PT Usha Assumes as First Woman President of Indian Olympic Association

New Delhi: The legendary former athlete PT Usha was formally elected as the first woman president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

The 58-year-old Usha is a multiple Asian Games gold medallist and a fourth-place finisher in the 1984 Olympics 400m hurdles final.

In a tweet, PT Usha said, she is looking forward to upholding Olympic values and will ensure that India propels forward in becoming a global sporting powerhouse.

Thank you for all the messages of support and good wishes. Looking forward to the times ahead! 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/TRlbonoNpQ

— P.T. USHA (@PTUshaOfficial) December 10, 2022

Ajay H Patel has been elected as senior Vice President and Rajlaxmi Singh Deo and Gagan Narang as Vice Presidents of the Indian Olympic Association.