press clipping
IOA blasts Doordarshan
The Times of India · New Delhi · 1987
1 pages
Summary
This one-page Times of India clipping reports a dispute between the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Doordarshan over television coverage and revenue from the Reliance Cup. IOA officials argue that the organising committee should receive 9 per cent of Doordarshan’s revenue from televising the tournament, describing the demand as reasonable and linking it to the development of sport in India. The report also records support for the IOA position from the apex sports body for Olympic sports in India.
Key points
- The IOA criticised Doordarshan’s response to the organising committee’s demand for a share of television revenue from the Reliance Cup.
- IOA secretary-general Dr. R. L. Anand said a 9 per cent revenue share was a reasonable demand.
- Anand argued that television proceeds from sports events should contribute to sports development.
- Vijay Kumar Malhotra, identified as president of the General Association of National Sports Federations, endorsed the IOA’s arguments.
- The report says Mr. N. K. P. Salve rejected rumours that Australian players might be refused Indian visas for the tournament.
- English umpire Dickie Bird was reported to be planning to issue umpires pocket televisions to assist decision-making.
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