IOA's internal differences resolved, CEO appointment ratified by Ex Co

The Indian Olympic Association's executive council, led by president PT Usha, announced on Thursday that it has resolved all internal differences, marking an end to the prolonged standoff.

- Avishek Roy

The council members put up a unified front and said they would work together towards India's bid for the 2036 Olympics.

IOA CEO Raghuram Iyer, whose appointment was the major bone of contention between Usha and the executive council (EC), sat with the EC members and also addressed the media. IOA Sr vice president Ajay Patel, treasurer Sahdev Yadav, vice president Gagan Narang, joint secretary Kalyan Chaubey and Alaknanda Ashok, and EC members Amitabh Sharma, Harpal Singh, Rohit Rajpal, Dola Banerjee and athletes commission vice chairperson Sharath Kamal were present.

“Everything has been sorted and that is why we have IOA CEO sitting with us. Whatever small internal disputes were there have been resolved,” Usha told reporters. “We are focussing on the long term goal of transforming India into a global sporting powerhouse. By 2036 we not only want to achieve sustained Olympic success but also bring the Olympic Games to India,” said Usha.