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IOA elections: 27 former athletes, including PT Usha, Gagan Narang and Saina Nehwal, enter SOM race
In a groundbreaking move, twenty-seven renowned former athletes are stepping into the electoral arena for the Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit within the Indian Olympic Association. Prominent figures such as P T Usha, Gagan Narang, and Saina Nehwal are among the notable candidates, generating buzz with unique endorsements from peers. The election will see eight individuals, equally divided by gender, elected on November 9, following the candidate reveal on November 5.