Indian Olympic Association

After drawing IOC flak, IOA to move on CEO appointment

Last updated : Oct 19, 2023 19:10
SportzPower Team
Oct 18, 2023 09:10

The Indian Olympic Association, which has been dragging its feet for more than a year on the International Olympic Committee's demand that it appoint a professional chief executive, will finally re-initiate the hiring process after being called out by the IOC. 

The IOA executive council, which met in Mumbai on Tuesday, decided to issue a new advertisement for the post. The CEO will be an ex-officio member of the IOA executive council without voting rights.

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