Athletics Federation of India Archives

Gowthami Jayaraman Wins Gold After Years of Sacrifice, Secures Asian Games Spot

Every medal has a story, but some are forged through sacrifices that extend far beyond the stadium. For Tamil Nadu middle-distance runner…

June 30, 2026

Women Athletics News

Anushka Yadav, 18, Breaks National Hammer Throw Record Twice, Eyes Asian Games Glory

As the hammer soared through the Bhubaneswar sky and landed beyond the national record mark, 18-year-old Anushka Yadav raised her arms in…

June 25, 2026

Women Sports News

Athletics Federation of India Introduces Compulsory SRY Test for Women Athletes

The World Athletics (WA) introduced the SRY Gene Test for athletes wishing to compete in the female category during the Tokyo World…

June 19, 2026

Women Athletics News

Parul Chaudhary Breaks 5000m National Record at Meeting Nikaïa 2026

Indian athletics continued its impressive rise on the international stage as long-distance runner Parul Chaudhary delivered another landmark performance, breaking her own…

June 15, 2026

Women Sports News

AIU Places India to Category A Doping Risk After Four Years of Rising Violations

India’s athletics ambitions have hit a critical checkpoint after the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) placed the Athletics Federation of India in its…

April 21, 2026

Women Athletics News

90 Percent of India’s Running Tracks Fail Standards: AFI Sounds Alarm

India’s athletics ecosystem is facing a serious reality check after the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) revealed that a vast majority of…

April 20, 2026

Women Sports News

AFI Enforces Biological Sex Verification for Women Athletes Ahead of 2026 Season

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has released some updated guidelines on the SRY Gene Test. The test is mandatory for female…

February 20, 2026