World Archery lifts suspension on AAI

World Archery on Thursday decided to lift the suspension imposed on the Archery Association of India (AAI).The decision was taken by World Archer's executive board postal vote and this comes after AAI's independent elections.Indian archers are now allowed to compete in World Archery events as of today."We hope this is the start of a well-governed association in India and will help, where necessary, to develop the strategy that will accomplish this," World Archery secretary general Tom Dielen said in an official statement."Indian athletes can now focus on getting ready for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, which is now just six months away," he added.The federation now has been instructed to update its constitution to clarify athlete membership. AAI will be required to send a progress report every three months to World Archery.The Archery Association of India had been suspended since August 5, 2019, with Indian athletes only allowed to compete under a neutral flag at events that directly ...