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Al Etihad
6 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 opens registration for participants and volunteers
24 July 2025 13:40 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 is now just 200 days away from the opening ceremony of what is expected to be the most diverse international sports event ever held in the Middle signups have kicked off this month in partnership with Emirates Foundation, providing interested individuals with a chance to gain invaluable experience while contributing to a healthier, more connected future for generations to come. Open to students, professionals, sports enthusiasts, and community champions, volunteers are key to the event's success and to creating a lasting community Excellency Ahmed Taleb Al Shamsi, Chief Executive Officer at Emirates Foundation, said, 'Volunteering in the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 is more than just a contribution of time — it is a message of passion and belonging. The unity of volunteers embodies the spirit of collaboration to work together toward a shared goal: promoting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging movement and healthy ageing among all members of the community, and across all age groups. Volunteering provides the path to a stronger and more cohesive society."The 2026 Games will take place across more than 20 venues from February 6-16, with more than 25,000 expected participants competing across 33 sports, including four traditional sports that celebrate the nation's rich heritage. As the first Masters Games in the Middle East, the event will create a platform for social connection, healthy living, pride in the UAE, and excellence that transcends age organising committee has been laying the groundwork for success by signing ADNOC as Presenting Sponsor, unveiling a logo that reflects the UAE's identity, and maintaining a presence at popular national events such as Abu Dhabi Summer organisers have also hosted site visits from leaders of the Lausanne-based International Masters Games Association and opened registration for participants and volunteers for the 2026 the games' organisers, the coming 200 days will comprise activity with participation in community events, site preparations and further updates for the event is set to bring together more than 100 nationalities, promoting multiculturalism, intergenerational dialogue, diversity, healthy living and longevity, particularly amongst the older generation. The Open Masters Games are highly inclusive and are open to everyone aged 30 or older. Participants can register via the games' website.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Anti-doping bill 2025 passed: Independent panels, no athlete fines, Wada demands met
Representational image New Delhi: An independent Appeals panel, the non-imposition of financial sanctions on athletes caught doping and ensuring the operational independence of the nation's anti-doping watchdog are some of the key highlights of the 'National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill 2025', which was introduced in Parliament by sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday. The bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha after the govt addressed objections raised by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada), which included reducing the extensive powers granted to the proposed 'National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports' under the legislation. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The original bill, introduced by then sports minister Anurag Thakur and passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in 2022, faced significant scrutiny from Wada for sustained govt interference and undermining the independence of the National Anti-Doping Agency (Nada). The govt's continued control over Nada and the Appeals panel through the formation of the anti-doping Board led Wada to threaten a ban on India by disaffiliating the nation as its member and derecognising the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in Delhi. Following intense discussions between the sports ministry under Mandaviya and Wada officials, an amended version of the bill was introduced without substantial govt interference. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo Prior to the bill's introduction, supervision and control over Nada were exercised by a governing body chaired by the sports minister. The Lausanne-based Wada, while revising its anti-doping Code, ensured that National Anti-Doping Organisations (NADOs) remain free from any govt overreach, citing conflicts of interest when NADOs are controlled by their respective union govt. Poll Do you support the removal of financial sanctions on athletes caught doping? Yes, it's a fair decision. No, there should be consequences. Once the legislation becomes an Act, the anti-doping Board will no longer oversee the Appeals panel as was the case in the original bill passed in Aug 2022. Additionally, a clause in the previous bill that allowed the imposition of financial sanctions, including proportionate recovery of costs from athletes, was removed after Wada objected to it. 'The amended bill seeks to enhance institutional and operational independence of the Appeals panel and Nada to ensure autonomy in their decisions pertaining to operations, investigations and enforcement activities,' stated the bill's objectives. The amended version includes: 'The Board may call for such information from the Disciplinary panel and the Appeals Panel on its operations and issue such directions, as may be necessary, for the effective and timely discharge of their functions with respect to Anti-Doping Rule Violations under this Act. Provided that such directions shall be limited to procedural efficiency of the Disciplinary Panel and the Appeals Panel and shall not, in any case, interfere with their decision making process. ' The amended bill comes as India topped Wada's 2023 testing figures last month, analysing 5,000 or more samples. Salient Features of the bill * To promote and strengthen the anti-doping measures in sports and to provide a statutory framework for the operation of the Nada, NDTL and for creation of the National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports. * Enhance institutional and operational independence of the Appeals Panel and Nada to ensure autonomy in their decisions pertaining to operations, investigations and enforcement activities. * Further align the provisions of the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 with international best practices and the Wada Code. * Provide that such of the provisions of the Wada Code as are set out in the Schedule shall have the force of law in India Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
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Business Standard
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Inter Kashi crowned I-League champions; CAS rejects AIFF appeal decision
Inter Kashi were on Friday declared I-League champions after the Switzerland-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) Appeal Committee's decision of awarding the title to Churchill Brothers of Goa. The AIFF had announced Churchill Brothers as the I-League champions after its Appeal Committee ruled against Inter Kashi in a matter related to the fielding of an 'ineligible player'. The Varanasi club had ended at second spot after points were deducted from their tally. But on appeal by Inter Kashi, the CAS asked the AIFF to reverse its decision of awarding the title to Churchill. "The AIFF shall forthwith declare Inter Kashi FC as winner of the I-league 2024-25 season," the Lausanne-based CAS said in its order. "The appeal filed on 4 June 2025 by Inter Kashi FC against the decision issued on 31 May 2025 by the Appeal Committee of the All-India Football Federation is partially upheld. "The decision issued on 31 May 2025 by the Appeal Committee of the All India Football Federation is set aside," the CAS added.
New Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Inter Kashi become I-League champions after CAS rejects AIFF panel decision awarding title to Churchill Brothers
NEW DELHI: Inter Kashi were on Friday declared I-League champions after the Switzerland-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) Appeal Committee's decision of awarding the title to Churchill Brothers of Goa. The AIFF had announced Churchill Brothers as the I-League champions after its Appeal Committee ruled against Inter Kashi in a matter related to the fielding of an 'ineligible player'. The Varanasi club had ended at second spot after points were deducted from their tally. But following an appeal by Inter Kashi, the CAS asked the AIFF to reverse its decision of awarding the 2024-25 season title to Churchill. "The AIFF shall forthwith declare Inter Kashi FC as winner of the I-league 2024-25 season," the Lausanne-based CAS said in its order. "The appeal filed on 4 June 2025 by Inter Kashi FC against the decision issued on 31 May 2025 by the Appeal Committee of the All-India Football Federation is partially upheld. "The decision issued on 31 May 2025 by the Appeal Committee of the All India Football Federation is set aside," said the CAS award handed by sole arbitrator Frans de Weger of the Netherlands. This is, in fact, the second appeal won by Inter Kashi against the AIFF Appeals Committee's decision, having already secured a favourable verdict last month. Inter Kashi thus won the I-League title in its second season of featuring in the second tier club competition of the country. They had finished fourth in their maiden I-League season in 2023-24. Under the rules, Inter Kashi will be promoted to the top-tier Indian Super League (ISL) in 2025-26 season though the event is on "hold" due to the uncertainty over the issue of the renewal of Master Rights Agreement -- to expire on December 8 -- between the AIFF and the organisers Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL). The I-League champions of 2022-23 and 2023-24 -- Punjab FC and Mohammedan Sporting respectively -- were promoted to the ISL. The CAS, in its verdict, also asked the AIFF to amend the points table of the I-League 2024-25 to reflect Inter Kashi's top position.
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First Post
18-07-2025
- Sport
- First Post
Inter Kashi awarded I-League title as CAS rejects AIFF Appeals Committee ruling
On appeal by Inter Kashi, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has asked the AIFF to reverse its decision of awarding the I-League title to Churchill Brother. read more Inter Kashi had finished second in I-League due to points deduction for fielding an 'ineligible player'. Image: Inter Kashi on X Inter Kashi were on Friday declared I-League champions after the Switzerland-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) Appeal Committee's decision of awarding the title to Churchill Brothers of Goa. The AIFF had announced Churchill Brothers as the I-League champions after its Appeal Committee ruled against Inter Kashi in a matter related to the fielding of an 'ineligible player'. CAS rejects AIFF Appeal Committee's decision The Varanasi club had ended in second spot after points were deducted from their tally. But on appeal by Inter Kashi, the CAS asked the AIFF to reverse its decision of awarding the title to Churchill. 'The AIFF shall forthwith declare Inter Kashi FC as winner of the I-league 2024-25 season,' the Lausanne-based CAS said in its order. 'The appeal filed on 4 June 2025 by Inter Kashi FC against the decision issued on 31 May 2025 by the Appeal Committee of the All-India Football Federation is partially upheld. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The decision issued on 31 May 2025 by the Appeal Committee of the All India Football Federation is set aside,' the CAS added.
