Former Indian shooter and veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh was officially elected unopposed as the first Indian President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) at the 44th Olympic Council of Asia General Assembly at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday.
The 44th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly, held in New Delhi on Sunday, showcased India's commitment to sports and its achievements on the international stage.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the significant strides India has made under the leadership of Pr
Union Minister JP Nadda addressed the 44th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly in New Delhi on Sunday, highlighting a threefold increase in budgetary allocations for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, driven by Prime Minister Modi's advocacy for sports development.
Prominent sports leaders from Asian and European nations attended the event, along with Raja Randhir Singh, the Acting President of the Olympic Council of India, who was elected as OCA President on Saturday after emerging as the sole candidate for the top position earlier this year.
Voting to the 90-member legislative assembly in Haryana will be held on October 5 and the last date for filing nominations is September 12. The counting of votes will be held on October 8.
The all-important 44th Olympic Council of Asia General Assembly will take place at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday, September 8. On the occasion, former Indian shooter Raja Randhir Singh will be officially named as the first Indian President of the Olympic Council
The stage is set for the prestigious Men's Asian Champions Trophy which will begin on Sunday at the Moqi Hockey Training Base which overlooks the Nierji Dam in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia in China.
Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik said that it was the personal choice of wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat to join the Congress. She added that she had also received offers to join politics but she had no inclination towards it.