Narinder Batra

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Narinder Batra Resigns From IOA, IOC, FIH

Narinder Batra, a veteran sports executive, stepped down as President of International Hockey Federation (FIH) on July 18 and from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Batra formally resigned from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in three different letters. "Due to personal reasons I submit my resignation from the post of President FIH," Batra… read-more

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 - 05:30 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

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Narinder Batra

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Indian Olympic Association Chief Accused Of 'Diversion' Of Money; CBI Launches Probe

Narinder Batra, chief of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the president of International Hockey Federation, has been accused for diversion of funds. Reportedly, Batra diverted Rs 35 lakh of the Indian Hockey funds for his personal benefit. The CBI lodged a preliminary inquiry against Batra, on April 6. Batra is expected to be summoned by CBI for further investigation. 

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 - 09:00 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: narinder batra, Hockey, Olympics, CBI, Money Diversion

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Narinder Batra.

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IOA Chief Denies Claims Of Tokyo Olympics Barring India's Entry

IOA Chief Narinder Batra said that there's zero truth in a Malaysian media's claim of ten countries including India being on verge of not acquiring entry into the Tokyo Olympics. The report claimed countries including the United Kingdom, Malaysia and many more due to surge in COVID-19 cases in these countries. Refuting the claims, Tokyo Olympics CEO Toshiro Muto stated that the contingents from aforementioned need to be fully vaccinated.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 - 08:44 PM / by Sohini Mandal

Tags: Tokyo Olympics, narinder batra, IOA, COVID-19 outbreak

Courtesy: The Times of India