Sports ministry pulls up Usha on IGU elections
Hindustan Times Ludhiana|January 04, 2025
The sports ministry has taken a stern view of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha recognising the Indian Golf Union elections won by the Harish Shetty-led faction, asking IOA to adhere to its constitution and the Sports Code.
Avishek Roy

NEW DELHI:

IGU polls have come under scrutiny as two elections were conducted under separate returning officers on December 15. While the sports ministry has acknowledged the elections where incumbent Brijinder Singh won a second term as president, IOA president Usha granted recognition to the Shetty group after 'review' of the two AGMs and elections.

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