World Archery lifted its ban on AAI:
World Archery lifted its ban on the Archery Association of India (AAI) to boost Indian archers` preparations for the Tokyo Olympics. World Archery has instructed to make changes in its constitution regarding athlete membership, resolve governance issues and develop a strategic plan. The move comes after the elections held in New Delhi on 18 January.
Ban:
On 5 August 2019, the World Archery suspended the AAI for defying its guidelines by electing two parallel bodies. The two factions of the AAI had held separate elections simultaneously in New Delhi and Chandigarh on 9 June 2019 to elect two presidents namely Munda and Rao. Because of this, the Indian archers failed to compete at the South Asian Games in Nepal in December 2019. They were allowed to participate at the Asian Championships in Bangkok as `neutral athletes`.