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SC Revokes AIFF Ban Permitting Federation Election, Issues Orders
In a major sports judgement, the Supreme Court ordered to facilitate revocation of suspension of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) by FIFA. It also held of Under-17 FIFA World Cup in India as well as allowed the participation of teams from India in international events. With this, . The day-to-day management of AIFF shall be looked after by the AIFF admin and not by CoA, including AIFF elections.
Tags: AIFF, FIFA, Supreme Court, AIFF Elections, CoA
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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International Hockey Federation Appoints Ajay Nayak As RO For Hockey Elections
Ajay Nayak, the former electoral officer in the Bihar government has been appointed as the returning officer for the Hockey India elections. The decision to appoint Nayak was taken during a meeting held between the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and the Committee of Administrators (CoA). Furthermore, the national federation issued a statement, "They will be assuming their positions with immediate effect." Moreover, the Hockey India… read-more
Tags: Hockey, International Federation, CoA, Ajay Nayak, Returning Officer
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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CoA To Hold AIFF's Elections With No Voting Rights To 'Eminent Player'
Ahead of the FIFA ban, the Committee of Administrators (CoA) running football in India had agreed to hold AIFF's elections without giving voting rights to 'eminent' players. The decision was taken by the committee as per the world body's wish after FIFA suspended India for "undue influence from third parties". Moreover, "The country is scheduled to host the FIFA event from October 11 to October 30.
Tags: FIFA, FIFA Event, Ban, Football, CoA
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
