Athletics Federation of India’s High-Performance Director Volker Herrmann resigns from his post

In September, the sports ministry had extended his contract till the end of the 2024 Olympics.

Press Trust of India

· Nov 22, 2020 · 04:16 pm

Athletics: Adille Sumariwalla set to be AFI chief for third term, Anju Bobby George to be senior VP

This will be Anju Bobby George’s highest post in the AFI Executive Committee while it will be Sumariwalla’s last as AFI president.

Press Trust of India

· Oct 21, 2020 · 10:35 pm

Coronavirus: Athletics Federation of India indefinitely postpones National Throws Championships

The first edition of the National Throws Championships was the only senior level athletics event slated for this year.

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· Oct 19, 2020 · 09:32 pm

Indian Olympic Association set to introduce battery-powered masks for athletes to train: Report

The special masks will have two valves and an N95 filter to help the athletes breathe properly.

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· Sep 29, 2020 · 04:38 pm

Athletics: Gomathi Marimuthu approaches Court of Arbitration of Sport to appeal against doping ban

The athlete was banned for four years by the Athletics Integrity Unit after her ‘B’ sample also returned positive for anabolic steroid nandrolone.

Press Trust of India

· Aug 02, 2020 · 08:35 pm

I’m confident about my chances: Indian sprinter Srabani Nanda on qualifying for Tokyo Olympics

Nanda said she is spending whatever money she has on her training in Jamaica.

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· Jul 26, 2020 · 01:58 pm

India’s 4x400 mixed relay team Asian Games medal upgraded to gold after Bahrain athlete’s doping ban

India’s Anu Raghavan was also upgraded to women’s 400m hurdles bronze medal.

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· Jul 23, 2020 · 07:07 pm

Coronavirus: Srabani Nanda becomes first Indian athlete to resume competition with race in Jamaica

The 29-year-old competed in the 100m race at the Velocity Fest meeting at Jamaica College in Kingston alongside Olympic champs Fraser-Pryce and Thompson-Herah.

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· Jul 22, 2020 · 08:36 pm

Why am I being humiliated? Sprinter Dutee Chand hits back at Odisha government after BMW controversy

Chand insisted that the announcement on social media about the BMW was because of her struggles to maintain two more vehicles.

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· Jul 17, 2020 · 12:38 pm

Not worried about Olympics qualification, it will only create tension: Hima Das

The athletics season begins in December and if hit, Das should have a good shot of making the qualifying mark.

Press Trust of India

· Jul 12, 2020 · 06:03 pm

Athletics: Bahadur Singh’s 25 year-long stint as India chief coach ends

Singh, who ended his coaching career as one of India’s longest serving head coaches, took up the post in February 1995.

Press Trust of India

· Jul 07, 2020 · 05:25 pm

Indian athletics: Hima Das nominated for Khel Ratna award by Assam government

The 20-year-old from Dhing village in Assam is one of the youngest nominees for Khel Ratna this year.

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· Jun 15, 2020 · 09:59 pm