Chapol promises free and fair Archery fed election with int'l observers

Bangladesh Archery Federation president Kazi Rajib Uddin Ahmed Chapol has pledged to ensure a free, fair and impartial election on 30 November, with representatives from World Archery, World Archery Asia and South Asia expected to observe the process.

Chapol said all councillors would be free to contest any position in accordance with the federation's constitution, without obstruction, and exercise their voting rights independently.

Representatives of the international governing bodies would monitor the election to ensure that the process remained transparent and free from external influence, he added.

Chapol also said he would maintain a neutral position during the electoral process and urged councillors to exercise their democratic rights in a peaceful atmosphere.

Reflecting on the federation's progress, he said Bangladesh had won around 45-47 international medals over the past 25 years, with sustained success on the international stage increasing interest in the sport and the federation.

He expressed satisfaction with the progress made by archers and organisers, saying there was little to regret about the federation's present standing.

The election, scheduled for 30 November, will fill 29 executive committee positions, including the president, five vice-presidents and general secretary.