P. T. Usha
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Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha is a retired Indian track and field athlete. She was born in Koothali near Perambra in Kozhikode district,Kerala.She grew up in Payyoli. She has been associated with Indian athletics since 1979. She has won 4 Asian gold medals and 7 Silver medals. She is often associated as the "Queen of Indian track and field". On 6 July 2022, she was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by former President Ram Nath Kovind. In December 2022, Usha has been elected president of the Indian Olympic Association unopposed. In Dec 2022, PT Usha has been appointed to the panel of Rajyasabha vice chairman to control the proceedings of the upper house during the absence of both Chairman and Deputy Chairman.She is the first nominated MP in history to become the Vice Chairperson of Rajyasabha
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Wrestlers sexual harassment case: PT Usha criticizes wrestlers, calls 'indiscipline' amid allegations against WFI chiefAccording to IOA President PT Usha, the wrestlers' protest in the streets is damaging India's reputation and constitutes indiscipline.DNA - Published | |
Wrestlers' protest: 7-member IOA committee to probe allegations, MC Mary Kom, Yogeshwar Dutt includedThe IOA led by legendary sprinter PT Usha met on Friday and decided to initiate a probe into allegations against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.DNA - Published | |
Wrestlers request PT Usha to look into sexual harassment complaints against Brij Bhushan, know other demandsThe wrestlers said that some of their younger teammates had told them about the Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh sexual harassment they had endured.DNA - Published | |
PT Usha off the blocks in Rajya Sabha with anti-doping speechIndiaTimes - Published | |
Athlete PT Usha, musician Ilaiyaraaja: Know all about Rajya Sabha's 4 new nominees, their achievementsLegendary athlete PT Usha and iconic music composer Ilaiyaraaja were both nominated to the Rajya Sabha, along with two other noted personalities.DNA - Published | |
Centre nominates PT Usha, Ilaiyaraaja, ‘Bahubali’ writer & Jain priest from south to Rajya SabhaIndiaTimes - Published | |
PT Usha inducted into Rajya Sabha, PM Modi tweets congratulatory message for herPT Usha inducted into Rajya Sabha, PM Modi tweets congratulatory message for herDNA - Published | |
Athlete PT Usha and music composer Ilayaraja among 4 nominated to Rajya SabhaCelebrated athlete P T Usha and iconic composer Ilaiyaraaja are among four people to be nominated to Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Philanthropist Veerendra Heggade and screenwriter-director V Vijayendra..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress welcomes Khel Ratna Award renaming, accuses PM of playing 'myopic politics'The Congress on Friday welcomed the renaming of India's highest sporting honour Khel Ratna Award in the name of hockey legend Dhyan Chand but accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of playing "myopic..IndiaTimes - Published | |
