Indian Triathlon Federation

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Indian Triathlon Federation
Sport Triathlon
Jurisdiction Flag of India.svg National
AbbreviationITP
Founded8 May 1990
Affiliation World Triathlon
Regional affiliation Asian Triathlon
Headquarters Chennai, India
PresidentT.S. Krishnaswamy
Official website
triathlonindia.com
Flag of India.svg

The Indian Triathlon Federation (ITF) is the governing and controlling body of triathlon in India. It was registered on 8 May 1990, under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975. [1] It is affiliated to World Triathlon and Asian Triathlon. T.S. Krishnaswamy serves as the president of ITF. [2] The first paratriathlon national championship was held on May 2023 in Chennai. [3]

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References

  1. "registrar-of-societies" (PDF). Indian Triathlon Federation. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  2. "Office Bearers". Indian Triathlon Federation. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  3. "Indian Triathlon Federation". Indian Triathlon Federation. Retrieved 21 May 2024.