PT Usha elected 'unopposed' as the first women president of Indian Olympic Association
PT Usha
Legendary athlete PT Usha on Saturday was elected 'unopposed' as the first woman president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).The elections were held under the supervision of Supreme Court-appointed retired SC judge L Nageswara Rao. Her election is expected to bring an end to the turmoil within IOAwhich has been divided into factions.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) had issueda warning of a possible suspension if the elections were not held this month.
58-year-old Usha's election as the IOA president was proposed last month and received incredible support from the outset.Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, previously the Union Sports Minister, congratulated the athlete on her election.
"Congratulations to legendary Golden Girl, Smt. PT Usha on being elected as the President of Indian Olympic Association. I also congratulate all the sporting heroes of our country on becoming the office bearers of the prestigious IOA! A nation is proud of them!," tweeted Rijiju.
Earlier, Usha informedthat she is filing nomination for the post. "With the warm support of my fellow athletes and National Federations, I am humbled and honoured to accept and file for the nomination of the president of IOA!" PT Usha tweeted.
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After winning the elections, Usha said, "Heartfelt thanks to my team for their unconditional trust and support."
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) also retweeted Rijiju's tweet. Star sprinter Usha is one of the greatest athletes to have ever come out of India. She has a rich haul of four gold medals and seven silvers at her disposal, all won at the Asian Games.
She missed out on a podium finish in the women's 400-metrehurdles at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympics by 1/100th of a second. Her timing of 55.42 seconds in LA still holds as a national record.
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