Randhir Singh Becomes First Indian to be Elected President of OCA
– Following in the Footsteps of His Olympian Family
Patiala, 08 September (Sports Desk)
At 77 years old, Randhir Singh has become the first Indian to be elected as President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). He was officially chosen during the 44th General Assembly of the continental body on Sunday, September 8. Singh, a five-time Olympic shooter, was the only eligible candidate for the position and was unanimously elected for a term running from 2024 to 2028.
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Randhir Singh, who has a long history in sports administration, has served as the OCA’s acting president since 2021. He stepped in after Kuwait’s Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah was banned from sports administration for 15 years due to ethics violations in May of this year. Singh’s election marks a significant milestone for Indian sports on the global stage.
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A Legacy in Sports
Randhir Singh comes from a family deeply rooted in sports. His father and uncle were both cricketers and also served as members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). His uncle, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh, played Test cricket for India and was a member of the IOC. His father, Bhupinder Singh, was a first-class cricketer and served as an IOC member from 1947 to 1992. Randhir himself was an IOC member from 2001 to 2014, after which he became an honorary member of the global sports body.
Acknowledgment and Gratitude
After being elected, Randhir Singh expressed his gratitude, saying, “I congratulate my entire team and thank all of you from the bottom of my heart. Asia is one big family, and I appreciate all your support. We aim to work together for a long time. Special congratulations to all the women who have joined the team. I want to sincerely thank all of you for your dedication to the Olympic cause.”
