The Railway Board has issued a clarification regarding the recognition of the Handball Federation of India. The federation’s recognition by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports expired on December 31, 2021, and has not been renewed to date. As a result, sports achievements in events organized by the federation or its affiliates after December 31, 2021, will not be considered for recruitment, incentives, and other establishment matters until further notice. However, certificates issued by the Association of Indian Universities and international federations for recognized sports achievements in Handball will be valid.
Recognition of Handball Federation of India
RBE No. 25/2023
Clarification/Corrigendum No. – 123
भारत सरकार/GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
रेल मंत्रालय/MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(रेलवे बोर्ड/RAILWAY BOARD)
Recognition of Handball Federation of India
No. 2021/E(Sports)/4(1)/2/status
New Delhi, dated 03.02.23
The General Managers (P),
All Zonal Railways, Production Units & other units
Sub: Recognition of Handball Federation of India- regarding
Ref: Board’s letter no. 2010/E (Sports)/4(1)/1 (policy) dated 31.12.2010 (RBE No. 189B/2010) and clarifications/ corrigendum issued thereto
Recognition of Handball Federation of India was granted by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) up to 31.12.2021 and has not been renewed till date. In view of above, it has been decided that the sports achievements in the events conducted by Handball Federation of India or its affiliated units after 31.12.2021, shall not be considered for recruitment, incentives and all other establishment matters till further orders.
However, the certificates issued by the Association of Indian Universities and the International Federations for recognized sports achievements in the game of Handball, will be valid for the said purposes.
(Ravinder Kumar)
Dy. Director/ Estt.(Sports)
