Someone has to be answerable: AFI on Jyothi, Praveen pull-out
The Athletics Federation of India is launching an inquiry after two athletes, Jyothi Yarraji and Praveen Chhitravel, withdrew from their Asian Games events citing last-minute injuries. The federation expressed frustration, noting that both athletes had previously been cleared for competition by their coaches.
Why it matters
This highlights the tension between national sports federations and athletes regarding accountability and medical transparency in high-stakes international competitions.
The Athletics Federation of India has taken a dim view of the absence of hurdler Jyothi Yarraji and triple jumper Praveen Chhitravel from their respective competitions in the Asian Games in Nagoya on Saturday (September 26, 2026). While Jyothi did not start, Chitravel turned up, only for a foul on his first jump before retiring with both claiming injuries.
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