Athletics Federation of India (AFI) at the moment introduced their energetic help for World Athletics’ unprecedented marketing campaign to collect suggestions and set the future technique for athletics throughout the world. The marketing campaign, named a ‘Global Conversation for the Future of Athletics’, affords the alternative for all these with an energetic curiosity in the sport to share their opinion on the steps that want to be taken by World Athletics and its 214 Member Federations, together with India.
The end result of the suggestions, as soon as compiled, shall be the institution of the World Plan for World Athletics 2022-30, which can set out the roadmap for the development and growth of athletics throughout this eight-year interval. For the Athletics Federation of India, the outreach marketing campaign affords a singular alternative to discover key areas of development for the sport in India. Over the coming weeks, the organisation will prepare a gaggle of initiatives with key stakeholders designed to encourage and facilitate unprecedented ranges of suggestions.
This contains participation in a worldwide survey on Athletics. Whether an athlete, coach, sponsor, volunteer, or a fan, Athletics Federation of India needs to hear your perspective on the future of the sport, with all areas below dialogue. To give your views, please click on the following hyperlink:
The compilation of the suggestions, and ongoing outreach, shall be led by World Athletics’ World Plan Working Group, chaired by Willie Banks, and supported by all 214 Member Federations. The World Plan shall be finalised in summer season 2021, earlier than requiring formal approval of the World Council, and the World Athletics Member Federations at the 53rd World Athletics Congress later this yr.
On the launch of the outreach marketing campaign, World Athletics President Seb Coe mentioned, “Today is a monumental day in the future of global Athletics. As the international governing body, we want to base our future plans on the experiences and knowledge of our vast Athletics community, and it is only right that we give everyone with an active interest in our sport the chance to give their views and insights. We are in a remarkable period of change in society, and one that presents challenges but also new opportunities for Athletics. By taking stock, and listening to all those involved with Athletics at every level, we can ensure that together, we are ready to fulfil such opportunities and continue to strive.”
Speaking on the outreach marketing campaign, President, Athletics Federation of India, Adille Sumariwalla mentioned, “The Global Conversation for the Future of Athletics is a pertinent forum that has been developed by World Athletics. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) stands to benefit a great deal from this global feedback mechanism as we aim to promote and nurture the athletics ecosystem here in India in our endeavour to take it a notch higher. Together with our athletes, coaches and stakeholders, this platform will provide all the right insights and best practices that will help us embrace contemporary methods to ensure the country’s vast talent pool is tapped at the right time.”
