Chander Mukhi Sharma re-nominated to elite FIBA Appeals Commission
Bahadurjeet Singh/ Chandigarh, September 19,2023
Chander Mukhi Sharma, former Secretary General of Basketball Federation of India has been re-nominated to the elite FIBA Appeals Commission, a high power legal body that sits in judgment of all legal matters concerning the governance of sport of basketball in the world, including if required the decisions taken by FIBA (International Basketball Federation).
It is pertinent to note that Sharma, who is the current serving Secretary General of South Asia Basketball Association became the first Indian to be nominated to the elite panel for the term 2019-23.
In a communication addressed to Sharma while confirming the denomination, FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis has said: “this appointment reflects your (Sharma) legal skills, experience and your (Sharma) commitment to basketball.”
Reacting to his re-nomination, Sharma said: “This appointment is a tribute to the entire legal fraternity in India, especially those of us who strive hard to uphold the ideals of good, clean and transparent governance in sport in order to serve the overall growth of the society.”
“I thank FIBA and its Central Board, especially FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis, FIBA Asia President Dr. K Govindaraj and FIBA Asia Executive Director Hagop Khajirian for the faith reposed in me,” he added.
About FIBA
FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, is the world governing body for basketball. Founded in 1932, it brings together 212 National Basketball Federations from all over the world.
