Asian Games gold medallist Bahadur Singh Sagoo elected Athletics Federation of India president
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Asian Games gold medallist Bahadur Singh Sagoo elected Athletics Federation of India president

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Asian Games gold-winning former shot putter Bahadur Singh Sagoo was on Tuesday elected unopposed as the Athletics Federation of India’s president, succeeding the long-serving Adille Sumariwalla in the top position. The 51-year-old Sagoo, who will serving a four-year term, won a shot put gold in the 2002 Busan Asian Games and also took part in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics. Sagoo was the lone candidate left in fray after incumbent senior vice president Anju Bobby George opted out of the race for the position. The 67-year-old Sumariwalla has been the AFI president since 2012 and was not eligible to contest elections this time under the existing National Sports Code.

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Who is Bahadur Singh Sagoo, the new Athletics Federation of India president?
1 day, 19 hours ago

Who is Bahadur Singh Sagoo, the new Athletics Federation of India president?

The Hindu  

Bahadur Singh Sagoo was elected unopposed as the new President of the Athletics Federation of India on Tuesday. At the two-day Annual General Meeting in Chandigarh, Sagoo’s election was formalised as he was the lone candidate after incumbent senior vice president Anju Bobby George opted out of the race for the position. Here’s everything you need to know about the …

Sumariwalla’s reign as AFI chief to end, former shot putter Bahadur Sagoo to replace him
3 days, 15 hours ago

Sumariwalla’s reign as AFI chief to end, former shot putter Bahadur Sagoo to replace him

The Hindu  

Adille Sumariwalla’s eventful tenure as president of the Athletics Federation of India across three consecutive terms will conclude when Asian Games gold medallist Bahadur Singh Sagoo is elected to the top post during the national federation’s Annual General Meeting in Chandigarh on Tuesday. The 67-year-old Sumariwalla, whose leadership of the AFI witnessed Neeraj Chopra’s historic gold and silver medals at …

President Droupadi Murmu lauds India's performance at Asian Games
11 months, 1 week ago

President Droupadi Murmu lauds India's performance at Asian Games

India TV News  

The Budget Session of Parliament began today with the President Droupadi addressing to a joint sitting, the government and opposition parties. At the same time, she also highlighted India's success at the Asian Games last year in Hangzhou. For the unversed, India won a massive 107 medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou last year bettering their effort from 70 …

Athletics at Asian Games 2023 review: A field day in office for Indian athletes
1 year, 2 months ago

Athletics at Asian Games 2023 review: A field day in office for Indian athletes

The Hindu  

A few days before the start of the track and field competition at the Asian Games, Adille Sumariwala, the president of the Athletics Federation of India, had indicated just how confident the team was. Slice of history: Vithya Ramraj, who won a bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles clocked an impressive 55.42 in the heats, equalling the national record set …

It’s ‘laddoo’ time at Khandra as Neeraj grabs another gold
1 year, 3 months ago

It’s ‘laddoo’ time at Khandra as Neeraj grabs another gold

Hindustan Times  

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Coe re-elected as president of World Athletics, Sumariwalla vice-president
1 year, 4 months ago

Coe re-elected as president of World Athletics, Sumariwalla vice-president

The Hindu  

Sebastian Coe, president of World Athletics since 2015, was on Wednesday re-elected as head of track and field’s governing body on a third and final four-year mandate. Coe’s first two mandates saw the creation in 2017 of the Athletics Integrity Unit, an independent body overseeing anti-doping, and the reinforcement of World Athletics’ stance on Russia, first suspended over institutional doping …

No Contest for Vice President in IOA Elections after Shiva Keshavan Withdraws
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No Contest for Vice President in IOA Elections after Shiva Keshavan Withdraws

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Six-time Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan on Saturday withdrew his candidature for an executive council member’s position ahead of the Indian Olympic Association elections. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Keshavan, who had filed nomination papers for one of the four positions …

PT Usha files nomination for IOA President post
2 years, 1 month ago

PT Usha files nomination for IOA President post

The Hindu  

In a surprise development, the legendary P T Usha on Saturday announced that she will contest for the post of Indian Olympic Association president when the sports body holds its election on December 10. The 58-year-old Usha, a multiple Asian Games gold medallist and fourth-place finisher in the 1984 Olympics 400m hurdles final, announced through a tweet. “With the warm …

Neeraj Chopra’s gold at Tokyo 2020 removed huge mental block from Indian athletes’ psyche: AFI chief Adille Sumariwalla
3 years, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra’s gold at Tokyo 2020 removed huge mental block from Indian athletes’ psyche: AFI chief Adille Sumariwalla

Firstpost  

Athletics Federation of India President Adille Sumariwalla on Wednesday said that Neeraj Chopra’s gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics has the potential to change the landscape of track and field in India forever. Neeraj won the gold in javelin throw at Tokyo 2020, thereby becoming the first Indian ever to win a medal of any colour in athletics since Independence. …

AFI to conduct javelin throwing competition every year on August 7 in honour of gold medallist Neeraj Chopra
3 years, 4 months ago

AFI to conduct javelin throwing competition every year on August 7 in honour of gold medallist Neeraj Chopra

India Today  

August 7 will be itched in the memories of Indian sports fans forever as, on this day, Neeraj Chopra's soaring javelin earned India their first Olympic gold in athletics. Lalit Bhanot, the Chairman of Athletics Federation of India's Planning Committee, on Tuesday said they will stage javelin throwing competitions every year on August 7. "Athletics Federation of India's planning committee …

Tokyo Games: PM Modi told me your gold will motivate India's youth, says Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Games: PM Modi told me your gold will motivate India's youth, says Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra

India Today  

Olympic gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him after his momentous achievement in the Tokyo Games on Saturday and told him that he had made the entire country proud and his gold will motivate India's youth to take up sports. Neeraj became India's first track-and-field Olympic medalist with his gold, which was India's first since shooter …

Sumariwalla elected AFI chief for third term, Anju named senior VP
4 years, 2 months ago

Sumariwalla elected AFI chief for third term, Anju named senior VP

The Hindu  

As expected, Adille Sumariwalla’s election unopposed as the AFI president for a third term was ratified on Day 1 of the federation’s AGM here on Saturday, as were all the other posts in the Executive Council. While admitting that COVID-19 related uncertainty and anxiety needed to be handled seriously and sensitively, the AFI sought more proactive measures from states and …

Adille Sumariwalla elected Athletics Federation of India chief for third term, Anju Bobby George senior VP
4 years, 2 months ago

Adille Sumariwalla elected Athletics Federation of India chief for third term, Anju Bobby George senior VP

Firstpost  

For Sumariwalla, the coming four-year term will be his last as AFI president as the National Sports Code of 2011 allows only three continuous terms as head of a national sports federation. Gurugram: Incumbent Adille Sumariwalla was on Saturday elected unopposed as Athletics Federation of India president for his third term while legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George was made …

Adille Sumariwalla to be elected as AFI president for third term, Anju Bobby George to take charge as senior vice president
4 years, 2 months ago

Adille Sumariwalla to be elected as AFI president for third term, Anju Bobby George to take charge as senior vice president

Firstpost  

Incumbent Adille Sumariwalla will be unanimously elected as Athletics Federation of India president for a third term while former long jumper Anju Bobby George will be made the senior vice-president during its Annual General Body Meeting. Gurugram: Incumbent Adille Sumariwalla will be unanimously elected as Athletics Federation of India president for a third term while former long jumper Anju Bobby …

Ace Indian shooter Manu Bhaker to study political science from Lady Shri Ram College
5 years, 5 months ago

Ace Indian shooter Manu Bhaker to study political science from Lady Shri Ram College

India TV News  

Commonwealth Games and Youth Olympics gold medal-winning shooter Manu Bhaker has secured a seat in Delhi University's Lady Shri Ram College, where she will study political science. "Congratulations to our young shooting champion @realmanubhaker for getting admission in Delhi's prestigious Lady Shriram College in Political Science. These competitions are Olympic Games, World Championship/World Cup by international sports federations, Commonwealth Games, …

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