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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 …
India, Russia Plan Athletics Collaboration
Athletics bodies of India and Russia are exploring a long-term cooperation in organising training camps, grassroots development works and mutual participation of their players in their respective competitions.