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PT Usha Faces Backlash Over Unilateral Decisions in IOA

IOA President PT Usha is under scrutiny for granting recognition to a disputed taekwondo body and sending 'threatening' letters to council members.

  • PT Usha issued recognition to the Taekwondo Federation of India without IOA general body approval, sparking controversy.
  • Usha has been accused of bypassing the IOA Executive Council in making significant decisions, leading to internal disputes.
  • The IOA Executive Council meeting will address 14 agenda points, including Usha's actions and her powers as president.
  • Usha's appointment of CEO Raghuram Iyer and his high salary package have also been points of contention among council members.
  • The functioning of the IOA has been hampered by infighting, with the International Olympic Committee urging them to resolve internal conflicts.
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