For the first time, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is going to conduct the National Athletes’ Forum in Ahmedabad on 10th January.

The forum is being conducted to engage the athletes across the country in a more active role in shaping policies to progress with their careers, welfare, and future.

IOA president PT Usha said, “This is the first time in India’s sporting history that the athletes are being engaged through a dedicated national forum to directly influence the governance. This forum will indicate a decisive shift towards athlete-led reforms and accountability.”

Usha added, “Sustaining excellence in sport cannot be possible without the protection of the athletes’ dignity, safety, and well-being. This forum will give the direction towards all the rights of the athletes.”

MC Marykom, chair of the IOA Athletes’ Commission, welcoming the forum, stated, “Athletes know the system from inside. This forum gives us a reliable platform to speak directly and openly about the challenges and solutions which the athletes themselves can initiate.”