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IGU adopts Sports Code after stormy EGM

Last updated : Jun 08, 2018 16:06
SportzPower Team
Jun 07, 2018 14:06

NEW DELHI: The Indian Golf Union (IGU) incorporated the National Sports Code in its constitution after a fiery extraordinary general meeting (EGM) here Wednesday, The Telegraph reports.

“We have successfully amended the constitution as per the demand of the sports ministry. However, it might take a few months before it comes into effect,” said outgoing president Wing Commander (retired) Satish Aparajit.

“The amendments were carried out unanimously with 180 members voting for it. There was no vote against it,” he told the daily.

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