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PT Usha Demands Athlete-Centric Ecosystem for Sporting Excellence
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News18•15-10-2026, 22:45
PT Usha Demands Athlete-Centric Ecosystem for Sporting Excellence
- •Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha emphasized the need for a stronger, athlete-centric sporting ecosystem backed by robust federations and quality infrastructure.
- •Usha presented the Raja Randhir Singh and Jaspal Rana Trophies to gold medallists Sujeet Kalkal and Kumkum Mohod at a ceremony in New Delhi.
- •She urged athletes to avoid complacency after success and to treat setbacks as learning opportunities.
- •Highlighting the responsibility of athletes, Usha stated that their achievements carry the hopes of millions and inspire India's sporting future.
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Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha called for a stronger, athlete-centric sporting ecosystem, emphasizing that excellence requires robust federations, committed coaches, quality infrastructure, and effective sports science support.
PT Usha presented the Raja Randhir Singh and Jaspal Rana Trophies to gold medallists Sujeet Kalkal in wrestling and Kumkum Mohod in archery, respectively.
Kumkum Mohod, a teenager and recurve archer from Amravati, Maharashtra, made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual recurve gold medal at the Asian Games.
