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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

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

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

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‘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

‘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

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…

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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 Hindu

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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

Vithya Ramraj likely for Open Nationals

Five-day meet good chance for youngsters to qualify for Paris Games

The Times of India

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 Times of India

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 Hindu

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

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…

The Times of India

Athletics Federation of India to start 20 national camps across the country

AFI to decentralise national coaching camps, increasing number of athletes at camps. Core group of athletes in 7 disciplines to continue training at Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram & Patiala. Panel to prepare draft to oversee functioning of camps, likely to take number of athletes to over 400.

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Asian Games: AFI drops three athletes at 11th hour

HANGZHOU: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) dropped three athletes from its original squad after they failed to clear a last-minute fitness test held at the national camp two days before the contingent's departure on Monday.

The Hindu

Prachi, Priti in AFI’s team for Asian Games

Prachi & Priti Lamba get AFI's green signal for Asian Games. AFI selection panel drops injured Akshdeep Singh, replaces him with Vikash Singh. Final team size & list from Govt awaited.

The Times of India

Asian Games: Indian athletes get another chance to seal berth

BENGALURU: Top athletes in the country, including sprinter Amlan Borgohain and steeplechaser Balkishan, who haven't qualified for the upcoming Asian Games, will get another chance with the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announcing that they can go for the coveted mark at the Indian Grand Prix 5 in Chandigarh on…

The Times of India

India set to bid for 2027 World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra

NEW DELHI: Olympic and World Championship gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra claimed in Zurich on Wednesday that India is set to place a bid for hosting the 2027 World Athletics Championships.

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Richard Lewis ‘disliked Larry David intensely’ when they first met: ‘He was cocky, he was arrogant’

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ stars are now firm friends

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Need just one perfect day with favourable weather to touch 90 m mark: Neeraj Chopra

Indian Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said he is close to touching the 90-metre mark and needs just “one perfect day” with favourable weather conditions to attain that mark

The Hindu

Race walker Bhawna Jat to return home

Dope testing

The Times of India

Kishore Jena doubtful for World Athletics Championships after Hungarian embassy cancels his visa

NEW DELHI: Indian javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena's participation in the World Championships in Budapest was on Wednesday rendered doubtful after his one-month visa was cancelled by the Hungarian embassy here.

The Hindu

Neeraj Chopra to lead 28-member Indian team in World Athletics Championships

India's 28-member team for World Athletics Championships led by Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, with athletes competing in javelin, triple jump, 20km race walk, long jump, 3000m steeplechase, 400m hurdles, 800m, 1500m, high jump, 35km race walk and 4x400m relay. Surprisingly Sports Ministry announced the team instead of Athletics Federation of…

The Hindu

Operation Carousel: Is the AFI taking any new step to deter drug cheats?

AFI has strict no-needle policy, only national campers in relay teams, surprise out-of-competition tests, updated campers list, performance charts, athletes deny taking illegal substances; AFI limited resources.

The Times of India

Asian Athletics: Tajinderpal Toor, Jyothi Yarraji to spearhead India's challenge

16 names missing but AFI says only four have withdrawn

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