New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Tuesday announced the appointment of a four-member Ad Hoc Committee for the Volleyball Federation of India, with the provision of adding a fifth member - a retired judge of the Supreme Court / High Court as Returning Officer.

The formation of Ad Hoc Committee has been undertaken in consultation and recommendation of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB).

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In a letter addressed to FIVB, IOC & Olympic Council of Asia along with the MYAS - India, Kalyan Chaubey, Joint Secretary and Acting CEO of IOA confirmed the appointment of Ad Hoc Committee headed by Rohit Rajpal (Executive Council Member, IOA) as its Chairman; along with three members ie, Alaknanda Ashok (Joint Secretary, IOA); S Gopinath (IPS Retd. & former athlete) and Stephen Bock (FIVB Head of Legal & General Counsel).

The Ad Hoc Committee will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day affairs of the Volleyball Federation of India with immediate effect, including following the due process for the selection of athletes, and competitions and managing sportspersons participation in international events.

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IOA, in days to come, will make the announcement for the appointment of Returning Officer to oversee the conduct of fresh elections in a smooth and transparent manner. (ANI)

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