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India Gazette
4 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
BAI president unveils Rs 9.75 cr annual plan to unearth future talent, drive Indian badminton's growth
New Delhi [India], Jun 2 (ANI): Driven by its vision to make India a global badminton powerhouse, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) announced on Monday a strategic investment of over Rs 10 crore to identify, nurture, and develop talent across the country. This bold step reinforces BAI's continued commitment to building a world-class badminton ecosystem. As the only national sports federation to have implemented such a comprehensive structural investment, BAI has already laid a strong foundation with initiatives like the establishment of the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati. The current investment will further strengthen grassroots engagement, support state associations, incentivise former players to take up coaching roles, and reward international medal-winning performances--all while doubling domestic tournament prize money, as per a BAI press release. The decision to this effect was taken at the Association's Annual General Body meeting held in New Delhi on Saturday under the chairmanship of President Himanta Biswa Sarma. Based on the decisions taken at the AGM, BAI will invest over Rs 9.75 crore each year in the development of grassroots initiatives and helping state associations conduct domestic tournaments. The total prize pool and grant allocation for the national tournament stands at Rs 3.8 crore. The association has also made financial provisions for paying INR 1 lakh per month to Olympians and Rs 50,000 per month to coaches who have represented the official Indian team in international events and are currently coaching at National Camps held across three locations. 'But given the size of our country, one NCE was never going to be enough, and hence we are providing grants to state associations to come up with development across the state, and the current increase in grants will help them enhance their existing programs,' said the BAI president after the AGM. Beginning this year, the annual grant to state associations has been increased from INR 7.5 lakh to INR 10 lakh, while the prize money for national ranking tournaments for all age groups has also been doubled. BAI will also provide additional grants of INR 1.5 lakh to U-13 events and INR 2 lakh each for organisers of Senior and U-19 ranking tournaments and INR 3 lakh to organisers of Under-15 and Under-17 All India ranking events. The total investment in all the National Championships has also been increased by over 50 per cent, thereby incentivising state associations to host more national-level events. In the last few years, BAI has been investing a lot of effort and money in developing grassroots coaching and infrastructure through various initiatives like running coach certification programs, giving cash rewards to top performers. Speaking about the increase in prize money for national ranking tournaments, Dr Sarma said looking after the needs of up-and-coming players, motivating them and providing them better financial incentives was critical for the development of the sport and chart out a pathway through which the future course. Hereafter, the senior national ranking tournaments will have a prize purse of Rs 10 lakh, U-19 national ranking (Rs 8 lakh), U-15 and U-17 national ranking (Rs 12 lakh) and U-13 national ranking events will have a prize pool of Rs 6 lakh. The total grant and prize money for all the National Championships was also increased from Rs 2.13 crore to Rs 3.2 crore. The apex body also decided to make a special provision of substantial cash rewards for players who are making their mark on the international stage. A player/pair winning the BWF World Tour Super 1000 title will get a cash reward of Rs 10,00,000, while a world championships gold medallist will be awarded a sum of Rs 20,00,000 for their hard work and excellence. Even juniors will have a chance of winning handsome rewards if they win medals at the world and Asian championships with gold winners allocated a highest prize purse of Rs 15,00,000 and Rs 10,00,000 respectively. Even a gold medal in senior team events will fetch a cash reward of Rs 50 lakh while the juniors teams will get a reward of Rs 30 lakh. Major investment decisions taken by BAI AGM:-Increased Annual Grant to State AssociationsPrevious Grant: Rs 7.5 lakh per yearRevised Grant: Rs 10 lakh per year -Additional Grant for organising National Ranking TournamentsSenior Ranking: Rs. 2,00,000U-19 ranking: Rs 2,00,000U-15/U-17 ranking: Rs 3,00,000U-13 ranking: Rs 1,50,000 Prize money for national ranking tournaments Tournament categoryPrevious Prize moneyRevised Prize Money Senior RankingRs 5,00,000Rs 10,00,000 U-19 rankingRs 4,00,000Rs 8,00,000 U-15/U-17 rankingRs 6,00,000Rs 12,00,000 U-13 rankingRs 3,00,000Rs 6,00,000 National Championships - Prize Money and Grant AllocationTournamentPrevious Total Grant and Prize MoneyRevised Total Grant and Prize money Senior NationalsRs 75 lakhRs 1 crore Junior (U-19) NationalsRs 35 lakhRs 70 lakh U-15/U-17 NationalsRs 40 lakhRs 75 lakh U-13 NationalsRs 25 lakhRs 30 lakh U-11 NationalsRs 5 lakhRs 7 lakh Veteran NationalsRs 33 lakhRs 38 lakh Total Rs 213 LakhRs 320 lakh Financial support for Indian coaches training national campersEligibility: Coaches who have represented the official Indian team at Internationals and are currently coaching national campers -Olympians Coaching at National Camps: Rs 1,00,000 per month-Other official Indian International Coaches Training at National Camps : Rs 50,000 per month Hereafter, the senior national ranking tournaments will have a prize purse of Rs 10 lakh, U-19 national ranking (Rs 8 lakh), U-15 and U-17 national ranking (Rs 12 lakh) and U-13 national ranking events will have a prize pool of Rs 6 lakh. (ANI)
Gulf News
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Gulf News
KCA suspends former India fast bowler S Sreesanth for 3 years over defamatory remarks linked to Sanju Samson row
The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has suspended former India fast bowler S Sreesanth for three years for allegedly making false and defamatory statements against the body. The disciplinary action follows Sreesanth's controversial remarks in connection with Sanju Samson's omission from the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, held in three Pakistan cities and Dubai earlier this year. The decision was unanimously approved during a special General Body meeting held in Kochi on April 30, PTI reported. In its official statement, the KCA said the suspension was in response to "misleading and derogatory comments" made by Sreesanth during a Malayalam television panel discussion. Sreesanth, a two-time World Cup winner with India, had linked the KCA to Samson's exclusion and criticised the association's role, pledging support to the Kerala wicketkeeper-batter and other state players. The KCA had earlier issued show-cause notices to Sreesanth and three Kerala Cricket League (KCL) franchise teams — Kollam Aeries (co-owned by Sreesanth), Alappuzha Team Lead, and Alappuzha Ripples. While the franchises provided satisfactory responses and were spared further action, the General Body urged stricter scrutiny while appointing team management personnel in the future. Action against Samson's father Additionally, the KCA announced plans to file a compensation claim against Samson's father, Samson Vishwanath, and two others for allegedly making baseless allegations using the cricketer's name. Clarifying its position, the KCA emphasised that Sreesanth was not penalised for backing Samson, but for making unfounded public accusations that harmed the association's reputation. The controversy gained traction after Samson was left out of the Kerala squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy — an omission many believe affected his national team prospects.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Kerala Cricket Association suspends S Sreesanth for three years: Why has the former player been punished?
S Sreesanth in a file photo. The Kerala Cricket Association has suspended former India pacer S Sreesanth for three years for alleged false and derogatory statements against the organisation regarding Sanju Samson 's omission from the Indian team for the Champions Trophy. The decision was made at a special General Body meeting in Kochi on April 30. Sreesanth, who currently co-owns Kollam Aeries in the Kerala Cricket League, made the controversial remarks during a panel discussion on a Malayalam television channel. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Show-cause notices were issued to Sreesanth and franchise teams Kollam Aeries, Alappuzha Team Lead, and Alappuzha Ripples following the incident. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Incrível: Calculadora mostra o valor da sua casa na hora (Confira já!) Valor do imóvel Undo "Since the franchise teams gave satisfactory responses to the notices, no further action will be taken against them. However, the meeting decided to advise greater caution when appointing members to team management," the KCA statement said. Sanju Samson shines as India beat South Africa in first T20I The General Body also plans to file a compensation claim against Sanju Samson 's father, Samson Vishwanath, and two others for making baseless allegations using Sanju Samson's name. The KCA clarified that the notice to Sreesanth, a two-time World Cup winner with India, was issued not for supporting Samson but for making misleading and defamatory comments against the association. Poll Do you think S Sreesanth's suspension was justified? Unsure about the details. No, he was defending a player. Yes, he made derogatory statements. During the televised discussion, Sreesanth allegedly promised to protect Samson and other Kerala players while making accusations against the KCA. The controversy emerged after Samson was dropped from the Kerala squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which reportedly affected his chances of selection for India's Champions Trophy team.
Hindustan Times
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ambedkar University Delhi sees diverging narratives on class boycott
New Delhi, A campus-wide class boycott at Ambedkar University Delhi's Kashmere Gate campus on Monday has triggered conflicting claims from the Students' Council and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, with both student bodies presenting contrasting pictures of the day's developments. There was no response available from the varsity over the issue. In an official statement, the Ambedkar University Delhi Students' Council declared the boycott an "overwhelming success," stating that 20 out of 27 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes observed a total shutdown of lectures. "With a sense of pride, we declare the campus-strike as an overwhelming success," the statement said, adding that research scholars from 16 programmes had also extended support. The strike, AUDSC said, was backed by resolutions passed through General Body Meetings held across schools and programmes last week. These meetings also condemned what the council described as the "high-handed attitude" of the university administration, citing student suspensions, closure of the main gate and administrative actions against faculty. As part of the protest, students marked a "Cultural Day of Solidarity" with collective singing, mural painting, and discussions on what they called the "deteriorating condition" of the university. The council also criticised the administration for not holding a dialogue despite prior notice. "It is regrettable that a meeting did not take place to discuss the issues," the statement noted. Countering the claims, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad's AUD unit issued its own statement asserting that the boycott call was largely rejected by the student body. "Academic activities continued smoothly with enthusiastic participation from students across all departments," it said. ABVP AUD President Anubhav Pandey termed the strike "politically driven" and praised students for prioritising academics. "This is a resounding victory for student welfare, academic integrity and nationalism," he said. The AUDSC had cited several concerns including the suspension of five students, alleged violence against student representatives, barricading on campus, restrictive curfew timings, closure of the main gate, a show-cause notice to associate professor Dr Kaustav Banerjee and the disabling of the student mail chain.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
SKM announces campaign against NDA in Bihar, protests against new labour codes, Vance's visit
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Monday announced that it will be holding 10 Mahapanchayats in Bihar to campaign among the people "to punish the BJP and NDA" in the upcoming state assembly elections. It also extended support to a general strike called by the Central Trade Unions (CTUs) on May 20 against the new labour codes and said mass protests will be held independently by farmers and agricultural workers. In a statement issued after a meeting of the General Body of the SKM on Sunday, the umbrella body of farmers' organisations said they will hold protests during the visit of US Vice President JD Vance, who arrived in India on Monday on a four-day visit, over the tariff issue. The General Body also decided to hold 10 Mahapanchayats in Bihar to campaign among the people "to punish the anti-farmer BJP and NDA" in the coming state assembly elections scheduled in November 2025. It said the SKM's all-India leadership will attend the campaign. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads View Deals Undo "The SKM General Body met in New Delhi yesterday with delegates from across India. It decided to support the all India General Strike of workers called by Central Trade Unions (CTU) on 20th May 2025 against the pro-corporate four labour codes and privatisation among other demands," the farmers' body said. "The 4 Labour codes legalise contract labour based on hiring and firing policy. Once the Labour Codes are implemented, that will affect not only the rights of the existing workforce but the entire new generations of workers in all sectors," the SKM claimed. Live Events It criticised the "repression" against agitating farmers, both during SKM led planned Chandigarh sit-in from March 5 and at Khanauri and Shambhu borders on March 19, by the AAP-led Punjab government. "It shows the ugly anti-farmer face of AAP government and its servility before corporate loot, MNC loot of farmers and its abject surrender to the dictates of BJP led Modi Government," the statement said. As a mark of protest amid the ongoing US tariff war, the SKM is protesting against US Vice President JD Vance's visit. It said they will burn effigies of "Trump, Modi and Vance between 21-23 April 2025 against US attempts to coerce Modi Government to impose unfair trade terms and to dump US agricultural products in India." The General Body also decided to extend support to the Electricity Sector Workers Strike on June 26 against privatisation and pre-paid Smart Meters.
