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IOA Sets December 5 for Executive Council Elections
The Indian Olympic Association, or IOA, is choosing new leaders for its Executive Council on December 5, 2026.
The current council’s term is due to end five days later.
The IOA appointed Sanjay Kumar Srivastava to oversee the elections.
The election work also includes the Athletes’ Commission and a roster for Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit.
Applications for that roster opened on September 18 and are due by October 18.
The Athletes’ Commission election is scheduled for November 3.
It will have 10 elected members, with five men and five women.
IOA President PT Usha said the elections should help make the organisation more open and accountable and give athletes a meaningful role.
The IOA said the process will follow the relevant sports governance laws, rules and election provisions.
The Indian Olympic Association will elect its new Executive Council on December 5, 2026, five days before the current council’s term ends.
The IOA appointed former Delhi and Chandigarh Election Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Srivastava as Electoral Officer/Returning Officer.
The election process also covers the Athletes’ Commission and the Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit roster.
Polling, counting and result declarations for the Athletes’ Commission’s 2026–2030 term are scheduled for November 3.
PT Usha said the elections aim to strengthen governance, transparency and accountability and build athlete-centred institutions.
- Who
- The Indian Olympic Association, with Sanjay Kumar Srivastava appointed to oversee the electoral process.
- What
- The IOA is conducting elections for its Executive Council and Athletes’ Commission, as well as a Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit roster process.
- Where
- India; the articles identify New Delhi as the dateline for one report.
- When
- The Executive Council election is scheduled for December 5, 2026; the Athletes’ Commission election is scheduled for November 3.
- Why
- IOA President PT Usha said the elections are intended to strengthen governance, transparency and accountability and support athlete-centred institutions.
Key facts
- Executive Council election
- December 5, 2026
- Current council term ends
- December 10, 2026
- Electoral Officer/Returning Officer
- Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, a former Election Commissioner of Delhi and Chandigarh
- Athletes’ Commission election
- Polling, counting and results are scheduled for November 3, 2026, for the 2026–2030 term
- Athletes’ Commission composition
- 10 elected members: five men and five women
- Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit applications
- The application process began September 18; applications and supporting documents are due October 18
- Stated objective
- Strengthen governance, transparency and accountability, and develop credible, athlete-centred institutions
- Stated electoral framework
- The IOA said the process will follow the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026, the amended IOA Constitution and applicable election rules
Quotes
P.T. Usha
President of the Indian Olympic Association
“The 2026 elections mark an important milestone in strengthening good governance, transparency and accountability within the Indian Olympic Movement. Our objective is to build strong, credible and athlete-centric institutions, fully aligned with the Olympic Charter and the national sports governance framework.”
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“The appointment of an experienced former Election Commissioner as Electoral Officer/Returning Officer underlines our commitment to an independent, transparent and credible electoral process. The IOA will provide all necessary support while fully respecting the independence of the electoral process.”
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Sources
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