PT Usha was elected as President of the Indian Olympic Association.

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced that PT Usha had been elected as President of the Association.

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Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju congratulated the athlete on her election.

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"Congratulations to legendary Golden Girl, Smt. P T Usha on being elected as the President of the Indian Olympic Association.

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