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Tag: International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)

World Athletics Day 2020 celebrated globally on 7 May

May 7, 2020
World Athletics Day
  • The World Athletics Day-2020 is celebrated on the 7 May. The date is subject to adjustment, the date of World Athletics Day is decided by the International Amateur Athletic Federation(IAAF), however, the month stays the same as May.
  • The aim of World Athletics Day is to encourage the participation of youths in athletics.

IAAF suspends Navin Chikara for 4 years for a doping violation

March 29, 2020
Doping
  • International Association of Athletics Federations(IAAF), has suspended Indian shot putter Navin Chikara (23) for 4 years for finding positive in dope test in 2018.
  • This 4-year suspension will be considered active from July 27, 2018.