Ajay Maken condemns Suresh Kalmadi, Abhay Chautala appointments as IOA presidents, says could dent India's image
The Sports Minister yesterday lashed out at the IOA for making tainted Kalmadi and Chautala as life presidents of the sports body.
Dec 28, 2016, 15:28 PM IST
OP Jaisha-AFI row: Marathon runner said no to personalised refreshment, clarifies coach Nikolai Snesarev
Jaisha, who fainted at the finish line after completing the race in 89th position, had alleged that there was no water, recovery drinks and refreshment available for her and only once in 8km did she got water.
Aug 25, 2016, 16:43 PM IST
No water for OP Jaisha: Here's what Virat Kohli's former coach Rajkumar Sharma has to say about it
Rajkumar Sharma, Virat Kohli's former coach slammed the incident and demanded action against culprits.
Aug 23, 2016, 14:58 PM IST
AFI asks IAAF for Olympics wild card for javelin prodigy Neeraj Chopra
The 18-year-old Haryana lad Chopra became the first ever Indian to hold a world record in athletics (junior or senior).
Jul 24, 2016, 21:29 PM IST
Vikas Gowda suffers injury, his Rio Olympics participation subject to fitness
Gowda's father had informed the federation that Gowda has suffered a "minor" shoulder injury.
Jul 12, 2016, 21:14 PM IST
Vikas Gowda qualifies for Rio Olympics after revision of entry standards
IAAF Council decided to lower the cut-off mark to 65.00 metres.
Dec 12, 2015, 16:02 PM IST
Indian athletes to leave for training stint in Turkey
As part of preparation for the Rio Olympics, a 22-member Indian athletics squad, will be training in Antalya, Turkey.
Oct 16, 2015, 17:31 PM IST
AFI says Turkey training tour will go ahead, nobody skipping
Athletics Federation of India said that the 90-day training stint of its athletes in Turkey will go ahead if the government clears it and nobody has officially communicated to the AFI to skip the tour.
Oct 01, 2015, 19:13 PM IST
Lamenting poor infrastructure, coach Dr Nikolai Snesarev sends resignation letter to AFI
In a body blow to Indian athletics ahead of the next year's Rio Olympics, renowned Russian middle and long distance coach Dr Nikolai Snesarev has sent his resignation letter to the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) citing poor infrastructure as the primary reason.
Sep 17, 2015, 21:35 PM IST
