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Last Updated:March 19, 2026, 6:17 PM IST World Athletics vice president Adille Sumariwalla confirmed the news, marking a historic moment for Indian track and field. Kalinga Indoor Athletics Stadium in Bhubaneswar (X) In a landmark decision, World Athletics awarded India the hosting rights for the 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships, with Bhubaneswar set to stage…
Last Updated:December 22, 2025, 1:05 PM IST In 2025, Neeraj Chopra crossed 90 metres and India hosted world-class meets — but, doping continues to plague Indian athletics at its very roots. (Credit: X) Despite a rare dip in form, Neeraj Chopra remained the lone bright light in an Indian athletics season weighed down by relentless…
Last Updated:September 18, 2025, 20:42 is Neeraj Chopra’s 2566-day podium streak ended at World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, finishing eighth. Neeraj Chopra at the 2025 World Athletics Championships (AFP) For 2,566 days, Neeraj Chopra was a permanent fixture on the podium. Through highs and lows, India’s javelin superstar always found a way to finish…
Last Updated:June 14, 2025, 21:33 is The Athletics Federation of India prioritizes men’s and women’s 4x100m relays for the 2026 Asian Games, aiming for medals based on recent strong performances. Athletics Representational Image. (AFP Photo) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has designated the men’s and women’s 4x100m relays as priority events for the 2026…
Last Updated:May 26, 2025, 22:22 is Quartermiler Sneha Kolleri and long-distance runner Varsha Tekam have been provisionally suspended for doping violations. Two Indian atheletes are facing reprimands for doping allegations. (Representative Photo) Quartermiler Sneha Kolleri, a member of the 4x400m women’s relay team, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after testing…
The 90m burden is off India’s back, said star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday, May 16, at the Doha Diamond League. Reacting to his best-ever throw, which landed at 90.23m at the Suheim bin Hamad Stadium, Neeraj said he never felt personal pressure to achieve the feat, but it felt like the monkey was…
Last Updated:May 16, 2025, 09:59 is Here is all you need to know about when and where to watch the Indian javelin maestro in action at the Doha Diamond League. Neeraj Chopra (AFP Photo) India’s two-time Olympic medallist and reigning World Champion in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra, will be competing in his first Diamond League…
Sandip Pradhan, DG of SAI (X) The 57-year-old Pradhan, an Indian Revenue Service Officer of 1990 batch, was first appointed as SAI DG in July 2019, being promoted from deputy DG, replacing Neelam Kapoor who retired. Sandip Pradhan’s tenure as Sports Authority of India (SAI) Director General ended on Monday after more than five years…
With National Sports Day becoming a critical event in our calendar, ICC Charman Jay Shah took to social media, celebrating Indian athletes and highlighting Major Dhyan Chand’s legacy today. National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 in India, commemorating the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, one of the country’s legendary hockey players. The…
India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. In the final played at the Stade de France in Paris on 8 August (Thursday), Neeraj threw the javelin 89.45 meters in his second attempt. This was Neeraj’s best throw this season. Neeraj has won a medal in the second…