The stand-off means that disgraced Commonwealth Games official Lalit Bhanot, who spent 11 months in jail and is now on bail awaiting a corruption trial linked to construction issues at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, is the only candidate for the post of secretary-general at the IOA. Two rival candidates who backed the IOC’s stance have withdrawn from the election, leaving the field clear for Bhanot. His election, if it happens, will not be recognised by the IOC.