AFI postpones Indian Open race walking

The Athletics Federation of India said that it was forced to postpone the race walking events owing to the surge in COVID-19 cases.

Published : Jan 15, 2022 20:15 IST

FILE PHOTO: The AFI has postponed the ninth Indian Open and the fifth international race walking to be held in Ranchi in February.

The Athletics Federation of India has postponed the ninth Indian Open and the fifth international race walking competitions which were scheduled to be held in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on February 5 and 6.

The AFI explained that it was forced to postpone the race walking events owing to the surge in COVID-19 cases and restrictions from the State Government on sports activities.