Upsets galore on second day of national athletics meet

Last Updated: Sunday, June 24, 2012, 21:14

Some of the defending champions in their respective events suffered reverses.

Dharambir provisionally suspended by the AFI

Last Updated: Sunday, June 24, 2012, 20:22

Athlete Dharambir Singh is provisionally suspended by the AFI, pending enquiry, for evading dope test.

AFI buries hatchet with Mumbai Marathon organisers

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 19:03

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has buried its hatchet with the organisers of the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon and will be supporting the annual event to be held on January 15 this year.

NADA, AFI resolve jurisdictional issue

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 21:01

The issue of jurisdictional overlapping between Athletics Federation of India and National Anti-Doping Agency on the disciplinary hearing of dope tainted athletes Mandeep Kaur and Jauna Murmu has been resolved.

AFI inquiry report on doping scandal in one month

Last Updated: Friday, July 15, 2011, 20:55

The internal probe panel, set up by the Athletics Federation of India, into the doping scandal will submit its report within one month, one of the committee members said on Friday.

AFI goes ahead with dope hearing

Last Updated: Friday, July 15, 2011, 20:40

Disregarding NADA`s request to put on hold the disciplinary proceedings of dope tainted top quarter-milers Mandeep Kaur and Jauna Murmu, the Athletics Federation of India on Friday went ahead with the hearing.

UP sprinter Priyanka lodges formal complaint with state body

Last Updated: Friday, February 18, 2011, 18:54

Sprinter Priyanka Panwar, who has levelled molestation charges against Athletics Federation of India,technical official Anu Kumar during the ongoing 34th National Games here, lodged a formal complaint with her state association.

Mumbai marathon organisers rope in IAAF to ratify results

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 22, 2010, 15:08

With the Athletics Federation of India cold shouldering the 8th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon to be held on January 16 next year, international athletics body AFI`s representative would ratify the results, it was learnt.

Melbourne thriller ‘Animal Kingdom’ sweeps AFI awards

Last Updated: Sunday, December 12, 2010, 13:18

Melbourne crime thriller ‘Animal Kingdom’ dominated the 2010 AFI awards by claiming 10 major gongs.

AFI to push for renewal of Nikolai`s contract: Sources

Last Updated: Monday, November 29, 2010, 21:08

Following Indian middle distance runners` stupendous show in Asian Games, the Athletics Federation of India will push for renewal of coach Nikolai Snesarev`s contract till the London Olympics in front of the Sports Ministry.

Morgan Freeman to get AFI lifetime award

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 09:39

Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman will receive a lifetime achievement award from the Anerican Film Institute, the AFI said on Monday, calling him an "American treasure" .

AFI withdraws recognition from Bangalore 10K International Run

Last Updated: Friday, May 14, 2010, 22:56

In a big blow to the organizers of the Sunfeast 10km International Run to be hled in Bangalore on May 23, the Athletics Federation of India today withdrew its recognition and asked its athletes not to take part in the event.