Move to shift athletics to first week of Los Angeles 2028 Olympics approved

IANS | June 22, 2024 12:37 PM

Lausanne, June 22 (IANS) World Athletics and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (LA28) announced a historic shift in the competition schedule. In an unprecedented move, athletics will now take place during the first week of the Olympic Games at the iconic LA Memorial Coliseum, which will make history as the first stadium to host events at three Olympic Games.

Eighth edition of Adani Ahmedabad Marathon to be held on November 24

IANS | June 21, 2024 9:27 PM

Ahmedabad, June 21 (IANS) In an absolute celebration of sports, Gujarat Giants’ cricketers and kabaddi players changed track to athletics as Adani Sportsline announced the 8th edition of the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon. One of the most awaited events in Ahmedabad, the marathon is scheduled for November 24. This year’s marathon will start and finish at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park, managed and operated by Adani Sportsline.

Neeraj Chopra wins gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024

IANS | June 18, 2024 11:37 PM

Turku (Finland), June 18 (IANS) Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra marked his return to the circuit with a gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 on Tuesday. His winning throw of 85.97m saw him top a strong field of eight competitors.

Neeraj Chopra congratulates Sunil Chhetri on 'amazing international career'

IANS | June 7, 2024 6:00 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower praised Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri, who bid adieu to football in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait, on his illustrious international career. Chopra shared a special post on social media saying that Chhetri has waved the flag of India high.