Athletics Federation of India (AFI) president Adille Sumariwalla yesterday lashed out at officials of the Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) Mumbai centre, claiming they were running the complex like the mafia and not paying any attention to improving infrastructure.

"Athletes are very enthusiastic but this infrastructure… they [officials] have to maintain it properly. Look at the tracks, look at the shot put area, long jump area! SAI has to improve the quality of the grounds. We cannot continue like this. Infrastructure has to improve," Sumariwalla said on the sidelines of the Mumbai Suburban District Athletic Association Annual Athletics Championship at SAI, Kandivli where he was invited as chief guest.