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IOA President PT Usha Calls Special General Meeting Amid Internal Disputes
IOA President P T Usha has called a Special General Meeting on October 25 to address disputes over the CEO’s appointment, corruption allegations, and Executive Council member eligibility.
The IOA president practicing Yoga. ( Photo Credit: PT Usha/X)
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P T Usha has scheduled a Special General Meeting (SGM) on October 25 to address several pressing issues within the association.
The key topics include the controversial appointment of CEO Raghuram Iyer, corruption allegations against treasurer Sahdev Yadav, and questions about the eligibility of certain Executive Council members.
Usha has been in conflict with many Executive Council members, particularly over Iyer’s appointment.
Several members have raised concerns regarding his salary and qualifications for the role.
The formal ratification of his appointment is still pending, and this issue will be put to a vote during the upcoming SGM.
In an email to IOA office-bearers, Usha emphasized the importance of resolving these matters swiftly, warning that delays could harm the association’s governance and international reputation.
She also highlighted how internal disputes could disrupt India’s bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games, a vision supported by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The SGM will be a hybrid event, allowing participants to join in person or online.
Other agenda items include addressing allegations that some Executive Council members are violating the National Sports Code, which sets limits on the age and tenure of office-bearers.
The IOA’s internal conflicts have escalated in recent weeks, with a heated confrontation between Usha and the Executive Council occurring on September 26.
The October 25 meeting aims to resolve these ongoing issues.
