Indian Olympic Association recognizes rowing federation's February elections

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has recognized the Rowing Federation of India's (RFI) election held in February 2020 in what could be a major step in the latter's push for regaining recognition from the Sports Ministry. IOA President Narinder Batra sent congratulatory letters to the elected officers of the federation on Tuesday. Rajlaxmi Singh Deo was elected as RFI President while M.V. Sriram won the post of Secretary-General. Nababuddin Ahmed was elected as Treasurer.

Sriram had last week written to Batra seeking recognition from the IOA for the February elections. The RFI was de-recognized in December 2019 when the ministry determined that its elections held that month had violated the 2011 National Sports Code. IANS