In December 2022, who among the following was elected as the first woman President of Indian Olympic Association?

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  1. PT Usha
  2. Rajlaxmi Singh Deo
  3. Karnam Malleswari
  4. Dola Banarjee

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Option 1 : PT Usha
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The correct answer is PT Usha.Key Points

  • PT Usha was elected as the first woman President of Indian Olympic Association in December 2022.
  • She is a former Indian track and field athlete.
  • She represented India in multiple international events, including the Olympics.

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  • Rajlaxmi Singh Deo is a former Indian shooter who won several medals in international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.
    • She was also the first woman to be elected as the President of the Rowing Federation of India in 2018.
  • Karnam Malleswari is a former Indian weightlifter who won a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
    • She was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in weightlifting.
  • Dola Banerjee is a former Indian archer who won a gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
    • She was also a member of the Indian archery team that won a gold medal at the 2007 World Cup.
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