IOA AGM: More incentives for NSFs

HOSTING international competitions, annual grants to National Sports Federations (NSFs) and launching a National Olympic Academy are some of the key takeaways from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Annual General Meeting held at Ahmedabad on Friday.

- INDRANEEL DAS @Chennai

IOA president PT Usha (2nd L) with other officials during the meeting on Friday

The AGM, supposed to be held in December last year, finally took place where almost all NSF officials and athletes’ representatives were present.

The AGM thrived to work closely with all stakeholders as India gets ready to host the Commonwealth Games and continue with the bidding process for the Olympics in 2036. IOA president PT Usha also highlighted the importance of collaborative work among all stakeholders. “This AGM reflects our collective commitment to reform, transparency, and above all, to our athletes,” she said in a statement. “Over the last period, we have taken decisive steps to modernise the IOA place athlete welfare at the heart of every initiative.”