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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in India on Tuesday, March 5 lifted the suspension imposed on the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) with immediate effect. This decision by the Sports Ministry came following the initiation of the electoral process after the long overdue elections.
In the recent update, the Sports Ministry has acknowledged the ground of suspension that has been effectively addressed by the PCI through the initiation of the election process, leading to the ministry to lift the suspension. “ … since the selection process has reached the stage where the nominated candidate have been deemed to be duly elected unanimously, as well as the important fact that PCI is hosting 2024 World hooting Para Sports World Cup from 06-15 March 2024 at New Delhi, it has been decided to revoke the suspension of PCI, with immediate effect,” read a letter from the Sports Ministry.
“The Returning Officer for election of PCI has vide notification dated 04.03.2024, notified the list unopposed candidates deemed to be duly elected, in terms of Article 9 sub clause (1) of Model Election Guidelines (Annexure-XXXVII of Sport Code 2011),” it further added.
It is to be noted that the suspension came into force on February 2, earlier this year after PCI perceived “intentional delay” in electing a new executive committee via violation of the National Sports Code. The PCI had originally postponed the elections, which were earlier scheduled to be held on January 31, 2024 but were pushed back to March 28 due to the upcoming Para Shooting World Cup.