The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) today refused to accept International Olympic Committee's chargesheet clause on tainted officials, while accepting all the other amendments proposed by it. In a marathon Special General Body Meeting, of the IOA in New Delhi, the body opposed the chargesheet clause, said it should be applicable to only convicted persons. It means that only those who are held guilty by a court for a jail term of two or more years will not be able to contest elections.Talking to reporters after the meeting, President Indian Kayaking Canoeing Association S Reghunathan told reporters that all the other amendments proposed by the IOC in the revised draft constitution have been accepted by IOA. Francisco Elizaide, one of the three IOC observers in the General Body Meeting, said he was by and large satisfied with the decisions taken by the IOA and the chances of India's return to the Olympic fold are improving.
News On AIR | August 25, 2013 9:31 PM