First woman president of Indian Olympic Association

Former Indian sprinter PT Usha is set to become the first woman president of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) after emerging as the lone candidate for the top post for the December 10 elections. She will also become the first Olympian and first international medalist to head the IOA in its 95-year-old history. PT Usha is a retired Indian track and field athlete,known as the Queen of Indian track and field.