Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) In what promises to be a landmark moment in Indian sport, two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will be bringing a Continental Tour javelin-only competition to India. While the venue is yet to be finalised, the event is slated to take place in May this year.
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The organisers of the 20th edition of the Mumbai Marathon have announced British long-distance runner Sir Mo Farah as the International Event Ambassador for the event to be run on January 19. Asia’s most prestigious marathon, the Mumbai Marathon will witness a record-breaking 60,000 runners take to the start line on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on January 19.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Para-athlete Praveen Kumar, who won the gold medal in the men's high jump T64 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, expressed his delight on being honoured with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award and said under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance, para-sports is getting much-needed recognition.
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Ethiopia’s defending champions Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Aberash Minsewo are returning to retain their titles at the Mumbai Marathon 2025, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, scheduled on January 19. Berhanu will attempt a hat-trick of wins after his back-to-back victories in 2023 and 2024 in the men’s section. If successful, he will be the first runner to achieve this honour in the 20 years of the race.
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Two-time Paralympic medallist Yogesh Kathuniya said he will approach the High Court to seek a written reply from the Sports Ministry as to why he was not eligible for the Khel Ratna Award despite meeting the criteria for the prestigious accolade. The para-discus thrower, who won silver medals at the Tokyo and Paris Paralympics, is frustrated over not being nominated for the Khel Ratna Award.
Bhubaneswar, Dec 11 (IANS) Haryana’s promising teenager, Pooja, continued to hog the limelight as she improved on the national record in the U18 women's heptathlon in the ongoing 39th National Junior Athletics Championships at Kalinga Stadium here on Wednesday.
Beijing, Nov 24 (IANS) Kenya's marathon icon Eliud Kipchoge says he will dust himself off and keep his head up despite a disappointing performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics and said he has learned from his experience. Kipchoge, marathon gold medalist in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, was eyeing his third consecutive Olympic title in Paris, but he finished on a disappointing note as he withdrew from the race after around 30 km due to the effects of a back injury.
Budapest (Hungary), Nov 22 (IANS) A total of 16 disciplines will feature at the new World Athletics Ultimate Championship in 2026, the World Athletics announced here on Friday. The World Athletics also unveiled 28 events of the 16 disciplines that will feature in the new tournament, including 16 track and 10 field, plus two relays.
Harare (Zimbabwe), Nov 12 (IANS) The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Para-athlete Clement Nyoni from Zimbabwe for a period of two years for committing an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), in breach of the IPC Anti-Doping Code.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, on Saturday, announced the start of an exciting new chapter in his career, partnering with Javelin legend Jan Zelezny, who comes on board as his new coach. Jan Zelezny, a three-time Olympic and World champion and the current world record holder, has long been an idol to Chopra.
