Saturday, December 1, 2012

IOA delegation meets Sports Minister Jitendra Singh


New Delhi, November 30, 2012: A delegation of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) officials led by V.K. Malhotra met the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Jitendra Singh here today to discuss the impasse that has been created in conduct of the elections to the IOA.

The delegation spoke about the letters received by the IOA and the efforts being made to resolve the issue with International Olympic Committee (IOC). They also stated that the Government and IOA should jointly discuss the issue with IOC.

The Minister advised that it would be best if the IOA were to voluntarily accept the Sports Code and amend their constitution accordingly, thus meeting the objections of the IOC as well as obeying the directions of the High Court of Delhi.

The Government reconfirmed that it was prepared to discuss the matter with IOC and IOA to resolve all the issues. The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere. 

Press release

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