India, March 20 -- The world governing body of volleyball (FIVB) wrote to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) raising concerns about the organisation of a recent event in India.

FIVB's issue regards the Beach Pro Tour event held in Bhubaneswar earlier this month, which saw visa rejections and the hosting fee yet to be paid, according to people aware of the development. FIVB claims it has yet to receive the $300,000 hosting fee from the organisers.

An IOA official said they wrote back to FIVB, requesting all documents related to the hosting right agreement and other details.

"We have asked for all the necessary documents from FIVB. Also some competitors applied for travel visa and that could be the reason for their rejection. The sport...