Gurbachan Singh Randhawa Steps Down as AFI Selection Panel Chairman
News 18Former track and field athlete Gurbachan Singh Randhawa resigned as the chairman of the Athletics Federation of India selection committee on Tuesday. “I have resigned as the Chairman of the Athletics Federation of India Selection Committee after serving in the position for 18 years. After winning the Asian Games Decathlon gold medal in 1962 and finishing fifth in the 110m Hurdles in the 1964 Olympic Games where I was flag bearer in the opening ceremony, “In fact, I have been associated with the Athletics Federation of India for 63 years as an athlete, coach, Government Observer and Chairman of the Selection Committee I look back at the six decades with great pride and humility that I was able to serve track and field sport in our country in various capacities.” “I would like to acknowledge the support and encouragement of everyone involved in my long association with the Athletics Federation of India. “I am immensely grateful for the faith shown by Dr Lalit K Bhanot, Mr Suresh Kalmadi and Dr Adille J. Sumariwalla in entrusting me with the important task of chairing the Selection Committee.
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Gurbachan Singh Randhawa resigns as chairman of AFI's selection committee after 18-year tenure
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