Randhir Singh to Become First Indian President of Olympic Council of Asia

Veteran sports administrator and former shooter Randhir Singh is poised to be elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia. The ceremony, attended by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and other sports leaders, will recognize Singh for his extensive contributions to sports administration in India and Asia.

Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh is set to make history as the first Indian to be elected president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) during its 44th General Assembly this Sunday.

Singh, a distinguished former shooter and member of a prominent sports family, will be officially named OCA president in the presence of Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and sports leaders from all 45 Asian countries. At 77, Singh has had an illustrious career, competing and winning medals in Asian and Commonwealth Games, and he served as secretary-general of the Indian Olympic Association from 1987 to 2012.

With a lifelong dedication to sports, Singh has held several significant positions including vice-chairman of the organizing committee for the Delhi Commonwealth Games and secretary-general of the OCA. His leadership is set to continue as he prepares to take on this prestigious role. Additionally, the OCA plans to introduce new measures for the Asian Games, including reducing team numbers and potentially adding yoga as a demonstration sport.

(With inputs from agencies.)