Bengaluru, Nov. 28 -- Legendary athlete PT Usha has been elected as the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
"Congratulations to legendary Golden Girl, PT Usha on being elected as the President of Indian Olympic Association. I also congratulate all the sporting heroes of our country on becoming the office bearers of the prestigious IOA! Nation is proud of them!" Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted.
The multiple Asian Games gold medallist also became the first woman president of the IOA in the process.
Usha had emerged as the lone candidate for the post ahead of the IOA elections on December 10 as no other candidate filed the nomination to challenge her.
Yesterday was the last day of the nominations.
Usha is the most ce...