A high-powered committee, comprising Uttarakhand’s Principal Secretary RK Sudhanshu, retired IPS officer BK Sinha, and Jammu and Kashmir’s SSP Dushyant Sharma, has implemented strict measures to uphold the integrity of the games.Sunaina Kumari, Chairperson of the GTCC, expressed shock over the revelations that officials from state sports associations and equipment vendors were involved in the selection trials. “This information is startling, and we will not tolerate such irregularities,” she said.Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P.T Usha strongly endorsed the GTCC’s decision, emphasising the commitment to fair play and athlete protection. “It is both tragic and shocking that medal decisions were predetermined even before the events began,” she said.A probe committee has suggested sweeping changes to the competition framework, highlighting four key areas of concern. It has recommended replacing the Director of Competition, changing 50 per cent of the technical officials by incorporating those with international and national experience, ensuring comprehensive video recording of the entire competition for transparency, and mandating GTCC presence at the venue to monitor irregularities.
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