Category: Athletics

Paris accords ‘thunderous’ welcome to 2024 Games, crowd go ‘Gaga’ over Nadal

Paris, July 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Let the Games begin! Amid thunderclouds and heavy rains, the 2024 Paris Olympics got off to…

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A nip here, a tuck there: Jyothi Yarraji banking on tweaked technique for Olympics glory

Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) A well-planned preparation, explosive strength, tough mental approach, do-or-die attitude, and a harmoniously rhythmic running style…

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Paris Olympics: How an injury helped Jyothi Yarraji get stronger and confident for the Games

Mumbai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) There is success at the end of adversity for all those hard-working people who have a…

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Paris Olympics: I am going to war, have to be at my best, says hurdler Jyothi Yarraji

Mumbai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Young athlete Jyothi Yarraji has always been a fighter, constantly battling her way through difficulties to…

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Kenyan marathoners banned for doping

Nairobi, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kenya's female marathoner Judith Jerubet, who took bronze at the 2024 Wuhan Marathon, has been banned…

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I want to give my best at Paris Olympics: Kishore Jena

New Delhi, July 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Javelin thrower Kishore Jena, holder of the second-longest throw by an Indian, is aiming to…

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Diamond League: Jessica Hull breaks women’s 2,000m world record

Monaco, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jessica Hull showcased a fearsome form ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as the Australian…

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Paris Olympics: World Athletics releases entry lists, Neeraj among 36 Tokyo winners in fray

Monaco, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is among 36 of the Tokyo Olympic champions in individual events…

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Paris Olympics: ‘I don’t want to just participate, I can win medal’, says Avinash Sable

New Delhi, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Avinash Sable, who recently shattered the national record in the 3000m steeplechase for the tenth…

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Govt clears multiple proposals for equipment for Paris-bound Indian athletes, Para-athletes

New Delhi, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved…

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Diamond League 2024: Top Olympics-bound athletes to battle for glory in Monaco

Monaco, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Just a few days to go before the Olympic Games in Paris, some of the top…

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Athletics: Kipyegon breaks world 1500m record in Paris

Paris, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Returning to the scene of her record-breaking mark over 5000m last year, Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith…

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Avinash Sable breaks steeplechase national record at Paris Diamond League

Paris, July 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s 3000m steeplechase runner Avinash Sable's preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics is off to a…

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Olympics-bound Kishore Jena, and Avinash Sable to feature in Paris Diamond League meet

New Delhi, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The eighth meet of the 2024 Wanda Diamond League is set to take place on…

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Winning Olympic medal not only transforms the lives of athletes, but also of their families and villages: Sakshi Malik

Mumbai, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Star Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik said winning Olympic medal not only transforms the lives of athletes,…

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‘This time I’ll send…’: Neeraj Chopra’s mother responds to PM Modi’s ‘churma’ request

Panipat, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's mother Saroj Devi said she will send a special…

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Paris Olympics: Top 10 medal hopes for India

New Delhi, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Paris Olympics are fast approaching and we're just 20 days away from the start…

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NADA suspends 400m runner Deepanshi over failed dope test

New Delhi, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's top woman 400m runner Deepanshi has been suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)…

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Jepchirchir’s women-only marathon World Record ratified just before Paris Olympics

Monaco, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Just three weeks ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, World Athletics has ratified the women's…

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Neeraj Chopra is a ‘cool cat’, very consistent, he will win the gold, says AFI chief Sumariwalla

Mumbai, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Olympics, Asian, and World Championships gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is a 'cool cat', very…

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