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  • CBI registers case in opposition to Batra hours after he resigns as IOA, FIH president

    The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday filed a case in opposition to veteran sports activities administrator Narinder Batra hours after he resigned because the president of the Indian Olympic Affiliation (IOA) and the World Hockey Federation (FIH), along side his place as a member of the World Olympic Committee (IOC).

    The CBI, in a remark, claimed they discovered ‘incriminating paperwork/data’ in opposition to Batra following raids at places of work of Hockey India and IOA along side his flats in New Delhi and Jammu. In April, the CBI had introduced a initial inquiry in opposition to Batra for alleged misappropriation of Hockey India price range to the song of Rs 35 lakh.

    On Monday, the investigating company stated that instances had been registered in opposition to former Hockey India president Rajinder Singh, ex-secretary basic Mohammad Mushtaque Ahmad who went directly to transform the organisation’s president, and previous govt director RK Srivastava ‘for committing illegalities for renovation and furnishing of the place of job of IOA president in 2018.’

    “It used to be alleged that right through 2018, then HI President after which Secretary Common, in conspiracy with then IOA President after which Government Director, were given carried out the paintings of renovation & furnishing of the place of job of then IOA President with out prior approval of the Government Board of Hockey India,” the CBI stated in its remark. “It used to be additional alleged that so as to justify and to hide up the fraudulent expenditure on the approval level, the accused fabricated and falsified the data.”

    Batra’s tenure because the president of IOA ended unexpectedly in Would possibly after the Delhi Prime Court docket struck down the put up of ‘existence member’ in Hockey India, an organisation he headed prior to now. Batra in 2017 had contested the election for IOA president at the foundation of his place as Hockey India’s existence member.

    He then appealed in opposition to the ruling however a bigger bench of the Prime Court docket refused to stick the order and indexed the subject for listening to on July 26. His IOC club used to be connected to the IOA function and in Would possibly, Batra had stated he received’t stand for re-election as IOA president as a way to center of attention on his tasks as FIH president.

    A yr earlier than he turned into IOA president, Batra turned into the primary Asian president of the arena hockey frame FIH and used to be re-elected for a 2d time period, till 2024, final yr. He resigned from all posts on Monday by the use of separate handwritten notes, mentioning ‘non-public causes’.

    The FIH Board permitted the resignation and stated an appearing president shall be appointed quickly in Batra’s position.

  • Anil Khanna rejects Narinder Batra’s claims on presidency, tells participants his continuation will probably be in contempt of courtroom

    Senior IOA vice chairman Anil Khanna on Thursday categorically rejected Narinder Batra’s declare that he’s nonetheless the manager of the apex sports activities frame, announcing his continuation within the most sensible task will probably be a contempt of courtroom.

    Veteran sports activities administrator Batra was once on Wednesday got rid of as Indian Olympic Affiliation (IOA) president after the Delhi Top Courtroom struck down the location of ‘Lifestyles Member’ in Hockey India, courtesy which he had contested and gained the apex frame’s elections again in 2017.

    Khanna took over as performing leader after HC order.

    Then again, Batra mentioned he “didn’t contest the election for both president FIH or president IOA by means of distinctive feature of protecting any publish that was once struck down by means of the order of the Hon’ble Top Courtroom”.

    “I recently proceed to serve the IOA as President, until such time new elections are held,” Batra mentioned in his message to participants, a declare that was once promptly rejected by means of Khanna.

    “As in step with this (Delhi Top Courtroom) order, Mr. Batra’s time period as President of IOA has come to an finish with instant impact on twenty fifth Would possibly 2022.

    “Mr. Batra in a WhatsApp message nowadays to the participants has claimed that he’s no longer protecting the location of IOA President by means of distinctive feature of his being a Lifestyles Member of the Hockey India. That is an flawed remark,” Khanna wrote in an e mail to the IOA participants.

    “As in step with IOA Charter and Election Bye Regulations, representatives nominated by means of each and every vote casting unit should be participants of the Govt Our bodies of such devices to be a part of the Electoral Faculty. Mr. Batra was once a part of the Electoral Faculty in 2017 and his title gave the impression in S.no 43 of the Electoral Faculty,” Khanna wrote in an e mail to participants.

    Khanna identified that Batra has used his place as Lifestyles Member of Hockey India to be within the Electoral Faculty and, subsequently, as in step with the Order of the courtroom he ceases to be the president of IOA.

    “In 2017, Mr. Batra ceased to be President of Hockey India and was once no longer a member of the Govt Committee of Hockey India. Mr. Batra was once a Lifestyles Member of Hockey India as in step with para 2.1.1.3 of Hockey India Charter and it was once on this capability as Lifestyles Member of Hockey India, that his title was once incorporated within the Electoral Faculty of Indian Olympic Affiliation.

    “The Order of the Hon’ble Top Courtroom is, subsequently, abundantly transparent that the unlawful publish of Lifestyles Member can’t be the stepping stone for another place or receive advantages in other places, be it nationally (together with within the Indian Olympic Affiliation) or in World our bodies.” The Delhi HC dominated that the location of Lifestyles Member and Lifestyles President have been “unlawful” since they weren’t in consonance with the Nationwide Sports activities Code and put in a three-member Committee of Directors (CoA) to run the day by day affairs of Hockey India.

    Khanna mentioned, “On this crucial time, IOA as an Establishment has to begin engaging in itself with due appreciate to the orders of the Hon’ble Top Courtroom, Legislation of the Land and Nationwide Sports activities Code.
    “It will have to be our endeavour to be compliant. Mr. Batra’s declare is as soon as once more difficult the order of the Hon’ble Top Courtroom and the Charter of IOA. This may occasionally tantamount to Contempt of Courtroom.” A most sensible IOA supply advised PTI: “If Mr Batra does no longer settle for that he’s not IOA president and object to senior vice chairman taking price as performing president as in step with IOA charter, any individual within the IOA should pass to courtroom to put into effect the order.” Khanna additionally mentioned that he’s now the one eligible candidate to run the affairs of IOA, with the opposite senior vice chairman R Okay Anand already previous the age of 70.

    “This leaves most effective me because the eligible senior vice chairman to fill the emptiness.” Khanna, the previous president of All India Tennis Affiliation (AITA), henceforth additionally requested all of the IOA participants to take directions most effective from him or secretary basic Rajeev Mehta.

  • CBI registers initial enquiry towards Narinder Batra for Hockey India price range ‘misuse’ 

    By means of PTI

    NEW DELHI: The CBI has registered a initial enquiry towards Indian Olympic Affiliation president Narinder Batra for alleged misuse of Rs 35 lakh of Hockey India price range, officers mentioned on Wednesday.

    The central probe company had won a grievance towards Batra following which it began a initial enquiry, which is step one to determine prima facie illegal activity, they mentioned.

    It used to be alleged within the grievance that Rs 35 lakh of Hockey India price range used to be used for private advantages of Batra, the officers mentioned.

    A turf struggle between Batra and Hockey India surfaced just lately after he despatched a terse communique to the sports activities federation, wondering the efficiency of the boys’s hockey crew in tournaments.

    After Batra’s missive, Olympian and member of the 1975 International Cup-winning crew Aslam Sher Khan puzzled Batra over his hobby in issues of Hockey India.

    Khan mentioned being the FIH (World Hockey Federation) leader, Batra’s interference in Hockey India’s operations is a transparent case of ‘war of hobby’.

    “No doubt, it’s war of hobby through Batra. He’s the FIH president and being in that submit, he can certainly not intervene within the affairs of a countrywide federation,” mentioned Khan, who has challenged within the Delhi Prime Courtroom some abnormal appointments in HI, together with that of Batra as a ‘existence member’.

  • Mumbai to host 2023 World Olympic Committee consultation

    On Saturday, Mumbai has been formally elected because the host for the 2023 World Olympic Committee (IOC) consultation, which might be able to see the election for the host nation for the 2030 Iciness Olympics and sports activities programme for LA 2028 Olympic Video games.

    The consultation can be held in Would possibly or June subsequent 12 months.

    Correction: Mumbai in India will host for the primary time in historical past an #IOCSession. The 86th Consultation 1983 was once held in New Delhi. 40 years later the IOC Consultation can be again in India.#Olympics #Beijing2022 https://t.co/z1LGYGr2FS

    — Christian Klaue (@ChKlaue) February 19, 2022

    An IOC consultation is the once a year assembly of the individuals of the IOC, comprising 101 vote casting individuals and 45 honorary individuals. It discusses and makes a decision at the key actions of the worldwide Olympics motion together with adoption or modification of the Olympic Constitution, the election of IOC individuals and place of business bearers and election of the host town of Olympics. Mumbai won a historical 99% of the votes in favour of its bid from the delegates collaborating within the procedure, with 75 individuals endorsing its candidature within the consultation held at Beijing.

    The 2020 Olympics was once historical for India. As of late, we make extra historical past as Mumbai is introduced as host of the 2023 IOC Consultation. Proud to had been a part of the delegation led by way of Mrs. Nita Ambani, and Dr. Narinder Batra!#StrongerTogether #IOCSessionMumbai2023

    — Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) February 19, 2022

    The verdict confirms India can be internet hosting this prestigious IOC assembly for the primary time since 1983, in what is ready to be the beginning of a brand new technology of engagement between India’s younger inhabitants and the Olympic Motion.

    “The Olympic motion is again to India after a 40-year wait! I’m in reality thankful to the IOC for entrusting India with the glory of internet hosting the IOC Consultation in Mumbai in 2023,” mentioned Nita Ambani, a member of the IOC.

    Let’s do that, Mumbai! So overjoyed about India internet hosting the #IOCSessionMumbai2023. It’s been an honour to be part of India’s Olympic adventure & this in reality is a milestone second. Congratulations to IOC member Nita Ambani in this magnificent feat.#StrongerTogether @WeAreTeamIndia

    — Leander Paes OLY (@Leander) February 19, 2022

    “This can be an important building for India’s Olympic aspiration and can usher in the beginning of a brand new technology for Indian game.”

    भारत के लिए गर्व का दिन. 2023 में इंटरनेशनल ओलंपिक कमेटी की मेजबानी करेगी मुंबई. ये सेशन हमारे देश के बढ़ते हुनर को और मेहनत करने की प्रेरणा देगा. नीता अंबानी जी, डॉ. नरिंदर ध्रुव बत्रा और @ianuragthakur को शुक्रिया.#StrongerTogether #IOCSessionMumbai2023

    — Rani Rampal (@imranirampal) February 19, 2022

    Talking on the a success conclusion of the bidding procedure, Indian Olympic Affiliation President Dr Narinder Batra mentioned: “That is the beginning of a brand new technology for India game – an technology that includes the long-term function of internet hosting the Olympic Video games in India. We’re bold and recognise our goals are daring. However India is on a thrilling adventure and we would like the Olympic Motion to play a central section in construction a brighter long term for our subsequent technology.”

    “Turning in a in reality memorable IOC Consultation in Mumbai in 2023, with a powerful emphasis on formative years doable, sustainability, and innovation, can be some of the first steps to show off India’s new carrying capability,” he added.