In a development of far reaching consequences, corruption-tainted persons will no longer be eligible to contest Indian Olympic Association elections. This is as per the revised draft constitution of the IOA sent by its parent body, International Olympic Committee. In the 43-page draft revised Constitution, the world body laid down the provisions concerning the election process of the IOA, setting up of three key commissions, voting rights ofthe National Sports Federations and state Olympic bodies and the contentious age and tenure rules, among others.
News On AIR | August 15, 2013 9:05 PM
Corruption-tainted persons ineligible to contest IOA elections