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30 National Sports Federations Included in SAI Electoral List; Boxing, Golf Left Out
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 07:55 AM
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The Sports Authority of India has announced that 30 national sports federations will now be part of its electoral list, granting them representation in upcoming elections. The boxing and golf federations were omitted from the list.
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has released a new electoral list that now includes 30 national sports federations, allowing them to participate in the upcoming SAI elections.
This move is expected to broaden the representation of sports bodies in the authority’s decision‑making process.
However, the boxing and golf federations were notably absent from the list, sparking questions about the criteria used for inclusion.
Officials have stated that the list is based on the federations’ performance and compliance with national standards, though no detailed explanation has been provided for the exclusions.
The updated list will be used in the next round of elections scheduled for later this year.
This move is expected to broaden the representation of sports bodies in the authority’s decision‑making process.
However, the boxing and golf federations were notably absent from the list, sparking questions about the criteria used for inclusion.
Officials have stated that the list is based on the federations’ performance and compliance with national standards, though no detailed explanation has been provided for the exclusions.
The updated list will be used in the next round of elections scheduled for later this year.