India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour event in August 2025
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour event in August 2025

The Hindu  

India will host its maiden World Athletics Continental Tour event -- a bronze level global meet -- in Bhubaneswar on August 10 next year, the national federation said on Sunday. A World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze Level Meet can only be held in a facility which has a minimum sitting capacity of 3000 with a minimum class 2 certified track with six lanes. The AFI president said elite Indian race walkers will not compete in the Asian Race Walking competition in Nomi, Japan in March as the main focus will be the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. “Since the main focus in 2025 is the global competition in September, we have decided not to send the elite team to Japan in March.” The national team will also compete in international events to prepare for the World Athletics World Championships from September 13-21, the AFI president said.

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India set to host top Javelin competition headlined by Neeraj Chopra
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India set to host top Javelin competition headlined by Neeraj Chopra

India Today  

Olympic gold and silver medallist Neeraj Chopra will headline a star-studded global javelin competition which India will host most likely in September, the Athletics Federation of India announced on Tuesday. Outgoing AFI president Adille Sumariwalla confirmed that India has expressed interest to host the 2029 World Championships, as well as the 2027 World Relays. The AFI has already submitted its …

What Sebastian Coe, IOC presidential candidate, thinks can help India win 2036 Olympics hosting bid
3 months, 1 week ago

What Sebastian Coe, IOC presidential candidate, thinks can help India win 2036 Olympics hosting bid

Firstpost  

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has appreciated India’s efforts to hosts global level sporting events and spoke about things that can help India land the 2036 Olympics hosting rights. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe feels that India can bolster its bid for hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics by successfully hosting international-level sporting tournaments. Coe was speaking on India after confirming …

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour event on August 10, 2025
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour event on August 10, 2025

The Hindu  

India will host its maiden World Athletics Continental Tour event — a bronze-level global meet — in Bhubaneswar on August 10 next year, the national federation said on Sunday. "The Continental Tour will be a good opportunity for the Indian team to showcase their potential on home ground before the World Championships in September," AFI President Adille Sumariwalla said. A …

Athletics Federation of India planning drastic changes in grooming athletes after Paris 2024 upset
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Athletics Federation of India planning drastic changes in grooming athletes after Paris 2024 upset

The Hindu  

Looking forward to the Los Angeles Olympics, the Athletics Federation of India is set to give promising athletes a chance to raise the performance of the men’s 4x400m relay team. I think it went to their head.You are going to see new faces and new coaches,” AFI president Adille Sumariwalla told Sportstar during the National Junior Athletics Championships at the …

India has submitted ‘letter of intent’ to host World Athletics U-20 Championships in 2028, says Sebastian Coe
4 months ago

India has submitted ‘letter of intent’ to host World Athletics U-20 Championships in 2028, says Sebastian Coe

The Hindu  

The Athletics Federation of India has submitted a letter of intent to host the 2028 Under-20 World Athletics Championships, the sport’s world governing body head Sebastian Coe told PTI on Wednesday. “I’m pleased to say that I take home a declaration of intent, a letter of application to join the bidding discussions for the 2028 Under-20 World Championships,” Coe revealed. …

Neeraj Chopra: India can host competitions like Continental Tour before 2029 World Championships
1 year, 2 months ago

Neeraj Chopra: India can host competitions like Continental Tour before 2029 World Championships

The Hindu  

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra wants the country to go a notch higher in the pecking order by hosting global events in the next two to three years. India is set to bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, but Chopra said the country can host other global competitions of a smaller scale before that. I think India can …

Neeraj Chopra says India must host global athletics competitions within two-three years
1 year, 2 months ago

Neeraj Chopra says India must host global athletics competitions within two-three years

The Hindu  

He has single-handedly raised the profile of Indian athletics internationally and Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra now wants the country to go a notch higher in the pecking order by hosting global events in the next two-three years. India is set to bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships but Chopra said the country can host other global competitions …

(IAU) Ageas Federation Life Insurance 50km World Championship
1 year, 7 months ago

(IAU) Ageas Federation Life Insurance 50km World Championship

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Hyderabad will host India’s first International Athletic Union’s Ageas Federation Life Insurance 50km World Championship on November 5, Nadeem Khan, the union president, said. “After successfully hosting the IAU 100km Asia-Oceania Championship in Bengaluru a few days ago, we are extremely proud to bring the first ever Ultra World Championship to India. “We feel this event will usher in …

Hyderabad to host IAU’s 50 km World championship
1 year, 7 months ago

Hyderabad to host IAU’s 50 km World championship

The Hindu  

Hyderabad will host India’s first International Athletic Union’s Ageas Federation Life Insurance 50 km World championship on November 5, according to Nadeem Khan, IAU President. “After successfully hosting the IAU 100km Asia Oceania championship in Bengaluru a few days ago, we are extremely proud to bring the first-ever Ultra World Championship to India. The IAU 50K World championship will give …

India has bid for 2024 World under-20 Athletics Championships, informs AFI president Sumariwalla
1 year, 9 months ago

India has bid for 2024 World under-20 Athletics Championships, informs AFI president Sumariwalla

The Hindu  

Even though the selection committee will pick athletes for the Asian Games, the Athletics Federation of India is keeping a close watch on the athletes returning with exceptional performances over a short span of time and those who are not regulars at the National camp. The AFI is “careful” about the sudden burst of eye-catching results by some athletes at …

Event Schedule and Start Dates
2 years, 3 months ago

Event Schedule and Start Dates

News 18  

The year 2023 will be a crucial one for Indian sports as athletes will look to book their tickets for the 202 Paris Olympics. Apart from the Asian and World championships in different sports, all eyes will be on India as they host the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. The postponed Asian Games is also scheduled …

Athletics at National Games 2022: Records galore for Indian athletes
2 years, 5 months ago

Athletics at National Games 2022: Records galore for Indian athletes

The Hindu  

The track and field events at the 36th National Games concluded on Tuesday with many positives for Indian athletics. Men’s long jump winner Jeswin Aldrin of Tamil Nadu at the 36th National Games in Gandhinagar. | Photo Credit: V. V. KRISHNAN There could well have been another national record in the final day of the competition, but Jyothi Yarraji’s time …

AFI releases calendar for 2022 domestic season
3 years, 1 month ago

AFI releases calendar for 2022 domestic season

The Hindu  

The domestic athletics season will begin with the inaugural Indian Open Throws competition in New Delhi on February 26 while the first National Javelin Day events will be held on August 7 in all the States to mark Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold medal-winning feat. AFI competition calendar 2022 out#Athleticspic.twitter.com/0lF19y6OUr — Athletics Federation of India February 5, 2022 “We are keen …

National inter-State athletics meet to be held at two venues in Patiala
3 years, 9 months ago

National inter-State athletics meet to be held at two venues in Patiala

The Hindu  

The 60th National inter-State athletics championship will be held at two venues in Patiala, the National Institute of Sports and the Punjabi University ground, from June 25 to 29. READ: Abhinav Bindra congratulates Tokyo-bound Indian athletes for 'exceptional' feat amid pandemic “We are planning this competition very carefully due to the pandemic situation. To avoid large gatherings at one place, …

Athletics Federation of India joins hands in global effort to shape future of athletics
3 years, 11 months ago

Athletics Federation of India joins hands in global effort to shape future of athletics

Hindustan Times  

Athletics Federation of India on Monday announced their active support for World Athletics’ unprecedented campaign to gather feedback and set the future strategy for athletics across the world. The campaign, named a ‘Global Conversation for the Future of Athletics’, offers the opportunity for all those with an active interest in the sport to share their opinion on the steps that …

No Indian athlete to compete abroad this year, says AFI chief
4 years, 10 months ago

No Indian athlete to compete abroad this year, says AFI chief

The Hindu  

Athletics Federation of India President Adille Sumariwalla on Friday ruled out any track and field athlete taking part in any international event this year in view of the COVID-19 pandemic as their safety is paramount. The athletes who are now in national camps will also preferably be there for the next three months,” Sumariwalla said at an online interaction in …

Athletics Federation of India aims big in Olympics
5 years, 7 months ago

Athletics Federation of India aims big in Olympics

The Hindu  

The Athletics Federation of India feels an elusive Olympic medal may be within the country’s grasp at the Tokyo Games next year if all goes to plan. “It may sound far-fetched at the moment, but we in the AFI feel that we have a larger group of athletes who are capable of entering the medal bracket now,” said deputy chief …

IAAF World Athletics Championships 2017: All you need to know about the event, full schedule and Indian participation
7 years, 7 months ago

IAAF World Athletics Championships 2017: All you need to know about the event, full schedule and Indian participation

Firstpost  

Here’s the schedule for IAAF World Athletics Championships starting on 4 August in London. All eyes will be on Usain Bolt and Mo Farah as they take to the track one last time in the IAAF World Championships starting on 4 August in London. Indian athletes are competing in 10 events in the championships with 2017 Asian Athletics champions Neeraj …

Asian athletics body plans revamp to ensure top stars in continental meet
7 years, 8 months ago

Asian athletics body plans revamp to ensure top stars in continental meet

Hindustan Times  

Asian athletics bosses are looking to revamp competition in the region to ensure top names don’t stay away from the continental championships, Qatar’s Asian Athletics Association president, Gen Dalhan Al Hamad, said on Wednesday. None of the top Chinese or Japanese athletes are in the fray for the meet starting in the Orissa capital on Thursday, while Mutaz Essa Barshim, …

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