The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) of late has been beneath fireplace for the rising dope instances and age frauds on the home circuit however that hasn’t deterred the World Athletics (WA) from together with it within the finalists for the 2024 Member Federations Award.
The Indian Federation, headed by Adille Summariwala, is among the many six shortlisted federations for the 2024 award that options athletics federations from Ghana, Paraguay, Portugal, the Solomon Islands and the US of America.
The World Athletics, in a media launch, highlighted India’s progress in coaches’ schooling and youngsters’ athletics programme.
“The Athletics Federation of India additional developed its Coaches Schooling Program in 2024. Providing three progressive programs, this system is designed to raise the standard of athletics teaching throughout the nation. Since its launch, greater than 3000 coaches have accomplished the AFI Pre Degree 1 course, making a big influence on grassroots teaching,” the world physique mentioned.
“The AFI can be working to broaden the attain of its Youngsters’ Athletics program. Notably, its U14 program has seen important success, with greater than 4000 annual individuals and the introduction of Youngsters Javelin,” World Athletics added. The winner will likely be introduced on World Athletics’ platforms, as a part of the World Athletics Awards 2024.
