Draft sports bill could pose problems for IOA

Ministry mulls graded funding for sports federations IMAGE: IOA chief PT Usha. Photograph: PTI from the Rediff.com Archives The sports ministry is considering the introduction of a graded system......

IAAF to Russia: Rio athletics ban will stand

IMAGE: Ksenyia Ryzhova of Russia, second right, looks on with team-mates after competing in the women's 4x100 metres relay. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images. Russian Sports Minister Vitaly......

Russian athletes to file class action suit against IAAF ban next week

IMAGE: Ksenyia Ryzhova of Russia, second right, looks on with teammates after competing in the Women's 4x100 metres relay. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images. Russian athletes will file a......

PIX: Glitzy opening for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

IMAGE: The Indian team walks out with the tricolour during the team parade at the opening ceremony of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup held in New Delhi on Monday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vice......

Only Olympic, CWG, Asiad sports for National Games?

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Thursday proposed that only disciplines featuring in the Olympics, Commonwealth and Asian Games be considered for inclusion in the future......