Mohammed Afsal sets new national record in 800m in Poland

IANS | July 5, 2025 10:15 PM

Mumbai, July 5 (IANS) Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath became the first Indian runner to break the 1:45 barrier in men's 800m, clocking 1:44.93 and smashing his own national record in the Memoriał Czesława Cybulskiego in Poznań, Poland on Saturday.

Neeraj Chopra reigns supreme at NC Classic 2025 with a throw of 86.18m

IANS | July 5, 2025 9:35 PM

Bengaluru, July 5 (IANS) Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, the poster boy of Indian athletics, continued with his superb form as he won the inaugural edition of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, a World Athletics gold-level event, with a best throw of 86.18m at Sree Kanteerva Stadium here on Saturday.

Objective is to raise awareness, bring events like Diamond League to India: Neeraj Chopra on NC Classic

IANS | July 4, 2025 5:09 PM

Bengaluru, July 4 (IANS) Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has reaffirmed his long-term vision to transform the athletics landscape in India, starting with the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic (NC Classic). Speaking ahead of the javelin meet here on Friday, Chopra shared his dream of creating a platform where international and Indian athletes compete shoulder to shoulder in India.

Javelin fever grips Bengaluru ahead of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025

IANS | July 3, 2025 9:09 PM

Bengaluru, July 3 (IANS) Sree Kanteerva Stadium is all lit up to welcome the javelin stars for the Neeraj Chopra Classic, a World Athletics Gold-level meet, scheduled to take place here on Saturday. Sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and co-organised by two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports, the event has attracted elite talent from around the globe.

Kishore Jena ruled out of Neeraj Chopra Classic, Yash Vir Singh named replacement

IANS | June 30, 2025 11:00 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) India’s highly anticipated Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will miss one of its star attractions, as Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Jena has been ruled out due to an ankle injury. The setback, confirmed just days ahead of the meet, has forced the organisers to bring in Yash Vir Singh as Jena’s replacement in the elite javelin lineup for the event to be held on July 5.