Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announced a 26-member team to compete in the Olympic Games in Tokyo

AFI President Adille J. Sumariwalla said the Federation is looking forward to a good show by the team. “We are happy that it is a well prepared team, physically and emotionally, for the Olympic Games. The world has been through a lot and athletes have been challenged to stay in good shape, retain form and in good spirits.

“We are pleased that our athletes have remained in training ever since lockdown was lifted,” he said.

Mr. Sumariwalla said it was significant that as many as 12 individual athletes and our 4x400m mixed relay team had attained Entry Standards, laid down by World Athletics, to secure automatic berths. Dutee Chand (women’s 100m and 200m), MP Jabir (men’s 400m Hurdles), Gurpreet Singh (men’s 50km race walk) and Annu Rani (women’s Javelin Throw) are assured of entries on the strength of their rankings.