Sports News of Friday, 5 April 2019Source: ghananewsagency.orgIAAF orders GAA to hold elective congress or face sanctionFile photoThe International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has ordered the Ghana Athletics Association (GAA) to organise its elective congress or face sanctions from the world athletics governing body. The GAA, scheduled to hold its elective congress in December last year rescheduled due to a court injunction brought against them by its former president George Haldane- Lutterodt. With this, the GAA and the Plaintiff, Lutterodt are set to appear in court again on April 29. “We request that you convene the elective General Assembly of your federation, adhering to the provision of Article 3, 4 & 5 and the applicable deadlines for the convening notice, as provided in the constitution of the GAA. Members who fail to meet these high standards, such as organizing their elective General Assembly every four years, may run the risk of being disqualified to participate I international competitions or see any financial benefits related to its membership suspended,” the statement said.

Source: GhanaWeb April 05, 2019 05:48 UTC