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  • Jul 09, 2024
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Indian Olympic Association Updates

Why in the News?

  • Gagan Narang, four-time Olympian and 2012 bronze medalist in Air Rifle, is named Chef-de-Mission for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
  • PV Sindhu and Achanta Sharath Kamal will be the flag bearers at the opening ceremony.
Source: Slideegg

About Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

Overview

  • Governs the Olympic Movement and Commonwealth Games in India.
  • Affiliated with IOC, CGF, OCA, and ANOC, managing sports governance and athlete welfare.

Foundation and Membership

  • Established in 1927 by Sir Dorabji Tata and Dr. A.G. Noehren.
  • Registered as a Non-Profit Organisation under the Societies Registration Act of 1860.
  • Members include National Sports Federations, State Olympic Associations, IOC members, and multi-sport organizations, primarily governing sports in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games.

Functions

  • Represents Indian athletes in international competitions like the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games.
  • Recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.