INDIAN OLYMPIC ASSOCIATION (IOA)

Current Context: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has officially approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

ABOUT INDIAN OLYMPIC ASSOCIATION (IOA)

• Founded: 1927
• Founding President: Sir Dorabji Tata
• Founding Secretary General: A.G. Noehren
• Recognition: Officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee in 1927
• Legal Status: Non-profit organisation under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
• Objective: Develop, promote, and protect the Olympic movement in India
• Governing Body: 32-member Executive Council headed by a President
• About Commonwealth Games:
  • First held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada
  • Second-largest multi-sport event after the Olympics
  • Brings together athletes from 71 nations and territories