Gulveer Singh breaks Surendra Singh's long-standing national record in 3000m

IANS | August 12, 2025 11:56 PM

Budapest (Hungary), Aug 12 (IANS) India's top middle and long-distance runner Gulveer Singh proved his versatility as he came up with an impressive performance to set the national record in men's 3000m to add to the marks he already owns in 5000m and 10000m. Gulveer Singh came up with an imperious performance in the Gyulai István Memorial, also called the Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix.

Punjab Congress MLA flags neglect of sportspersons, demands revival of job quota

IANS | July 31, 2025 4:40 PM

Chandigarh, July 31 (IANS) Sukhpal Singh Khaira, a Congress party MLA from Punjab, has raised serious concerns about the continued neglect of sportspersons in the state and demanded immediate intervention from the Punjab Government. Addressing a gathering of national and international players at the Punjab Congress Bhawan in Chandigarh, Khaira alleged discrimination against athletes and called for a complete review of the state's sports policy.

'All the plot announcements were fake': Arshad Nadeem expresses disappointment over unfulfilled Paris Olympics rewards

IANS | July 17, 2025 7:13 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem has revealed that several promises made to him following last year’s Paris Olympics remain unfulfilled. The javelin star alleged that some of the announced rewards, particularly land plot allocations, were never actually delivered, calling them "fake".

Centenarian marathon runner Fauja Singh dies in a road accident in Punjab

IANS | July 15, 2025 12:14 AM

Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Centenarian long-distance runner Fauja Singh, widely recognised as the world's oldest marathon runner, has died at the age of 114 in a road accident at Beas Pind near Jalandhar in Punjab. According to reports, the Indian-British Sikh marathon runner of Punjabi descent was hit by an unidentified vehicle when he was crossing the road in his native village.

Roger Federer is very inspiring both in the way he plays and as a human being: Neeraj Chopra

IANS | July 14, 2025 6:14 PM

London, July 14 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra praised tennis legend Roger Federer, calling him a true champion not just for his brilliance on the court but also for being a kind person.

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem: Olympic rivals set for Diamond League duel in Silesia

IANS | July 12, 2025 9:15 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The stage is set for another chapter in one of modern athletics' most compelling rivalries. India’s double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will go head-to-head with Pakistan’s reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem in the Diamond League meet at Silesia, Poland, on August 16—their first face-off since the high-voltage showdown at the 2024 Paris Games.

Bengaluru to host Indian Open Para Athletics Championship on July 11–12

IANS | July 10, 2025 11:45 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Bengaluru is set to welcome over 262 of the nation’s most determined and dynamic para athletes for the 7th Indian Open Para Athletics Championship, scheduled to take place on July 11 and 12 at the iconic Kanteerava Stadium.

My dream of giving back to my country came to life with NC Classic: Neeraj Chopra

IANS | July 8, 2025 8:57 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Neeraj Chopra, the Golden Boy of Indian athletics, has revealed he has always dreamt of giving back to his country for showing relentless support in his pursuit of gold whenever he takes the field and believes he has done exactly that with the Neeraj Chopra Classic.

Mohammed Afsal sets new national record in 800m in Poland

IANS | July 5, 2025 10:15 PM

Mumbai, July 5 (IANS) Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath became the first Indian runner to break the 1:45 barrier in men's 800m, clocking 1:44.93 and smashing his own national record in the Memoriał Czesława Cybulskiego in Poznań, Poland on Saturday.

Neeraj Chopra reigns supreme at NC Classic 2025 with a throw of 86.18m

IANS | July 5, 2025 9:35 PM

Bengaluru, July 5 (IANS) Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, the poster boy of Indian athletics, continued with his superb form as he won the inaugural edition of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, a World Athletics gold-level event, with a best throw of 86.18m at Sree Kanteerva Stadium here on Saturday.

Athletics

Gulveer Singh breaks Surendra Singh's long-standing national record in 3000m

Punjab Congress MLA flags neglect of sportspersons, demands revival of job quota

'All the plot announcements were fake': Arshad Nadeem expresses disappointment over unfulfilled Paris Olympics rewards

Centenarian marathon runner Fauja Singh dies in a road accident in Punjab

Roger Federer is very inspiring both in the way he plays and as a human being: Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem: Olympic rivals set for Diamond League duel in Silesia

Bengaluru to host Indian Open Para Athletics Championship on July 11–12

My dream of giving back to my country came to life with NC Classic: Neeraj Chopra

Mohammed Afsal sets new national record in 800m in Poland

Neeraj Chopra reigns supreme at NC Classic 2025 with a throw of 86.18m

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