Skipping Fed Cup without valid reason after making entry could lead to bar from later events: AFI

Skipping Fed Cup without valid reason after making entry could lead to bar from later events: AFI
NEW DELHI: (May 1) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has announced that any athlete who does not turn up without valid reason after making entry at the National Senior Athletics Federation Cup to be held in Ranchi from May 22-25 could be barred from taking part in the subsequent event.

Over the years, the AFI has been facing the problem of athletes entering their names for their events but not turning up during competitions apparently due to fear that they may be dope-tested by the National Anti-Doping Agency or due to other reasons, leading to very few competing in a particular event.

“If any athlete fails to participate after sending the entry without any valid reason, he/she may not be allowed to take part in any subsequent event. The Federation has the right to reject any entry without assigning any reason,” the AFI said in a recent circular regarding the Federation Cup.