PT Usha Misses SOM Election, Barred from Presidential Re-bid
The IOA President polled 40 votes and finished outside top four positions in the female SOM race.
According to Sportstar, PT Usha did not win a seat as a female sports officer of the month (SOM) in the recent IOA elections. She received 40 votes in the contest for four female SOM positions.
Usha finished fifth overall, missing the top four slots needed for selection. Anju Bobby George led with 53 votes, followed by Rani Rampal with 50 votes. Dola Banerjee secured 45 votes, while Saina Nehwal polled 43 votes to claim the fourth spot.
Since Usha failed to qualify as a female SOM, she becomes ineligible to recontest for the IOA President position. The SOM designation is a mandatory requirement for presidential candidates in the Indian Olympic Association's electoral process.
Source: Sportstar — read the original report ↗
Reported on Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:22:01 GMT.