Bhopal, Jan 20:
Claiming that the Indian Olympic Association had done nothing wrong in the election process, its president Abhay Singh Chautala today said the issue of national body’s suspension by the International Olympic Committee is likely to be resolved in two months.
Last month, the IOC had suspended the IOA for failing to comply with the Olympic Charter in its election process, thereby putting a bar on the country’s participation in the Olympic Games.
“The issue is likely to be resolved within two months. IOA will soon get an appointment from IOC,” he said, adding that the IOA will soon seek time for a meeting from the IOC.
Responding to a query on the election of Lalit Bhanot as the IOA Secretary General, Chautala said he was not yet proven guilty by the court.
Allaying fears of Indian sportspersons not being able to take part in Commonwealth, Asian Games or 2016 Olympics under Indian flag, he said the issue would be resolved soon and that even now there is no ban on players taking part in international events.
Asked whether the Centre had given recognition to the IOA elections, he said that it will have to as its nominee was present when the elections were held.
Replying to a query on why politicians were heading sports bodies, he said if it was so, this analogy should also be applied to Health, Home and other ministries. (PTI)
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