PT Usha was the only contender for the post of IOA President.
PT Usha has been elected President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Kiren Rijiju has said. The Law and Justice Minister of India made the announcement on Twitter while congratulating the legendary Indian athlete.
“Congratulations to the legendary Golden Girl, Smt. PT Usha was elected the President of the Indian Olympic Association. I also congratulate all the sports heroes of our country on becoming office bearers of the prestigious IOA! The nation is proud of him,” tweeted the Arunachal Pradesh MP.
Congratulations to the legendary Golden Girl, Smt. PT Usha was elected the President of the Indian Olympic Association. I also congratulate all the sports heroes of our country on becoming office bearers of the prestigious IOA! the nation is proud of them
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) November 27, 2022
PT Usha is the first woman President of IOA. On 26 November, Usha announced her intention to run for the IOA President. While the elections were due to be held on 10 December, Payyoli Express was the sole contender, thus winning the election for the top post in the sports organisation.
One of India's most accomplished athletes, PT Usha won 11 medals, including four gold, at the Asian Games between 1982 and 1994. He won four gold medals in 200m, 400m, 400m at the 1986 Seoul Asan Games. m hurdles, and the 4 x 400 relay. He also won silver in 100m.
The deadline for submitting nomination papers for the IOA elections had ended on November 27 itself. IOA election returning officer Umesh Sinha informed that since the process was underway on November 25, no other nominations were made for any post.
With the heartfelt support of my fellow athletes and National Federations, I am humbled and honored to accept and file the nomination for the President of the IOA!
P.T. USHA (@PTUshaOfficial) November 26, 2022
The 58-year-old, who won multiple gold medals at the Asian Games and finished fourth in the 400m hurdles final at the 1984 Olympics, on November 27 filed her candidature papers for the presidency along with her team for various posts. deposited. positions.
Nominated as a Rajya Sabha member by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Usha tweeted, "With the warm support of my fellow athletes and national federations, I am honored and privileged to accept and file the nomination for President of the IOA." I am!" In July.
His nomination was met with enthusiasm and was warmly received by his fans. "Really nice to hear this message. You really deserve this honour. I know you will be appointed and you will administer to the best of your abilities. Best wishes for this activity," wrote a user.
37 years ago, I created history in the world of athletics by winning 5 gold and 1 bronze during the 6th Asian Track and Field Meet in Jakarta. A feat that is still unsurpassed by any male or female athlete.
P.T. USHA (@PTUshaOfficial) September 30, 2022
Usha is best known for missing out on a medal in the final of the 400 m hurdles at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where she was defeated by Romanian Cristiana Cojocaru by one-hundredth of a second. Usha won 23 medals, including 14 gold, in the Asian Championships from 1983 to 1998.
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