'You are an inspiration': Hima Das wishes PT Usha on her birthday

In a communication issued by the IOA President, PT Usha, the initiative aims to highlight the Olympic Movement's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, while encouraging communities across the country to celebrate Olympic Day through meaningful environmental action.

At present, at least five bodies, the All India Karate-Do Federation (AIKDF), Karate Association of India (KAI), Karate India Organisation (KIO), Karate India and The Karate Federation of India (TKFI), have laid claim to being the official governing authority for the sport in India.

According to a release, the delegation congratulated the IOA on the reactivation of the National Olympic Academy of India, which was formally relaunched on January 9, recognising this decision as an essential institutional step towards strengthening the Olympic Movement in India through education, values-based leadership, and long-term capacity-building.

The Dream Sports Championship (DSC) Table Tennis 2026 drew to a thrilling close at TNPESU in Chennai, with Aditya Das securing the U-15 Boys title and Ahona Ray dominating to lift the U-15 Girls trophy after standout performances in the semi-finals and finals on the sixth and final day of competition.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Rajya Sabha MP and President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) PT Usha and expressed his condolences on the passing of her husband, V. Srinivasan.