Athletics Federation of India announces support for global outreach campaign

The Athletic Federation of India (AFI) on Tuesday announced its support for the World Athletics’ global outreach campaign ‘Global Conventions for the Future of Athletics’. The campaign aims to gather feedback and decide future strategies for athletics around the world. “It provides an opportunity for all those who have an active interest in sports and share their opinions on the steps being taken by World Athletics and its 214 member associations including India,” the AFI said in its statement.

“Today is a monumental day in the future of global athletics. As an international governing body, we want to base our future plans based on the experiences and knowledge of our vast athletics community, and it is only fitting that we all Give an active interest a chance to give your thoughts and insights into our sport, ”World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said at the launch of the campaign.

“We are in a remarkable period of change in society, and one that presents challenges, but also new opportunities for athletics. By taking stock, and listening to everyone involved with athletics at every level, we are making sure Maybe we’re ready together. ” To cater to such opportunities and to continue the effort, ”he said.

“The global conversation is a relevant platform for the future of athletics which has been developed by World Athletics. The Athletics Federation of India stands to benefit greatly from this global feedback mechanism as we aim to promote and strengthen the athletics ecosystem in India. To nurture. In our endeavor, it was asked to take it to a higher level, “the AFI President Adile Sumirwala was quoted as saying in the statement.

“This platform, together with our athletes, coaches and stakeholders, will provide all the right insights and best practice that will help us adopt contemporary methods to tap the country’s vast talent pool at the right time.”

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The feedback, once compiled, will result in the establishment of the World Plan for World Athletics 2022–30, setting the roadmap for the growth and development of athletics over a period of eight years.

For AFI, “the outreach campaign provides a unique opportunity to discover key areas of sports development in India”.