The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) recently disaffiliated 16 district associations across India. This action was taken due to their failure to send teams for the National inter-district junior athletics meet held in Ahmedabad in February.
Affected Districts
- The disaffiliated districts include Panchkula, which is slated to host the Inter-State Nationals in June.
- Other affected districts are Krishnagiri in Tamil Nadu, and three districts each from Meghalaya and Jammu and Kashmir.
AFI President’s Statement
- Adille Sumariwalla, the President of AFI, emphasized that warnings had been issued over the past two years.
- This marks the first instance of disaffiliation by the federation for skipping the inter-district Nationals.
- According to Sumariwalla, the suspended districts will be replaced with fresh associations, in line with the AFI constitution.
Action Plan
- State associations have been instructed to collaborate with the AFI to form new district units.
- The inter-State Nationals scheduled in Panchkula, Haryana, remain unaffected.
- Sumariwalla clarified that the Haryana association will oversee the organization of the event.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Why did the Athletics Federation of India disaffiliate 16 district associations?
- A) Due to their failure to send teams for a national athletics meet
- B) For financial irregularities
- C) Because they failed to conduct local tournaments
- D) None of the above
- Answer: A) Due to their failure to send teams for a national athletics meet
- Which district was mentioned as the host for the Inter-State Nationals in June?
- A) Krishnagiri
- B) Panchkula
- C) Ramban
- D) Firozpur
- Answer: B) Panchkula
- How many districts were disaffiliated from Meghalaya and Jammu and Kashmir respectively?
- A) Two from each
- B) One from Meghalaya and two from Jammu and Kashmir
- C) Three from each
- D) None from Meghalaya and three from Jammu and Kashmir
- Answer: C) Three from each
- What action plan has been suggested for the formation of new district units?
- A) The AFI will appoint new district heads
- B) State associations will collaborate with the AFI
- C) A public voting system will be implemented
- D) None of the above
- Answer: B) State associations will collaborate with the AFI