The Planning Committee of Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has decided to prepare a new domestic calendar for senior athletes. This is keeping in mind the international competitions including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which has now been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The committee will prepare a new competition calendar and will start afresh training programme for national campers. "Under the new circumstances and postponement of the Olympic Games, the complete domestic calendar of the year 2020 needs to be changed, especially, the senior competitions. In India, the total confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 979, including 48 foreigners, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare stated.

Source: dna March 29, 2020 09:56 UTC