Appointments 07 November 2026
PV Sindhu Appointed Chairperson of IOA Athletes Commission; Harmanpreet Singh Named Vice-Chairperson
Why in the News?
Two-time Olympic medalist shuttler **PV Sindhu** and Indian men's hockey team captain **Harmanpreet Singh** were elected unopposed as the **Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson**, respectively, of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes Commission.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Unopposed Election:
- Election officer **Sanjay K. Srivastava** declared both athletes elected unopposed for a 4-year tenure (**2026–2030**).
- Both will join the IOA Executive Council following the upcoming national sports body elections on December 5, 2026.
- Athletes' Representatives to IOA General Body:
- Star weightlifter **Mirabai Chanu** and swimmer **Sajan Prakash** were elected as the athletes' representatives to the IOA General Body, granting them voting rights in the IOA elections.
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Static GK Facts:
- Indian Olympic Association (IOA):
- Formed: **1927** | Headquarters: **New Delhi**.
- President (2026): **P. T. Usha** | CEO/Director General: **Raghuram Iyer**.
- Athlete Achievements:
- **PV Sindhu:** 2016 Rio Olympics (Silver), 2020 Tokyo Olympics (Bronze).
- **Harmanpreet Singh:** 2020 Tokyo Olympics (Bronze), 2024 Paris Olympics (Bronze).
- **Mirabai Chanu:** 2020 Tokyo Olympics (Silver - 49 kg Weightlifting).
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who has been elected as the Chairperson of the IOA Athletes Commission for the 2026–2030 term?
A: PV Sindhu
Q: Who was elected unopposed as the Vice-Chairperson of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes Commission?
A: Harmanpreet Singh
Q: Which two athletes were elected as representatives to the IOA General Body with voting rights?
A: Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting) and Sajan Prakash (Swimming)
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