Postponement of AKFI Elections Leaves Kabaddi Fans Disappointed

The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) elections have been postponed until further notice by the court. The much-anticipated election, which was supposed to be held on May 7 with the result being announced on the same day, has been delayed due to legal issues. Tejashwi Gehlot, the son-in-law of former AKFI President Janardan Gehlot, was one of the contenders for the post.

The Supreme Court has directed a stay on the election until all legal matters are sorted out. This comes after several complaints were made by various parties related to irregularities in the electoral process. The court also ordered that no election should be held until the irregularities are addressed.

The election was expected to be a close fight and Tejashwi Gehlot’s chances were being seen as quite strong due to his familial ties to Janardan Gehlot. However, it remains unclear how long the postponement of elections will last or when the elections will eventually be held.

The AKFI is the highest governing body for the sport of kabaddi in India and regulates all aspects related to the sport including tournaments, selection of players, and other issues. The current president is Rajiv Kumar, who took over from Janardan Gehlot two years ago.

It is unclear how this postponement of elections will impact the functioning of the AKFI and its ability to fulfil all its functions properly. It is also unclear whether the election, if and when it is held, will be conducted in a transparent manner or if irregularities will still remain an issue.

The postponement of these elections has been met with dismay by many kabaddi fans, who were hoping for a change of leadership and an injection of new energy in the sport. The current president has been criticised by several quarters for his lack of effective leadership and inability to take decisive action on several issues related to the sport.

Kabaddi is one of India’s most popular sports and its future depends on the proper functioning of the AKFI. It is hoped that the legal issues that have caused the postponement of elections are resolved quickly and a strong, capable leader is elected to ensure that kabaddi continues to grow and flourish in India.