Former Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha has been named as one of the two representatives for the Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI) in the provisional electoral list for the upcoming IOA Executive Council elections. The list, which was released late on Thursday night, includes Usha as a voter, ensuring her eligibility to participate in the election process scheduled for December 5.
This appointment comes shortly after Usha missed out on participating in the Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) elections held earlier this week. Following that exclusion, she formally wrote to the International Olympic Committee to contest the process, citing alleged violations during the SOM voting. Observers noted that her inclusion in the IHAI list indicates her intention to remain involved in the ongoing internal power dynamics of the IOA.
The provisional electoral roll also features other notable figures from various sports bodies. Bholanath Singh has been named as the representative for Hockey India, while Adille Sumariwalla has been nominated by the Athletics Federation of India. Meanwhile, the list includes Chintan Parikh and Rushmi Chakravarthi from the All India Tennis Association, as well as Ajay Patel and Putul Kumari representing the National Rifle Association of India. Notably, Anju Bobby George, who received the highest number of votes in the SOM category, does not appear on the latest list, with Jyotirmoyee Sikdar listed as the female representative for the Athletics Federation of India instead.
Key facts
- PT Usha is named as an IHAI representative, securing her eligibility for the December 5 IOA elections.
- The final electoral list, subject to scrutiny and objections, is expected to be announced this Sunday.
- Adille Sumariwalla has been nominated as the representative for the Athletics Federation of India.
- Jyotirmoyee Sikdar is listed as the female representative for the Athletics Federation of India.
- Bholanath Singh represents Hockey India in the current provisional electoral list.
Why it matters
The naming of representatives is a critical step in the lead-up to the IOA Executive Council elections. By securing a spot through the Ice Hockey Association of India, PT Usha remains a participant in the institutional process despite her earlier exclusion from the Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit category. The final composition of the electoral college will determine the landscape for the upcoming leadership vote.
Source: The Hindu
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