The Economic Times

PT Usha fails to get elected as SOM; Saina Nehwal, Anju Bobby George, Dola Banerjee, Rani Rampal voted in

Saina Nehwal was elected as one of four female Sportspersons of Merit in a recent election. Anju Bobby George, Rani Rampal, and Dola Banerjee also secured their positions as SOMs. PT Usha, the Indian Olympic Association President, received fewer votes and did not win a seat. Controversies emerged during the elections, leading to complaints about conduct and influence.