Normally, the Chhattisgarh State Sports and Youth Welfare Minister is made ex-officio Vice President of CGOA, a senior official from the Department said on anonymity. But his name is missing from the new list.
For the first time for management of the sports administration of CGOA, the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has been created. The newly nominated Vice President Bashir Ahmed Khan has been nominated as CEO.
It was also decided to constitute an Athletes Committee from among international players. The nominations will be called and selection will be made. Two members will be nominated, one of whom shall participate in AGMs and other in Executive Committee meetings. Thirty-one Chhattisgarh State Sports Association (Olympic/Asian Games) and 10 District Olympic Associations have been given voting power. As per the direction of the Indian Olympic Association, the tenure of posts of the Executive Committee of CGOA has been re-confirmed for a term not exceeding four years. The life members have no right to cast vote in Annual General Meeting and Special General Meeting.