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SAI Suspends Coach Accused Of Harassing Cyclist Sexually
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) suspended RK Sharma's contract on June 8 after a top Indian women cyclist accused him of sexual harassment. SAI stated that "prima facie, the case is established and the allegations of the athlete are found to be true." The Cycling Federation of India (CFI) acknowledged the complainant and the coach in a separate statement, saying it stands "with the complainant."
Tags: Cyclist, Sports Authority of India, Cycling Federation of India, Sexual Harassment, Suspended
Courtesy: Indian Express
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SAI Allows Non-residential Athletes To Train At NCOEs
Talented non-residential athletes can now train at the National Centre of Excellence (NCOEs) amid strict COVID-19 rules to protect the bio bubbles made for Olympic-bound sportspersons. Sports Authority of India Regional Director Shiv Sharma urged NCOE in-charges to allow young national level athletes of 'come and play' scheme or NCOE non-residential athletes to practice at staggered timings with their coaches. The decision comes after non-… read-more
Tags: sports, Sports Authority of India, athletes, Olympics
Courtesy: News18
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National Wrestling Events Under SAI Scanner For Breaching Covid Norms
The Sports Authority of India was put on alert after reports of National Wrestling Championships at Noida flouting social distancing norms surfaced on January 24. Reportedly, the indoor stadium entertained hundreds of spectators by not following the Sports Ministry's eight-page Standard Operating Procedure issued on December 26, 2020. SAI Director-General Sandip Pradhan said, "we have also sought a report from the Federation on the alleged… read-more
Tags: Sports Authority of India, Wrestling, Noida, sports
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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SAI Facilities To Be Named After Indian Sporting Heroes
Intending to honour India's sporting heroes, Sports Ministry on January 17 announced to name the facilities of Sports Authority of India (SAI) after renowned athletes. However, the names of athletes to inspire the nomenclature has not been disclosed yet. Reportedly, several upcoming facilities in Lucknow, Bhopal and Guwahati will be named after famous local sportspersons. Sports Minister Kiran Rijiju called this decision as government's … read-more
Tags: Sports Ministry Of India, Sports Authority of India, Kiran Rijiju, Lucknow, Bhopal, Guwahati
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Sports Authority of India Reopens Its Eastern Centre After Covid-19 Outbreak
Sports Authority of India's Kolkata centre at Salt Lake re-opened on October 9, after seven months of closure due to COVID-19. Authorities have only allowed athletics and hockey players to start training while following the guidelines issued by government. Mandating Covid test for the support staff, authorities ensure that players will join in batches and be kept under bio-bubble. Facilities for other disciplines are likely open soon.
Tags: Sports Authority of India, Kolkata
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Disagreements Between the Player & Authorities, Might Lead To Cancelation of NBC
The National Badminton Camp, scheduled from September 7 to 27, is unlikely to happen because of disagreements between the players and authorities. SAI wants the players to get quarantined for a week before getting on the ground but the players and the association are against this order as they claim they won't have enough time to prepare for the Thomas and Uber Cup in… read-more
Tags: Badminton, Sports Authority of India, sports, Quarantine
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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COVID-19: Hockey Player Mandeep Singh Moved to Hospital; Condition Stable
With symptoms turning "from mild to moderate severity of COVID-19", Indian hockey team's forward Mandeep Singh has been hospitalised on August 11 at SS Sparsh multispeciality hospital, Bengaluru. His blood oxygen level was noticed dropping during check-up on August 10. Earlier, Mandeep Singh and other five COVID-19 positive players were kept under observation at Sports Authority of India Bengaluru. "His condition is currently stable," … read-more
Tags: Mandeep Singh, Indian Hockey, Covid-19, Sports Authority of India
Courtesy: Times Of India
