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PT Usha fails to get elected as SOM; Saina Nehwal, Anju Bobby George, Dola Banerjee, Rani Rampal voted in

Saina Nehwal was elected as one of four female Sportspersons of Merit in a recent election. Anju Bobby George, Rani Rampal, and Dola Banerjee also secured their positions as SOMs. PT Usha, the Indian Olympic Association President, received fewer votes and did not win a seat. Controversies emerged during the…

The Economic Times · Nov 9

Indian athletics team to have short camp at University of Tsukuba in Japan ahead of Asian Games

The Indian athletics team will hold a short acclimatisation camp at the University of Tsukuba near Tokyo ahead of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The team is expected to leave India on September 12 or 13 after the Indian Athletics Final Series. Before that, Asian Games-bound athletes will train in…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

India remains worst offender in AIU's June list of global dope cheats

India has once again topped the Athletics Integrity Unit's list of dope offenders, with 162 names, underscoring a persistent doping crisis in the nation's sports. Kenya and Russia follow with significant numbers. The Athletics Federation of India has been re-categorised to Category A, signifying the highest doping risk, demanding more…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Asiad gold medallist Bahadur Singh set to become new president of Athletics Federation of India

BENGALURU: Two-time Olympian shot-putter Bahadur Singh Sagoo is tipped to take over as the new president of Athletics Federation of India (AFI) at the Annual General body meeting of the national body scheduled in Chandigarh next week.

The Times of India · Jan 5, 2025

Neeraj Chopra lives in the moment and is remarkably consistent: AFI chief Sumariwalla

NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic gold medallist, possesses a unique ability to remain focused on the present and maintain an exceptional level of consistency in his javelin throws, according to Adille Sumariwalla, the Athletics Federation of India chief. These qualities distinguish him from other top javelin throwers worldwide.

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2024

TOISA 2023: Times of India Sports Awards return for the 6th edition; jury meet on Feb 1

NEW DELHI: To honour Indian sportspersons and their relentless pursuit for excellence, The Times of India is back with the 6th edition of its flagship property TOI Sports Awards or TOISA. It will be held in the city of Nawabs, Lucknow, on February 23, 2024, and will see the presence…

The Times of India · Jan 31, 2024

Olympian and 1970 Asian Games 4x100m relay bronze medallist Kenneth Powell dies

NEW DELHI: Olympian and India's 1970 Asian Games 4x100m relay bronze-winning team member Kenneth Powell died on Sunday in Bengaluru, the Athletics Federation of India said. He was 82.

The Times of India · Dec 11, 2022

Indian GP legs and 400m Nationals postponed

KOCHI: The Athletics Federation of India has postponed the fifth and sixth legs of the Indian Grand

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2022

We are testing more to catch dope cheats: AFI president Adille Sumariwalla

MUMBAI: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) president Adille Sumariwalla said here on Monday that the doping menace is still troubling Indian athletics which is enjoying a purple patch. Talking about the positive dope test of discus thrower Navjeet Dhillon Kaur, Sumariwalla said AFI was educating athletes about doping and…

The Times of India · Aug 30, 2022

AFI partners with HSBC India to support young women athletes

MUMBAI: Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Monday announced its partnership with HSBC India to support women athletes of the country, especially the youngsters.

The Times of India · Aug 29, 2022