The National Sports Council (NSC) on Saturday dissolved the existing ad-hoc committees of 27 national sports federations and associations, directing them to hold elections within the next three months.
The 27 sports federation are Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation, Bangladesh Archery Federation, Bangladesh Washu Federation, Bangladesh Athletics Federation, Bangladesh Amateur Boxing Federation, Bangladesh Amateur Wrestling Federation, Bangladesh Karate Federation, Bangladesh Carrom Federation, Bangladesh Kho Kho Federation, Bangladesh Gymnastics Federation, Bangladesh Judo Federation, Bangladesh Tennis Federation, Bangladesh Table Tennis Federation, Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation, Bangladesh Chess Federation, Fencing Union, Bangladesh Badminton Federation, Bangladesh Volleyball Federation, Bangladesh Weightlifting Federation, Bangladesh Women's Sports Association, Bangladesh Rugby Association, Bangladesh Rowing Federation, Bangladesh Shooting Federation, Bangladesh Cycling Federation, Bangladesh Swimming Federation, Bangladesh Hockey Federation and Bangladesh Handball Federation.
According to the NSC, the ad-hoc committees were dissolved because they failed to fulfil their responsibility of conducting elections and handing over authority to elected committees within the stipulated period.
The order was issued subject to the approval of the competent authority, and the newly-constituted ad-hoc committees will become effective from the date of issuance of the order.
