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POINTING FINGERS: IOA Chief Suresh Kalmadi said the Sports Minister's comments were sprawled all over the papers in the Gulf.

POINTING FINGERS: IOA Chief Suresh Kalmadi said the Sports Minister

'Aiyar jab cost Delhi the Asiad'

As a shattered Indian contingent came to grips, many are now pointing fingers at Sports Minister Mani Shankar Aiyer.

IN VAIN: New Delhi launched an aggressive bid but failed to get the rights to host the prestigious event.

Delhi loses bid to host 2014 Asiad

The South Korean city of Incheon has won the right to host the 2014 Asian Games.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/delhi-loses-bid-to-host-2014-asiad/38699-5.html

EXPERIENCED HAND: Rajyawardhan Singh Rathore says the Games will benefit Indian sport.

Asiad to help Indian sport: Rathore

Silver medallist from the 2004 Olympic Games, Rajyvardhan Singh Rathore wants more money for Olympics sports.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/asiad-to-help-indian-sport-rathore/38686-5.html

LENDING SUPPORT: Long Jumper Anju Bobby George is accompanying the Indian contingent to Kuwait.

New Delhi hopes to host 2014 Asiad

In all 45 countries will vote on Tuesday in Kuwait to decide who will host the 2014 Asian Games.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/new-delhi-hopes-to-host-2014-asiad/38684-5.html

INDIA UPBEAT: The General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia will decide the candidate city on April 17.

India upbeat on bringing '14 Asiad back

The Indian Olympic Association is confiding in the support from majority nations to host the 2014 Asian Games.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india-upbeat-on-bringing-14-asiad-back/38605-5.html

CAPITAL CRY: New Delhi has hosted the inaugural Asiad in 1951 and then in 1982.

Cabinet okays Delhi's bid for Asiad '14

The Union Cabinet has cleared New Delhi's bid to host the 2014 Asian Games on Thursday.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/cabinet-okays-delhis-bid-for-asiad-14/38413-5.html

HIGH SPIRITS: The Games will be awarded on April 17 at the OCA meet in Kuwait.

IOA on canvassing spree for Asiad bid

Delhi is the bidding city and it is up against the South Korean city of Incheon.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ioa-on-canvassing-spree-for-asiad-bid/38359-5.html

VOICING SUPPORT: China has pledged support to New Delhi to host the 2014 Asiad.

Asiad 2014 in Delhi? China says yes

India's bid to play host to the Asian Games in New Delhi in 2014 got a boost as China pledged its support on Thursday.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/asiad-2014-in-delhi-china-says-yes/34227-5.html

HOLD UP: Sexual minorities said that Santhi had proved that they were not inferior to others.

Gender group lends Santhi support

Sexual minorities came out in huge numbers in Chennai to lend support to the beleaguered athlete, Santhi Soundarajan.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/gender-group-lends-santhi-support/28876-5.html

FALLING FROM GRACE: Santhi failed the gender test after winning silver in women

AFI clueless if Santhi's a 'male'

Sources have told CNN-IBN that the AFI knew about Santhi's situation and still sent her to the Doha Asian Games.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/afi-clueless-if-santhis-a-male/28855-5.html

TESTING TIME: Gender testing is done to ensure that males do not compete in women

How are athletes gender tested

Gender identity can be verified on basis of psychological, physical and chromosomal aspects.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/how-are-athletes-gender-tested/28851-5.html

STRIPPED: Santhi took part in the women

IOA takes back Santhi's Asiad medal

On Sunday night CNN-IBN had broken the news that Santhi had failed the gender test at the Doha Asian Games.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ioa-takes-back-santhis-asiad-medal/28818-5.html

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