PT Usha has lost the IOA Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit elections, ending her hopes of contesting for a second term as president. Saina Nehwal, Rani Rampal, Anju Bobby George and Dola Banerjee were elected among women, while four male athletes were chosen unopposed. The elected members are now eligible to contest the December 5 IOA elections. PT Usha has lost the IOA Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit elections, ending her hopes of contesting for a second term as president. Saina Nehwal, Rani Rampal, Anju Bobby George and Dola Banerjee were elected among women, while four male athletes were chosen unopposed. The elected members are now eligible to contest the December 5 IOA elections.
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