The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Olympic Committee of Asia (OCA) have given their nod to the newly-elected physique of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) after the lately held elections.
Both the governing our bodies additionally congratulated IOA President PT Usha via a letter dated December 16.
“We have taken note of the results of the IOA elections and would like to extend our sincere congratulations on your election as the President of the Indian Olympic Association and all the Executive Council members elected on the occasion,” the letter mentioned.
The letter was collectively issued by James Macleod, Director of Olympic Solidarity and NOC Relations of the IOC, and Hussein Al-Musallam, Director General and Technical Director of the OCA.
Usha, 58, was formally elected to the highest put up in the course of the elections held on December 10, bringing an finish to the long-standing disaster within the faction-ridden IOA. The IOC had in September directed the IOA to carry elections by December or face a ban.
“As the election process was completed in accordance with the decisions taken by the IOC Executive Board and the agreed roadmap, we are pleased to confirm that the situation is now fully normal as far as the IOC and the OCA are concerned.” has gone and we are able to resume our common actions with the IOA.”
Thank you Hon’ble Chairman Sir and all my fellow Rajya Sabha members on your form phrases and desires. I’m sincerely wanting ahead to the duties! https://t.co/6qb1NcaCgD
– PT Usha (@PTUshaOfficial) December 12, 2022
“We look forward to establishing a fruitful association with you and the newly-elected IOA leadership and working together to support and assist the IOA in carrying out its mission and daily activities in the interest of the Olympic Movement and athletes in India. ” According to the Olympic Charter. Usha is the primary Olympian and the primary worldwide medalist to move the IOA in its 95-year historical past.
Expressing her happiness on receiving the approval from IOC and OCA, Usha mentioned, “I’m blissful to obtain letters from world and Asian our bodies. Our first step is obvious and we are able to now flip our consideration to working in direction of our preparations for the Paris Olympics.”
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premiumThe IOA elections have been to be held in December final yr, however couldn’t be held as a result of a pending case within the Delhi High Court, the place a petition was filed, in search of its approval earlier than holding elections to align it with the National Sports Code. There was a requirement for modification of the structure.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
