P. T. Usha fails to get elected as SOM; Saina, Anju Bobby George voted in
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Indian Olympic Association President P. T. Usha on Monday (November 9, 2026) failed to get elected, but former shuttler Saina Nehwal made the cut as one of the four women Sportspersons of Merit (SOM) in a field of six candidates following a controversial election.
Legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George, former archer Dola Banerjee and former Indian women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal were also elected as SOM. Eighty SOM — 40 men and 40 women — form the electoral roll for the election of the four female representatives. P.T.
Usha complains to IOA electoral officer over WhatsApp campaign for SOM polls P.T. Usha complains to IOA electoral officer over WhatsApp campaign for SOM polls The Indian Olympic Association president alleged former archer Dola Banerjee violated the Model Code of Conduct by circulating a WhatsApp message seeking votes for four candidates ahead of Monday’s election P.T.
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