Category: Athletics

COVID-19: Tokyo Oly organising committee staff member tests positive

Tokyo, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) A member of the Tokyo Olympics organising committee has tested positive for COVID-19. The committee said…

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Two-time European 800m champion Krol handed doping ban

Paris, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two-time European 800-meter champion Nataliia Krol of Ukraine has been handed a 20-month ban for doping…

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Think I didn’t get a fair chance: Bolt on A-League stint

Jamaica, Aug 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt recently jogged down memory lane and recalled his short football…

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Phased restart of training at SAI NCOEs from Oct 1, says Rijiju

New Delhi, Aug 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said that the Sports Authority of India's (SAI) National…

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258 athletes shortlisted across 12 disciplines for TOPS developmental scheme

New Delhi, Aug 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) 258 athletes have been shortlisted in 12 sporting disciplines by the Sports Authority of India's…

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Diamond League in Doha rescheduled for September 25

Zurich, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 2020 Diamond League has announced a further change to its 2020 calendar amid the COVID-19…

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Coleman must be more responsible after missed tests, feels Lyles

London, Aug 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hot on the heels of Christian Coleman being provisionally suspended for breaching whereabouts rules, World 200…

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Moroccan runner El Mahjoub Dazza handed four-year doping ban

Rabat, Aug 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) A high profile marathon runner El Mahjoub Dazza of Morocco has been suspended for four years…

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World Athletics preparing for COVID-19 impact on 2021 competitions

Monaco, July 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has said that the global governing body for athletics is working…

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New dates set for World Athletics Series events postponed due to COVID-19

Monaco, July 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) World Athletics has announced new dates for the World U20 Championships Nairobi 2020 and the World…

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Russia given 2nd deadline of Aug 15 by World Athletics to pay fine

Monaco, July 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) World Athletics has decided to expel the Russian Federation (RusAF) from its membership if it does…

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Staying fit & building immunity of utmost importance: Rijiju

New Delhi, July 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Procam International, on Thursday announced Sunfeast India Run As One, a digitally supported active participatory…

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After Rio heartbreak, only dream has been to win medal in Tokyo: Sundar Gurjar

Jaipur, July 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) For the past four months, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium has been home for double world champion…

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Eliud Kipchoge signed as Kenya’s tourism ambassador

Nairobi, July 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has said that it has signed world marathon record holder and…

4 years ago

Staying positive so that time comes, I’ll be fully ready for Tokyo, says Chanu

New Delhi, July 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the world counts down one more year to the biggest event in the global…

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Brazier, Chepkoech confirmed for Monaco Diamond League

Monaco, July 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) World 800m champion and 2019 Diamond League winner Donavan Brazier and World steeplechase champion Beatrice Chepkoech…

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IOA forms Commonwealth Games Association of India for 2020-21

New Delhi, July 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced the establishment of the Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) of…

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Qatar submits request to host 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games

Doha, July 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Qatar on Monday announced it has formally submitted to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) its request…

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WADA launches education course for athletes, coaches going to Oly

Montreal, July 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced the launch of an interactive education course for athletes and…

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2021 edition of Khelo India Youth Games to be held in Panchkula

New Delhi, July 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 2021 edition of the Khelo India Youth Games will be held after the Tokyo…

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