Sports Ministry Grants Two Day Extension To NSF’s Regarding The Questionnaire

Sports Ministry granted a two-day extension to the National Sports Federation (NSF) for the submission of a Sports Code questionnaire which was requested by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

This happened after a meeting was held where IOA president Narinder Batra and secretary-general Rajeev Mehta sat down to discuss the issue with Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and Sports Secretary Ravi Mittal. A case is pending in the Delhi High Court for which the questionnaire responses are crucial. The case’s next date of hearing is on August 21.

IOA chief Narinder Batra & Secretary General Rajeev Mehta’s Joint Statement

“We had a very positive meeting with Hon’ble Union Sports Minister and Secretary Sports today on 11th August 2020. A detailed discussion took place on preparations for Olympics, sports code and all other issues concerning the NSFs were discussed. The Case in Delhi High Court is fixed for 21st August, 2020 and the information requested by MoYAS can now be given by 13th August.” Narinder Batra and Rajeev Mehta said as quoted by Sportstar.

They added, “In case you have already submitted the required information and feel that you do not need to share anything more/additional, then you can simply inform the concerned in ministry that the required information has already been provided on date.”

“On the request of President & Secretary-General (IOA) the Hon’ble Union Sports Minister agreed to meet with an IOA delegation comprising of 10 to 12 members to take the discussions forward. Once again the discussions were discussed in a very positive atmosphere and full support will be provided for preparation for Olympics and running of all sporting activity.” the statement concluded.

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