Chautala follows Kalmadi, declines IOA honour: Report

December 28, 2016 18:42

After Suresh Kalmadi, Abhay Singh Chautala has also declined the post of Life Presidents of Indian Olympic Association, CNN News 18 reported.

However, earlier, Chautala defended himself and attacked Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel for opposing his elevation to the post.

"I was surprised by the reaction of Sports Minister Vijay Goel. He was claiming that there are criminal and corruption cases against me. The case against me is not a criminal case, it is a political case," a livid Chautala had said.

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