Indian Olympic Association sets December 5 for Executive Council elections

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has scheduled the election of its new Executive Council for December 5, 2026. The election will take place five days before the current committee's term expires.

Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, a retired IAS officer and former Election Commissioner for Delhi and Chandigarh, has been appointed as the returning officer to oversee the polls. He will supervise elections for the Athletes’ Commission, Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOMs), and the IOA Executive Council. The newly elected council will serve a four-year term from 2026 to 2030.

IOA President PT Usha described the upcoming elections as a milestone for strengthening transparency, accountability, and good governance within the Indian Olympic Movement. The process is being conducted in accordance with the National Sports Governance Act of 2025, the National Sports Governance Rules of 2026, and the amended IOA Constitution.