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No entry sent, marathoner Man Singh can’t defend Asian title

BENGALURU: Asian champion Man Singh will not be able to defend his title in the 20th Asian Marathon Championships to be held in Jiaxing, China, on March 30. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) officials allegedly failed to submit the names of Indian athletes before the entry deadline.

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Olympic medallist Sergey Makarov to coach India's javelin stars

NEW DELHI: Two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion, Russia’s Sergey Makarov, has been appointed as India’s chief javelin throw coach, Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announced on Monday.

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Bahadur Singh Sagoo elected new president of Athletics Federation of India

The Athletics Federation of India's (AFI) leadership exchanged hands on Tuesday, with the former Asian Games shot-put gold medallist Bahadur Singh Sagoo replacing Adille Sumariwalla as president.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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Indian GP legs and 400m Nationals postponed

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

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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

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

Adille Sumariwala claims he's IOA president, rival camp dismisses it

NEW DELHI: Athletics Federation of India (AFI) chief Adille Sumariwala, on Saturday declared himself as the new president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), even as senior vice-president, Anil Khanna, has been discharging the duties of the chief post a Delhi High Court order.

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra can compete in Lausanne Diamond League if 'medically fit': AFI chief

NEW DELHI: Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who pulled out of the recent Commonwealth Games due to a minor injury, can compete in the Lausanne Diamond League Meeting on August 26 if he is "medically fit", according to the top boss of Athletics Federation of India (AFI).

The Times of India

CWG 2022: When Neeraj, Sreejesh offered Sreeshankar support in tough times

KOCHI: A year can be a long time in an athlete's life. Just ask Murali Sreeshankar. Almost a year ago, the man who leaped to a silver medal in Birmingham late on Thursday night was experiencing the worst time of his life. A leap of just 7.69m on his Olympics…

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AFI to celebrate August 7 as National Javelin Day to honour Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold

NEW DELHI: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will celebrate August 7 as National Javelin Day across the country to commemorate one of the greatest moments in the country's sporting history, Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold medal.

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RIL and AFI sign long-term partnership

KOCHI: The Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) took their

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AFI and RIL sign long term partnership to support talented athletes

NEW DELHI: Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Thursday announced a long-term partnership to provide world class facilities to talented athletes, with special focus on women.

The Times of India

AFI expels national level athlete from national camp after needles were found in his room

NEW DELHI: National level athlete Ayush Dabas was on Tuesday expelled from the national camp at NIS Patiala by Athletics Federation of India (AF) after syringes and needles were found in his room.

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Neeraj Chopra to lead 37-member athletics team in Commonwealth Games, participation of some subject to form and fitness

NEW DELHI: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Thursday named a 37-member Indian athletics team, to be led by Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, with the selection committee picking the athletes on expected lines with no major surprises.

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After serving four-year doping ban, Manpreet Kaur smashes own shot put national record

CHENNAI: Having returned to competition last year after serving a doping ban of four years, Manpreet Kaur smashed her own national record to steal the limelight on the second day of National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships here on Saturday.

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AFI condoles former Asian Games medallist Praveen Kumar Sobti's death

NEW DELHI: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Tuesday expressed deep shock at the demise of former double Asian Games gold medallist Praveen Kumar Sobti and said he will remain an inspiration for the future generations for his 11 years of international success.

The Hindu

National Federation Cup in Kozhikode in April

Kerala will host four National athletics meets this year, including the Federation Cup in Kozhikode in April.The Athletics Federation of India (AFI)’s 2022 competition season opens in New Delhi on Feb

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