Age Group triathlon is the premier amateur competition framework in the sport. It allows endurance athletes to compete against peers of similar age and gender. Through the ITF National Ranking circuit, amateur triathletes can earn the honour of wearing the tri-colour and representing India at World and Continental Age Group Championships.

• Amateur athletes

  Open to amateur athletes who meet category age limits and hold an active ITF-PIN registration.

• Amateur status

  Athletes must maintain amateur status — not holding elite status in the same calendar year.

• 16–19 years (Sprint / Super Sprint)
• 20–24 years
• 25–29 years
• 30–34 years
• 35–39 years
• 40–44 years
• 45–49 years
• 50–54 years
• 55–59 years
• 60+ years

Under World Triathlon rules, an athlete’s competitive age is determined by their age on 31 December of the competition year.

1. 1

   Register ITF-PIN

   Create or claim your ITF account and keep your PIN active.

2. 2

   Open ranking events

   Race ITF ranking events on the national calendar.

3. 3

   Qualify AG Nationals

   Meet the standard to start Age Group Nationals.

4. 4

   Selected

   Selection follows published ITF Age Group criteria.

5. 5

   Represent India abroad

   Wear the tri-colour at World and Continental Age Group Championships.

• Sprint / Standard
• Age Group Mixed Relay
• Aquathlon
• Duathlon
• Cross
• Long Aquabike
• Winter

• ITF (monthly)

  National Age Group rankings update on the 1st of each month.

• World Triathlon Age Group

  Best four results over a two-year window.

• Rules & drafting

  Race conduct, draft-illegal vs draft-legal formats, and official race rules.

• Trisuit regulations

  Suit and equipment rules for Age Group competition.

• Anti-doping

  All Age Group athletes follow ITF and NADA anti-doping requirements.

• Travel & bike SOPs

  Contact ITF for travel and bike transport guidance when selected to represent India.