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PT Usha Become First Women President of Indian Olympic Association

PT Usha was elected to become the president of the Indian Olympics Association (IOA). The Minister of Law and Justice of India announced on Twitter to congratulate the legendary Indian athletes. PT Usha becomes the first woman president of the IOA.

She also expressed her intentions to run for IOA on 26th November 2022. She was the only contender for the election of the top position in the sports organization.

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PT Usha Become First Women President of Indian Olympic Association- Key Points

  • PT Usha is one of the most accomplished athletes in India.
  • She has won 11 medals including four gold at the Asian Games between 1982 and 1994.
  • She also won four gold medals at the Seoul Asan Games in 1986.
  • She has participated in 200m, 400m hurdles, and 4×400 relays.
  • Umesh Sinha the returning officer for the IOA elections has reported that the process was underway on 25th November.
  • PT Usha submitted her candidacy papers for the position of president on 27th November 2022.

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