New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Star Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s place in India’s athletics squad for the Commonwealth Games 2026 is not yet guaranteed despite his name featuring in the provisional list announced by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).During a virtual media interaction following the announcement of the 32-member contingent for Glasgow, AFI spokesperson and World Athletics vice-president Adille Sumariwalla clarified that Chopra remains the only selected athlete who is yet to ac…
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New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Sunday unveiled a 32-member athletics contingent for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, with a mix of established stars and emerging performers earning places in the squad across track and field disciplines.The final list comprises 22 male and 10 female athletes, filling India’s allotted quota for the Games. Among the headline names is Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra, whose inclusion remains subject to meeting sel…
Ludhiana, June 13 (IANS) Indian hurdler Tejas Shirse delivered a landmark performance at the Indian Athletics Series 9 on Saturday, clocking a stunning 13.27 seconds in the men’s 110m hurdles to set a new national record and strengthen his case for a place in the 2026 Commonwealth Games squad.The 24-year-old athlete eclipsed his own national record of 13.41 seconds set in 2024, producing one of the finest sprint-hurdle performances by an Indian athlete. His effort also comfortably surpassed the …
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will host the inaugural edition of the Indian Athletic Awards on June 20 in Delhi, in a landmark initiative aimed at recognising excellence in Indian athletics and celebrating the individuals who continue to drive the sport forward.The awards have been conceptualised as a platform to honour current and former athletes, coaches, technical officials, mentors, state associations, sponsors, and all other stakeholders whose contributio…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will host the inaugural edition of the Indian Athletic Awards on June 20 in Delhi, to recognise excellence in Indian athletics.The awards have been conceptualised as a platform to honour current and former athletes, coaches, technical officials, mentors, state associations, sponsors, and all other stakeholders whose contributions have played a vital role in India’s growing success on the global athletics stage, AFI said in a rel…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) India’s javelin campaign for the Commonwealth Games 2026 has suffered a significant setback, with World Championships finalist Sachin Yadav confirming that he has withdrawn from the multi-sport event due to an elbow injury that is expected to require surgery.The development comes after months of discomfort for the 23-year-old, who has struggled to replicate the form that established him as one of India’s leading athletics stars last year. The injury, which has troubled …
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has announced a 54-member national track and field squad for the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships, scheduled to be held in Ordos, China, from July 9 to 12.The Indian contingent comprises 31 men and 23 women, featuring several of the country’s most promising young athletes who have already made their mark at national and international competitions.AFI president Bahadur Singh Sagoo expressed confidence in the team’s pr…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Gurindervir Singh, the national record holder in men’s 100m, will spearhead the 29-member Indian team chosen by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) for the second Asian Relays Championships in Shangyu, China, on June 20 and 21.The third edition of the Asian Relays Championships is scheduled to take place in Chandigarh. Recently, India was awarded the hosting rights for this continental event during the Asian Athletics Association Council Meeting in Hong Kong. “Th…
Hirosaki (Japan), May 30 (IANS) Team India, representing the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), achieved a historic milestone at the IAU 24-Hour Asia & Oceania Championship in Hirosaki, Japan, in May 2026. Their remarkable performance marked the best in India’s ultrarunning history and solidified India’s status as a leading force in the sport. The Indian men’s team made history by sweeping the entire individual podium. Amar Singh Devanda took gold with a total distance of 282.881 km (2…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Team India created history at the IAU 24H Asia and Oceania Championships in Japan with a total of five medals, including a clean sweep in the men’s individual events. The Indian men’s team delivered a historic performance, sweeping the individual podium and securing the team gold medal with a combined total of 815.833 km.”History for Indian Ultra Running… Champions of Asia-Oceania yet again! 2022, 2024 & now 2026,” the Athletics Federation of India posted on X. Ove…