Anju Bobby George Named Chairperson of AFI’s Athletes Commission
Anju Bobby George, the legendary long-jumper and a 2003 World Championships bronze medalist, was named the Chairperson of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Athletes Commission. The new commission comprises a mix of prominent retired athletes, with Neeraj Chopra, the two-time Olympic medalist, being the most notable male member. The commission marks a significant step towards gender parity in the AFI setup, with six women out of nine members.
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Why in the news? | Anju Bobby George Named Chairperson of AFI’s Athletes Commission |
Chairperson of AFI Athletes Commission | Anju Bobby George, former long-jumper and world bronze medalist, appointed as Chairperson of the commission. |
Notable Members | Prominent members include Neeraj Chopra (Olympic medalist), Jyotirmoyee Sikdar, Krishna Poonia, Sudha Singh, Avinash Sable, and Bahadur Singh Sagoo. |
Election Process | Elections held in October 2024 with due process followed. Five members elected, four nominated. |
Outgoing AFI President | Adille Sumariwalla remains as an ex-officio member and will also head the committee liaising with government and international bodies. |
Federation Cup (2025) | Scheduled to be held from April 21-24, 2025, in Kozhikode, Kerala. |
National Inter-State Championship | Will take place in Chennai from August 20-24, 2025. |
National Open Championships (2025) | To be held in Ranchi from September 27-30, 2025. |
Focus on Gender Parity | The commission features six women athletes, a major milestone for gender representation in the AFI. |
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