The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is holding elections for eight Sportspersons of Merit (SOMs), with a draft list naming 27 former athletes as candidates. PT Usha, the IOA president, is included, along with five Olympic medallists mentioned by multiple outlets.
Reporting across sources focuses on the composition and significance of the SOM seats. NDTV highlights the group’s credentials by naming PT Usha and “five Olympic medallists” among the 27 candidates, and notes the SOM positions would give successful candidates membership in the IOA General Assembly. The Times of India similarly describes the draft list and adds that the elections are scheduled for November 9, while listing prominent names such as Gagan Narang, Saina Nehwal, Yogeshwar Dutt, and Anju Bobby George.
Overall, the outlets agree on the key elements: 27 former athletes, eight SOM positions, and PT Usha’s presence—while they differ mainly in how much scheduling detail and specific athlete names they foreground.
