athletics

Nov 04, 2017 14:11
KOCHI: The Athletics Federation of India at its AGM held recently, ruled that it would bar athletes who skip the national camps from competing for the country. The decision has reportedly not gone down well with several athletes who are yet to join the camps and are now contemplating legal action against the diktat.
Oct 05, 2017 18:10
MUMBAI: International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) president Sebastian Coe says he is considering introducing an Indian Premier League-style auction to athletics as one of a number of proposals to revive the sport.
Sep 13, 2017 14:09
MUMBAI: The Athletics Federation of India has decided to set qualifying standards well in advance for the upcoming big meets, the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games in 2018. The AFI’s Planning, Coaching, Monitoring and Implementation Committee met in Patiala last week to review the Indians’ performances at the World Championships and chalk out the programme for the future.  
Aug 28, 2017 10:08
MUMBAI: An expert committee has recommended the creation of a University Sports Federation as a long-term measure and the immediate appointment of a National university sports steering committee  as part of reforms aimed at revamping university level sports in the country.
Aug 01, 2017 19:08
LONDON: The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has reached agreement with ITN Productions to form a joint venture company (JV) for host broadcasting and media production.
Jul 29, 2017 17:07
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court, in an interim order, has directed the Athletics Federation of India “ensure the participation" Asian Athletics 1500m Gold medalist PU Chitra at next month’s IAAF World Championships in London.  The case will be taken up on Monday for detailed hearing. Apart from the AFI, the court has issued notices to the Sports Ministry and AFI selection committee chairman GS Randhawa. 
Jan 28, 2017 18:01
KOLKATA: Over 8,000 are set to run at the inaugural edition of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Full Marathon.