Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports restores recognition of Archery Association of India

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has restored the government recognition to Archery Association of India as a National Sports Federation for promotion and regulation of Archery Sport in the country.

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Government recognition of AAI was withdrawn eight years back on account of failure to conduct its elections in accordance with the National Sports Development Code of India.

Government recognition of AAI will be valid for one year.

This comes after AAI’s independent elections and revocation of suspension by the World Archery and Indian Olympic Association.