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28th National Federation Senior Athletics Championship

  • 01 May 2025
  • 2 min read

Why in News? 

Madhya Pradesh performed won three gold medals in the 28th National Federation Senior Athletics Championship. 

Key Points 

  • National Federation Senior Athletics Championships:   
    • It is one of the major domestic athletics competitions in India, organised annually by  the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) . 
    • The competition provides a common platform for the country's top athletes in track and field events and also forms  the basis for selection for international competitions. 
    • Its 28th edition was held from 21 to 24 April 2025 in Kochi, Kerala . 
    • 38 medal events were held in this event . 
  • Importance: 
    • This performance will prove helpful in establishing Madhya Pradesh on the national athletics map . 
    • This achievement of the players will become an inspiration for the younger generation . 

Event 

Athlete 

Achievement 

Shot Put 

Samarjit Singh 

Gold Medal 

Pole Vault 

Dev Meena 

Gold Medal 

3000m Steeplechase (Women) 

Manju Yadav 

Gold Medal 

Athletics Federation of India (AFI)  

  • About: AFI was established in 1946 as a non-governmental, non-profit, autonomous apex body for athletics in India.  
  • Objective: To popularize athletics, improve athlete performance, and make the sport commercially viable.  
  • Structure: AFI consists of 32 affiliated state and institutional units.  
  • Functions: It organizes National Championships, selects teams for international events, and promotes athletics through competitions. It also focuses on grassroots development, coaching programs, and special camps to nurture talent.
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