International body revokes recognition of Volleyball Federation of India

NEW DELHI: World volleyball body FIVB on Tuesday revoked Volleyball Federation of India’s recognition with immediate effect for breach of “legal and administrative requirements”, days after two senior players quit the national camp over “poor and unscientific facilities” and “politics” in selection.

The FIVB constituted a steering committee made up of representatives from the world body and the Indian Olympic Association to safeguard the sport in the country and look after athlete welfare.

“In accordance with Articles 1.5.3 and 1.9.1 of the FIVB General Regulations, the FIVB Board of Administration has determined that the legal and administrative requirements established by the FIVB have not been respected by the interim leadership of the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI),” the world body said in a statement.