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AFI Introduces Plastic Javelins To Help Improve Technique Among Kids, Discourages Specialisation At Sub-junior, Youth Levels
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe: If you see young Indian athletes making throws with a plastic javelin, don't be surprised -- they are training as per a new regimen introduced by the Athletics Federation of India which prohibits them from training with normal fibre equipment.
As per its new training system for very young athletes, under the age of 14, the AFI has introduced a new plastic javelin that helps refine the players' throwing technique while also developing their shoulder muscles, AFI president Adille Sumariwalla told IANS on Saturday.
The AFI has also discontinued competitions for sub-junior and youth levels as it wants youngsters at that level to enjoy sports and not get into specialisation in the race for medals.
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