KOLKATA, Jan 22: In a relief for the Archery Association of India, the sport�s international federation on Tuesday declared it would not impose any ban on AAI after its newly-elected president BVP Rao initiated a dialogue to resolve long-standing issues.
Rao met World Archery secretary general Tom Dielen at its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland on Monday, requesting for provisions that need to be removed or added in the newly-drafted constitution by former Chief Election Officer SY Quraishi.
At this point, the AAI is recognised as a World Archery member in good standing and no penalty or suspension has been instigated, the apex body said in a statement.
On January 16, Dielen, in an email, had said the World Archery did not recognise the AAI elections held on December 22, when Rao was elected as president, contending that the constitution was never formally approved.
It then requested provision of the full minutes of the general assembly and the documentation was provided to World Archery by Rao.
The threat of suspension loomed large on the newly elected executive body of AAI, which was formed for the first time after the association was suspended in 2012 for violation of sports code.
But, after the latest development, Rao said he was hopeful of resolving all the issues soon.
�The constitution is not written by me. I requested them to give me a list of provisions which will make a good governance and I will take it to the governing body and then to the court. I will try my best to resolve the issues,� Rao, a former IAS officer, told PTI from Lausanne. � PTI