Archive · 12 Jan 2026
IOA Launches NOEDP, Reactivates National Olympic Academy
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has started a new program called the National Olympic Education and Development Programme (NOEDP) and brought back the National Olympic Academy (NOA).
These decisions were made during meetings in Ahmedabad on January 8 and 9, 2026.
The NOEDP will help teach Olympic values, support athletes, and improve the skills of coaches and officials.
The NOA will be the main place for Olympic education and research in India.
P. T. Usha is the new president of the NOA, and Gagan Narang is the director.
They will work with the International Olympic Academy to make sure India's programs follow global standards.
The IOA is committed to making sports better in India and supporting athletes.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) launched the National Olympic Education and Development Programme (NOEDP) and reactivated the National Olympic Academy (NOA).
The decisions were unanimously approved during meetings in Ahmedabad on January 8-9, 2026.
The NOEDP aims to promote Olympic values, athlete development, and strengthen institutional capacity.
The NOA will serve as India's main hub for Olympic education, research, and dialogue, collaborating with athletes and international bodies.
P. T. Usha was ratified as the President of the NOA, and Gagan Narang as the Director.
- Who
- Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
- What
- Launched the National Olympic Education and Development Programme (NOEDP) and reactivated the National Olympic Academy (NOA)
- When
- January 8-9, 2026
- Where
- Ahmedabad
- Why
- To promote Olympic values, athlete development, and strengthen institutional capacity
- Date of Decision
- January 8, 2026
- Location of Meetings
- Ahmedabad
- Programme Name
- National Olympic Education and Development Programme (NOEDP)
- Reactivated Entity
- National Olympic Academy (NOA)
- NOA President
- P. T. Usha
- NOA Director
- Gagan Narang
- Collaborators
- National Sports Federations (NSFs) and State Olympic Associations (SOAs)
- International Partner
- International Olympic Academy (IOA) in Olympia
