I am ready to face any probe, says Kalmadi
January 24th, 2011 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANSRanchi, Jan 24 (IANS) Sacked by the government as chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, Suresh Kalmadi said Monday that he is ready for any probe and would continue being the president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). Kalmadi, however, refused to comment on his sacking, but said he is cooperating with the investigating agencies.
“I have no idea about the removal. I am ready to face any probe and I am cooperating with the investigating agencies,” said Kalmadi, who was here to take a stock of the 34th National Games scheduled from February 12.
Asked if he would continue as the IOA president, Kalmadi said: “The IOA is an autonomous body and I am not quitting as the president.”
Earlier in the day, Sports Minister Akay Maken sacked Kalmadi and Lalit Bhanot, who was the secretary general of the organising committee.
The duo was sacked after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) voiced concern that they were hindering impartial investigations into the allegations of massive financial irregularities in holding the Commonwealth Games last year.
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