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PV Sindhu named chairperson of IOA Athletes' Commission

Harmanpreet Singh has been named vice-chairperson of the Indian Olympic Association's Athletes' Commission.

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  • PV Sindhu has been named chairperson of the IOA Athletes' Commission.
  • Harmanpreet Singh has been named vice-chairperson of the commission.
  • The appointments were announced on Friday, 6 November 2026.

PV Sindhu has been named chairperson of the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) Athletes' Commission. Harmanpreet Singh has been named its vice-chairperson. The appointments were announced on Friday.

The Athletes' Commission represents the views of sportspersons within the IOA. Its leadership gives active athletes a formal voice in how the association runs.

Sindhu, the badminton player and Olympic medallist, will lead the commission. Harmanpreet Singh, the India hockey player, will serve as her deputy. The length of their terms has not been stated, and the commission's full membership is not yet known.

What specific work the commission will take on first has not been announced.

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Sources: India Today, NDTV Sports

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