Tag: pilavullakandi thekkeparambil usha

IOA Chief PT Usha Says Executive Council Members Trying To Sideline Her | Athletics News
Sports

IOA Chief PT Usha Says Executive Council Members Trying To Sideline Her | Athletics News

[ad_1] Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Monday said that the revolting Executive Council members were trying to sideline her by their acts of defiance, including issuing termination letters to an official appointed by her. On Friday, nine EC members had pasted a signed notice at the IOA office premises here, asking "unauthorised persons" not to enter its headquarters. The notice, which Usha termed as "arbitrary", was directed at two recently appointed officials. A majority of EC members had earlier claimed that they had signed a suspension order declaring Raghuram Iyer's appointment as IOA CEO in January as null and void.The EC members also claimed that they had "terminated" Ajay Narang from the post of executive assistant to IOA president.Usha acknowledged the recei...
PT Usha Honoured With ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ By Sports Journalists Federation Of India | Athletics News
Sports

PT Usha Honoured With ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ By Sports Journalists Federation Of India | Athletics News

[ad_1] Legendary sprinter and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Sunday was conferred with the 'Lifetime Achievement' award by Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) and Delhi Sports Journalists Association (DSJA) at the National Sports Club of India in New Delhi. To honour her stellar sporting career, Usha was presented with a medallion, a citation and a memento on the occasion. The ceremony was graced by Guest of Honours Rajeev Shukla, Member of Parliament - Rajya Sabha and Vice President, BCCI and former Indian shooter Jaspal Rana. PT Usha is the fifth recipi...
No Question Of Going Back On IOA CEO’s Appointment, Says PT Usha | Athletics News
Sports

No Question Of Going Back On IOA CEO’s Appointment, Says PT Usha | Athletics News

[ad_1] New Delhi: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) chief PT Usha on Sunday asserted that she has full confidence in the newly-appointed CEO and there was no going back on the decision to hire him for the top post. Reports had suggested a majority of the IOA Executive Council (EC) members signing a suspension order declaring the appointment of Raghuram Iyer as CEO null and void. The IOA had appointed Indian Premier League side Rajasthan Royals' former official Iyer as its Chief Executive Officer on January 6, a year after it was due and following repeated reminders from the International...
IOA CEO Appointment: 12 EC Members Allege President PT Usha ‘Exerted Pressure’, Legend Denies | Athletics News
Sports

IOA CEO Appointment: 12 EC Members Allege President PT Usha ‘Exerted Pressure’, Legend Denies | Athletics News

[ad_1] Around a dozen of Executive Council (EC) members of Indian Olympic Association alleged that president P.T.Usha "exerted pressure" on them to pave the way for Raghu Iyer's appointment as CEO, a charge that the legendary athlete termed "shameful". Usha had issued an official statement on January 6 about the appointment of Iyer as CEO but 12 out of 15 EC members said that former Rajasthan Royals' chief executive's recruitment "hasn't been ratified" by the apex body. "... you did not list the appointment of the CEO in the agenda circulated for our previous EC meeting. While introducin...
“Would’ve Run And…”: PT Usha’s Unique Take On If Security Breach Happened In Rajya Sabha | Athletics News
Sports

“Would’ve Run And…”: PT Usha’s Unique Take On If Security Breach Happened In Rajya Sabha | Athletics News

[ad_1] A massive security breach happened in Lok Sabha on Wednesday as two men entered and let off thick yellow smoke from canisters they smuggled in. The thick yellow smoke led to panic among the members of parliament for a while before the duo was overpowered by those present. Sagar Sharma and D Manoranjan, who were caught inside the Lok Sabha, and Neelam Devi and Amol Shinde - arrested outside Parliament - have to be questioned in detail, the Delhi Police said.The four intruders - Sagar Sharma, D Manoranjan, Neelam Devi, and Amol Shinde - were produced before a Delhi court ton Wednesday. A fifth person - Vicky Sharma, at whose Gurugram home the others met - and his wife were detained.On a lighter note, legendary athlete PT Usha has said that she could have helped had the security brea...
Asian Games: Vithya Ramraj Equals PT Usha’s National Record In Women’s 400m Hurdles | Asian Games News
Sports

Asian Games: Vithya Ramraj Equals PT Usha’s National Record In Women’s 400m Hurdles | Asian Games News

[ad_1] Indian athlete Vithya Ramraj tied with PT Usha's 39-year-old national record as she qualified for the final of women's 400 m hurdles at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday. Other athletes like Jesse Sandesh, Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath, and Krishnan Kumar also made it to the medal round. In women's 400 m hurdles, Vithya finished at the top of her heat one and number two overall with personal best timings of 55.42 seconds to be among the top five athletes to go to the final.In the second heat, Kaveram Sinchal Ravi finished at fourth and bottom in heat two with timings of 58.62, unable to qualify for the medal round. She also finished tenth overall.In the men's high jump, though Jesse Sandesh and Anil Sarvesh Kushare managed to reach final, none of them could hit a jump o...
On PT Usha’s “Tarnishing Image Of Nation” Dig At Wrestlers, WC-Winning Star’s Retort | Cricket News
Sports

On PT Usha’s “Tarnishing Image Of Nation” Dig At Wrestlers, WC-Winning Star’s Retort | Cricket News

[ad_1] PT Usha had said that the protesting wrestlers are tarnishing the image of the country.© TwitterTop Indian grapplers have been protesting at Jantar Mantar in the national capital against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. The likes of Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and many other wrestlers have been sleeping on the streets, urging authorities to file an FIR against Brij Bhushan, who has denied the allegations on multiple occasions. Awaiting action to be taken, Vinesh had questioned the silence of the country's top cricketers."The entire country worships cricket but not even a single cricketer has spoken up. We aren't saying that you speak in our favour, but at least put up a neutral message an...
Protesting Wrestlers Write To IOA Chief PT Usha On Alleged Sexual Harassment Complaints Against WFI President | Wrestling News
Sports

Protesting Wrestlers Write To IOA Chief PT Usha On Alleged Sexual Harassment Complaints Against WFI President | Wrestling News

[ad_1] Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Ravi Dahiya, and Deepak Punia on Friday wrote to PT Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association on "sexual harassment" complaints against Wrestling Federation India chairman Brij Bhushan Saran Singh. In a letter to the IOA president Usha, the star grapplers accused the WFI chairman of sexual exploitation and financial irregularities.The letter signed by Bajrang Punia, Phogat, Malikkh, Dahiya, and Deepak Punia demands the resignation of the WFI chief and the formation of an inquiry committee on the allegations of sexual harassment.@PMOIndia @AmitShah @ianuragthakur @PTUshaOfficial pic.twitter.com/PwhJjlawPg— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) January 20, 2023On Thursday several ace wrestlers of the country including Phogat, Ma...