IOA affiliates five new bodies

The much anticipated general body meeting of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) today ended with the provincial affiliation of five bodies to meet the stipulation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Acting President of Indian Olympic Association Vijay Kumar Malhotra announced the five federations. The general body also empowered Malhotra to nominate the Returning Officer for the elections to be held on November 25. Notice for the elections had been issued on October. 05. The need for fresh elections came after former IOA chief, Suresh Kalmadi and three other members were charged in the Commonwealth Games scam.