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25
Aug

Asian Games 2018: Toor breaks Games record, India bags first gold in athletics

AFI Media 25 August 2018 Jakarta (Indonesia). Tajinder Pal Singh Toor stormed his way to Asian Games gold as the 23-year old shot put thrower from Punjab set a new national record and Asian Games record with a throw of 20.75 metres. The national record, which previously belonged to Om Prakash Karhana with 20.69 metres was shattered by the left-handed

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22
Aug

Monika misses out on Asian Games qualification mark in retrial

AFI Media 22 August 2018 New Delhi. Monika Chaudhary, the 1500m athlete from Uttar Pradesh, failed to meet the Asian Games qualification mark of 4:16.88 set by AFI as she clocked 4:35.51 in the re-confirmatory trial held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. A petition was filed before Hon’ble Delhi High Court by Monika challenging her

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21
Aug

Monika to undergo a fresh trial on Wednesday

AFI Media 21 August 2018 New Delhi. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will conduct a fresh trial for 1500m athlete Monika Chaudhary at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday, 22 August 2018 at 10am. A petition was filed before Hon’ble High Court of Delhi by Monika Chaudhary challenging her exclusion from 1500m event for the Asian Games

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18
Aug

Neeraj leads Indian contingent in Jakarta

AFI Media 18 August 2018 Jakarta. Indonesia put up a dazzling display of colours during the Opening Ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games. The loudest cheers were reserved for the contingent of hosts Indonesia while the united Korean contingent also drew a lot of noise. The Indian flag was held by Neeraj Chopra as 804-member strong Indian contingent.

17
Aug

Annu Rani, Monika Chaudhary dropped from Asian Games squad

AFI Media 17 August 2018 New Delhi. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) selection committee dropped javelin thrower Annu Rani and 1500m runner Monika Chaudhary from the Asian Games squad after the results of the confirmatory trials which were held on August 15, 2018 at the different venues. The selection committee which met under the chairmanship of Olympian GS Randhawa

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16
Aug

20km Racewalk,Hakam Singh passed away on Tuesday

1978 Asian Games gold medallist in 20km Racewalk,Hakam Singh passed away on Tuesday.He was 64 & was suffering from illness.

16
Aug

AFI calls Selection Committee meeting on Friday

AFI Media 16 August 2018 New Delhi. The meeting of AFI Selection Committee (Seniors) will be held at AFI Office, New Delhi at 5.00 PM tomorrow, 17 August 2018. The agenda of the meeting shall be to discuss about the selection trials held at Czech Republic, Patiala, Bangalore, Trivandrum and Bhutan for selection of Athletes for the Asian Games 2018

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