PT Usha fails to get elected as Sportsperson of Merit in IOA polls

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha lost the women's Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit election on Monday, finishing fifth with 40 votes. Anju Bobby George (53), Rani Rampal (50), Dola Banerjee (45) and Saina Nehwal (43) secured the four seats. The defeat threatens Usha's re-election bid ahead of the December 5 presidential polls, unless a national sports federation nominates her.