Tanzania, June 26 -- Dar es Salaam. A joint agreement between the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Government of Tanzania and the Tanzania Olympic Committee (TOC) has reinstated four candidates, including Anthony Mtaka, who had previously been disqualified from contesting in the upcoming TOC General Election.

A total of 28 candidates have been cleared to contest various leadership positions in the election. Four candidates will vie for the presidency, three for the vice-presidency, while 21 candidates are competing for five executive committee positions.

The reinstatement of Mtaka, who also serves as the Njombe Regional Commissioner, has intensified the race for the TOC presidency. He will compete against outgoing TOC Vice-Pre...