The Indian Amateur Luge Association was among the first to
be affiliated, much to the relief of Shiva Keshavan, India 's 4-time Olympian and Asian
Champion. Shiva is currently training and will represent India in 6 World Cups and the Asia
Cup, in which he will be defending his Title.
The advantages of the affiliation include recognition from
the Government of India, voting rights in IOA related matters and smoother support
mechanisms for the athletes. Among the pioneers for reform towards development
of sport is 5 time Olympian and IOA General Secretary Raja Randhir Singh.
This also come at a time when the future Indian Luge team is
currently being trained under Shiva Keshavan, consisting of 4 talented youth,
who will be training in Germany and Japan this winter sporting season.
According to Shiva Keshavan, 'I am extremely happy with this
move by the Indian Olympic Association, something that we have been waiting many
years for. This paves the way not only for me as a performing athlete, but also
for all future athletes.'
Press release
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