A need for more Jayans to bring back athletics glory


IT’S never too difficult to spot J. V. Jayan at an athletics competition or training field.

The lanky chap, usually wearing his cotton shirt from some athletics tournament and track bottom, would be walking around with a clipboard, either talking to the athletes or coaches and officials.

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