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De-recognition of NSFs to hurt Olympics' preparations: Sports council chief

The Sports Ministry on Thursday withdrew provisional annual recognition granted to 54 NSFs on the directive of the Delhi High Court, which asked it to maintain status quo till further orders.

Sports Ministry withdraws provisional recognition of 54 NSFs after HC order

The court on Wednesday observed that the ministry didn't comply with its February 7 order and took the decision without informing the court in advance

India should be ready to host sporting events in a couple of months: Rijiju

I'm hoping that in next couple of months' time we should be ready with at least some of the events, says Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju

Aarogya Setu must, no sparring, no baton exchange for contact sports

Athletics, hockey, badminton, boxing and shooting were among the 11 disciplines that were permitted to resume outdoor training following relaxations in the lockdown.

Athletes, and not sports federations, dominate feedback on training roadmap

18 Olympic NSFs were asked to respond by May 20 but only seven -- archery, hockey, rowing, squash, volleyball, weightlifting and yachting -- gave feedback before the deadline

No handshakes, salon visits: Athletics Federation of India's new guidelines

However, the athletes at the NIS-Patiala and Sports Authority of India Centre in Bengaluru are yet to resume outdoor training

Mirabai Chanu keen to resume training; Rijiju asks SAI to lay down rules

The weightlifters are currently staying at Sports Authority of India's National Center of Excellence in Patiala

To track movement, Kerala police use wedding photographers who fly drones

So now those who flout the lockdown have started avoiding main roads and places where people gather and play games