NSC dissolves ad-hoc committees of 27 sports federations, sets 3 month election deadline

The National Sports Council (NSC) has dissolved the ad-hoc committees of 27 national sports federations and associations, citing their failure to hold elections within the stipulated period, and directed them to complete the electoral process within the next three months.

The order, issued today (18 July), with the approval of the competent authority, takes immediate effect, according to an NSC statement, reports BSS.

The decision affects the Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation, Bangladesh Archery Federation, Bangladesh Wushu Federation, Bangladesh Athletics Federation, Bangladesh Amateur Boxing Federation, Bangladesh Amateur Wrestling Federation, Bangladesh Karate Federation, Bangladesh Carrom Federation, Bangladesh Kho Kho Federation, Bangladesh Gymnastics Federation, Bangladesh Judo Federation, Bangladesh Tennis Federation, Bangladesh Table Tennis Federation, Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation, Bangladesh Chess Federation, Bangladesh Fencing Union, Bangladesh Badminton Federation, Bangladesh Volleyball Federation, Bangladesh Weightlifting Federation, Bangladesh Women's Sports Association, Bangladesh Rugby Association, Bangladesh Rowing Federation, Bangladesh Shooting Federation, Bangladesh Cycling Federation, Bangladesh Swimming Federation, Bangladesh Hockey Federation and Bangladesh Handball Federation.

According to the NSC, the ad-hoc committees were dissolved after they failed to discharge their responsibility of conducting elections and handing over authority to duly elected committees within the prescribed timeframe.

The council has instructed the newly constituted ad-hoc committees to organise elections and transfer responsibilities to elected executive committees within three months. The reconstituted committees became effective from the date the order was issued.