BAI to stick to National Sports Code

The Badminton Association of India (BAI), on Friday, made it clear that it will stick to the National Sports Code, which has been adopted in its constitution.

BAI joint secretary K.K. Sharma said there had been a discussion on modifying its constitution in accordance with the National Sports Act and added that there was no mention of the Lodha Committee recommendations in the BAI executive committee meeting.

“Yes there were discussions on how to modify the constitution to incorporate the suggestions made in the National Sports Code but there was no mention of the Lodha Committee. We have already adopted National Sports Code in our constitution and we want to adhere to that,” said Sharma.

“The matter would be discussed again since it is crucial. There will be another meeting on July 30 to take these points forward,” he said.

Sharma refuted claims that a lobby was trying to unsettle national coach Pullela Gopi Chand.

“We all have high respect for Gopi Chand. He is one of the most respected sports persons of the country and it already has been announced that he would continue as national coach.”