September 15, 2015 7:24 PM

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Randhir Singh steps down as OCA Secretary General

Veteran Indian sports administrator Randhir Singh today stepped down as Secretary General of the Olympic Council of Asia at the 34th General Assembly of the organisation in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. He occupied the post for 24 years since 1991 for six successive terms. 68-year-old Randhir, who was the International Olympic Committee member from India from 2001 to 2014 and served as Secretary General of the Indian Olympic Association from 1987 to 2012, submitted his final report to the OCA Executive Board before he stood down. He will be made an Honorary Life Vice President of OCA. The 34th OCA General Assembly to be held tomorrow is set to elect incumbent president Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah for another four-year term. The position of Secretary General will not be continued within the OCA structure.In an OCA statement, Randhir, a six-time Olympian and Asian Games gold medallist shooter, thanked OCA President Al Sabah and other members for the support they have given in his 24 years in office.

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