Despite request from Athletics Federation of India members, Suresh Kalmadi on Tuesday stuck to his decision to resign from the post of President.
The members had moved a motion requesting Kalmadi to take back his decision at an AFI Executive Committee meeting but the latter stood firm. Veteran AFI member Umrao Singh will be the caretaker President till a successor to Kalmadi is elected.
Kalmadi had tendered his resignation last week citing increased responsibilities. He holds the Indian Olympic Association presidency as also that of Asian Athletics Association.
Kalmadi, a Member of Parliament, is also leading India's bid to hos 2014 Asian Games and 2016 Olympics.
Besides, he is also the 2010 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman. Kalmadi had said that these responsibilities would keep him out of India for long periods in the years to come.
