#athletics
Asian Games athletics: Speed Climbers Joga Purty and Deepu Mallesh gear up for Asiad debut
India's speed climbers Joga Purty, 19, and Deepu Mallesh, 28, are set to make their Asian Games debut, with climbing events beginning September 29. Purty took up the sport after visiting a climbing academy in Jamshedpur and later broke her own national record…
Delhi Half Marathon Welcomes Olympic Star Shaunae Miller-Uibo
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Shaunae Miller-Uibo has been announced as the International Event Ambassador for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. The Bahamian sprinter, known for her explosive finishes and consistent performance, will visit New Delhi to be pa…
Asiad 2026: Indian athletics mixed 4x400m relay team through to final
India qualified for the final of the mixed 4x400m relay at the Asian Games after finishing second in Heat 2 on Thursday. The Indian team comprising TS Manu, MR Povamma, Jay Kumar, and Kiran clocked 3:16.23 to finish behind China. The Indian quartet's timing w…
Asiad 2026: Will India win 30 medals? Athletics tally in previous edition
Athletics is India's largest discipline at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, with the AFI selecting 77 athletes, including 34 men and 43 women
Ri-Bhoi clinch top spot at Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship
Ri-Bhoi District Sports Association clinched the top spot at the Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship 2026, which concluded at the Sports Authority of India centre on the NEHU Shillong campus on Wednesday. The three-day championship, held after a gap…
Karkera Eyes Asian Games Marathon Podium
Asian Games debutant Kartik Karkera, an orthopaedic doctor, expresses confidence in securing a podium finish in the men's marathon despite facing faster international competitors. He believes the challenging heat and humidity will make it a tactical race, pla…
When you''re at the top, and you fall down, it''s very bad: Avinash Sable
Avinash Sable won the 3000m steeplechase race after a career-threatening injury. He underwent surgery for an ACL and meniscus injury on his right knee. Sable endured a painful recovery and doubted his return to the sport. He expressed gratitude for the AFI's …
Sable's Emotional Comeback: From Tears To Triumph
Indian steeplechaser Avinash Sable made an emotional and triumphant return to competition, winning the men's 3000m steeplechase at the Indian Athletics Series Final. This victory marks his first race in the distance since suffering a career-threatening ACL an…
National Record Shattered, Sable Returns Strong At Athletics Final
Tanya Chaudhary broke the women's hammer throw national record with a distance of 68.35m at the Indian Athletics Series Final. Avinash Sable also made a strong return to the 3000m steeplechase, winning his first race in over a year. The event served as a cruc…
From domestic abuse to CWG gold: Sharmila Dhankar's rise
Sharmila Dhankar, a polio-afflicted survivor of domestic abuse, clinched a gold medal in the women's F57 seated shot put at the Commonwealth Games, marking a triumph of resilience and athletic prowess.
Athletes Terminated, Suspended Over Doping At Odisha HPC
The Reliance Foundation Odisha Athletics High Performance Centre has taken disciplinary action against three athletes, including terminating a javelin thrower, following a "Performance-Enhancing Drug incident" where syringes and anabolic steroids were alleged…
Neeraj Chopra joins fight against doping, to launch athlete awareness campaign with IOA
Neeraj Chopra's foundation has partnered with the Indian Olympic Association to launch an anti-doping campaign, aiming to educate athletes. Chopra emphasized patience and the long-term dedication required for success, sharing his personal commitment to clean …
Neeraj Chopra's Doha Return Set for High-Stakes Showdown
Indian javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra would hope that his lengthy injury-forced absence from competition does not affect his rhythm when he returns to action against an in-form line-up of heavyweight rivals in the familiar environs of the Doha Diamond …
One a national level runner, athlete is now barely surviving: ‘Cannot afford running shoes…’
A former national-level athlete, Bulti Roy, who once represented India globally and won numerous medals, is now living in poverty in West Bengal. Despite her past achievements, she struggles to afford basic necessities like quality running shoes and a balance…
In Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi praises sprinters Gurindervir, Kujur: ‘You’ll bring glory to the country’
In the conversation with the two sprinters, he asked them about their background and challenges.
Nipam Clinches Bronze At Asian U20 Athletics Championships
Nipam made a memorable international debut by winning the bronze medal in the 100m at the U20 Asian Athletics Championships. Other Indian athletes also showed promise in various events.
'India can compete at the highest level': Anand Mahindra hails new 'Flying Sikh' Gurindervir Singh as his motivation
Indian sprinter Gurindervir Singh's recent performances are generating excitement. Industrialist Anand Mahindra sees this as a sign of India's growing sprinting prowess. Singh's times are nearing international benchmarks. This progress offers hope for India t…
Dev Kumar Meena Secures Gold, Pole Vaulters Set New Record
Madhya Pradesh's Dev Kumar Meena won gold in pole vault at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, with both he and Kuldeep Kumar setting a new national record. Several other athletes also achieved Commonwealth Games qualification marks.
Can an Indian run 100m in less than 10 seconds in near future?
Gurindervir Singh has achieved a remarkable 10.09 seconds in the 100m dash. This performance offers a new ray of hope for Indian athletics. Experts believe a sub-10-second run is achievable in the coming years. Gurindervir aims for medals at the Commonwealth …
BREAKINGGurindervir Singh's Record Run Fuels Sub-10 Second Dream
Gurindervir Singh's record-breaking 10.09-second run in the 100m at the Federation Cup National Championships has ignited hopes for Indian athletes to finally break the coveted sub-10-second barrier. Experts believe that with the right training, equipment, an…
'Fastest man in India": Indian Navy hails Gurindervir Singh for his win at Federation Cup
Gurindervir, a Petty Officer of the Indian Navy, became the first Indian man to clock sub-10.10 seconds in the men's 100m, storming to victory with a sensational national record time of 10.09 seconds.
Gurindervir snatches 100m national record from Animesh in stunning race, Vishal lowers own 400m NR
Gurindervir Singh set a new men's 100m national record with a time of 10.09 seconds. Vishal TK became the first Indian to run 400m under 45 seconds, clocking 44.98 seconds. Both performances were continental bests for the season. These historic achievements o…
BREAKINGGurindervir Singh Smashes 100m National Record
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann congratulated athlete Gurindervir Singh for breaking the men's 100m national record at the Federation Cup athletics meet in Ranchi.
'I was struggling with hormonal issues': How Ancy Sojan turned sacrifice into gold with record leap
All Ancy Sojan wanted coming into the long jump event at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition was to be cautious and avoid foul jumps. She not only did that but also bettered her personal best and the meet record, leaping 6.75m to win gold at …
Athletics Meet Sees National Record Broken Twice
The National Senior Athletics Federation Competition witnessed a national record being broken twice in the men's 100m race, along with other impressive performances in long jump and 10,000m races.
BREAKINGGurindervir, Animesh Break 100m National Record
The national record in the men's 100m race was broken twice within minutes at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, with Gurindervir Singh initially breaking the record before Animesh Kujur reclaimed it.
Indian Athletes Compete For 2026 Commonwealth Games Selection
India's top track and field athletes will compete in Ranchi for a chance to represent the country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The event marks the first time the Athletics Federation of India will conduct SRY Gene Tests at the national level to …
R Madhavan's son Vedaant wakes up at 4.30 AM, trains twice a day to chase Olympic gold: All about the swimmer's gruelling routine
R Madhavan's son, Vedaant, leads a highly disciplined life, waking at 4:30 AM for rigorous swimming training alongside his schooling. A multi-medal winner at international events, he is dedicated to achieving an Olympic medal, crediting his parents' unwaverin…
India's Athletics Relays Campaign Marred By Injuries, Errors
India's World Athletics Relays campaign ended in disappointment as athletes sustained injuries and faced coordination issues, hindering their chances of qualifying for the 2027 World Championships.
India, Russia discuss long-term athletics ties, no programme finalised: AFI
India and Russia athletics federations are exploring a long-term partnership. This collaboration aims to organize joint training camps and develop grassroots sports. Russian athletes may compete in Indian national events, while Indian athletes could train in …