A historic day for Indian sport ensues as former Indian shooter Raja Randhir Singh was elected as the new President of the Olympic Council of Asia, becoming the first Indian ever to take the position.
At the 44th Olympic Council of Asia General Assembly, the former Indian shooter Randhir Singh was officially named as the first Indian President of the Olympic Council of Asia in the presence of notable dignitaries including Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, and top sports leaders from all 45 countries of Asia.
Randhir Singh was unanimously elected by the OCA representatives for the top post when he emerged as the sole candidate contesting for the position earlier this year.
His foray into the world of sports administration began all the way back in 1987, when he was appointed as the Honourary Secretary General of the Indian Olympic Association, a position he held up until 2012.
He was also appointed as the Secretary General of the OCA in 1991 and held the position till 2015, before taking on the role of Life Vice President which he held till 2021, after which he was appointed as the Acting President of the body.
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