Government of India regarding changes to the tournament schedule and said the league will continue as planned.“We only heard medi…
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has suspended Olympian and Asian Games medallist rower PT Paulose, who served as the High Performance Director at the National Centre of Excellence in Alleppey, following the sexual harassment allegations levelled by a female rowing coach, sources told IANS. “49-year-old Paulose has been suspended after a female assistant rowing coach filed a complaint in January this year,” a Sports Authority of India (SAI) source told IANS. “Upon…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 13 (IANS) Odisha FC have confirmed their participation for the delayed 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season, which will commence on February 14. The club, in its statement, said it is committed to working closely with the Government of India, AIFF, and all stakeholders and supports the government’s commitment to keeping Indian football active. “After careful consideration, Odisha Football Club (OFC) confirms its participation in the upcoming season of the Indian Super League…