SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 124

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q124

In December 2022, who became the first woman President of the Indian Olympic Association?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. PT Usha.

In December 2022, P. T. Usha was elected unopposed as the first woman President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). A legendary track and field athlete known as the “Payyoli Express”, Usha made history as both the first woman and the first Olympian to lead the IOA’s nearly 100-year legacy. Her election marks a significant step forward for gender representation in Indian sports administration and reflects the growing acknowledgment of athletes in leadership roles