Former IOA president objects PT Usha's nomination from ice hockey federation

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Former IOA chief Nardiner Dhruv Batra has challenged PT Usha and Harpal Singh's nominations to the IOA General Body, raising questions over their membership credentials and the eligibility of the federations that nominated them.

Former Indian Olympic Association president Nardiner Dhruv Batra questioned the eligibility of IOA President PT Usha and Executive Committee member Harpal Singh, who have been nominated through the Ice Hockey Association of India and Ski and Snowboard India, respectively.

Usha's attempt to enter the General Body through the Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) elections did not go as planned. She finished fifth in the women's category, polling 40 votes, with Anju Bobby George (53), Rani Rampal (50), Dola Banerjee (45) and Saina Nehwal (43) securing the top four positions. As only four candidates were eligible to qualify, the IOA president missed out on a place through this route.

However, Usha's name featured in the provisional Electoral College as the female nominee of the Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI), with Harjinder Singh listed alongside her. The nomination gave her an alternative opportunity to become part of the General Body, keeping her prospects open despite the SOM election setback.

That avenue has now come under scrutiny, with objections being raised over the validity of her membership in the federation and IHAI's authority to nominate her.

In his communication to IOA Executive Officer Srivastava, Batra sought details of Usha's membership of the Ice Hockey Association of India. He called for verification of her original membership application, the date she was inducted, the category under which she was admitted and the constitutional provision that allowed her membership.

"The resolution of the competent body approving her membership, the relevant entry in the organization's official membership register, and the original nomination and organization resolution of the competent governing body (should be verified)," Batra wrote.

Batra further asked the IOA official to independently examine the standing and recognition of the Ice Hockey Association of India, including its affiliation with the relevant international federation.

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