Athletics: News
22 Oct 2024
BadmintonCricket, hockey, badminton excluded from 2026 Commonwealth Games: Here's why
The 2026 Commonwealth Games set to be held in Glasgow has made a major change in its sports line-up.
13 Sep 2024
Avinash SableDiamond League: India's Avinash Sable aims to finish season strongly
India's 3000m steeplechase national record holder, Avinash Sable, is set to make his debut at the Diamond League final.
12 Sep 2024
OlympicsHarmilan Bains contemplated suicide after missing Paris Olympics
Harmilan Bains, a double Asian Games medalist and middle-distance runner, has revealed her struggle with mental health issues following her inability to participate in the recent 2024 Paris Olympics.
11 Sep 2024
Avinash SableNeeraj Chopra, Avinash Sable to compete in Diamond League final
Neeraj Chopra and Avinash Sable will represent India at the Diamond League season finale in Brussels, Belgium, on September 13 and 14.
26 Aug 2024
Usain BoltAustralian sprinter Gout Gout likened to Usain Bolt
Teen sensation Gout Gout is making waves in the world of athletics.
26 Aug 2024
OlympicsMondo Duplantis breaks his own world record in pole vault
Sweden's pole vault sensation, Mondo Duplantis, has once again rewritten the history books by surpassing his own world record.
24 Aug 2024
OlympicsFemke Bol reacts to clocking historic women's 400m hurdles time
Femke Bol, the reigning world champion, has once again made history by breaking her own meet record in the women's 400-meter hurdles at the Lausanne Diamond League.
11 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsParis Olympics: Kenya's Faith Kipyegon records this unique feat
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon won the 1,500m gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
11 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsParis Olympics: Who is Kenya's gold medalist Emmanuel Wanyonyi?
Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi won the gold medal in the men's 800m at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
09 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsDecoding the best throws in men's javelin throw at Olympics
Ace javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem scripted history by handing Pakistan an Olympic gold medal for the first time in 40 years.
09 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsPakistan's Arshad Nadeem makes history at Olympics: Decoding his achievements
Pakistan's javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem stunned one and all by walking away with the gold medal event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
06 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsOlympics: Rivals Neeraj Chopra, Arshad Nadeem set for India-Pakistan clash
Reigning champion Neeraj Chopra qualified for the men's javelin throw final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on August 6.
03 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsFastest athletes to complete the 10,000m race at Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics witnessed arguably the most grueling 10,000m track race in the history of the multi-sport competition.
13 Jul 2024
OlympicsOlympics: A look at India's medal haul in athletics
The 33rd Summer Olympics edition will be underway on July 26 in Paris, the capital of France.
04 Oct 2023
Avinash SableWho is India's steeplechaser and long-distance runner Avinash Sable?
India's Avinash Sable won the silver medal in the men's 5000m at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China.
04 Oct 2023
Asian GamesAsian Games: India records 18 gold medals, its highest-ever tally
Day 11 of the 2023 Asian Games saw the Indian contingent secure numerous medals.
04 Oct 2023
Asian GamesIndia register their best medal haul at Asian Games: Details
With over four days of action still to go, India have reached their best medal haul at the Asian Games.
04 Oct 2023
Asian GamesAsian Games, decathlon: Tejaswin Shankar secures silver, shatters national record
Tejaswin Shankar scripted history by securing the silver medal in decathlon at the 2023 Asian Games.
03 Oct 2023
Asian GamesAsian Games: Annu secures first-ever gold in women's javelin throw
India's Annu Rani scripted history by clinching the gold medal in the final of women's javelin throw at the 2023 Asian Games.
03 Oct 2023
Asian GamesAsian Games 2023: Parul Chaudhury claims gold in women's 5000m
Parul Chaudhury bagged the gold medal in the women's 5000m at the 2023 Asian Games.
01 Oct 2023
Asian GamesAsian Games: Jyothi Yarraji clinches controversial silver at 100m hurdles
Jyothi Yarraji clinched the silver medal in women's 100m hurdles at the 2023 Asian Games on Sunday.
01 Oct 2023
Avinash SableAsian Games, athletics: Avinash Sable, Tajinder Toor clinch gold medals
Avinash Sable won India's first gold medal in athletics at the 2023 Asian Games in men's 3000m steeplechase.
20 Sep 2023
Asian GamesAsian Games: Decoding athletics legend PT Usha's notable records
Athletics has been India's strongest suit at the Asian Games over the years. India have dominated various disciplines at the continental level with only China and Japan as their competitors.
19 Sep 2023
Neeraj ChopraAsian Games 2023: Top medal contenders in athletics for India
Indian athletes have always fared well at the Asian Games, with China and Japan being their only major competitors.
18 Sep 2023
Asian GamesAsian Games: A look at India's notable records
The 19th Asian Games will be held between September 23 and October 8 in Hangzhou, the People's Republic of China.
28 Aug 2023
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra wins World Athletics Championships gold: His career achievements
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has become the talk of the town after clinching a historic gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest (Hungary).
05 Aug 2023
World Athletics ChampionshipsIndia's long jumper Jeswin Aldrin wins gold in Switzerland event
Indian long jumper Jeswin Aldrin returned to form by winning the gold medal at the CITIUS Meeting in Bern, Switzerland.
17 Jul 2023
Asian GamesListing the star performers from the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships
The Indian contingent created history at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championship by finishing with their joint-best performance at this level.
16 Jul 2023
OlympicsWho is India's ace long jumper Murali Sreeshankar? Details here
India's ace long jumper Murali Sreeshankar registered another spectacular performance by winning silver at the Asian Athletics Championships 2023.
16 Dec 2022
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra surpasses Bolt, becomes most written-about athlete in 2022
Ace Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has usurped Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt to become the most written-about athlete in 2022.
18 Oct 2022
Hima DasIndia's Jyothi Yarraji breaks 100m hurdles record: Decoding her profile
Jyothi Yarraji on Monday scripted history as she became the first Indian woman to clock sub-13 seconds in 100m hurdles.
25 Sep 2022
Commonwealth Games (CWG)Eliud Kipchoge breaks world record in Berlin Marathon: Details here
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Eliud Kipchoge broke his own men's record at the 2022 Berlin Marathon on Sunday.
06 Aug 2022
Commonwealth Games (CWG)Commonwealth Games: India's Avinash Mukund wins silver in 3000m steeplechase
Indian athlete Avinash Mukund scripted a national record in men's 3000m steeplechase event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Saturday.
04 Aug 2022
Commonwealth Games (CWG)CWG: Tejaswin Shankar claims India's first-ever medal in high jump
On Thursday, Tejaswin Shankar became the first-ever Indian to clinch a medal in high jump at the 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Birmingham.
30 Jul 2022
Indian Hockey Team2022 Commonwealth Games: Here's India's schedule for July 30
Post an excellent start on Day 1, India have a chance in hand to grab medals on Day 2 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
26 Jul 2022
Neeraj ChopraIndia's Neeraj Chopra ruled out of Commonwealth Games: Details here
In a major blow to the Indian contingent, javelin star Neeraj Chopra has been ruled out of the 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG).
24 Jul 2022
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra becomes second Indian to win World Championships medal
India's Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon (men's javelin throw final).
15 Jul 2022
Neeraj Chopra2022 World Athletics Championships: All you need to know
The 2022 World Athletics Championships are all set to commence on July 15.
12 Jul 2022
World Athletics ChampionshipWorld Masters Championships: 94-year-old Bhagwani Dagar wins gold medal
India's Bhagwani Devi Dagar scripted history at the World Masters Athletics Championship on Sunday.
03 Jul 2022
World Athletics ChampionshipAthletics: India's Parul Chaudhary breaks 3000m national record
India's Parul Chaudhary broke the women's 3000m national record at the Sound Running meet in Los Angeles on Sunday.
07 May 2022
2020 Tokyo Olympics27-year-old Avinash Sable breaks 5000m national record: Decoding his profile
India's track and field athlete, Avinash Sable, has set a national record at the Sound Running Track meet in San Juan Capistrano, USA.
16 Jul 2021
2020 Tokyo OlympicsMade in India to make its presence felt in Tokyo
India may not be anywhere close to being an athletics superpower but equipment manufactured by the country's companies will be visible all across during the field events of the Olympics Games at Tokyo's Olympic Stadium.
02 Jul 2021
OlympicsAthletics: Karsten Warholm breaks 29-year-old 400 metres hurdles world record
Norway's Karsten Warholm has broken the long-standing record of Kevin Young in athletics.
28 Jun 2021
2020 Tokyo OlympicsSydney McLaughlin breaks 400m hurdles world record: Details here
Star athlete Sydney McLaughlin has set a world record in the women's 400m hurdles at the US Olympic trials.
26 Jun 2021
PatialaIndian men's 4x400m relay team gets closer to Olympic berth
The Indian men's 4x400m relay team enhanced its chances of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics with a 3:01.89 time on the opening day of the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Patiala on Friday.
26 Jun 2021
Mo FarahTokyo Olympics 2020: Mo Farah misses out on qualification
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sir Mo Farah will not be defending his 10,000 metres title after failing to achieve the qualifying time at the British Athletics Championships.
04 Jun 2021
OlympicsOlympic champion Brianna McNeal banned for five years: Details here
Olympic 100m hurdles champion Brianna McNeal has been handed a five-year ban from athletics for breaking anti-doping rules.
11 Jul 2020
OlympicsOlympic legend Usain Bolt open to make a comeback
Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt, on Saturday, hinted that he could come out of retirement if former coach Glen Mills urges him.
21 Aug 2019
Usain BoltHappy birthday Usain Bolt: Here are his unbreakable records
The world of athletics has seen a number of prolific athletes rule the sport for a number of years.
19 Aug 2019
OlympicsThese countries have won the most Olympic medals
The Olympics is the greatest sporting extravaganza on this planet.
17 Aug 2019
Serena WilliamsNike will not apply any performance-related clause for pregnant athletes
After having faced intense scrutiny for its policy towards pregnant women athletes, global sportswear Nike has changed its policy to guarantee full payment and bonuses.
11 Aug 2019
Athletics Federation of IndiaAFI asked for athletes' photos; received shirtless, photoshopped images instead
Last month, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) had made online registration compulsory for athletes to enter into competitions.
18 Jul 2019
Hima DasTabor Athletics Meet: Hima Das, Muhammad Anas win gold medals
Indian athletes enjoyed a good day at the Tabor Athletics Meet, as their campaign continued to take shape.
13 Jul 2019
Dutee ChandAfter 100m gold, Dutee finishes fifth in 200m race
Indian sprinter Dutee Chand finished fifth in the women's 200m final at the World University Games in Napoli.
10 May 2019
Olympics#NewsBytesExclusive: National record-holder Muhammed Anas talks about his journey
India have been slowly and steadily rising in the field of athletics.
31 Mar 2019
United States of AmericaUS teen receives acceptance from 55 colleges, Rs. 7cr scholarship
A Georgia-based teen, Jakelia Baker, has been selected in 55 colleges out of 65 she had applied to including Oklahoma, Clemson and Michigan State.
27 Nov 2018
IndiaDoping Scandal: Nirmala Sheoran, four other athletes test positive
India's quarter-miler Nirmala Sheoran is among five athletes, who have tested positive for banned substances, as a fresh sporting doping scandal rocks the country.
03 Nov 2018
VogueIndian athlete Hima Das features on Vogue's cover
Indian athlete Hima Das has been having an excellent year and the newest feather added to her cap is featuring on the cover of Vogue.
02 Nov 2018
OlympicsSeoul Olympics 100m race was fixed, claims Ben Johnson
Tainted Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson has alleged that the 1988 Seoul Olympics 100m race was fixed.
19 Sep 2018
IndiaAdidas signs India's young athlete Hima Das
Global sports brand Adidas has signed India's young athlete Hima Das.
13 Sep 2018
Space NewsUsain Bolt is winning races in zero-gravity as well
Usain Bolt is definitely the fastest man on the planet and now he is doing wonders in zero-gravity as well.
04 Sep 2018
Saudi ArabiaTejinder's father passes away before he could show his gold-medal
Asian Games 2018 shot put gold medalist, Tejinder Pal Singh Toor, battled all odds to claim the first prize in Indonesia.
31 Aug 2018
India#MeetTheMedalists: All about India's star athlete Jinson Johnson
India's athlete Jinson Johnson made the Asian Games 2018 a memorable one as he won his second medal at the coveted tournament.
30 Aug 2018
Neeraj Chopra5 youngsters who excelled at Asian Games 2018
The Indian contingent is enjoying an excellent run at the Asian Games 2018.
27 Aug 2018
Asian Games#MeetTheMedalist: All you need to know about Dharun Ayyasamy
Indian track and field athlete, Dharun Ayyasamy, clinched the second spot in men's 400m hurdles at the 2018 Asian Games.
27 Aug 2018
India#AsianGames2018: Neena Varakil wins silver medal in women's long jump
Neena Varakil gave India another silver medal from the athletics arena after she came second in the women's long jump event at the ongoing Asian Games in Jakarta today.
27 Aug 2018
Odisha#AsianGames2018: Silver-medalist Dutee Chand awarded Rs. 1.5cr by Odisha govt
Odisha government today announced a cash award of Rs. 1.5cr for sprinter Dutee Chand, a day after she clinched silver at women's 100m dash at the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia.
24 Aug 2018
Himachal PradeshHimachal hikes award-money for medal winners in international sporting events
The Himachal Pradesh government has increased the award money for medal winners from the state in the Olympics, Commonwealth, and the Asian Games, the state's Sports Minister Govind Singh said in the Assembly today.
13 Aug 2018
Usain BoltEuropean Championships: Dina Asher-Smith excels to clinch 3rd gold
British team's Dina Asher-Smith secured her third gold medal in the final evening of the European Championships held at Berlin, Germany.
11 Aug 2018
IndiaAbhinav Bindra's video is a must watch for every athlete
In a bid to inspire the youth to aim for gold in the upcoming Asian Games and 2020 Olympics, India's only individual Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra has released a video to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his historic gold-winning performance.
04 Aug 2018
India#NewsBytesInvestigation: Nepotism in India's Sambo Federation killing deserving athletes' chances
Sambo, a Russian combat-sport came to India, 25 years ago, but has failed to produce even one player of International stature. It's because of rampant nepotism in the Sambo Federation of India (SFI), alleged athlete Meenu Poonia.
02 Aug 2018
Sports Authority of India (SAI)Equipment shortage sees SAI academies in dire situation
The Sports Authority of India's (SAI) several academies are in desperate need of equipments.
