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.