The pushback has been swift and on point. Close on the heels of a cringe-worthy display of obsequiousness to the powers that be by athletics great and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha, who on Thursday slammed the protesting wrestlers, many prominent voices from the Indian sports fraternity have come out in support of the grapplers.
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Apr 27, 2023 20:04
NEW DELHI: Showing exemplary gratitude to the Centre whose support pitchforked her into the position of president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), athletics great PT Usha on Thursday accused the wrestlers who were protesting on the streets of "tarnishing the country’s image".
Dec 20, 2022 17:12
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Olympic Committee of Asia (OCA) have given their stamp of approval to the newly-elected body of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) following its recent elections.
The two governing bodies also congratulated the IOA president PT Usha through a letter dated December 16.
Dec 12, 2022 21:12
NEW DELHI: The legendary PT Usha, who since her retirement from athletics has been running a coaching academy, was on Saturday elected as the first woman president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
Nov 28, 2022 17:11
NEW DELHI: Legendary athlete PT Usha, who had the full backing of the Union government, has been elected as president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
The Indian sporting icon was the only candidate for the post. The elevation of Usha to the top post makes her the first female athlete to head the IOA.
Jul 07, 2022 18:07
NEW DELHI: Sports icon PT Usha is among four illustrious names from India's non-political arena nominated to the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
Also nominated alongside the "Payyoli Express" were music maestro Ilaiyaraaja, acclaimed screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad and philanthropist and spiritual leader Veerendra Heggade.
Dec 03, 2021 13:12
MUMBAI: KFC India has roped in Indian athletics icon PT Usha for its new campaign to endorse its ‘Express Pick-up’ service.