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The AFI Executive Committee also approved revamping the SAHAS policy. 

AFI Announces Whistle-Blower Policy Against Doping, Age Fraud In Athletics

The AFI said it decided to strengthen "its war against doping and age fraud" to ensure integrity of the sport during its Executive Committee meeting held a few days ago at Kaziranga in Assam.

17 March 2023

Shivraj Chouhan speaks at the closing ceremony of KIYG on Saturday.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Congratulates Maharashtra For Clinching Top Position In Khelo India Youth Games

He also hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting sports in India and ushering in development in various areas.

11 February 2023

Anurag Thakur, left, pictured with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, right, on Saturday.

1500 Players To Participate In Khelo India Winter Games in Jammu And Kashmir: Anurag Thakur

Thakur said the athletes from all over the country participating in Khelo India Winter Games will not only encourage J&K youth towards sports but will also promote tourism in the Union Territory.

04 February 2023

A fellow athlete had suggested Aishwarya to take Ostarine tablet to treat a shoulder injury claiming it was safe.

Triple-Jumper Aishwarya Babu Gets 4-Year Ban For Using Prohibited Substance, Has 21 Days To Appeal

The 25-year-old athlete was dropped from Birmingham Commonwealth Games after testing positive for ostarine, which is on the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) prohibited list.

01 March 2023

PT Usha (File photo)

PT Usha Alleges Security Threat In Her Academy; Breaks Down Before Media

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, she said those at the Usha School of Athletics had been facing such harassment and security issues for some time and it has intensified after she became the Rajya Sabha Member.

04 February 2023

Susanthika won a silver medal in 200m at the 2000 Sydney Games.

Sri Lanka Cricket Appoints National Athlete Susanthika Jayasinghe To Promote Women's Cricket

Susanthika has been given the designation of "Consultant — Mentoring and Development of Women's Cricket" and will use her story to inspire female cricketers in the country.

02 February 2023

Dignitaries present at the KIWG closing ceremony in Gulmarg on Tuesday.

Hosts Jammu And Kashmir Secure Top Position At The Third Khelo India Winter Games

Besides 26 golds, Jammu and Kashmir bagged 25 silver and 25 bronze medals in the five-day event.

15 February 2023

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Anju George says efforts are being made to provide a safe environment for female athletes.

Abuse By Officials An Exception, Not The Norm, Says Ex-Long Jumper Anju Bobby George

The AFI vice-president agrees that there are rare cases of harassment of athletes, but feels all allegations cannot be taken at face value.

02 February 2023

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30 January 2023
Shivraj Singh Chouhan Declares Khelo India Youth Games Open In Bhopal

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Declares Khelo India Youth Games Open In Bhopal

The CM declared the Games open at the Tatya Tope stadium in the state capital Bhopal.


30 January 2023
'Brand New' Accommodation At Khelo India Youth Games Lacks Basic Facilities

'Brand New' Accommodation At Khelo India Youth Games Lacks Basic Facilities

The competition officials were shocked to find out that the hotel they were being accommodated in was inaugurated on the day of their arrival on January 28.


29 January 2023
Sports Ministry Launches App For Athletes Participating In Khelo India Youth Games 2023

Sports Ministry Launches App For Athletes Participating In Khelo India Youth Games 2023

The Games will be held in Bhopal from January 30 to February 11.


28 January 2023
Khelo India Offers Much-Needed Platform For Young Talent: Anju Bobby George

Khelo India Offers Much-Needed Platform For Young Talent: Anju Bobby George

The upcoming edition of the Khelo India Youth Games will be held in 27 disciplines across eight cities in Madhya Pradesh and will get underway here on January...


26 January 2023
World Athletics Proposal: No Ban On Transgender Athletes

World Athletics Proposal: No Ban On Transgender Athletes

Track and field’s governing body is facing renewed criticism for a proposal to allow transgender athletes to continue competing in top female events,...


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07 January 2023
Athletics Federation Of India Announces Squad For 10th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

Athletics Federation Of India Announces Squad For 10th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

The team will comprise 13 male and as many female athletes, including Tokyo 2020 Olympian Tajinderpal Singh Toor and women's national record holder in 100m...


01 January 2023
Indian Sport In 2023: ICC ODI World Cup, Asian Games Among Key Events

Indian Sport In 2023: ICC ODI World Cup, Asian Games Among Key Events

Will India add to the 1983 and 2011 World Cup wins? Will the Asian Games and World Athletics prepare our athletes for the 2024 Paris Olympics? The year’s...


31 December 2022
A Review Of Indian Sports In 2022

A Review Of Indian Sports In 2022

India had a topsy-turvy year in different sports that the players represented.


14 December 2022
Olympic Gold Medalist Randolph Ross Banned For Three Years

Olympic Gold Medalist Randolph Ross Banned For Three Years

Sprinter Randolph Ross has been banned for three years over fake email to anti-doping agencies.


12 December 2022
World Swimming Body, Federation Internationale De Natation (FINA) Rebrands Itself As World Aquatics

World Swimming Body, Federation Internationale De Natation (FINA) Rebrands Itself As World Aquatics

FINA, the federation which has run international swimming competitions for more than a century, is rebranding itself as World Aquatics ahead of the next...


10 December 2022
Never Imagined Becoming Indian Olympic Association President, Says PT Usha

Never Imagined Becoming Indian Olympic Association President, Says PT Usha

Usha, 58, was officially elected for the top post during the polls, heralding a new chapter in Indian sports administration.


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09 December 2022
PT Usha To Be Elected As First Woman IOA President

PT Usha To Be Elected As First Woman IOA President

Indian Athletics legend PT Usha is set to become the first women IOA president after the elections.


11 November 2022
Devansh Jagga Breaks Boys' U-16 National Record In Discus Throw

Devansh Jagga Breaks Boys' U-16 National Record In Discus Throw

Devansh Jagga, broke the Discus Throw National Record at U-16 level at the 37th AFI National Junior Athletics Championships, throwing 57.01m.


03 November 2022
Sports Diary: Where Sports Is An Identity

Sports Diary: Where Sports Is An Identity

India’s golden sprinter Hima Das reminisces about her growing up in Dhing, a small nondescript village in Assam, and says as a sportsperson she never feels...


15 October 2022
Sabita Toppo, Arjun Win Silver In Asian Youth Athletics Championship

Sabita Toppo, Arjun Win Silver In Asian Youth Athletics Championship

Sabita Toppo hails from Sundergarh and joined the Odisha Reliance Foundation HPC (High-Performance Centre) in 2019.


14 October 2022
Against The Odds: Sportspeople Who Fought Every Kind Of Adversity And Ridicule

Against The Odds: Sportspeople Who Fought Every Kind Of Adversity And Ridicule

Citing examples of athletes, especially women, at the 2022 National Games, who surmounted multiple socio-economic challenges to be where they are today


06 October 2022
National Games 2022: Reading Gita Has Made Me Calmer, Says Amlan Borgohain 

National Games 2022: Reading Gita Has Made Me Calmer, Says Amlan Borgohain 

Amlan Borgohain, winner of the sprint double at the National Games 2022, stood up to bullying over a speech defect.


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