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Rajeshwari Kumari Elected To Olympic Council Of Asia Athletes Commission

NAGOYA: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is proud to announce that Ms. Rajeshwari Kumari has been unanimously elected as a member of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Athletes Commission. • Southeast Asia — Thanyalak Chotphibunsin (Thailand) • Central Asia — Amir Maimuratov (Kazakhstan) • West Asia — Reem Al Sharshani (Qatar) • East Asia — Naoto Tobe (Japan) • South Asia — Rajeshwari Kumari…

Rajeshwari Kumari Elected To Olympic Council Of Asia Athletes Commission

Indian athlete Rajeshwari Kumari has been unanimously elected to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Athletes Commission, marking her second term on the commission following her selection as Vice-Chairman Shiva Keshavan. Representing South Asia, Kumari, a silver medallist in Women’s Trap at the 2023 Asian Games, will contribute to the future of sport in Asia.

Known as Ria, she brings extensive experience as an athlete and a unique understanding of the Asian Games movement. In her acceptance speech, Kumari expressed her gratitude to the Indian Olympic Association, the IOA, and the OCA for their trust and confidence in her, emphasizing her commitment to representing athletes' voices and serving the Olympic Movement with integrity.

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