The IOA decided to revoke its outrageous decision after a meeting here yesterday. In reply to the Ministry's showcause notice, IOA President N Ramachandran clarified that the move to appoint Kalmadi and Chautala does not stand owing to technicalities.
"I have seen media reports that Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has cancelled the appointment of Shri Suresh Kalmadi and Shri Abhay Singh Chautala as lifetime Presidents of IOA. I am happy that IOA has reversed its decision which augurs well for governance of sports in the country," Sports Minister Vijay Goel said in a statement.
Earlier, Sports Secretary Injeti Srinivas said with the IOA deciding to take a u-turn, its suspension also stands cancelled.
"We welcome the IOA's decision that it has gone by its constitution. Our statement on the suspension clearly states that it will be lifted the moment IOA reverses the decision. That has happened and we welcome it," Srinivas told PTI.
Kalmadi and Chautala were elevated to the honorary position at the IOA's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Chennai on December 27, but the Olympic body was forced to reverse its decision after it was opposed by a majority of IOA members.
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