New Delhi: A delegation of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) officials led by V.K. Malhotra met the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Jitendra Singh here today to discuss the impasse that has been created in during the process IOA elections.

The delegation spoke about the letters received by the IOA and the efforts being made to resolve the issue with International Olympic Committee (IOC). They also stated that the Government & IOA should jointly discuss the issue with IOC.
 
The Minister advised that it would be best if the IOA were to voluntarily accept the Sports Code and amend their constitution accordingly, thus meeting the objections of the IOC as well as obeying the directions of the High Court of Delhi.

The Government reconfirmed that it was prepared to discuss the matter with IOC & IOA to resolve all the issues.

By Indian Sports News Network