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IOC Restores Payments to Boost Indian Olympic Governance

9/5/2025

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The IOC has resumed solidarity payments to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to improve relations after governance issues.
IOC's Olympic Solidarity Director, James Macleod, confirmed this in a letter to IOA President PT Usha.
These payments support Indian athletes and reflect renewed confidence in the IOA's governance.
Key reforms include appointing Raghuram Iyer as CEO and implementing the National Sports Governance Act.
India is competing to host the 2036 Olympics against Doha and other cities.

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The IOC has resumed solidarity payments to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to improve relations after governance issues.
IOC's Olympic Solidarity Director, James Macleod, confirmed this in a letter to IOA President PT Usha.
These payments support Indian athletes and reflect renewed confidence in the IOA's governance.
Key reforms include appointing Raghuram Iyer as CEO and implementing the National Sports Governance Act.
India is competing to host the 2036 Olympics against Doha and other cities.