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

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 ...

PT Usha says 2030 Commonwealth Games host announcement expected late November

November 12, 2025 1:41 PM

PT Usha says 2030 Commonwealth Games host announcement expected late November

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P.T. Usha said on Tuesday that an announcement on the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games is expected later this month, with a public declaration likely around November 25–26 during the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow. PT Usha was present at DLF Avenue, Saket, where Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the King's Baton for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in New Delhi. Speaking to r...

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

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...

IOA welcomes full resumption of partnership with IOC and Olympic Solidarity Programmes

September 3, 2025 4:31 PM

IOA welcomes full resumption of partnership with IOC and Olympic Solidarity Programmes

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday welcomed the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to fully resume its partnership through the Olympic Solidarity Programmes. “This milestone reflects the significant governance reforms and progress achieved within Indian sport in recent months,” the IOA said in a statement. In a letter addressed to the IOA president, the IOC lauded the positive measures taken by the IOA and the Government of India to strengthen the sporting ec...

IOA formally approves India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games

August 13, 2025 2:02 PM

IOA formally approves India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday formally approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games during its Special General Meeting (SGM). India has already submitted an Expression of Interest, with Ahmedabad proposed as the host city. The final bid proposals must be submitted by August 31.  With Canada pulling out of the race, India’s chances of hosting the Games have improved. A team from Commonwealth Sport, led by Director of Games Darren Hall, recently visited Ahme...

IOA forms ad hoc committee to oversee boxing affairs; BFI calls decision “illegal”

February 25, 2025 12:19 PM

IOA forms ad hoc committee to oversee boxing affairs; BFI calls decision “illegal”

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has strongly opposed the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) decision to form an ad hoc committee to manage boxing affairs, calling it "illegal." The IOA cited "administrative instability" within the federation as the reason for its intervention. The BFI elections were scheduled for February 2, but they have not been held. On Monday, the IOA announced the formation of an ad hoc committee to oversee the "affairs of the Indian Boxing Federation and ensure the s...