New Delhi, March 30 -- : The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday pledged "support and contribution" towards the nation's battle against coronavirus crisis saying its member Sports Federations and State Olympic Associations will also extend their support to help the cause.

In a Twitter post, IOA Secretary Rajeev Mehta said, "we are deeply grateful to all the front-line workers who are risking their lives to fight this pandemic."

In another tweet, the IOA said Cycling Federation and Indian Golf Union have pledged to contribute Rs one lakh and Rs ten lakh respectively.

"The #Cycling fraternity is committed to the need of the nation in fighting the severity of COVID-19 crisis. @OfficialCFI Chairman Mr Onkar Singh pledged a support of ...