Category: Athletics

Khelo India Youth Games from January 9

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Building on the roaring success of the inaugural edition of the Khelo India School Games,…

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Khelo India games from January 9

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Building on the roaring success of the inaugural edition of the Khelo India School Games,…

5 years ago

Defending champs Sable, Suriya to lead Indian charge in TSK 25K run

Kolkata, Dec 7 (IANS) Defending champion and course record holder Avinash Sable will lead the men's category while IAAF gold…

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Kenyan Chepkirui aims to reclaim Honolulu Marathon crown

Nairobi, Dec 6 (IANS) Former marathon champion Joyce Chepkirui said she is returning home to reclaim her crown on Sunday…

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Kipchoge, Ibarguen named IAAF Athletes of the Year

Monaco, Dec 5 (IANS) Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge and Colombian long jumper Caterine Ibarguen were named International Association of…

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Jon Ridgeon to serve as new IAAF chief executive officer

Monaco, Dec 5 (IANS) Jon Ridgeon, who twice represented Britain in the Olympics, is to take up his new role…

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Kipruto recovers from injury, targets Fukuoka marathon

Nairobi, Nov 30 (IANS) Former world marathon silver medallist Vincent Kipruto says he has overcome his loss of fitness and…

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258 runners accused of cheating during Shenzhen Half Marathon

Shenzhen, Nov 29 (IANS) A total of 258 runners were penalised for cheating in a recent Shenzhen Half Marathon, event…

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Defending champion Azimeraw to face Kiplagat in Tata Steel Kolkata 25K run

Kolkata, Nov 29 (IANS) Defending champion Degitu Azimeraw will square up against Kenya's two-time world champion Florence Kiplagat in the…

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3rd ‘Super Sikh Run’ on December 9

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) After successfully hosting the inaugural two editions, Delhi is all set to host the third…

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Inspired by Mary, Swapna targets re-entry into TOPS

Kolkata, Nov 27 (IANS) Mary Kom's incredible sixth world championship gold medal win has inspired Asian Games gold medal winning…

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Swapna’s coach rues lack of government support

Kolkata, Nov 27 (IANS) Swapna Barmans coach Subhas Sarkar on Tuesday said the government not having a sports policy in…

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Marathon world record holder Kipchoge named for IAAF award shortlist

Madrid, Nov 20 (IANS) Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge, who broke the marathon world record in Berlin two months ago, was…

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British sprinter Levine gets 4-year ban for doping

London, Nov 20 (IANS) British sprinter Nigel Levine, medal winner at the world and European championships, has been banned for…

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Kenyan Jepchirchir returns to marathon

Nairobi, Nov 20 (IANS) Former world half marathon champion and record holder Peres Jepchirchir feels she has regained her strength…

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Four-time Olympic champ Farah to run 2019 London Marathon

London, Nov 20 (IANS) Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah will return to the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2019, organisers…

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IAAF announces finalists for female world athletes of the year

Beijing, Nov 19 (IANS) The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) on Monday announced the five finalists for female world…

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Kenyan Zakayo faces Uganda challenge in Spain’s cross country

Nairobi, Nov 17 (IANS) World junior 5,000 metre champion Edward Zakayo of Kenya is hopeful of launching his cross country…

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Champions Cheyech, Chepchirchir lead Kenya quest in Shanghai Marathon

Nairobi, Nov 17 (IANS) Former Tokyo Marathon champion Sarah Chepchirchir and Flomena Cheyech will lead Kenya's charge at the Shanghai…

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Kenya’s Kiprop, Ethiopia’s Tedla win China-ASEAN International Marathon

Nanning, Nov 17 (IANS) Koech Ezekiel Kiprop of Kenya and Kidist Fiseha Tedla of Ethiopia won their men's and women's…

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