Athletics involves a track and field competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking is a track and field sport. It is held at the school, high school, and college levels. In the ancient Olympics, the stadium is among the most competitive events, a short-burst sprint that involved running 95 meters to a designated post and then running back to the starting point. Athletics also involves road and cross country events, mountain running, and trail running.
Athletics Federation of India (AFI) is the governing body that came into existence in 1946 and covered 32 affiliated states and institutions.