Category: Athletics

Zheng breaks world record to win 1500m T11

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 18 (IANS) China's Zheng Jin smashed her own world record to win gold in the 1,500…

9 years ago

Second restaurant celebrating Bolt’s success opens in Jamaica

Ocho Rios (Jamaica), Sep 18 (IANS) A second restaurant celebrating the success of sprint super star Usain Bolt has opened…

9 years ago

Kenya’s Kipchumba seeks fast time in his quest for Beijing marathon

Nairobi, Sep 16 (IANS) Mariko Kipchumba of Kenya will defend his title in the Beijing Marathon, world's athletics body IAAF…

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Bolt announces plans to open sports clinic in Jamaica

Kingston (Jamaica), Sep 15 (IANS) Nine-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt has announced plans to open a sports clinic in…

9 years ago

Kenyan runners face-off in quest for Copenhagen half marathon crown

Nairobi, Sep 15 (IANS) Former Chicago marathon silver medallist Sammy Kitwara of Kenya will face a daunting task in his…

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IOC disqualifies four athletes for doping at 2008, 2012 Olympics

Lausanne (Switzerland), Sep 14 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that four Russian athletes have been retroactively disqualified…

9 years ago

US Olympic gold medallist gymnast Biles admits use of medicine

Houston (Texas), Sep 14 (IANS) US Olympic gold medal-winning 19-year-old gymnast Simone Biles has confirmed she has been using medicine…

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Salwan marathon to be held on November 6

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Over 40,000 children, including 2500 visually impaired kids and 300 differently-abled children, from over 800…

9 years ago

My willpower inspiration behind second gold medal: Devendra Jhajharia

By Tridib Baparnash New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Devendra Jhajharia, who has emerged as the new poster boy of Indian…

9 years ago

Paralympics: Javelin thrower Jhajharia breaks own record to win gold

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 14 (IANS) India's Devendra Jhajharia rode into legend status as he bettered his own world record…

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Champ Kiplagat seeks fast victory in tough Chicago marathon

Nairobi, Sep 14 (IANS) Chicago marathon champion Florence Kiplagat hopes to post a fast time on her return to defend…

9 years ago

Javelin thrower Abukamova stripped off 2008 Olympics silver medal

Lausanne, Sep 14 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Russian javelin thrower Maria Abukamova has been stripped of…

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Kenya’s Cherono will not defend Berlin marathon title

Nairobi, Sep 13 (IANS) Kenya's former world half marathon champion Gladys Cherono will not defend her Berlin marathon crown on…

9 years ago

Shotputter Deepa bags silver at Rio Paralympics

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 12 (IANS) India's Deepa Malik bagged a silver medal in the women's shotput F53 event at…

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UP CM announces Rs 1 crore for Paralympics medallist Varun

Lucknow, Sep 12 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday greeted the 2016 Rio Paralympics bronze medallist in…

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Want to use this silver to support disabled Indian women: Deepa

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 12 (IANS) Shot putter Deepa Malik, who on Monday became the maiden Indian woman Paralympic medallist…

9 years ago

Shotputter Deepa bags silver at Rio Paralympics

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 12 (IANS) India's Deepa Malik bagged a silver medal in the Women's Shot Put F53 event…

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Kenyan, Ethiopian champs to battle for world record in Berlin marathon

Nairobi, Sep 12 (IANS) Kenya's former world record-holder marathon runner Wilson Kipsang will return to Berlin on September 25 in…

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India’s Dhama crashes out of Paralympics

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 11 (IANS) India's Ankur Dhama crashed out of the first round of the men's 1500 metre…

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Thangavelu wins gold at Rio Paralympics

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 10 (IANS) India's Mariyappan Thangavelu created history by winning a gold medal in the men's high…

9 years ago



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