New Delhi, April 18 -- The AFI (Athletics Federation of India) panel will closely monitor and ensure good quality synthetic tracks are laid in the country in the near future, says Adille Sumariwalla.

Sumariwalla, former president of AFI and vice president of World Athletics, says the AFI panel will certify newly laid tracks in the country in the future, according to a release.

"Certification of all newly laid synthetic tracks will be issued by the AFI in the future. This was one of the key agenda items discussed during the just-concluded AFI Annual General Meeting held in Kohima, Nagaland," Sumariwalla said during a virtual media interaction on Saturday.

World Athletics--the global governing body of track and field--says Sumariwalla ha...