ARCHERY Association of India’s recognition restored as NSF

TRIBAL community has hailed restoration of recognition to  Archery Association of India as  National Sports Federation and regulation of Archery Sport in the country. Government recognition of AAI has withdrawn eight years ago on account of its failure to conduct elections in accordance with the National Sports Development Code of India. Government recognition of AAI will be valid for one year. Tribal Affairs Minister and President of Archery Association of India, Arjun Munda, has welcomed the decision taken by the  Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Terming the move as ‘historic’,  Munda said, it heralds the beginning of a new era for Indian Archery. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has granted the annual recognition to Archery Association of India as a NSF  validating its elections held for new office-bearers earlier this year. AAI’s recognition was withdrawn by the ministry on December 7, 2012, on account of its failure to conduct elections in accordance with the sports code despite the directions of the High Court. This comes after AAI’s independent elections and revocation of suspension by the World Archery and Indian Olympic Association.