Indian archers now free to participate in international events; World Archery lifts suspension on India

News Bharati    24-Jan-2020 11:19:42 AM
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New Delhi, January 24: The World Archery today conditionally lifted the suspension on India, less than a week after the embattled national federation held its elections. WA lifted the suspension after the AAI last week held another election, ordered by the Delhi High Court. Munda was elected president, defeating Rao by 34 votes to 18. The election was observed by officials from WA and the Indian Olympics Association.
 

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A statement from the World Archery said the federation needs to comply with good governance and activity portions of the World Archery constitution and rules. Must report every three months.
 
The Indian archers, who had to compete as neutral athletes at the Asian Championships because of the suspension, can now represent the country under the Tricolour. The next international tournament is Indoor World Series in Las Vegas in three weeks' time.
 
Union Minister Arjun Munda was on Saturday elected President of the Archery Association of India (AAI) after the much-delayed elections were held in presence of three observers, including one from the World Archery.
 
 
 
The elections were held as per the Delhi High Court order and the two bitter rivals clashed for the first time. World Archery had sent an Observer in Kazi Rajib Uddin Ahmed Chapol.
World Archery secretary general Tom Dielen said: “We hope this is the start of a well-governed association in India and will help, where necessary, to develop the strategy that will accomplish this. Indian athletes can now focus on getting ready for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, which is now just six months away.”