Ques: Who was elected as the president of the Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI) recently?
a. Riyaz Bhati
b. Makarand Joshi
c. Shanti Kumar Singh
d. Sudhakar Shetty
Ans: d
Related facts:
- On 12 August, 2015, Sudhakar Shetty of Maharashtra was elected as the president of the Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI).
- He took over the charge from Jaspal Singh Kandhari for 4 years.
- The elections were held with Justice P K Bhasin (Retired Judge of Delhi High Court) acting as the Returning Officer in the presence of H S Bhadu, IOA Observer and R K Saxena, Government Observer.
- Elected office-bearers are: Sudhakar Shetty as president, Shantikumar Singh as general secretary, Gian Singh as treasurer, Riyaz Bhati as vice president, Ranjeet Vasava and Anil Mishra as joint secretaries, and Makarand Joshi as executive member.
Reference:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/sudhakar-shetty-elected-gfi-president-115081201895_1.html
http://zeenews.india.com/sports/others/sudhakar-shetty-elected-gymnastics-federation-of-india-president_1646120.html
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/Sudhakar-Shetty-elected-Gymnastics-Federation-of-India-president/articleshow/48458333.cms