From The Times of India
Center Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co.PT Usha loses; Saina, Anju, among four, come through in six-way IOA SOM Elections
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PT Usha, president of the Indian Olympic Association, was defeated in the women’s Sportspersons of Merit (SOM) election, with former shuttler Saina Nehal, long jumper Anju Bobby George, ex‑archer Dola Banerjee and former hockey captain Rani Rampal securing the four seats. The loss means Usha can only contest the IOA Executive Council polls on December 5 if a National Sports Federation nominates her, which appears unlikely, raising doubts about a second term as IOA president.
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A major development in Indian sports administration as four celebrated former athletes secure positions, leaving the incumbent IOA chief out.
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Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha suffered a setback in the Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) elections after losing the contest in the women's category on Monday, while Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal and former athletes Anju Bobby George, Rani Rampal and Dola Banerjee were…
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Indian Olympic Association president P T Usha was defeated on Monday in the election for the four women's Sportspersons of Merit (SOM) berths, with former shuttler Saina Nehwal, long jumper Anju Bobby George, ex-archer Dola Banerjee and former hockey captain Rani Rampal taking the seats in a vote…
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PT Usha has lost the IOA Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit elections, ending her hopes of contesting for a second term as president. Saina Nehwal, Rani Rampal, Anju Bobby George and Dola Banerjee were elected among women, while four male athletes were chosen unopposed. The elected members are now…
