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Manu Bhaker's personal coach Jaspal Rana on Wednesday gave full credit to Indian Olympic Association chief PT Usha for the young shooter's historic twin medals at Paris Games and said she "fought" and extended him all the support.
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PT Usha said it was a ploy to tarnish her reputation and threatened legal action against anyone who will indulge in giving "misleading information".
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Indian Olympic Association Treasurer Sahdev Yadav on Tuesday hit back at president PT Usha for claiming that IOA Executive Committee members were not agreeing on a proposal to felicitate Paris Olympics medal-winners, saying her assertion is a "blatant lie".
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Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Monday said it is "deeply concerning" that the Executive Committee members failed to honour Olympic medallists and accused the Finance Committee of blocking funds intended to support Indian athletes' preparation for the Paris Games.
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Accused of running the Indian Olympic Association in an "autocratic" manner, its president PT Usha on Sunday hit back at the revolting executive council members, saying they "seem more focused on self-serving power play and monetary gain" than working for the betterment of the country's sport.
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Vinesh Phogat was assured of a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. However, the grappler was disqualified on the morning of her gold medal bout due to an overweight by 100 grams.
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Vinesh Phogat has joined Congress and will be seen contesting the Haryana Assembly Elections from the Julana constituency.
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Vinesh Phogat was assured of at least a silver medal but was disqualified from participating further on the morning of her gold medal bout in the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling at Paris Olympics.
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Sports Wrap: Catch up on the latest sports highlights! England crushes the USA with a 10-wicket victory to secure a spot in the semifinals. The Indian women's cricket team completes a clean sweep against South Africa, winning the third ODI by 6 wickets. Plus, PT Usha inaugurates a new research centre in Gandhinagar on International Olympic Day. Don't miss these exciting updates!
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This was the first time that Usha officially commented on the IOA engaging with the Future Host Commission of the IOC after the Prime Minister’s announcement in October last year on India’s desire to host the 2036 Olympics.
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The IOA had on April 27 announced that a three-member ad-hoc committee will run the day-to-day affairs of the federation and also hold WFI elections within 45 days of its formation.
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On the night of 3rd May, protesting wrestlers alleged that they were manhandled by drunk policemen. The scuffle started when wrestlers brought folding beds inside Jantar Mantar. The policemen said, wrestlers don’t have permission for folding beds inside Jantar Mantar. Wrestlers have been protesting against Brij Bhushan Singh for sexual assault since 28th April.
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Gender ideology which makes people shy away from confronting sexual harassment depresses India’s GDP, research output and strategic capacity.
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As top wrestlers continue their protest demanding action against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of alleged sexual harassment, a row has erupted over comments made by iconic athlete PT Usha. Usha, who is the president of the Indian Olympic Association, said the protesting wrestlers lacked discipline as they hit the streets instead of approaching them.
Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra backed the wrestlers, urging authorities to take “quick action to ensure that justice is served”.
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Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik are the three central characters in the renewed protests against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
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Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik are the three central characters in the renewed protests against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment and intimidation by the grapplers.
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As per the government directive, the ad-hoc panel will also manage day-to-day affairs of the WFI till the sports body gets a fresh Executive Committee.
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The ceremony took place at Sabarmati Hall, Periya Campus, where Vice Chancellor Professor H Venkateshwarlu conferred the degree upon Usha, making her the university's first recipient of the prestigious title, the varsity said in a release here.
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The IOA had on January 20 formed a seven-member committee headed by the legendary boxer MC Mary Kom to investigate the allegations of sexual harassment against the WFI president by some of the country's top wrestlers.
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Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, she said those at the Usha School of Athletics had been facing such harassment and security issues for some time and it has intensified after she became the Rajya Sabha Member.
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This is a landmark moment for Indian sport and a giant leap forward in strengthening the Olympic Movement, Nita Ambani has said
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The 58-year-old Usha, a multiple Asian Games gold medallist and fourth place finisher in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics 400m hurdles final, was declared elected unopposed for the top post in the polls.
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The 58-year-old Usha, a multiple Asian Games gold medallists and a fourth-place finisher in the 1984 Olympics 400m hurdles final, filed her nomination papers for the top job on Sunday along with her team for the various posts.
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The feat after which PT Usha cemented herself as the "star of the continent".
