NEW DELHI: Badminton star PV Sindhu has been elected unopposed as chairperson of the Indian Olympic Association's Athletes' Commission, with men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh as vice-chairperson. Returning Officer Sanjay K. Srivastava announced the results on Friday after each post drew a single nominee. The term runs from 2026 to 2030.
The commission
- Ten members, five men and five women, all elected unopposed on November 3
- Mirabai Chanu (weightlifting) and Sajan Prakash (swimming) are the athletes' representatives in the IOA General Body
- Members also include Salima Tete, Swapnil Kusale, Bhavani Devi and Tajinderpal Singh Toor
- IOA rules require one man and one woman in the two top posts
Sindhu and Harmanpreet will join the IOA Executive Council formed after the December 5 elections, in which Mirabai and Sajan will vote. Sindhu also served on the previous commission, headed by M.C. Mary Kom.
On court, Sindhu has won the Japan Open and the Hylo Open this season and recently said she was "really happy to be back in top 6 for first time since 2022".
