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News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Indian Athlete Seema Claims Historic 5000m Silver At World University Games
Last Updated: Seema, who was forced to miss the 10,000m due to official negligence, clinched her maiden senior medal with the silver in the 5000m event. India athlete Seema scripted history at the World University Games as she became the first woman to medal in the 5000m event at the championships. Seema, who was forced to miss the 10,000m due to official negligence, clinched her maiden senior medal with the silver in the 5000m event. Seema clocked a season-best time of 15:35.86, which was also her second quickest time ever in the event. The Indian badminton team, which won bronze at the ongoing Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, encountered controversy when it was revealed that six of the twelve selected players were barred from participating due to Indian officials' failure to correctly submit all names during the managers' meeting on July 16. Female quarter-miler Devyani Bazala claimed she could not compete as her name went missing due to a late alteration by officials in submitting the confirmation list. The sprinter was unable to participate in the 400m race after her name disappeared from the start list upon her arrival at the venue, despite being initially included. view comments First Published: July 27, 2025, 07:24 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
7 days ago
- Sport
- News18
AIS Joint Secretary Baljit Singh Sekhon Slapped With Suspension Following WUG Debacle
Last Updated: Multiple Indian athletes were barred from taking part in their respective events due to administrative errors, including misspelling of athletes' names in a national embarrassment. Joint Secretary of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Baljit Singh Sekhon, has been handed a suspension by the governing body's administrative department following the World Universities Games debacle in Germany. Multiple Indian athletes were barred from taking part in their respective events due to administrative errors, including misspelling of athletes' names in a national embarrassment. The incident caused widespread outrage and flagged the failures of the administrative unit as multiple athletes missed out on their events despite being present at the venue during the time of the competition. The Indian badminton team, which secured bronze at the ongoing Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, faced controversy when it was disclosed that six of the 12 selected players were prohibited from participating due to officials' failure to correctly submit all names during the managers' meeting on July 16. Female quarter-miler Devyani Bazala also alleged that she couldn't participate in her event as her name went missing because of late alteration by officials in submitting the confirmation list. The AIU has since formed a four-member panel, to probe into the mismanagement, and has been instructed to submit their findings within a period of 15 days. The panel is set to look into the non-inclusion of selected athletes, the exclusion of designated coaches and the penalties imposed by the event organisers in addition to any procedural lapses, and recommend corrective and disciplinary measures in accordancw with their findings. 'The inquiry panel will investigate the entire matter and to ensure that it works impartially, we have decided to suspend our joint secretary Baljit Singh Skehon. The panel will submit its report within 15 days," AIU Secretary General Dr Pankaj Mitta said. 'In addition, the AIU has also ensured that athletes who were denied participation due to the manager's mistake have been given certificates and medals by FISU. This was after we held discussions with FISU," he added. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 10:06 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Economic Times
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
AIU unable to run university sports, drastic revamp needed: Sports Ministry source
The Sports Ministry is considering action against the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) after mismanagement marred India's participation in the World University Games. A potential separate federation may be established to oversee university-level sports. The badminton squad faced controversy as six players were barred due to incorrect submissions, and a quarter-miler's participation was jeopardized by a missing name. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Livid with the "mismanagement" that led to embarrassment for India in the World University Games, the sports ministry is considering the prospect of acting against the Association of Indian Universities AIU ) by setting up a separate federation to handle the administration of university-level bronze-winning Indian badminton squad at the ongoing Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany found itself hounded by controversy when it came to light that six of the 12 chosen players were barred from participating after Indian officials failed to submit all names correctly during the managers' meeting on July addition, woman quarter-miler Devyani Bazala also alleged that she could not compete as her name went "missing because of late alteration by the officials in submitting the confirmation list".The ministry has taken note of the developments, it is reliably learnt."Clearly, they are unable to manage the affairs properly. Probably, the solution is a separate federation to handle administration. A revamp is needed because university sport is our best bet to find high-potential athletes," a ministry source said."It is obviously sad that something like this happened and the country was embarrassed. This will be thoroughly looked into," he AIU, which is the nodal body for university-level sports in the country, acknowledged the incident related to badminton and its secretary general Dr Pankaj Mittal said the "matter is being investigated."The athletes, meanwhile, could only lament the lapses."The frustrating thing is the officials don't even admit their mistakes or show any remorse," an athlete competing at the Games had said after the fiasco."...the team travelled all the way, and yet in the manager's meeting they missed out names. I don't know how it is possible to overlook such a basic responsibility."
News18
22-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Sports Ministry Hints At Creation Of New Federation After AIU Mismanagement
Last Updated: The sports ministry may act against the Association of Indian Universities after mismanagement at the World University Games. Angered by the 'mismanagement" that led to India's embarrassment at the World University Games, the sports ministry is contemplating action against the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) by establishing a separate federation to manage university-level sports. The Indian badminton squad, which won bronze at the ongoing Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, faced controversy when it was revealed that six of the 12 selected players were barred from participating due to Indian officials' failure to correctly submit all names during the managers' meeting on July 16. Additionally, female quarter-miler Devyani Bazala alleged she could not compete as her name went 'missing because of late alteration by officials in submitting the confirmation list". The ministry has noted these developments, as per reliable sources. 'Clearly, they are unable to manage the affairs properly. Probably, the solution is a separate federation to handle administration. A revamp is needed because university sport is our best bet to find high-potential athletes," a ministry source said. 'It is obviously sad that something like this happened and the country was embarrassed. This will be thoroughly looked into," he added. The athletes, meanwhile, expressed their frustration over the lapses. 'The frustrating thing is the officials don't even admit their mistakes or show any remorse," an athlete competing at the Games had said after the fiasco. '…the team travelled all the way, and yet in the manager's meeting they missed out names. I don't know how it is possible to overlook such a basic responsibility." (With inputs from PTI) view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 17:46 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
AIU unable to run university sports, drastic revamp needed: Sports Ministry source
The Sports Ministry is considering action against the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) after mismanagement marred India's participation in the World University Games. A potential separate federation may be established to oversee university-level sports. The badminton squad faced controversy as six players were barred due to incorrect submissions, and a quarter-miler's participation was jeopardized by a missing name. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Livid with the "mismanagement" that led to embarrassment for India in the World University Games, the sports ministry is considering the prospect of acting against the Association of Indian Universities AIU ) by setting up a separate federation to handle the administration of university-level bronze-winning Indian badminton squad at the ongoing Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany found itself hounded by controversy when it came to light that six of the 12 chosen players were barred from participating after Indian officials failed to submit all names correctly during the managers' meeting on July addition, woman quarter-miler Devyani Bazala also alleged that she could not compete as her name went "missing because of late alteration by the officials in submitting the confirmation list".The ministry has taken note of the developments, it is reliably learnt."Clearly, they are unable to manage the affairs properly. Probably, the solution is a separate federation to handle administration. A revamp is needed because university sport is our best bet to find high-potential athletes," a ministry source said."It is obviously sad that something like this happened and the country was embarrassed. This will be thoroughly looked into," he AIU, which is the nodal body for university-level sports in the country, acknowledged the incident related to badminton and its secretary general Dr Pankaj Mittal said the "matter is being investigated."The athletes, meanwhile, could only lament the lapses."The frustrating thing is the officials don't even admit their mistakes or show any remorse," an athlete competing at the Games had said after the fiasco."...the team travelled all the way, and yet in the manager's meeting they missed out names. I don't know how it is possible to overlook such a basic responsibility."
