Category: Athletics

IOC reveals updated qualification process for postponed Tokyo Oly

Lausanne, July 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has declared June 29, 2021 as the new qualification deadline for…

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Odisha govt. highlights financial support to Dutee amid training funds row

Bhubaneswar, July 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) A day after ace sprinter Dutee Chand issued a clarification saying she isn't selling her car…

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Kenya’s Wanjiru scorches to convincing 10,000m win in Abashiri

Tokyo, July 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kenya's Rosemary Wanjiru, the fourth-placed finisher over the distance at the World Championships, won 10,000m race…

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Never said I am selling car to fund my training: Dutee Chand

Bhubaneswar, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ace sprinter Dutee Chand on Wednesday cleared the air on her selling her car, saying it…

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We can start sporting events in a limited manner: Rijiju

New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju called upon ministers and senior officers…

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Have offered to support Dutee many times, says Parth Jindal

New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Parth Jindal, director of JSW Sports, on Wednesday said that he has offered to support…

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Birmingham 2022 launches competition to find mascot designer

London, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Birmingham 2022 has launched a competition for finding a child who will design the official mascot…

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Won’t get involved in IOA’s finances until there is clarity, says Batra

New Delhi, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra said that he won't be getting involved in…

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Tokyo 2020: Pakistan’s Haider Ali wants to relive Beijing 2008 glory

Lahore, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Haider Ali gets emotional remembering the biggest moment of his career - clinching the silver medal…

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Chicago Marathon cancelled due to COVID-19

New York, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Chicago Marathon, scheduled to be held on October 11 this year, has been cancelled…

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On this day: Hima wins historic U-20 World Championship gold

New Delhi, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Star sprinter Hima Das became a household name on July 12, 2018 when she won…

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Every school in India needs to have a playground, says Bahadur Singh

New Delhi, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Outgoing National Chief Athletics coach Bahadur Singh has appealed to Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and…

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Athletes should be given a higher pedestal in society, says Rijiju

New Delhi, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that those who have dedicated their life to…

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In an Oly final, it’s that 1% edge that makes all the difference: Bindra

Mumbai, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) With an aim to engage in meaningful discourse and create High-Performance excellence in sport and knowledge…

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Bolt will come out of retirement only if coach tells him to

Jamaica, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt recently revealed what could make him come out of retirement…

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IOA VP Mittal urges IOC to respond to allegations against Batra

New Delhi, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Vice President Sudhanshu Mittal has again written to the International Olympic…

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As IOA power battle rages on, associate EC member calls for introspection

New Delhi, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the power battle within the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) rages on, an associate Executive…

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NSNIS Patiala announces relaxation in admission criteria of coaching course

New Delhi, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a first-time endeavour, 46 eminent athletes, men and women, will get direct admission to…

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IOC disqualifies Turkish weightlifter’s London 2012 result

Lausanne (Switzerland), July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The International Olympic Committee on Thursday said it has sanctioned a Turkish weightlifter for failing…

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No confirmation on securing all venues yet: Tokyo Olympics spokesperson

Tokyo, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) A Tokyo Olympics spokesperson said on Thursday that reports of organisers securing all venues for the…

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