PT Usha Urges Athlete-First Approach In Indian Olympic Association Policies

PT Usha Urges Athlete-First Approach In Indian Olympic Association Policies

Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 12:25 IST PT Usha calls for athlete-focused policies in India’s sports administration at SJFI Convention, stressing infrastructure, training and grassroots talent development. Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha (PTI) Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha emphasises that India’s sports administration should focus on athlete-centric policies in decision-making. Speaking on Day 3…

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IOA President PT Usha Recognises IGU Headed By Harish Kumar Reddy; Brijinder Singh-Led Group Declared Void – News18

IOA President PT Usha Recognises IGU Headed By Harish Kumar Reddy; Brijinder Singh-Led Group Declared Void – News18

Last Updated:December 31, 2024, 8:06 PM IST In its letter, the IOA stated the reasons for recognising the body headed by Reddy, saying the Returning Officer, Justice Garg, had never resigned as alleged by the previous set of IGU office-bearers. Golf Representational Image. (Representational Image) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has given recognition to the…

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‘Need Reasonable Standards, Prioritise Athlete’s Well-Being’: IOA President PT Usha on Vinesh Phogat’s Appeal Dismissed by CAS – News18

    ‘Need Reasonable Standards, Prioritise Athlete’s Well-Being’: IOA President PT Usha on Vinesh Phogat’s Appeal Dismissed by CAS – News18

    The IOA President, PT Usha (L) and Vinesh Phogat (R) – (Image: IANS, AFP) Shocked and disappointed by the CAS’ decision to dismiss Vinesh Phogat’s plea, the IOA President has said in a statement that they would continue to pursue further legal options. The President of the Indian Olympic Association, Dr PT Usha remains shocked…

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    ‘Hate Directed at the IOA Medical Team Unacceptable’, Says IOA Chief PT Usha – News18

      ‘Hate Directed at the IOA Medical Team Unacceptable’, Says IOA Chief PT Usha – News18

      Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala and PT Usha. (X) IOA emphasised that the responsibility of weight management in sports like wrestling, weightlifting, boxing, and judo lies squarely with each athlete and their personal coaching team. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president, PT Usha, has said that IOA-appointed Chief Medical Officer Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala should not be held…

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      IOA Delegation Meets UWW Chief Amid Vinesh Phogat Paris Olympics 2024 DQ, Rules Drawn Up in Interest of Athletes Clarifies Wrestling Body Head – News18

        IOA Delegation Meets UWW Chief Amid Vinesh Phogat Paris Olympics 2024 DQ, Rules Drawn Up in Interest of Athletes Clarifies Wrestling Body Head – News18

        IOA Delegation with UWW Chief Nenad Lalovc. (UWW) The IOA feel that Phogat’s results from the first day of the event, Tuesday, should be held up as she made the cut during the weigh-in. UWW chief Nenad Lalovic was reportedly empathetic but explained the necessity to adhere to the stipulations citing the long-term health of…

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        Gagan Narang Announced as New Chef de Mission in Paris Olympics 2024; PV Sindhu, Sharath Kamal to be Flag Bearers – News18

          Gagan Narang Announced as New Chef de Mission in Paris Olympics 2024; PV Sindhu, Sharath Kamal to be Flag Bearers – News18

          Gagan Narang will be India’s Chef de Mission for Paris Olympics 2024. (X/@Media_SAI, @Indian_Analyzer) Gagan Narang will be India’s new Chef de Mission, replacing MC Mary Kom while PV Sindhu and A Sharath Kamal will be India’s flagbearers for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Gagan Narang, four-time Olympian and 2012 Olympic Games men’s 10m Air Rifle…

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