PT Usha and Gagan Narang Among 27 Nominees for IOA Elections
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports
The Indian Olympic Association Electoral Officer Sanjay K. Srivastava released a draft list of 27 candidates for the 2026 Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit elections. The roster features 15 male and 12 female contenders, including current IOA president PT Usha, Gagan Narang, Saina Nehwal, Yogeshwar Dutt, and Vijender Singh. Voting is scheduled to take place on November 9. The preliminary list revealed minor rule infractions regarding duplicate proposers and seconders that may require scrutiny.
Why it matters
The inclusion of prominent Olympic medallists in the SOM voter list shapes the governance structure and leadership dynamics of the Indian Olympic Association.
Read the original report — Times of India
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