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PT Usha set to become President of Indian Olympic Associations

New Delhi: The legendary PT Usha is set to be elected as the first women President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

She has filed her nomination on Sunday for the post and is set to be elected unopposed as no one else filed their nomination.

A multiple Asian Games gold medallist and a fourth-place finisher in the 1984 Olympics 400m hurdles final, the 58 year old Usha is one the top sprinter during her days.

There will be contests for one post of vice president (female), and joint secretary (female). There were 12 candidates in the fray for four executive council members.

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