THE ATHLETICS FEDERATION OF INDIA (AFI) will host the inaugural edition of the Indian Athletic Awards on June 20 in Delhi, in a landmark initiative aimed at recognising excellence in Indian athletics and celebrating the individuals who continue to drive the sport forward.
The awards have been conceptualised as a platform to honour current and former athletes, coaches, technical officials, mentors, state associations, sponsors, and all other stakeholders whose contributions have played a vital role in India’s growing success on the global athletics stage, a media release said.
The ceremony will honour excellence across 10 award categories, including Lifetime Achievement Awards, Best Athlete (Male & Female), Best Coach, Best Technical Official, Best State Association and Best State Supporting Athletics.
The awards to be presented during the evening include:
- Best Male Athlete of the Year: 2025
- Best Female Athlete of the Year: 2025
- Best Coach of the Year: 2025
- Life-time Achievement Athletics Award (3 Awards)
- Best State Association of the Year: 2025
- Best Technical Official of the Year: 2025
- Best State Supporting Athletics
- Organization supporting Athletics
- Partner supporting Athletics
