Jaipur, Dec 5 (IANS) Neeta Kumari from Kurukshetra University would’ve been married off by now had her mother and sisters not pushed her to continue her career in sports.
Jaipur, Dec 4 (IANS) When CB Shintomon lined up for the men’s 110m hurdles final at the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025, few in the stands would have guessed how late he came into athletics or how unlikely his journey has been. Until 2021, he had never stepped on a synthetic track.
Jaipur, Dec 3 (IANS) Reigning Asian champion high-jumper Pooja underlined the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 as the perfect springboard for her return to competition, breaking the meet record with a 1.77m effort to clinch gold in her maiden appearance in the athletics competition of the event for youngsters.
Monaco, Dec 1 (IANS) Sweden's pole vault star Armand Duplantis and American sprinter Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone were named the World Athletes of the Year at the 2025 World Athletics awards ceremony.
Ahmedabad, Nov 30 (IANS) The city of Ahmedabad transformed into a vibrant celebration of endurance and unity as more than 24,000 runners took part in the 9th Adani Ahmedabad Marathon at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park. Anchored in the purpose-led theme of #Run4OurSoldiers, the marathon once again brought the city together in a spirited tribute to India’s Armed Forces, with this year’s run carrying deeper significance in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor.
Ahmedabad, Nov 24 (IANS) With the 9th edition of the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon just around the corner, Adani Sportsline, the event’s organisers, have announced a new line-up of partners ahead of the run scheduled for November 30, at the picturesque Sabarmati Riverfront. This year, the marathon welcomes a cohort of new-age, lifestyle-oriented brands that bring a youthful, energetic, and experience-driven dimension to the event.
Panaji (Goa), Nov 7 (IANS) Close to 1300 participants from 31 countries will test themselves in the fifth edition of IRONMAN 70.3 GOA, India, which will get underway on November 9, as the spirit of endurance returns to India’s coastal paradise once again. Since its inception, the event has seen athletes from 62 nations compete, transforming Goa into a global hub for triathlon and endurance sport.
Pune, Oct 29 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced and unveiled the mascot, kit and logo of the 'Pune Grand Tour' Cycling Competition, which will serve as a qualification event for the LA 2028 Summer Olympics, allowing international participants to earn crucial race points through a multi-stage, multi-day road race scheduled from January 19 to 23 in 2026.
Ranchi, Oct 26 (IANS) India reaffirmed its regional athletic dominance by emerging as the overall champion in the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025, which concluded at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday.
Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 25 (IANS) Prince Kumar, Sanjana Singh, and Samardeep Gill struck gold medals as India made a rousing start to its campaign at the 4th South Asian Athletics Federation (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championships at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Ranchi, by clinching multiple medals, including three glittering gold on the opening day.
