Indian Olympic Association

September 22, 2026 4:12 PM

So happy to see a gold medal: IOA President PT Usha hails women’s cricket gold

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha expressed happiness over the women's cricket team's gold medal triumph at the Asian Games 2026, while backing the country's shooters to deliver gold medals in the ongoing continental showpiece. India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the women's T20 cricket final on Tuesday to claim their second successive Asian Games gold medal. The victory also gave India its first gold of the ongoing edition, taking its medal tally to seven, comprising one...

September 21, 2026 10:11 AM

Asian Games: PT Usha meets IOC chief Kirsty Coventry at welcome reception

Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha met International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry at the official welcome reception ahead of the 2026 Asian Games opening ceremony in Aichi-Nagoya. Sharing pictures from the event on social media platform X, PT Usha described the reception as an occasion of unity, collaboration and shared vision. She said discussions focused on strengthening global sporting ties. Usha also highlighted the presence of Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandavi...

March 12, 2026 8:52 PM

IOA urges states, UTs to plant 2,036 trees each to mark Olympic Day

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has urged all affiliated State and Union Territory Olympic Associations to plant 2,036 trees each as part of the nationwide celebrations of Olympic Day, aiming to promote environmental sustainability through sport. In a communication to the affiliated units, IOA President P. T. Usha called on state and UT associations to organise tree plantation drives involving athletes, sports bodies, educational institutions and youth organisations. The initiative seeks ...

November 3, 2025 4:30 PM

IOA announces cash awards for Youth Asian Games medallists

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has extended its congratulations to the Indian contingent for their exceptional performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games held in Bahrain, where the nation’s young athletes secured a commendable total of 48 medals across various sporting disciplines. India registered its best-ever performance at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain, winning 13 gold, 18 silver, and 17 bronze medals — surpassing its previous tallies from 2009 and 2013. In recognit...

October 13, 2025 10:34 PM

IOA Felicitates India’s Paris 2024 Olympic Medallists at Ceremony in Delhi

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), on Monday, held a special felicitation ceremony at the Taj Man Singh Hotel in New Delhi to honour India’s medallists from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The event was graced by Dr P.T. Usha, President of the IOA, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, senior government officials, sponsors, and members of the sporting fraternity. The ceremony celebrated India’s athletes who brought pride and inspiration to the nation through their re...

August 12, 2025 6:09 PM

‘Strong candidate’ India upbeat about 2030 Commonwealth Games after delegation visit

Robust backing from the government and a desire to stage big-ticket events make India a strong candidate to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a top Indian Olympic Association (IOA) official told Reuters. The world's most populous nation is bidding for the 2030 edition of the Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad to boost its bigger dream of hosting the 2036 Olympic Games at the western Indian city. A Commonwealth Sports delegation visited Ahmedabad last week to share their experience from the previo...

March 11, 2025 11:46 AM

Ban lifted on Wrestling Federation of India, restoring its recognition as NSF for sports

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has officially lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Monday, reinstating its status as a National Sports Federation (NSF). This decision comes after months of uncertainty within Indian wrestling, following a series of controversies and protests against the WFI leadership. The WFI was initially suspended after its newly elected president, Sanjay Singh, announced the U-15 and U-20 national championships in Gonda, Uttar P...

September 16, 2024 4:16 PM

It is India’s dream to host the 2036 Olympics: PM Modi during Independence Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address from the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, declared India's aspiration to host the 2036 Olympic Games. This announcement marks a significant step in India's sporting ambitions on the global stage. "It is the dream of India to host the 2036 Olympics, we are making preparations for that," PM Modi said, highlighting the nation's commitment to this goal. This declaration comes in the wake of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) initiating dialogue w...

September 16, 2024 4:27 PM

Top lawyer Harish Salve to represent IOA in Vinesh Phogat’s CAS hearing today

Harish Salve, a renowned Indian lawyer, will represent the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing on Friday, regarding the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics. Salve's expertise will be crucial in addressing the legal and procedural aspects of the dispute. Salve, former Solicitor General of India and King's Counsel, confirmed to ANI that he has been engaged by the IOA to represent Phogat at the Court of Arbitration f...

August 8, 2024 8:39 AM

Paris Olympics: IOA to fly back wrestler Antim Panghal, support staff after disciplinary breach

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) decided to fly wrestler Antim Panghal and her support staff back due to a disciplinary breach during the ongoing Summer Games after she gave her Olympic Village accreditation to her sister. In a statement, the IOA announced that Antim and her support staff had breached disciplinary rules, as reported by the French authorities. "The Indian Olympic Association has decided to fly wrestler Antim and her support staff back after a disciplinary breach was brought ...