Asian Games gold-winning former shot putter Bahadur Singh Sagoo was on Tuesday elected unopposed as the Athletics Federation of India’s president, succeeding the long-serving Adille Sumariwalla in the top position.

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Sumariwalla’s reign as AFI chief to end, former shot putter Bahadur Sagoo to replace him

Sumariwalla’s eventful reign as Athletics Federation of India (AFI) President for three consecutive terms will come to an end when Bahadur Singh Sagoo is elected to the top post.

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Sagoo was the lone candidate left in fray after incumbent senior vice president Anju Bobby George opted out of the race for the position.

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Asiad Gold-winning Former Shot-putter Bahadur Singh Sagoo Elected AFI President

Asian Games gold-winning former shot putter Bahadur Singh Sagoo was on Tuesday elected unopposed as the Athletics Federation of India's president

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Asiad Gold-Winning Former Shot-Putter Bahadur Singh Sagoo Elected AFI President

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY.   Adille Sumariwalla's eventful reign as Athletics Federation of India (AFI) President for three consecutive terms will come to an end when Asian Games gold winner Bahadur Singh Sagoo is elected to the top post during the national federation's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Chandigarh on Tuesday.
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Sumariwalla's Reign as AFI Chief to End, Former Shot Putter Bahadur Sagoo to Replace Him

Asian Games gold medallist shot putter Bahadur Singh Sagoo will be elected unopposed as the president of Athletics Federation of India at its Annual General Meeting here on Tuesday, succeeding the long-serving Adille Sumariwalla for the top post.The 51-year-old Sagoo won a shot put gold in the 2002 Busan Asian Games and also took part in 2000 and 2004 Olympics. He is a member of the outgoing executive council as an Athletes Commission representa…

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Asian Games Gold Winner Bahadur Sagoo To Succeed Sumariwalla As AFI Chief

World Athletic Bronze Level Continental: The 2002 Asian Games champion in men’s shot put Bahadur Singh Sagoo has been elected unopposed as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) during an Annual General Meeting (AGM) held here

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Asian Games Champion Bahadur Singh Sagoo Elected AFI President, Sandeep Mehta Named Secretary On Cricketnmore

New Delhi [India], January 7: Bahadur Singh Sagoo has been elected as the new President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) during the federation’s Annual General Assembly Meeting in Chandigarh on Tuesday. The Asian Games shot put medallist takes over from Adille Sumariwalla, who had served as AFI President for over a decade, since 2012. Sagoo, a former Asian Games gold medallist in shot put and two-time national champion, is stepping int…

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Asian Games Gold Medallist Bahadur Singh Sagoo Elected President Of Athletics Federation Of India

The 2002 Asian Games champion in men’s shot put Bahadur Singh Sagoo has been elected unopposed as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) during an Annual General Meeting (AGM) held here on Tuesday.

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Bahadur Singh Sagoo elected AFI president

NEW DELHI: Bahadur Singh, the Asian Games champion in men’s shot put, was elected as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) for the 2025-2029 term. The announcement was made today during the AFI’s general body meeting in Chandigarh, marking a significant moment in Indian athletics.   Singh, known for his remarkable achievements in the shot put, has now transitioned from athlete to administrator, with a vision to take Indian…

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Bahadur Singh elected as AFI President till 2029 - THE NEW INDIAN

GUWAHATI, Jan 7: Assam Cabinet Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah has been elected vice-president of the Athletic Federation of India (AFI) during its Annual General Meeting held in Chandigarh. Jayanta Malla Baruah was elected unopposed and will hold the post for the next four years. He is presently the president of the Assam Athletic Association. “I am deeply honoured by the trust and responsibility entrusted to me. This position provides an opportu…

Asian Games gold medallist Bahadur Singh Sagoo elected Athletics Federation of India president

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