Berhanu ready for a hat-trick while Minsewo returns to defend title in Mumbai Marathon

IANS | December 30, 2024 5:19 PM

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.

I'll move the High Court, want written reply why I'm not getting Khel Ratna Award: Yogesh Kathuniya

IANS | December 28, 2024 4:30 PM

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.

Haryana's Pooja, Telangana’s Sriteja set records in National Junior Athletics

IANS | December 11, 2024 9:13 PM

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.

Marathon icon Kipchoge feels motivated despite his Paris setback, says he learned from the experience

IANS | November 24, 2024 5:45 PM

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.

World Athletics announces 16 disciplines for inaugural Ultimate Championship

IANS | November 22, 2024 9:50 PM

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.

Zimbabwean Para-athlete Clement Nyoni gets two-year ban for anti-doping rule violation

IANS | November 12, 2024 11:57 PM

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.

Neeraj Chopra announces javelin legend Jan Zelezny as his new coach

IANS | November 9, 2024 2:13 PM

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.

You stood by me during highs and lows: Neeraj Chopra pens heartfelt note to retiring coach Klaus Bartonietz

IANS | November 6, 2024 8:53 PM

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.

SAI's claims on the state of JLN Stadium after Diljit Dosanjh's concert contradicts ground reality

Aryav Agnihotri | October 29, 2024 6:19 PM

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.

SAI claims JLN Stadium cleaned up after Dosanjh concert, ready to host ISL game on Thursday

IANS | October 28, 2024 11:18 PM

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.

Athletics

Berhanu ready for a hat-trick while Minsewo returns to defend title in Mumbai Marathon

I'll move the High Court, want written reply why I'm not getting Khel Ratna Award: Yogesh Kathuniya

Haryana's Pooja, Telangana’s Sriteja set records in National Junior Athletics

Marathon icon Kipchoge feels motivated despite his Paris setback, says he learned from the experience

World Athletics announces 16 disciplines for inaugural Ultimate Championship

Zimbabwean Para-athlete Clement Nyoni gets two-year ban for anti-doping rule violation

Neeraj Chopra announces javelin legend Jan Zelezny as his new coach

You stood by me during highs and lows: Neeraj Chopra pens heartfelt note to retiring coach Klaus Bartonietz

SAI's claims on the state of JLN Stadium after Diljit Dosanjh's concert contradicts ground reality

SAI claims JLN Stadium cleaned up after Dosanjh concert, ready to host ISL game on Thursday

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