Ahead of Paris Olympics, IOA standing still due to infighting
8 months, 1 week ago

Ahead of Paris Olympics, IOA standing still due to infighting

Hindustan Times  

The administrative mess within the Indian Olympic Association has stalled preparations towards the Paris Olympics. With IOA president PT Usha and the executive board members unable to resolve their differences over appointment of CEO Raghuram Iyer, no financial approvals are coming through. IOA president PT Usha As per the IOA constitution, bank accounts shall be operated by the CEO in co-ordination and consultation with the IOA president and treasurer. Currently IOA joint secretary Kalyan Chaubey, who was functioning as the acting CEO till Iyer was appointed in January after a long delay, is the signatory authority for IOA in the bank. Mary Kom resigns as chef de mission Meanwhile boxing legend MC Mary Kom, chosen as the chef de mission of the Indian contingent for the Paris Olympics, has stepped down citing personal reasons.

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IOA executive board opposes Usha’s fact-finding panels
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1 month ago

IOA executive board opposes Usha’s fact-finding panels

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha’s appointment of ‘fact-finding commission’ on complaints regarding the “functioning and election process” of three State Olympic Associations has been opposed by the IOA executive committee. Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha and the IOA executive council have been in a long standoff over administrative issues. In an office order dated Nov 13, …

IOA feud: President Usha ‘autocratic’, EC members in letter to IOC
2 months, 3 weeks ago

IOA feud: President Usha ‘autocratic’, EC members in letter to IOC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The executive council of the Indian Olympic Association has written a letter to the International Olympic Committee accusing president PT Usha’s functioning as “autocratic” and against the “democratic principles” of the national apex sports body’s constitution. “We are deeply concerned with the conduct of the IOA President, whose autocratic behaviour has always been regrettable, and we also regret …

IOA president PT Usha issues notice to Chaubey over breach of constitution
2 months, 4 weeks ago

IOA president PT Usha issues notice to Chaubey over breach of constitution

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha has served a notice to joint-secretary Kalyan Chaubey for issuing a letter of recognition to the Taekwondo Federation of India without the approval of the IOA general body. Neither the EC nor the acting CEO or the president or any other individual, has the authority to unilaterally accord recognition or affiliation to …

IOA executive council to discuss 'threatening letters, additional expenses' incurred at Olympics
2 months, 4 weeks ago

IOA executive council to discuss 'threatening letters, additional expenses' incurred at Olympics

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association's executive council meeting here on Thursday is expected to be a heated affair with its members adding contentious items on the agenda, including the alleged "threatening letters" issued by president PT Usha to them. The 14 agenda points added by the executive council cover a discussion on "illegal and threatening letters issued by the …

Skier Arif’s Olympic preparation suffers as IOA officials bicker
3 months ago

Skier Arif’s Olympic preparation suffers as IOA officials bicker

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The infighting within the Indian Olympic Association has started to impact the athletes. Winter Olympian Arif Khan’s training for 2026 Winter Olympics has taken a hit as the scholarship funds provided by the International Olympic Committee for his preparation have not been released by the IOA finance committee. Skier Arif Khan’s preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympics have …

Sports Minister calls for ‘co-ordination among stakeholders’
5 months, 1 week ago

Sports Minister calls for ‘co-ordination among stakeholders’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: A high-powered committee of Sports Ministry, and top IOA and SAI officials met here on Friday to take stock of India’s preparation for the Paris Olympics. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, who chaired the meeting, said there should be “co-ordination among all the stakeholders.” He also emphasised that officials should put “country’s interest before personal interest,” according to people …

India At Paris Olympics 2024: PV Sindhu, Sharath Kamal Flag Bearers, Gagan Narang Chef De Mission
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India At Paris Olympics 2024: PV Sindhu, Sharath Kamal Flag Bearers, Gagan Narang Chef De Mission

ABP News  

India At Paris Olympics 2024: Indian shuttler PV Sindhu, along with tennis star Sharath Kamal, is all set to be India's Flag Bearer at Paris Olympics 2024. Star shuttler PV Sindhu to be India's flag bearer, along with table tennis ace A Sharath Kamal, during Paris Olympics opening ceremony — Press Trust of India July 8, 2024 The decision seems …

New Sports Minister Mandaviya meets IOA chief Usha, takes stock of Paris Olympics preparation
6 months, 1 week ago

New Sports Minister Mandaviya meets IOA chief Usha, takes stock of Paris Olympics preparation

The Hindu  

Newly-appointed Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday took stock of India’s Olympic preparations during a meeting with IOA President P T Usha here. During the over one-hour-long meeting, which was also attended by new Minister of State for Sports, Raksha Khadse, Sports Secretary Sujata Chaturvedi, and Sports Authority of India Director General Sandip Pradhan among others, Mandaviya was briefed about …

IOA President PT Usha in Contention for Post of Commonwealth Games Federation Vice-president
1 year, 3 months ago

IOA President PT Usha in Contention for Post of Commonwealth Games Federation Vice-president

News 18  

Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha will take a step further as an administrator as she will be contesting the upcoming Commonwealth Games Federation elections for the post of vice-president. Ahead of the General Assembly, reigning CGF president Dame Louise Martin said, ”I’m delighted to see so many high calibre candidates wanting to play such a key role in the …

PT Usha says IOA panel to resolve affiliation issues
1 year, 8 months ago

PT Usha says IOA panel to resolve affiliation issues

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Vijayawada witnessed the JITO Ahimsa Run on Sunday in 3K, 5K and 10K categories inaugurated by Indian Olympic Association president P.T. Usha, MLA Velampalli Srinivasa Rao and Vijayawada city mayor Rayana Bhagyalakshmi, and police commissioner P. Kanti Rana Tata. She appreciated JITO and Andhra Pradesh Athletic Association for organising the Ahimsa Run in which over 2,000 athletes participated. Vijayawada …

IOC, OCA validate IOA elections, give green signal to P.T. Usha and team
2 years ago

IOC, OCA validate IOA elections, give green signal to P.T. Usha and team

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia have validated the newly-elected body of the Indian Olympic Association and congratulated the president P.T. In a combined communication addressed to the IOA president, from James Macleod and Hussain Al-Musallam, the representatives of IOC and OCA respectively, it was stated that the road ahead was clear for IOA to function …

IOC and OCA approve IOA’s new body
2 years ago

IOC and OCA approve IOA’s new body

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia have validated the newly-elected body of the Indian Olympic Association and congratulated the president PT Usha and the members. In a combined communication addressed to the IOA president, from James Macleod and Hussain Al-Musallam, the representatives of IOC and OCA respectively, it was stated that the road ahead was clear …

PT Usha: I never thought that I would become the IOA Chief
2 years ago

PT Usha: I never thought that I would become the IOA Chief

The Hindu  

Athletic ace PT Usha expressed happiness about heading the Executive Council of the Indian Olympic Association with “all sports people” as she took charge as the President at the IOA Bhawan here on Saturday. Announcing the results after the election, which was basically for four executive council member spots and one joint secretary, as the rest were taken unopposed, the …

P.T. Usha elected as president of Indian Olympic Association
2 years ago

P.T. Usha elected as president of Indian Olympic Association

The Hindu  

Usha has been elected as the President of the Indian Olympic Association. Usha on being elected as the President of Indian Olympic Association. P T Usha on being elected as the President of Indian Olympic Association. pic.twitter.com/LSHHdmMy9H — Kiren Rijiju November 27, 2022 The Sports Authority of India also retweeted Mr. Rijiju's tweet.

Latest LIVE: PT Usha elected as President of Indian Olympic Association
2 years ago

Latest LIVE: PT Usha elected as President of Indian Olympic Association

Business Standard  

PT Usha has been elected to become the president of Indian Olympic Association, Kiren Rijiju has said. P T Usha on being elected as the President of Indian Olympic Association. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said Gujarat and the country need to be "alert" about Congress and like-minded parties, which remain silent on "big terrorist attacks" to not offend their …

PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief unopposed
2 years ago

PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief unopposed

The Hindu  

The legendary PT Usha is set to become the first woman president of Indian Olympic Association as she emerged as the lone candidate for the top post for the December 10 elections. The 58-year-old Usha, a multiple Asian Games gold medallists and a fourth-place finisher in the 1984 Olympics 400m hurdles final, filed her nomination papers for the top job …

PT Usha files nomination for IOA President post
2 years ago

PT Usha files nomination for IOA President post

The Hindu  

In a surprise development, the legendary P T Usha on Saturday announced that she will contest for the post of Indian Olympic Association president when the sports body holds its election on December 10. The 58-year-old Usha, a multiple Asian Games gold medallist and fourth-place finisher in the 1984 Olympics 400m hurdles final, announced through a tweet. “With the warm …

Athletes Commission picks PT Usha, Somaya, Yogeshwar and five other SOM as voting members of IOA General Assembly
2 years, 1 month ago

Athletes Commission picks PT Usha, Somaya, Yogeshwar and five other SOM as voting members of IOA General Assembly

The Hindu  

The Athletes Commission of the Indian Olympic Association with Mary Kom as the Chairperson has chosen eight “Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit” as voting members of the IOA’s General Assembly. READ | Mary Kom elected as the chairperson of the athletes commission It was announced that in the case of table tennis, kabaddi and judo, the nominations made by the government …

Mary Kom, Sindhu, Mirabai, Keshavan elected in IOA Athletes’ Commission
2 years, 1 month ago

Mary Kom, Sindhu, Mirabai, Keshavan elected in IOA Athletes’ Commission

The Hindu  

10 Olympians, including Olympic medallists PV Sindhu, Gagan Narang, Mary Kom and Mirabai Chanu were elected unopposed as members of the Athletes Commission of the Indian Olympic Association at the Nehru Stadium here on Monday. Former World and Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra and former hockey captain Sardara Singh will also be part of the athletes commission as ex-officio members, for …

Will appoint a neutral person to run administration of IOA: Supreme Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Will appoint a neutral person to run administration of IOA: Supreme Court

Firstpost  

International Olympic Committee on September 8 issued a final warning to IOA to ‘‘resolve its governance issues’’ and hold elections by December, failing which the world sports body will ban India. ‘‘The second suggestion is that the governance of administration may be entrusted to a neutral person who shall coordinate with the International Olympic Committee in terms of the letter …

Indian Olympic Association awaits Delhi High Court verdict on election
2 years, 4 months ago

Indian Olympic Association awaits Delhi High Court verdict on election

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association awaits the Delhi High Court verdict on August 16 to spell out a road map for its election. The acting president of the IOA, Anil Khanna, said that the court had not given permission, on IOA’s request, to hold the adjourned Annual General Meeting and other related meetings. ‘’The honourable courts had to step in as …

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