Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) have announced to partner to promote athletics in India. The partnership between Reliance Foundation and AFI is years old. With Reliance becoming the major sponsor, the partnership between the two organisations is going to deepen further.  

The main features of the partnership are:-

- The partnership aims to explore, nurture and develop Indian athletes from across the country and provide them with world-class facilities, coaching and sports science and medical support. For which the Reliance Foundation eco-system is going to be leveraged. It also includes Orissa Reliance Foundation Athletics High-Performance Centre and HN Reliance Foundation Hospital.

- In line with the organisation's vision, special attention is also going to be paid to women athletes in this partnership. The aim will be to bridge the gender divide and realise the dreams of women athletes.

- In major national, and international competitions and training camps, as the major sponsor of the AFI, the Reliance brand is going to be seen on the national team jersey and training kit.

Nita M. Ambani, IOC member and director of Reliance Industries Limited, said: "We are happy that the partnership between Reliance Foundation and Athletics Federation of India is being expanded on an even greater scale. Athletics is one of the most popular sports globally and the association aims to accelerate the development of Indian athletics by providing always and world-class facilities to our young talents, with a special focus on girls. The players will also be given access to better infrastructure, training and support, so I am sure we will see many more of our young athletes win on the field of play all over the world!'' This partnership is an important step toward our dream of strengthening the Olympic movement in India.

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