Annual General Meeting 2021–22
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Election of the Indian Rope Skipping Federation (IRSF) Board for the term 2022–2026 was scheduled to be held on 13 April 2022 at 07:30 PM at:
Sarswati Vidiya Mandir, Sharda Vihar Residential School, Kerwa Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
The AGM was organized to discuss important federation matters and conduct elections for the new Executive Council in accordance with the Constitution of IRSF and the Model Election Guidelines issued under the National Sports Development Code of India, 2011.
AGM and Election Schedule
| S.No. | Particulars | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notice calling Member States/UTs to submit representatives’ names | 14 March 2022 |
| 2 | Last date for submission of representatives’ names | 24 March 2022 |
| 3 | Publication of authorized representatives list | 25 March 2022 |
| 4 | Submission of nomination forms | 26–28 March 2022 |
| 5 | Publication of nomination list | 31 March 2022 |
| 6 | Scrutiny of nominations | 01 April 2022 |
| 7 | Publication of valid candidates list | 03 April 2022 |
| 8 | Withdrawal of candidature | 07 April 2022 |
| 9 | Final candidate list publication | 09 April 2022 |
| 10 | Elections for contested posts | 13 April 2022 |
| 11 | Counting of votes and declaration of results | 13 April 2022 |
Election Process
The elections for IRSF office bearers and Executive Council members were conducted through a secret ballot process to ensure transparency, fairness, and integrity. The election process followed the federation’s constitution along with government-prescribed election guidelines.
The following posts were included in the election:
- President
- Working President
- Vice Presidents
- Secretary General
- Treasurer
- Joint Secretaries
- Executive Members
Returning Officer Details
The election process was supervised by the officially appointed Returning Officer:
Mr. Rajendra Pal
S.V.M. Awasiya Vidyalaya, Sharda Vihar
Kerwa Dam Road, Bhopal – 462044, Madhya Pradesh
Email: rt.officer.irsf@gmail.com
Objective of the AGM
The Annual General Meeting was conducted to strengthen the governance and organizational structure of the Indian Rope Skipping Federation. The AGM also focused on aligning federation operations with government guidelines to support recognition, development, and future growth of rope skipping in India.
The federation reiterated its commitment toward:
- promoting rope skipping nationwide
- strengthening grassroots sports development
- ensuring transparent administration
- supporting athlete development programs
- expanding participation across states and union territories
About IRSF
The Indian Rope Skipping Federation (IRSF) is the national governing body dedicated to the promotion, development, and expansion of rope skipping and jump rope as a recognized competitive sport and fitness activity across India. Established with the vision of creating a structured platform for athletes, coaches, and enthusiasts, the federation has played a significant role in transforming rope skipping from a recreational activity into an organized sporting discipline.
IRSF actively works to promote rope skipping at grassroots, school, state, national, and international levels through championships, training camps, workshops, awareness programs, and athlete development initiatives. The federation regularly organizes national competitions and collaborates with educational institutions, sports organizations, and fitness programs to increase participation among youth and communities across the country.
The federation is committed to encouraging healthy lifestyles, physical fitness, discipline, coordination, agility, endurance, and mental focus through the sport of jump rope. Rope skipping is widely recognized as one of the most accessible and effective forms of exercise, requiring minimal equipment while offering significant cardiovascular and athletic benefits.
IRSF also focuses on creating opportunities for Indian athletes to participate in international rope skipping competitions and training programs. Through structured governance, certified coaching initiatives, and strategic partnerships, the federation continues to strengthen the ecosystem of rope skipping in India.
With a mission to make rope skipping a mainstream sport nationwide, the Indian Rope Skipping Federation remains dedicated to empowering youth, promoting fitness culture, and building a strong future for Indian rope skipping athletes on global platforms.
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