Sports Ministry introduces annual recognition procedure for Sports Federations
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3 Dec 2009 12:18 IST

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has decided to introduce annual recognition procedure for all National Sports Federations with effect from January , 2010. As per communication sent to the Presidents / Secretary Generals of all recognised National Sports Federations( NSFs) , the Sports Ministry has asked all NSFs to furnish detailed information relating to twenty important areas like details of current management along with affiliates states /units , Memorandum of Association , Annual reports , Audited accounts of last 3 years, names of core probables, coaches including foreign coaches, and Government observers, participation in international, national and zonal championships etc.

The communication mentions further that subsequent annual renewal will be automatic in respect of federation which submits the annual report& audited accounts along with information relating to twelve areas like on details of elections held , steps taken for DOPE free sports including compliance to WADA/NADA Code along with details of cases found positive and action taken thereon, details of funds received from various sources, action taken on issue of Identity Cards to National athletes and for prevention of age frauds etc.

Any federation, which fails to comply with these requirements will not be granted renewal till such time they furnish requisite information and accordingly will not be eligible to receive assistance under the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations and other Schemes of the Ministry for the period of gap in recognition, if any, the ministry adds.


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