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The Sports Ministry on Friday de-recognised the Archery Association of India (AAI) with immediate effect for "violating the age and tenure guidelines" of the government's Sports Code during its elections last month.
During its elections last month, octogenarian BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra was re-elected as the president of the AAI for the 10th term which means he will retain the position for an unprecendented 40th year, a gross violation of the age and tenure guidelines under the Sports Code.
The Sports Minister has advised the AAI to hold fresh elections for the post of president, in conformity with the Sports Code. Jitendra has also asked the AAI to amend its constitution to bring it in conformity with the Sports Code and the Olympic Charter.u00a0
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