DR. HIMANTA BISWA SHARMA ELECTED AS THE PRESIDENT OF BAI

Assam Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sharma formally elected as the President of Badminton Association of India (BAI), during the federation’s annual general body meeting and election in Goa today. Mr. Anbumani Ramadoss selected as the next treasurer and Mr. Ajay Kumar Singhania elected as Secretary General of BAI.

Dr. Sarma who is cabinet ranked Minister and convener of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA)  will took over as the interim President of BAI last year after the demise of former President Late. Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta.

Dr. Sarma congratulated all the office-bearers and vowed to do everything in his power to take India to the pinnacle of world badminton. Dr. Sarma also added to work with all the office-bearers in complete transparent manner to make the Association (BAI) the most professional NSF in the country.

A total of 61 votes were cast by the 31 member affiliates with each state casting two votes except for Telengana which is on a provisional affiliation. Pondicherry Badminton Association was barred from voting as they currently stand as a defunct body. Haryana Badminton Association President, Mr. Devendra Singh was elected unopposed as the Senior Vice-President.

Mr.Omar Rashid, Secretary of Assam Badminton Association was elected as the Secretary (events) unopposed and a total of 42 posts were up for grabs including the position of President, Senior Vice-President, 12 Vice Presidents, three Secretaries, eight Joint Secretaries and 16 Executive Committee members.