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India's senior women's handball team will compete at the Asian Games, meeting continental ranking criteria despite ongoing federation disputes. The junior women's squad will also attend the World U-20 Championships, funding their own travel. The Indian Olympic Association is seeking guidance from the International Handball Federation on recognizing a unified body for future selections.

In a strategic move, the BCCI is considering a leadership overhaul for the T20I team, leaving Suryakumar Yadav out of the Asian Games longlist. Key contenders for the captaincy include Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, and Axar Patel. The final decision on fielding a full-strength squad will depend on discussions with the government.

Vinesh Phogat will be allowed to compete in wrestling trials after the court order, with the Wrestling Federation of India deciding not to challenge it. However, her Asian Games participation remains uncertain because her name is missing from the official athletes’ list already submitted. Even if she wins trials, approval from international authorities may still be required.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's participation in Asian Games trials is confirmed by courts, but her weight category remains a dispute. While Phogat desires to compete in 53kg, the WFI insists on 50kg, citing her "Iconic Athlete" status linked to her previous 50kg Olympic campaign. The final decision on her category is pending.

Randhir Singh, a celebrated shooter and administrator, has died at 79. He was a pioneer in Indian shooting, winning gold at the 1978 Asian Games. Singh also served as Secretary General of the Indian Olympic Association for over two decades. His contributions shaped sports governance and strengthened India's international presence. Tributes highlight his leadership and dedication to athletes.

India reflects deeply on the passing of Raja Randhir Singh, an illustrious five-time Olympian and trailblazing sports administrator, who left us at 79. Renowned for his shooting prowess, he held significant roles in the Indian Olympic Association and the Olympic Council of Asia, influencing the evolution of sports in the country.

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes India's 30-member men's cricket probables for the 2026 Asian Games. Notably absent are T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and skipper Shubman Gill due to a scheduling clash with the West Indies series. This forces a two-team strategy, with a younger core potentially emerging for future T20 tournaments.

It is “necessary” that Vinesh Phogat be allowed to participate in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials, the Delhi high court said in its order made public on Saturday.

The Delhi high court’s order came after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) had declared Vinesh ineligible for domestic events till June 26. Babita, herself a former wrestler, said the court’s decision was correct.

Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has accused the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) of conspiring to force her out of the sport. Phogat insists she is eligible to return to competitive wrestling, refuting WFI claims about notice periods and rule violations. The WFI, however, maintains she cannot compete until disciplinary proceedings are concluded.

India on Friday officially submitted its Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to host the 2038 Asian Games, with Ahmedabad once again emerging as the front runner to host the event.

India's netball and 3x3 basketball teams will miss the upcoming CWG in Glasgow due to failing to meet qualification benchmarks. Athletes will compete in eight other sports, though weightlifting participation is conditional on meeting selection criteria.

Indian volleyball faces a player revolt as senior internationals walk out of national camp protesting the removal of coach Dragan Mihailovic. Players cite declining preparation standards and administrative lapses within the interim VFI, impacting readiness for upcoming AVC Cup and Asian Games.

Interim leadership at the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) has jeopardized national team preparations for major championships, including the Asian Games. A joint ioa-FIVB steering committee highlighted unilateral decisions, such as the removal of a key coach and the formation of a conflicted selection committee, as major concerns.

India's 2030 Commonwealth Games are set to feature 16-17 sports, with a final list by mid-2027. Organizers aim to include disciplines like cricket and hockey, dropped in previous editions, reflecting their popularity. Yogasana is also being proposed as a medal event, promising a vibrant program for India and its 74 territories.

The Indian Olympic Association has formed a four-member ad-hoc committee to run the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), ending the Army's long-standing control. Headed by Yashodhara Raje Scindia, the committee will address governance failures and ensure compliance with sports codes. This move follows years of judicial scrutiny over the EFI's operations.

Internal disputes and legal battles are hindering the Indian Olympic Association's finalisation of the Asian Games contingent in several sports. With national federations facing recognition issues and ongoing court cases, athletes' interests are at risk as selection processes remain uncertain.

India's boxing administration is embroiled in a power struggle between the BFI and IABF, with both rival bodies accusing each other of harming national boxers' interests. The BFI, recognised by World Boxing, has complained about the IABF's unauthorised international participation, while the IABF points to the BFI's lack of annual ministry recognition and its circulars creating fear among athletes.

In his letter to the ioa president Narinder Batra, secretary general Rajeev Mehta expressed his dissent over the negligence of his office in constituting various committees of the ioa.

Rattled by the IOCs renewed threat to suspend India, the ioa is sending a two-member delegation to Lausanne to meet top IOC officials and resolve the vexed issues.

The IOC made it clear that it will propose the suspension of ioa if the upcoming ioa elections are held under the government's Sports Code.

The Indian Olympic Association (ioa) has called its Special General Meeting (SGM) on November 10 to adopt the amended constitution as finalised by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice (retd) L Nageswara Rao, in agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).

The Indian Olympic Association (ioa) on Tuesday asserted authority on the digital, video and image rights of the country's Tokyo Games-bound athletes and said it would take action against those who do not agree to this arrangement.

The sports ministry on Wednesday welcomed the International Olympic Committee's decision to revoke India's suspension if the ioa holds its polls next year, saying that its own efforts have had a role to play in the world body's new stand.

A day after Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala were named life presidents of the Indian Olympic Association, a top official of the ioa questioned the move on Wednesday, pointing out that it violated the Constitution of the top sports body.

The International Olympic Committee's move to write a letter directly to the Sports Minister for a joint meeting has come as a surprise for suspended ioa officials.