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Competing in his first Olympics, Chopra took just a few seconds to make to the final round to be held on Saturday.
The Athletics Federation of India threatened action against all those who do not perform well in the Olympics.
Race walkers Bhawana Jat and K T Irfan underwent fitness tests on Friday.
From PM Modi to cricket superstars to new age track-and-field hopes like Hima Das, the tributes were not just an admiration of Milkha's legacy but also the strong influence it had on the nation's sporting culture.
The dead body of the 72-year-old Snesarev, who returned to India after a gap of two years to be at the helm till the end of September, has been sent to a government hospital for post-mortem.
AFI President Adille Sumariwalla expressed confidence that Nair will be able to guide Indian athletes to greater heights.
Legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George was made senior vice-president.
Incumbent Adille Sumariwalla will be unanimously elected as Athletics Federation of India president for a third term during the AGM on Saturday.
Rai coached top athletes such as Olympian quartermiler Vandana Rao, heptathlete Pramila Aiyappa, Ashwini Nachappa, Murali Kuttan, M K Asha, E B Shyla, Rosa Kutty and G G Pramila.
Anu Raghavan's fourth-place finish in the women's 400m hurdles event has been upgraded to bronze medal after the AIU annulled the results of Kemi Adekoya, who originally won the race.