Randhir Singh Elected as First Indian President of the OCA

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Randhir Singh has been elected unopposed as the first Indian President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).

An Overview of the News

• The election took place during the 44th General Assembly in New Delhi.

Background:

• Singh, 77, is from a sporting family in Patiala, Punjab.

• He is a former Asian Games gold medalist in trap shooting.

Administrative Experience:

• Served as Secretary General of the Indian Olympic Association from 1987 to 2012.

• Vice-Chairman of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games organizing committee.

• OCA Secretary General from 1991 to 2015, and Life Vice President afterward.

• Acted as OCA President in 2021 before officially assuming the role in 2024.

International Influence:

• Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and held various positions on its commissions.

About OCA

• Formation: November 16, 1982

• Membership: 45 National Olympic Committees

• Headquarters: Kuwait City, Kuwait

• President: Randhir Singh