When asked about this, BOA secretary Kamalesh Chatterjee said: “We know that the TTFI has banned the BTTA. But the latter is the oldest table tennis association in the country. It was founded long before the TTFI was formed.

“We acknowledge the existence of the BTTA. The two associations are at each other’s throat at the moment. Things need to be resolved for the betterment of the sport.”

The BOA has also approved the status of the West Bengal Kabaddi Association (WBKA) and has asked the association to field its team in the meet.

Meanwhile, this year’s State Games will see the participation of 6539 athletes in 42 disciplines. The budget earmarked for the event is about Rs 35 lakh. Chatterjee, however, sounded a tad apprehensive about whether they can meet the expenses.

“State sports ministry will donate us Rs 10 lakh, rest we have to manage,” he said.