Randhir Singh to Become First Indian President of Olympic Council of Asia at New Delhi Event
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is set to elect new leadership at the 44th OCA General Assembly, which will take place at the Bharat Mandapam, Convention Centre, in New Delhi on September 8. Acting President of the OCA, Randhir Singh, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, and top sports leaders from all 45 countries of Asia will be present.
Randhir Singh will be officially announced as the first Indian president of the OCA, having emerged as the sole candidate for the top post earlier this year. The event will also include elections for the President and Vice-Presidents for East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and West Asia, conducted by a secret ballot.
Speaking ahead of the elections, Randhir Singh said, “It is a matter of great honour for the Indian sports fraternity to host the all-important OCA General Assembly in the nation’s capital. It is a privilege for our nation to be able to welcome special dignitaries from all around the world, including members of the OCA, and other major global sports organisations and bodies. We are confident the upcoming assembly will spearhead a new path for Olympics sports across Asian countries under the new leadership.”
Before the major event on September 8, the OCA will host a press conference at ITC Maurya in New Delhi on September 5. Deputy Director General of the OCA, Vinod Kumar Tiwari, and President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOC), P.T. Usha, will be in attendance along with Randhir Singh.
In the recently concluded Paris Olympics, India finished in 71st place on the medals tally, while the United States of America ended in the top place with a total of 126 medals.
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Randhir Singh -: Randhir Singh is a famous Indian sports administrator and former shooter. He has represented India in the Olympics and has been involved in sports management for many years.
Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) -: The Olympic Council of Asia is an organization that helps to organize and promote sports events in Asia. It is like a big club for countries in Asia to come together and play sports.
44th OCA General Assembly -: The 44th OCA General Assembly is a big meeting where members of the Olympic Council of Asia come together to discuss important things and make decisions, like choosing new leaders.
acting president -: An acting president is someone who temporarily takes on the role of president until a new one is officially chosen. Randhir Singh is currently the acting president of the OCA.
regional vice-presidents -: Regional vice-presidents are leaders chosen to help manage different areas or regions within the Olympic Council of Asia. They help the president with their work.
press conference -: A press conference is a meeting where important people talk to journalists and answer their questions. It helps to share news with the public.
Vinod Kumar Tiwari -: Vinod Kumar Tiwari is a key figure in Indian sports administration. He works with the Olympic Council of Asia and helps organize sports events.
P.T. Usha -: P.T. Usha is a famous Indian athlete known as the ‘Queen of Indian track and field.’ She has won many medals and is an inspiration to many young athletes.
Paris Olympics -: The Paris Olympics is a big international sports event that happens every four years. Countries from all over the world send their best athletes to compete in various sports.
medals tally -: The medals tally is a list that shows how many gold, silver, and bronze medals each country has won in the Olympics. It helps to see which country performed the best.