AFI Among Six Nominated For World Athletics' Member Federations Award Of Year 2024

India was on Wednesday shortlisted as one of six finalists for World Athletics' Member Federations Award 2024, for its progress in coaches education and Kids' Athletics programme.

Award recognises a Member Federation that has distinguished itself in its accomplishments throughout year and, as a result, positively contributed to growth and profile of sport.

shortlisted federations were nominated by each of six area associations.

winner will be announced on World Athletics’ platforms, as part of World Athletics Awards 2024. awards function will be held here on December 1.

" Athletics Federation of India furr developed its Coaches Education Programme in 2024. Offering three progressive courses, programme is designed to elevate quality of athletics coaching across country," world body said on its website.

"Since its launch, more than 3000 coaches have completed AFI Pre Level 1 course, making a significant impact on grassroots coaching.

" federation is also working to broen reach of its Kids' Athletics programme. Notably, its U14 programme has seen significant success, with more than 4000 annual participants and introduction of Kids Javelin." 

or five nominated countries for World Athletics' Member Federations Award 2024 are Ghana, Paraguay, Portugal, Solomon Islands, and United States.