AFI disaffiliates 16 districts for skipping inter-district Nationals AFI disaffiliates 16 district associations for skipping National inter-district junior athletics meet, new associations to be formed. The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
"When I saw No Doubt perform, it was like the sunbeams came down and the angels sang." 9 songs that changed my life, by New Years Day's Ash Costello From Queen and No Doubt to AFI and Nine Inch Nails, these are the songs that built Ash Costello Metal Hammer · Mar 30, 2024
"I wouldn’t be the singer, the artist, anything without it." New Years Day's Ash Costello on the Millennial goth post-hardcore masterpiece that changed her life Without this classic 2003 record, New Years Day might not exist as we know them Metal Hammer · Mar 20, 2024
ATHLETICS | AFI formulates plans for excelling in 2036 Olympics AFI strategizes for 2036 Olympics with focus on athlete-friendly ecosystem, domestic competitions, foreign exposure, coaching, and sports science. The Hindu · Mar 10, 2024
Michael Jenkins: Heartbreak High, Scales of Justice and Blue Murder creator dies aged 77 The Australian writer, producer and director, who died on Monday, was remembered as ‘a prodigious creator of groundbreaking film and TV’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2024
Many varsities National champions to skip Khelo India University Games Top university athletes skip Khelo India Games in Guwahati, focusing on AFI meets for national recognition and opportunities. The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024
Meet the TOISA 2023 Jury NEW DELHI: Celebrating and rewarding the success stories written by Indian sportspersons last year, the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) returns for its sixth edition on February 23, when the players and performances selected by the TOISA 2023 Jury will be awarded at a gala ceremony in the heart… The Times of India · Feb 22, 2024
"We've had sex a lot to HIM": Atreyu's Brandon Saller shares the 10 records that changed his life From Misfits to HIM, In Flames to Traveling Wilburys, Atreyu vocalist Brandon Saller picks out the ten records that changed his life Metal Hammer · Jan 24, 2024
Hollywood's brightest stars turn out for the American Film Institute Awards Everyone has ended up walking away a winner at the American Film Institute Awards The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2024
University athletes deserve a better deal Breakthrough performances in Indian athletics this year, including Himanshi Malik's 51.76s 400m run, highlight the need for dope-testing at varsities Nationals. The Hindu · Dec 28, 2023
‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Succession’ are among AFI Award recipients Both “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” are among the 10 films that will receive an AFI Award in January, the American Film Institute said Thursday The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
Only sprinter at Delhi athletics event not to flee drugs testers fails drugs test Lalit Kumar competed alone in September but has now reportedly tested positive for a banned steroid The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023
Sprinter who ran solo in Delhi athletics meet fails dope test NEW DELHI: Sprinter Lalit Kumar, who ran solo in the 100m final at the Delhi Athletics Championships in September after seven other competitors pulled out on hearing the presence of NADA officials, has failed a dope test, according to officials. The Times of India · Dec 5, 2023
India set to bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships NEW DELHI: India has decided to pursue the bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships after abandoning its initial plan to host the prestigious tournament in 2027. A high-ranking official from the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) revealed this shift in strategy on Sunday. The Times of India · Dec 3, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023 AFI’s Paris Olympics selection guidelines need a relook The AFI says only qualification performances of athletes it sends for competitions will be considered for Paris Olympics selection
The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023 ‘Women’s relay slowly coming back’: Athletics Federation of India President Adille Sumariwalla In we look around, we will get more and more quality athletes to run the relay, says Adille Sumariwalla
The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023 ‘You have to take the bull by its horns’, says Sumariwalla on tackling the doping problem Athletes evading dope tests, NADA taking suo moto action, AFI increasing tests to 1500, 10% of athletes getting caught, Sumariwalla fighting to take the bull by its horns: Indian athletics looks promising yet has a dark side.
The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023 India yet to make formal bid for hosting World Athletics Championships in 2027 Athletics Federation of India needs "couple of days" to decide on formal bid for 2027 World Athletics Championships; WA president and IOC member Sebastian Coe wants India to host global events; AIU has made environment more conducive for athletes; Coe backs IOC's decision to ban ROC; AIU helps athletes, coaches…
The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023 Neeraj Chopra sees two Indian javelin throwers in the 90m club in the future soon Neeraj and Kishore Kumar Jena could join 90m club; AFI president Adille Sumariwalla says Indian athletes performed well at World Championships; India won 29 medals, incl. 6 golds, at Asian Games; Sumariwalla says team could have won more golds.
The Times of India · Oct 11, 2023 Two Indians javelin throwers will join 90m club in future: Neeraj Chopra NEW DELHI: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra believes the day is not too far when two Indians javelin throwers will join the elite 90m club following his stirring duel with compatriot Kishore Jena at the Hangzhou Asian Games.
The Times of India · Oct 11, 2023 Vithya Ramraj likely for Open Nationals Five-day meet good chance for youngsters to qualify for Paris Games
The Times of India · Oct 5, 2023 Asian Games: Swapna Barman apologises after alleging medal loss to 'transgender' athlete NEW DELHI: India's heptathlon athlete Swapna Barman on Thursday tendered an 'unconditional apology' after earlier alleging that she had lost the Asian Games bronze medal in her event to a "transgender" athlete.
The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023 AFI moves National Open from Jamshedpur to Bengaluru AFI changes venue of 62nd National Open Athletics Championships from Jamshedpur to Kanteerva Stadium, Bengaluru. Event to take place from Oct 11-14.
The Times of India · Oct 1, 2023 Jyothi Yarraji controversy: AFI president Adille Sumariwalla promises to take up matter to highest level NEW DELI: In a bizarre turn of events during the women's 100m hurdles race at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday, Jyothi Yarraji initially faced disqualification, then was allowed to participate, and ultimately finished third -- all this transpiring within a matter of minutes.
The Times of India · Oct 1, 2023 Twin gold!: Avinash Sable, Tajinderpal Toor headline India's track and field show NEW DELHI: Avinash Sable created history, becoming the first Indian man to secure a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase event while shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor delivered a strong performance in the final round to successfully defend his title as India had a remarkable Day 8 at the Asian Games…