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.
Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has penned an emotional note to his former coach Klaus Bartonietz who has announced his retirement from coaching. Chopra thanked the German coach and bio-mechanics expert for being more than a mentor and staying with him during highs and lows.
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) released a statement on Monday claiming the readiness of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, where two shows of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh's ‘Dil-Luminati’ music concert took place after social media videos showed the venue in disarray with piles of trash littered all around.
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) With the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium littered with debris following a music concert, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) got into damage-control mode, claiming that the stadium has been restored to its usual conditions. On Monday night, SAI informed that the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Main Arena will be in top shape to host the Indian Super League (ISL) football match between Punjab FC and Chennaiyin FC on Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Delhi Half Marathon 2024 is set to showcase some of India's top long-distance running talent, with a lineup of elite athletes, who have consistently proven their mettle on both national and international stages.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Delhi Half Marathon 2024 set to take place on Sunday will feature two-time Olympic gold medallist Joshua Cheptegei, two-time 5000m World Champion Muktar Edris, in the men's race, and 2022 Commonwealth Games champion in the 10,000m, Eilish McColgan in women's race at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Zurich will host the 2025 Diamond League Final as China will kickstart the competition by hosting the opening two meets, the organizers said on Wednesday. The season will see 15 cities across 14 countries host the 16th edition of the elite one-day meeting series in athletics.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra met Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya here on Friday. Neeraj won the silver medal in men's javelin throw in the recently concluded Paris Olympics and ended his season with a second-place finish in the prestigious Diamond League Final earlier this month.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Delhi Half Marathon, World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, with prize money of USD 2,60,000, will be flagged off from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 20. Top athletes from around the globe will join India’s finest and amateur runners will vie for glory in the #AaRangDeDilli spirit. Ugandan sensation Joshua Cheptegei and Kenya’s former Half-Marathon World record-holder Peres Jepchirchir are all set to light up the streets of Delhi.
