Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Sir Dorabji Tata.
· Sir Dorabji Tata was the first president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
· He played a crucial role in the establishment of the IOA in 1927.
· His leadership and vision were instrumental in promoting sports and the Olympic movement in India.
· Under his presidency, India participated in the Olympic Games, marking the beginning of its journey in the global sporting arena.
Key points of Indian Olympic Association:
· The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) or Indian Olympic Committee (IOC) is responsible for selecting athletes to represent India at the Olympic Games, Asian Games and other international sports competitions, and managing Indian teams at these events.
· It goes with the name of Team India. It also acts as the Indian Commonwealth Games Association, responsible for selecting athletes to represent India at the Commonwealth Games.
· The iconic Indian athlete P.T. Usha has been elected as the first woman President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).