CWG scam-tainted Kalmadi loses Asian Athletics Poll

July 01, 2013 12:21

Just in: CWG scam accused Suresh Kalmadi has lost the contest for the post of President of the Asian Athletics Association (AAA) today. He lost 20 votes to 18, with 7 votes declared invalid. Kalmadi lost to Qatar federation president Brig. Dalham al-Hamad.

The 69-year-old is re-contesting the elections to retain the post for the fourth consecutive term. He was first elected to the position in 2000 and was re-elected for a third time in 2009. The elections will be held on his home turf - Pune.

Athletics associations from 45 countries will decide the fate of Mr. Kalmadi who is pitted against the Senior Vice-President of the body and also President of the oil-rich Qatar Athletic Association, Brig. Dalham al-Hamad. Read the full story here.

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