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Inter-State Athletics: Annu Rani wins javelin throw gold, fails to qualify for Paris

IANS | June 28, 2024 11:46 PM

Panchkula (Haryana), June 28 (IANS) Seasoned woman javelin thrower Annu Rani bagged the gold medal in her discipline but could not dip under the Olympic Qualification mark in the 63rd National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships 2024 here on Friday. Asian Games champion Annu Rani won the gold medal in the women’s javelin throw with a best effort of 57.70m but failed to achieve the qualification mark of 64m. The Inter-State Athletics is the final qualifying event for the Paris Olympics for Indian athletes.

On road to Paris, top athletes hope to excel in National Inter-State Athletics

IANS | June 26, 2024 10:57 PM

Panchkula, June 26 (IANS) With just a month to go for the Paris Olympics 2024, top athletes of the country including steeplechaser Avinash Sable, hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and long jumper Shaili Singh besides the Mixed 4x400m relay team will be in action in the 63rd National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championship, starting here on Thursday.

Noah Lyles books Paris Olympics 100m berth at US trials

IANS | June 24, 2024 2:01 PM

Eugene (USA), June 24 (IANS) World champion Noah Lyles secured his place at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning the 100m at the US Olympic trials. This victory marked a significant comeback for the world champion, who had previously missed out on the 100m event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after a disappointing seventh-place finish at the trials.

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.

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