Anju Bobby George Appointed Chairperson of AFI Athletes Commission
| Summary/Static | Details |
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| Why in the news? | Anju Bobby George Named Chairperson of AFI's Athletes Commission |
| Chairperson of AFI Athletes Commission | Anju Bobby George, former long-jumper and world bronze medalist, appointed as Chairperson of the commission. |
| Notable Members | Prominent members include Neeraj Chopra (Olympic medalist), Jyotirmoyee Sikdar, Krishna Poonia, Sudha Singh, Avinash Sable, and Bahadur Singh Sagoo. |
| Election Process | Elections held in October 2024 with due process followed. Five members elected, four nominated. |
| Outgoing AFI President | Adille Sumariwalla remains as an ex-officio member and will also head the committee liaising with government and international bodies. |
| Federation Cup (2025) | Scheduled to be held from April 21-24, 2025, in Kozhikode, Kerala. |
| National Inter-State Championship | Will take place in Chennai from August 20-24, 2025. |
| National Open Championships (2025) | To be held in Ranchi from September 27-30, 2025. |