CCI orders table tennis associations not to restrict player participation in tournaments

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) directed Table Tennis Associations not to restrict player participation in tournaments. The case involved a dispute between associations that were alleged to have colluded to prevent certain players from participating in competitive events. The CCI ruled that such restrictions violated competition norms and directed the associations to remove the barriers. The ruling highlights the importance of maintaining fair competition and preventing practices that could hinder the participation of eligible athletes based on arbitrary restrictions. The decision strengthens the spirit of open competition in sports and other regulated sectors.