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Randhir Singh Becomes First Indian To Be Elected As Olympic Council Of Asia President

By IANS News September 08, 2024 • 13:28 PM View: 392

Summer Youth Olympic Games Singapore: 1978 Asian Games gold medallist shooter and veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh officially elected unopposed as the first Indian president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) at the 44th General Assembly of the continental body held here on Sunday.

Singh, who became the first Indian shooter to win a gold medal in the Asian Games in 1978 in Bangkok, was the sole candidate contesting for the position.

He was elected as OCA chief in the presence of notable dignitaries, including Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, and top sports leaders from all 45 countries of Asia.

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