Overview

• Joint secretary Baljit Singh Sekhon was placed under suspension following the failure to submit all 12 player names at the July 16 managers’ meeting in Germany
• The procedural lapse left six of India’s selected badminton players unable to compete despite travelling to the World University Games
• AIU negotiated with FISU to ensure all 12 squad members receive medals and official certificates consistent with event rules
• Excluded athletes and teammates have accused officials of “career sabotage” and demanded transparent accountability for the oversight
• The inquiry will examine registration records, identify procedural failings and recommend corrective steps and disciplinary actions within 15 days