AFI says approval a must for athletes before signing sponsorship agreements

All Indian track-and-field athletes will now have to take approval from the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) before signing any sponsorship agreements.

A circular issued by the federation on Thursday said, “Keeping in mind the best interests of athletes and sponsors, AFI has made it mandatory for athletes to obtain prior approval from the Athletics Federation of India before entering into any agreement or contractual arrangement with any sponsor or third party.”