New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has appointed Olympic medallist and IOA Vice President Gagan Narang as the Director of the relaunched National Olympic Academy (NOA), marking a significant step in strengthening India's Olympic education and athlete development framework, as per a release from IOA.

The appointment was approved during the IOA Executive Council meeting held on 8 January 2026 and was unanimously endorsed by the IOA General House at its Annual General Meeting on 9 January 2026. Both meetings were held in Ahmedabad. The decision to formally reactivate the National Olympic Academy coincides with the launch of the National Olympic Education and Development Programme (NOEDP).

These initiatives underscor...