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    Mary Kom Elected Chairperson Of 'Athletes Commission' Of Indian Olympic Association

    Olympic medalist Mary Kom has been unanimously elected as the chairperson of the Athletes Commission of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) while table tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal has been elected as the vice-chairperson of the body.
    Previously on Monday, it was revealed that Mary Kom, PV Sindhu and Commonwealth Games medalist Achanta Sharath Kamal were among the ten eminent sportspersons who will constitute the new 'Athletes Commission' of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
    The electoral college of the Athletes' Commission consisted of names of 42 athletes nominated by 36 National Sports Federations.
    The nominations were filed till 5 pm of November 13, 2022, following which a provisional list was published by the RO on the evening of November 13.
    November 14 was the date of election of the Athletes' Commission.
    The Returning officer handed over certificates for being elected.

    Source - NDTV

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