PT Usha formally elected as first woman president of Indian Olympic Association

PT Usha formally elected as first woman president of Indian Olympic Association

The legendary former athlete PT Usha has been formally elected as the first woman president of 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 uphold Olympic values and will ensure that India propels forward in becoming a global sporting powerhouse.

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