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20 new national records in three months: Behind Indian athletics’ winning run
June 21, 2026 10:01 am
The AFI’s decentralisation model, introduced after the 2024 Olympics, which gave athletes freedom to train outside the national camp, played a part in unlocking their potential, Sumariwalla, also a World Athletics vice president, said.
Russian Athletics Federation announces India tie-up, AFI says no MoU signed
May 01, 2026 11:07 pm
Russian Athletics Federation took to Instagram to announce the collaboration after Executive Director Boris Yaryshevsky and General Secretary Alexander Georgadze visited India and met Athletics Federation of India (AFI) officials.
Olympics bid looming, athletics watchdog flags 'extremely high' doping risk in India
April 21, 2026 9:28 am
"This is a good step. There will be more scrutiny. All in all it will clean up the system. In gathering intelligence, out of competition testing, testing at state and district level, more has to be done," World Athletics vice-president and Athletics Federation of India spokesperson Adille Sumariwalla told The Indian Express
The marathon doctor: Kartik Karkera’s race to the Asian Games
March 03, 2026 10:05 am
A 2:13 marathon has put Karkera among India’s fastest distance runners. The orthopaedic surgeon from Mumbai is now racing towards the Asian Games — balancing clinic hours with elite training.
Neeraj Chopra still recovering from injuries, hasn't decided when to open 2026 season: Athletics Federation of India
January 04, 2026 11:30 am
When asked how Chopra has planned his season, Sumariwalla said: "His calendar is with his coach Jan Zelezny. Right now the focus is on his rehabilitation from the injury and not the season opener.”
India to host Silver-Level Continent Tour event next year: Athletics federation confirms
November 26, 2025 7:45 am
Athletics Federation of India also replaces the Indian Grand Prix series with the Indian Athletics Series, to be held across 16 cities with the final to be held in New Delhi; National Indoor Athletics Championships also introduced
Javelin and relay special focus events for LA Games: Indian chief athletics coach Radhakrishnan Nair
August 23, 2025 1:30 pm
Athletes unwilling to come out of the comfort zones, says Radhakrishnan Nair, Indian chief athletics coach.
Indian female athletes to undergo gene test under World Athletics eligibility rules
August 14, 2025 11:14 pm
The Athletics Federation of India will facilitate the SRY gene testing for female athletes qualifying for the World Championships; state units have been told to start conducting gene tests
AFI's priority list: Increased scrutiny on athletes competing overseas, monitoring food supplement use
June 28, 2025 10:12 am
The association wants athletes to be more judicious in choosing tournaments; plans to short-list genuine supplement suppliers
Athletics: AFI makes it mandatory for Indian athletes to obtain prior clearance before competing in international events
May 10, 2025 11:45 pm
"One of the reasons we reached this decision is that we want to keep track of our athletes. We should know who is participating in which competition and what the level of the competition," AFI President Bahadur Singh Sagoo told The Indian Express.
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