Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has been officially named chairperson of the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) Athletes’ Commission, while Indian men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh has been elected vice-chairperson.
Both athletes were elected unopposed after emerging as the only nominees for their respective positions. They will serve a four-year term from 2026 to 2030.
Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist in badminton, and Harmanpreet, who led India’s men’s hockey team to back-to-back Olympic bronze medals at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, will take over the leadership from outgoing chairperson MC Mary Kom and vice-chairperson Achanta Sharath Kamal.
Their appointments mark a new leadership phase for the IOA Athletes’ Commission, which represents athletes’ interests within India’s Olympic sporting administration.
