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SANJEEV NARULA
Penumetcha Narasimha Raju – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Sanjeev Narula, J.
1. The instant petition concerns the sport of ‘Curling’. The Petitioners assert that they have represented India in Curling at International events and are also entitled to participate in the upcoming 9th Asian Winter Games, Harbin 2025 scheduled to be conducted in Harbin, China in February 2025. They are aggrieved by the inaction of Respondent No. 2/ Indian Olympic Association, [“IOA”] which has failed to submit an official entry for this discipline sport for the aforesaid event., [“9th Winter Asian Games”]
2. There is an ongoing dispute regarding the recognition of the National Sports Federation, [“NSF”] for Curling in India. Despite specific and repeated directions issued by this Court, the IOA has not resolved this issue. The Petitioners highlight that the Secretary General of the IOA had issued a No Objection Certificate dated 28th May 2019 to the World Curling Federation, [“WCF”], endorsing Respondent No. 3—the Curling Federation of India as the NSF for Curling in India.
3. Nonetheless, the Petitioners wish to distance themselves from the dispute over NSF recognition and instead focus on their personal achievements to secure entry into the forthcomin
The Court directed the Indian Olympic Association to establish an ad-hoc committee for Curling to facilitate athlete selection for the 9th Asian Winter Games, emphasizing timely action and compliance....
The court emphasized the importance of the IOA's decision in recognizing the National Sports Federation for Curling in India.
The discretion of the National Sports Federation in making selection decisions and the limited scope of judicial review in matters of sports representation.
The court emphasized the principle of fairness and transparency in the selection process for sports events, ensuring that meritorious athletes are not unjustly excluded from participation.
The court emphasized the need to avoid interference in the selection criteria set by the National Sports Federation and to trust the expertise of the Committee in making decisions related to athlete ....
The court emphasized the necessity of conducting fair selection trials for athletes, ensuring that deserving candidates are not excluded from participation in the National Games.
The court affirmed that a National Sports Federation must ensure fair selection processes, recognizing prior achievements as sufficient for qualification without additional trials.
The court's decision was based on the legal provision outlined in the letter dated 15.05.2023 from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, which directed the constitution of a Selection Committee f....
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