PT Usha Claims IOA Election Result Was Manipulated By Internal Lobbies: Report

PT Usha spoke after her defeat in the elections. (X)

Since her defeat in the election to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) General Council, PT Usha has stated that her loss wasn't accidental. Speaking to Mathrubhumi English, the sprint legend alleged that the result was manipulated by internal lobbies within the IOA.

After the announcement of the female athlete representative election results, Usha said, "Victory and defeat are not new to me; I have experienced both since the seventh grade."

"However, my defeat in the election to the IOA General Council was no coincidence. It was meticulously planned and executed by certain lobbies, likely those disgruntled by the clean-up within the IOA."

Hinting at internal political ambitions within the IOA, she said, "Despite major achievements during this period, if someone like me finishes fifth, there must be a reason."

"Those who engineered the defeat know why, though they will not admit it. It is up to the media and relevant authorities to investigate. Had I placed in any of the top four positions, it would have been difficult for presidential hopefuls to secure the role. Hence, that lobby deliberately manipulated the outcome to push me to fifth place.

"Given what…

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