Guidelines for conducting All India Postal Tournaments
Introduction
DOP Directorate issued the comprehensive guidelines vide DOP Letter No. 22-01/2024-WL&Sports dated 20/03/2025 for conducting the All India Postal Tournaments, encompassing 13 sporting events and 1 cultural meet. Issued by the Government of India’s Ministry of Communication, Department of Posts, these guidelines aim to standardize the selection process, eligibility criteria, tournament conduct, and award distribution across all participating Postal Circles. The guidelines supersede all previous instructions and are effective from the date of issue (20.03.2025). This note provides a detailed overview of the key aspects covered in the document.
Key Components of the Guidelines
General Structure and Administration
- The guidelines are addressed to all Heads of Postal Circles and are enforceable from the date of issuance.
- The document includes an index listing 14 sporting events (e.g., Athletics, Badminton, Chess, Cricket) and 1 cultural meet, along with annexures.
- Each event has specific rules, but common themes include eligibility, selection trials, tournament conduct, and awards.
Circle-Level Selection Trials
- Each Postal Circle must conduct trials to select the best teams for the All India Postal Meet.
- Selection committees comprise the President of the Circle Sports Board, a qualified coach, the Secretary, and other officials.
- For team events (e.g., Cricket, Hockey), Circles must nominate a fixed number of players (e.g., 15 for Cricket, 12 for Kabaddi).
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to regular employees of the Department of Posts and Gramin Dak Sevaks.
- Eligibility may be revised by the Postal Sports Board as needed.
- Special categories include veteran players (e.g., Badminton players aged 45+).
Tournament Conduct
- Format: Most events follow a league-cum-knockout format (e.g., Basketball, Football). Individual events like Chess use Swiss systems.
- Rules: Adherence to national/international federation rules (e.g., BCCI for Cricket, FIDE for Chess).
- Duration: Ranges from 4 days (e.g., Wrestling) to 7 days (e.g., Cricket).
Special Provisions:
- Carrom: Detailed rules for board specifications, strokes, and fouls.
- Cultural Meet: Includes music, dance, mono-acting, and short plays with strict time limits.
- Team Composition and Leadership
- Teams must be accompanied by a manager and coach, selected based on expertise in the discipline.
- Managers must have organizational skills and knowledge of the sport.
Awards and Certificates
- Winners and runners-up receive certificates and trophies (e.g., medals for 1st–3rd places).
- Host Circles are encouraged to seek sponsorships for awards.
Special honors include:
- Postal Gold Medal: For "Triple Crown" winners (e.g., Badminton players winning singles, doubles, and mixed doubles).
- Dak Kesari: Title for Wrestling’s freestyle champion.
- Dak Shree: Award for Best Physique.
Reporting and Compliance
- Host Circles must submit tournament reports, results, and achievements to the Postal Sports Board.
- Results must be intimated promptly, and protests are addressed by a Jury of Appeal.
- Event-Specific Highlights
- Athletics & Cycling
- Minimum qualifying standards for events (e.g., 100m sprint: 11.5 sec for men, 14.3 sec for women).
Points system for team championships.
Badminton
Inter-Circle doubles pairs allowed with mutual consent.
Veteran category for players aged 45+.
Chess
Swiss system with FIDE rules; 5 rounds for teams, 7 for individuals.
Cultural Meet
Competitions in music (Hindustani/Carnatic), dance (classical/folk), mono-acting, and short plays.
Judging criteria include technical skill, expression, and adherence to time limits.
Kabaddi
Weight limit of 85 kg; tie-breaker rules include "Golden Raid."
Weightlifting/Powerlifting
- Minimum qualifying standards based on previous tournaments.
- "Dak Shree" title for Best Physique.
Conclusion
The All India Postal Tournament Guidelines provide a robust framework to ensure uniformity, fairness, and excellence in sporting and cultural events across Postal Circles. By detailing eligibility, selection processes, tournament formats, and awards, the document fosters competitive spirit and organizational efficiency. The inclusion of diverse events—from traditional sports like Kabaddi to cultural performances—reflects the Department’s commitment to holistic employee engagement. Host Circles are entrusted with implementing these guidelines while maintaining flexibility to adapt to local conditions, ensuring the tournaments’ success and continued legacy.
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813957/2025/WL&Sports-DoP
No. 22-01/2024-WL&Sports
Government of India Ministry of Communication
Department of Posts Welfare & Sports Section
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi-110001
Dated: 20.03.2025
To
All Heads of Postal Circles
Subject: Guidelines for conducting All India Postal Tournaments - regarding.
In order to bring clarity for conducting the All India Postal Tournaments, a comprehensive set of guidelines is being shared which shall now on govern the conduct of selection trails and AIP Tournament. This set includes guidelines on 13 Sporting Events and 1 Cultural Meet which shall be effective from date of issue.
2.This has approval of competent authority.
Encl: As above
(Sunita)
Director (Welfare & Sports)
Copy to:
(i).PPS to Secretary (Posts)/ PPS to Director General (Postal Services).
(ii). PPS to Members, PSB/AS & FA
(iii). Sr. DDG (Vig)/Sr. DDG (PAF).
(iv) CGM (PLI), CGM(Parcel), CGM (BD).
(v).All DDSG/All Directors/All ADSG
(vi) Army Postal Service, 1 CBPO, New Delhi.
(vii). Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy.
(viii). All Postal Training Centers
(ix). All Staff Members of Dak Bhawan (E-Office Notice Board)
(x).The General Manager, CEPT, Mysore with the request for uploading on the Website of India Post.
(Ankit Panwar)
Section Officer (Welfare and Sports)
File No. 22-01/2024-WL&Sports (Computer No. 3139212)
Generated from eOffice by ANKIT PANWAR, Section Officer (AP)-welfare & sports-DOP, SO(WL&SPORTS), DOP on 21/03/2025 03:00 pm
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