SAI governing body approves new hockey turf for Bengaluru; electronic targets for Karni Singh Shooting Ranges

IANS | December 22, 2025 9:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) A brand new Poligras Paris GT Zero hockey turf for SAI Centre Bengaluru and replacement of existing electronic targets with laser target systems at the Karni Singh Shooting Range are among the key projects approved by the Governing Body (GB) of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) at a meeting, chaired by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, in New Delhi on Monday.

World Athletics to introduce new distances to race walk events in 2026

IANS | December 17, 2025 8:22 PM

Beijing, Dec 17 (IANS) World Athletics will introduce half-marathon and marathon distances to race walk events in 2026 in an effort to help fans better grasp the speed of the sport, president Sebastian Coe has said.

'Mother’s faith' makes Rajasthan heptathlete Neeta’s KIUG bronze shine like gold

IANS | December 5, 2025 2:43 PM

Jaipur, Dec 5 (IANS) Neeta Kumari from Kurukshetra University would’ve been married off by now had her mother and sisters not pushed her to continue her career in sports.

Coach’s gamble pays off as late bloomer Shintomon smashes KIUG 110m hurdles record

IANS | December 4, 2025 4:03 PM

Jaipur, Dec 4 (IANS) When CB Shintomon lined up for the men’s 110m hurdles final at the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025, few in the stands would have guessed how late he came into athletics or how unlikely his journey has been. Until 2021, he had never stepped on a synthetic track.

KIUG 2025: Buoyed by breaking meet record, Pooja sets sights on winning medal at 2026 Asian Games

IANS | December 3, 2025 7:25 PM

Jaipur, Dec 3 (IANS) Reigning Asian champion high-jumper Pooja underlined the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 as the perfect springboard for her return to competition, breaking the meet record with a 1.77m effort to clinch gold in her maiden appearance in the athletics competition of the event for youngsters.

Duplantis, McLaughlin-Levrone named World Athletics' athletes of year

IANS | December 1, 2025 9:49 AM

Monaco, Dec 1 (IANS) Sweden's pole vault star Armand Duplantis and American sprinter Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone were named the World Athletes of the Year at the 2025 World Athletics awards ceremony.

Record 24,000-plus runners participate in 9th Adani Ahmedabad Marathon

IANS | November 30, 2025 4:53 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 30 (IANS) The city of Ahmedabad transformed into a vibrant celebration of endurance and unity as more than 24,000 runners took part in the 9th Adani Ahmedabad Marathon at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park. Anchored in the purpose-led theme of #Run4OurSoldiers, the marathon once again brought the city together in a spirited tribute to India’s Armed Forces, with this year’s run carrying deeper significance in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor.

Adani Ahmedabad Marathon partners with new-age brands to strengthen lifestyle and community connect

IANS | November 24, 2025 4:48 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 24 (IANS) With the 9th edition of the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon just around the corner, Adani Sportsline, the event’s organisers, have announced a new line-up of partners ahead of the run scheduled for November 30, at the picturesque Sabarmati Riverfront. This year, the marathon welcomes a cohort of new-age, lifestyle-oriented brands that bring a youthful, energetic, and experience-driven dimension to the event.

1300 triathletes from 31 countries in fray as Goa looks set to host landmark fifth edition of IRONMAN 70.3

IANS | November 7, 2025 5:24 PM

Panaji (Goa), Nov 7 (IANS) Close to 1300 participants from 31 countries will test themselves in the fifth edition of IRONMAN 70.3 GOA, India, which will get underway on November 9, as the spirit of endurance returns to India’s coastal paradise once again. Since its inception, the event has seen athletes from 62 nations compete, transforming Goa into a global hub for triathlon and endurance sport.

Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis unveils mascot, kit and logo of 'Pune Grand Tour' Cycling Competition

IANS | October 29, 2025 4:44 PM

Pune, Oct 29 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced and unveiled the mascot, kit and logo of the 'Pune Grand Tour' Cycling Competition, which will serve as a qualification event for the LA 2028 Summer Olympics, allowing international participants to earn crucial race points through a multi-stage, multi-day road race scheduled from January 19 to 23 in 2026.

Athletics

SAI governing body approves new hockey turf for Bengaluru; electronic targets for Karni Singh Shooting Ranges

World Athletics to introduce new distances to race walk events in 2026

'Mother’s faith' makes Rajasthan heptathlete Neeta’s KIUG bronze shine like gold

Coach’s gamble pays off as late bloomer Shintomon smashes KIUG 110m hurdles record

KIUG 2025: Buoyed by breaking meet record, Pooja sets sights on winning medal at 2026 Asian Games

Duplantis, McLaughlin-Levrone named World Athletics' athletes of year

Record 24,000-plus runners participate in 9th Adani Ahmedabad Marathon

Adani Ahmedabad Marathon partners with new-age brands to strengthen lifestyle and community connect

1300 triathletes from 31 countries in fray as Goa looks set to host landmark fifth edition of IRONMAN 70.3

Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis unveils mascot, kit and logo of 'Pune Grand Tour' Cycling Competition

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