Question : DISPUTES RELATING TO SPORTS



(a) whether the Government have made any arrangement to solve the law disputes of sport clubs, sports organisations and associations, athletes, sponsors, suppliers or television companies in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government have received any case of disputes during each of the last three years;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the action taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

(SHRI TH. CHAOBA SINGH)

(a) & (b): These organizations are autonomous organizations and are to settle their disputes in accordance with their Constitution, bye-laws, and Memorandum of Association. The Government has no role in this regard?

(c ) to (e) This Department received cases of dispute in respect of Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India and Indian Weightlifting Federation during the last three years. In accordance with their Constitution and By-laws, the disputes have been referred to Indian Olympic Association, an apex body of National Federations, for settlement.