Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Ajit Pawar Group Set to Dominate Maharashtra Olympic Association Elections
Elections are happening for the Maharashtra Olympic Association, which helps organize sports in the state.
A group supported by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has announced their team of candidates.
Many sports groups in Maharashtra are already supporting Ajit Pawar's team, so they are likely to win.
Some of their candidates have already won their positions without needing an election because no one else ran against them.
The group says they want to focus on sports and not let politics get involved.
They believe they have helped Maharashtra's athletes do well in national games and want to continue building sports facilities.
The Ajit Pawar-backed panel has announced 21 candidates for the Maharashtra Olympic Association (MOA) elections.
Three candidates from Pawar's panel have already been elected unopposed as vice presidents.
Over 22 out of 30 member associations have pledged support to the Ajit Pawar group, indicating a strong majority.
The elections for the MOA's five-year term will take place in Mumbai on November 2.
The panel aims to work transparently for sports development in Maharashtra, stating the election is not political.
- Who
- The panel backed by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar
- What
- Announced candidates for the Maharashtra Olympic Association (MOA) elections, with a strong likelihood of victory.
- When
- The elections are scheduled for November 2.
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- The Ajit Pawar-backed panel is expected to win due to overwhelming support from member associations and the unopposed election of some candidates.
- Election Date
- November 2
- Location
- Mumbai
- Panel Backed By
- Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar
- Number of Contestants (Pawar's Panel)
- 21
- Unopposed Winners (Pawar's Panel)
- 3
- Supporting Associations
- Over 22 of 30 member associations