World Archery (WA) has suspended the Archery Association of India (AAI) effective from 5th August 2019 for defying its guidelines by electing two parallel bodies. In June 2019, WA had declared AAI as its invalid member and given it a month’s time to either clear the mess or face suspension. Since no progress has been made, the world governing body implemented the suspension order.
On behalf of the executive board, World Archery secretary general Tom Dielen said, “World Archery is implementing the decision taken in June by suspending the Archery Association of India. The last event in which Indian athletes can participate is the youth championships in Madrid.” The AAI had requested the WA to give it a few more days but the suspension order has come a day before court hearing on the issue.
The archers can participate under the Indian flag is the World Archery Youth Championships in Madrid from August 19-25, 2019. But the quota places for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympic Games will be awarded at the Asian Championships and Asian Para Championships, to be held in Bangkok in November, 2019. India so far has three men’s places secured for the next Olympics but has yet to win a women’s spot.
Tom Dielen further said, “We will now work with the Indian Olympic Association and Indian Government to try to establish a transitory committee, with representatives from all sides, to handle urgent matters. If no long-term solution is found by the end of August, the executive board will decide what can be done to preserve the chances of Indian athletes participating in the Asian Championships and Asian Para Championships.”
 has suspended the Archery Association of India (AAI) effective from 5th August 2019 for defying its guidelines by electing two parallel bodies.){kind=link}