The CEO will get a monthly remuneration of Rs 15 lakh per month inclusive of all perks, it is learnt.
Warring factions of the IOA (Indian Olympic Association) bury the hatchet for the development of the sports in the country. It was announced during its executive council meeting of the IOA here in New Delhi on Thursday. The members of the IOA, including its president PT Usha exuded confidence that they are united and work for the development of sports.
Appointment of IOA’s CEO (Raguram Iyer) was one of the bones of contention between the members and the IOA president PT Usha. It wasn’t approved and pending since January 2024. However, the CEO appointment was ratified on Thursday.
“Everything has been sorted and that is why we have IOA CEO sitting with us,” PT Usha said. “Whatever small internal disputes were there have been resolved. We are focussing on a long term goal in transforming India into a global sporting powerhouse. By 2036 we not only want to achieve sustained Olympic success but also bring the Olympic Games to India.”
According to sources, Iyer’s revised monthly salary will be Rs 15 lakh, inclusive of all perks. Earlier he had demanded Rs 20 lakh per month.
The IOA members on Thursday said they will be working towards India’s successful bid for the 2036 Olympic Games. It may be recalled that in the first week of June, Indian delegation, including PT Usha met IOC members in Lausanne, Switzerland to further explore the opportunity to host the 2036 Olympic Games in India.
India expressed interest to host 2036 and the bid is in the dialogue phase. The IOC had flagged three main issues, including governance, anti-doping measures and India’s medal tally at the Olympic Games. “Set your house in order,” the Indian delegation was told by the IOC.
The IOA has set up an anti-doping panel. to spread awareness and tackle rising cases of doping in India. At the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Indian contingent won six medals including a silver through ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. India also won five bronze medals and was ranked 71 in the Paris games.
Due to differences between the members of the IOA, the functioning of the Apex Sports body in the country had also come to a standstill. Several issues, including the functioning of the Athletes Commission of the IOA had come to a halt.
