Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) plays a key role in the selection and participation of Indian sportspersons in the Olympic Games as well as in regional events like Commonwealth and Asian Games.
Sir Dorabji Tata, along with YMCA India Director Dr. A. G. Noehren, played a pivotal role in fostering the Olympic Movement in India as well as the formation of the IOA. In 1927, the IOA was constituted with Sir Dorabji Tata as its First President and Dr. Noehren as Secretary. In the same year, the International Olympic Committee officially recognised IOA as India's national Olympic organization.
Indian Olympic Association is assisted by national federations of respective sports in the selection and preparation of sportsmen for international events. In addition to the national federations for each sport, there are State Olympic Associations in various States in the country.
The Indian Olympic Association is entrusted with the overall responsibility for India's participation in the Olympic Games. Besides the world events, IOA also decides the organization of National Games.
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