Good work for sports and Indian athletes is always top priority: IOA chief PT Usha

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NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association is one happy family, or so that was the message conveyed to the media. On Thursday, at the Olympic Bhawan in South Delhi, most of the executive members presented themselves on the stage before the media.

For almost two years, IOA President PT Usha stood isolated and most other EC members were working at cross purposes. Speaking to Millennium Post, Usha allayed all fears and said she was always working for the betterment of Indian sports. In an exclusive chat with Millennium Post, Usha said "good work for sports and Indian athletes is always top priority." She did seem relieved; the IOA "mess" has blown over, though there is still pessimism in many quarters if the truce will last long.

The most contentious part has been the appointment of Raghuram Iyer as CEO of the IOA, as his salary was perceived as high (Rs 20 lakhs per month).