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Transitory Committee to be formed for Indian Archers
The World Archery Federation earlier suspended the Archery Association of India on account of its violating the requisite guidelines by establishing two bodies. The Indian archers are permitted to participate and represent the Indian Flag for the last time in he World Archery Youth Championships in Madrid (August 19-25)
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Sports Ministry to create a Transitory Committee comprising five-members so as to look into the state of affairs, day to day affairs of the Iindian archers till subsequent elections and formation of a new body.
It has been stated, “The Committee will be led by the retired Chief Justice of High court of Jammu and Kashmir Justice BD Ahmad and will be containing one member from the Indian Olympic Association, Sports Ministry and Two members from Archery Association of India” .
The decision will come into effect from Monday and last competition in which the archers can participate under the Indian Flag in the world Archery Youth Championships in Madrid from August 19 – 25. After the involvements of Indian archers in International events under the National Flag is jeopardized unless the decision is created
