2023-06-15 19:22:45
Thiruvananthapuram: The Indian volleyball team is facing a tough challenge for the Asian Games to be held in China in September. Former Indian volleyball player and former IG of Kerala Police S. Gopinath said. He was speaking to Kerala Kaumudi after being elected as ad hoc committee member of Volleyball Federation of India. He added that the committee will meet soon and plan future events.
All sports federations must function in accordance with the National Sports Code. But many sports organizations, including volleyball, are widely violating the instructions of this code. There are court rulings that do not provide financial support to such organizations. Volleyball Federation Beset by strife. Due to this VFI also lost the recognition of Indian Olympic Association. Due to this, the actors are under a lot of pressure. Gopinath said that the ad hoc committee is the first step to elect a stable governing body in the volleyball federation.
The issue of tenure of office bearers is important. Many sports federations hold office bearers for life. This is a flagrant violation of the sports code. Emphasis will be placed on the appointment of persons related to the field of sports in tenure-track sports federations and associations. At present, the positions in the associations are occupied by people from other fields than sportsmen.
The appointment is unexpected
His selection to the ad hoc committee was completely unexpected. This came to know on Tuesday night. He was included in the committee because he was a volleyball player and sat in positions of authority in the police. Indian Olympic Association Executive Council member Rohit Rajpal is the chairman of the ad hoc committee. Apart from Gopinath, IOA Joint Secretary Alakananda Ashok, World Volleyball Organization Legal Head Steve Bock and High Court Judge are other members.
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