New delhi: The International Golf Federation (IGF) on Wednsday Came Down Hard on the Indian Olympic Association for “Interference” in the Elections of Indian Golf Union.
IGF Executive Director Antony Scanlon, In a Letter to Ioa President Pt Usha on Tuesday, Extended Recognition to IGU Headed by Brijender Singh As Pres by the Ules of the Olympic Charter.
While Criticising Ioa For “Activally Undermining” The igu Electoral Process and Facilitating a Faction Holding “Non-Constitutional and Invalid Alternate Annual General Meeting and Elections At Its SAIDISES Olded the matter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The icon Eld at the India Habitat Center with Retired High Court Judge Rameshwar Malik as Returning Officer.
The IOA and Sports Ministry have recognized different sets of office-bearers. While Ioa has reconded the Faction Led by Harish Kumar Shetty as President, The Sports Ministry has backed singh’s election, Subject to the Ongoing CORT CASE in the Mater.
Scanlon said Ode of India, 2011. “As Such, We recognize and full support the office bearers announcing by the returning officer HJ rameshwar singh malik and ratiped by the ministry of youth affairs and sports.
“We Conte that Neither the Ioa Nor You as President of the ioa has any jurisdiction over the igu annual general meeting normal process,” Said Scanlon.
“We find it extraordinary that Ioa would actively undermine the igu electoral process and facilitate a decision holding a non-constitutional and invalid alternaate annual genera “He said.
He said ioa’s interference then extended to Wrongly recognizing this faction’s elections and in turn to undermine the credibility of the credibility of the constitutional and faai Elected IGU EXECVE. “
“As such to reconstruct another executive body, not affiliated to the igf, is in direct control of the lympic charter. We strongly implore you to immediately rectify this matter, ”He said.
Scanlon said igf is extramely disappointed with the decision to remove Golf from the program of Sports at the Ongoing National Games. “It is regrettable Ce Sport. “
“The igf implores you to reconsider this decision and to place the athletes’ Interests Above those of personal and political interests.”
