Daily Current Affairs / Sahdev Yadav has been chosen president of the Indian Weightlifting Federation.
Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: October 06 2021
· Sahdev Yadav was elected the president of the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF).
· Yadav, who previously served as secretary-general, was overwhelmingly elected.
· Returning Officer Narinder Paul Kaushik, Judicial Officer (Retd. ), Delhi District Courts, oversaw the elections.
· As an observer, Rakesh Gupta, joint secretary of the Indian Olympic Association, was present.
Important Facts
About IWLF
v Formed: 1935
v First President: Shri Bijoy Chand Mahatab
v First Secretary: Shri N.N. Bose
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