Noted sports promoter and founder chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani was elected as an individual member of International Olympic Committee yesterday. She became the first Indian woman to join the prestigious body which governs Olympic sports in the world.After being nominated in June by the IOC Executive Board, Nita was elected by IOC members at the 129th Session of the world body in Rio de Janeiro yesterday. 52-year-old Nita is the only current active individual member of the IOC from India and she will serve at the high-profile world body until she attains the age of 70.
News On AIR | August 5, 2016 8:02 AM
Nita Ambani elected as individual member of IOC<br/>