Asian Games: PT Usha meets IOC chief Kirsty Coventry at welcome reception

September 21, 2026 10:11 AM

Asian Games: PT Usha meets IOC chief Kirsty Coventry at welcome reception

Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha met International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry at the official welcome reception ahead of the 2026 Asian Games opening ceremony in Aichi-Nagoya. Sharing pictures from the event on social media platform X, PT Usha described the reception as an occasion of unity, collaboration and shared vision. She said discussions focused on strengthening global sporting ties. Usha also highlighted the presence of Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandavi...

IOC proposes major reform of Olympic programme, host election process

June 11, 2026 10:33 AM

IOC proposes major reform of Olympic programme, host election process

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has proposed a major overhaul of both the Olympic programme review system and the host election process, with a greater focus on transparency, sustainability, cost control and athlete-centred decision-making. The reforms, unveiled by IOC President Kirsty Coventry following an Executive Board meeting, form part of the organisation's "Fit for the Future" initiative. A key proposal is to assess Olympic disciplines rather than sports as a whole, a move the ...