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Power struggle re-opens at Indian Olympic Association as Ramachandran faces battle to remain President

  • OCA

A major power struggle has re-emerged in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) between factions allied to either the organisation's President, N. Ramachandran, or general secretary, Rajiv Mehta.

meeting in the capital city on Friday (October 27).They are proposing to discuss a motion made by Hockey

regards the EC meeting, I will direct him [Rajiv]," he told Sportstar.Ramachandran also claimed that the Hockey

, and more pressing, clash concerns the upcoming elections at the December AGM, where International Hockey


South Africa and Egypt to meet in men's final at Africa Cup of Nations

  • Hockey

South Africa will meet hosts Egypt in the final of the men’s Africa Cup of Nations in Ismailia after they each completed the round robin phase with convincing wins.

medal match in front of their home fans, brushing aside the challenge of Ghana at the Suez Canal Hockey

in the third place playoff.Egypt will hope to win the men's title in front of a home crowd ©African Hockey



Documentary about black ice hockey players showcased in London

  • Ice Hockey

A documentary entitled Soul on Ice, Past, Present and Future is being showcased in London as part of Black History Month celebrations.

experience by black players in ice hockey.This includes a focus on members of the groundbreaking "Coloured Hockey

League "in the Canadian Maritimes between 1895 and 1925 to some of stars participating in the National Hockey

black history.Deputy Lord Mayor of London Matthew Ryder was among those present along with many ice hockey

officials.Others in attendance included English Ice Hockey Association director Charles Dacres."


Hockey Canada name 26-man squad for Karjala Cup as preparations for Pyeongchang 2018 continue

  • Ice Hockey

Hockey Canada have announced a 26-man squad for the Karjala Cup as they continue to assess players before

The National Hockey League (NHL) has ruled against interrupting their domestic season meaning that, for

Olympics.It is still theoretically possible that they could change their mind but International Ice Hockey

admitted to insidethegames it will take a "miracle" for this to happen.The NHL’s decision has led to Hockey

give ourselves the best possible chance for success in South Korea.”Canada have won gold in men's ice hockey

their Olympic men’s title against Switzerland.The Group A clash is due to take place at the Kwandong Hockey



South Africa draw with hosts Egypt as both teams preserve unbeaten records at Africa Cup of Nations

  • Hockey

South Africa drew 3-3 with hosts Egypt today at the men’s Africa Cup of Nations in Ismailia, meaning both teams remain undefeated from their three round-robin matches.

Tim Drummond’s 48th-minute goal secured South Africa a share of spoils at the Suez Canal Hockey Stadium.It

against Egypt.A further four matches were played today across the men's and women's competitions ©African Hockey



Biathlete Gregorin confirmed as athlete who failed Vancouver 2010 doping retest

  • Biathlon

Slovenian biathlete Teja Gregorin has been named as the sole athlete caught in International Olympic Committee (IOC) retests of doping samples from the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

Poland's cross-country skier Kornelia Marek, who was banned after testing positive for EPO.Russian ice hockey


Ghana thrash Egypt at women's Africa Cup of Nations

  • Hockey

Ghana inflicted a heavy defeat on Egypt at the women's Africa Cup of Nations in the Egyptian city of  Ismailia today.

They moved onto six points in the group standings following a 6-0 win at the Suez Canal Hockey Stadium.Vivian

translate to the men's team as they fell to a 3-2 defeat to South Africa.Action continued at the Suez Canal Hockey

Stadium today ©African Hockey Federation/FacebookMichael Baiden opened the scoring for Ghana after just


Exclusive: British Olympic Association urge swift resolution to Russian doping probes

  • Pyeongchang 2018

Officials from the British Olympic Association (BOA) have become the latest to publicly urge "meaningful sanctions" as quickly as possible for Russians involved in the alleged tampering of urine samples at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. 

first loyalty is to the athletes," BOA Athletes' Commission chair Ben Hawes, a member of the Olympic hockey


South Korean luger targets quick comeback after leg break

  • Luge

South Korean luger Aileen Frisch still hopes to take part in the international training week for the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics next month, despite breaking her leg.

spirit.South Korea has also naturalised athletes in other Winter Olympic sports, such as biathlon and ice hockey




South African men and women begin well at Africa Cup of Nations

  • Hockey

South Africa's men and women continued their strong starts as they seek successful title defences in their respective tournaments at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egyptian city Ismailia.

Zambia.They were only put under slightly more pressure today in a 9-1 thrashing of Nigeria at the Suez Canal Hockey

losses and secure a first win since 1989.Egypt's men have also started well as their home event ©African Hockey