Athletics Federation of India Sets Tougher Qualification Standards for Glasgow 2026
NEW DELHI — The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has set stricter qualification standards for Indian athletes targeting the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, according to a report by The News Mill published on 15 July 2026. The move raises the entry bar for track-and-field competitors seeking selection to the national contingent.
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Sat, 18 July 2026 · 1 min read
NEW DELHI — The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has set stricter qualification standards for Indian athletes targeting the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, according to a report by The News Mill published on 15 July 2026. The move raises the entry bar for track-and-field competitors seeking selection to the national contingent.
The AFI's revised benchmarks, reported by The News Mill, are intended to ensure only athletes meeting enhanced performance criteria represent India in Glasgow, where the Commonwealth Games are scheduled to open later this month. The federation had not, at the time of reporting, issued further public comment on the changes.
The decision shapes India's build-up to the Games and arrives as Commonwealth nations finalise their squads. Athletes must hit the tougher marks within the designated qualification window to secure berths, narrowing the field of probable selections.
Globally, the tightening reflects a wider trend among larger Commonwealth nations to raise selection thresholds ahead of major multi-sport events, with direct implications for athletes on the qualifying bubble.
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