News & Press Releases

18
Aug

Neeraj leads Indian contingent in Jakarta

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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

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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

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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

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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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16
Aug

My only target is to give my best at the Asian Games: Neeraj Chopra

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AFI Media 16 August 2018 New Delhi. Neeraj Chopra will deservingly lead the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games.  It is an honour the 20-year-old has earned by virtue of being amongst India’s best prospects for a gold medal at the Continental Games. Chopra’s has top class credentials by virtue of being the first Indian to

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11
Aug

1ST NATIONAL JAVELIN CHALLENGE & NATIONAL 400M CHAMPIONSHIPS

Circular 1st National Javelin Throw Open Championships – Click Here 1st National 400m Open Championships – Click Here
10
Aug

Neeraj Chopra to be India’s flag-bearer at Asian Games 2018

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Star Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won the gold medal in Commonwealth Games 2018 event in Gold Coast earlier this year, will lead India’s contingent in Asian Games in Indonesia. Javelin thrower star Neeraj Chopra will be India’s flag bearer in the opening ceremony of the upcoming Asian Games 2018. Chopra, who won the gold medal in Commonwealth Games 2018

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