New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) As the El Nino threat looms, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday stressed the need for advance contingency planning in rain-deficient districts, while also pushing for increased acreage under cotton and pulses.
Kolkata, June 15 (IANS) Odisha’s Dondapati M. won the men’s 100m title with a time of 10.56 secs as the sprinters from Odisha took the spotlight in the Kolkata leg of the Indian Athletics Series held at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Monday. He also finished second in the men’s 200m.
Doha, June 15 (IANS) Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will launch his 2026 athletics season at the Doha Diamond League in Qatar on Friday after organisers confirmed his participation in the men's javelin throw event through the official entry list released on Monday.
Trivandrum, June 14 (IANS) India’s talented high jumper Pooja continued to stamp her authority in women’s high jump event at the Trivandrum leg of the Indian Athletics Series on Sunday.
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has defended its much-debated qualification standards for the Commonwealth Games 2026 after filling the country's entire quota of 32 athletes for Glasgow.
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Star Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's place in India's athletics squad for the Commonwealth Games 2026 is not yet guaranteed despite his name featuring in the provisional list announced by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Sunday unveiled a 32-member athletics contingent for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, with a mix of established stars and emerging performers earning places in the squad across track and field disciplines.
Ludhiana, June 13 (IANS) Indian hurdler Tejas Shirse delivered a landmark performance at the Indian Athletics Series 9 on Saturday, clocking a stunning 13.27 seconds in the men's 110m hurdles to set a new national record and strengthen his case for a place in the 2026 Commonwealth Games squad.
Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Pakistan’s Olympic champion in javelin throw, Arshad Nadeem, will get a financial boost for his sports complex to produce more champions as the country's government has allocated 50 million PKR (180k US dollars), a news report said on Thursday.
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will host the inaugural edition of the Indian Athletic Awards on June 20 in Delhi, in a landmark initiative aimed at recognising excellence in Indian athletics and celebrating the individuals who continue to drive the sport forward.
