Category: Athletics

Indonesia accords priority to sports development before Asian Games

Jakarta, Sep 7 (IANS) The Youth and Sport Ministry has given priority to develop the sports which can provide gold…

7 years ago

Kenya’s Betsy Saina relishes New York marathon challenge

Nairobi, Sep 5 (IANS) Kenya's Betsy Saina, a finalist in the 10,000 metres race at the Rio Olympics, is relishing…

7 years ago

Kenya’s Keitany relishes return to New York to defend marathon title

Nairobi, Sep 1 (IANS) Reigning champion Mary Keitany from Kenya will be putting her reputation and crown on the line…

7 years ago

Cherono shakes off hip injury, eyes redemption in Berlin marathon

Nairobi, Aug 31 (IANS) A hip problem prevented former World Half Marathon champion Gladys Cherono of Kenya from defending her…

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Good start in Hamburg helped develop my career, says Kenya’s Kipchoge

Nairobi, Aug 30 (IANS) Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge believes that the perfect start to his marathon career in Hamburg is…

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Salwan marathon to begin on November 5

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The 22nd edition of the Salwan Marathon will begin on November 5 at Brar Square,…

7 years ago

Kenya’s Kirui focused on defending Chicago marathon title

Nairobi, Aug 30 (IANS) Former two-time world marathon champion Abel Kirui of Kenya has dismissed critics, saying he remains strong…

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Rule me out at your own peril, warns Kipsang ahead of Berlin Marathon

Nairobi, Aug 29 (IANS) Former World marathon record holder Wilson Kipsang of Kenya is keeping his cards close to his…

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Bali marathon to feature 9,000 runners

Jakarta, Aug 25 (IANS) Some 9,000 runners, including foreign athletes, will compete in the Bali Marathon on the Indonesian resort…

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Uganda a rising star on international athletics stage

Kampala, Aug 23 (IANS) Twenty-year-old Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei ran his heart out at the recently concluded International Amateur Athletics Federation…

7 years ago

Jhajharia, Sardar to get Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Paralympics double gold medallist and world record holder Devendra Jhajharia has been named as the…

7 years ago

Danish athlete claims title at Ironman Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Aug 21 (IANS) Michelle Vesterby of Denmark came out the winner at the Ironman triathlon race here. Vesterby took…

7 years ago

CAS imposes 4-year ban on Russian triple jumper Pyatykh

Moscow, Aug 18 (IANS) The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday imposed a four-year ban on Russian triple-jumper Anna…

7 years ago

Number of athletes moving from track to marathon growing in Kenya

Nairobi, Aug 18 (IANS) More Kenyan track athletes are switching from track to marathon as they grow older while opting…

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Fast time inspires champs Kirui, Kiplagat to defend Chicago marathon titles

Nairobi, Aug 17 (IANS) Defending Chicago Marathon champions Abel Kirui and Florence Kiplagat of Kenya are plotting to run a…

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Kenya’s fortress in long distance races threatened, warns coach Kirwa

Nairobi, Aug 16 (IANS) Kenya must raise its bar higher if it is to remain at the apex of middle…

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Kenya to bid for 2023 World Athletics Championships

Nairobi, Aug 15 (IANS) Buoyed by the success of hosting the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Under-18 World…

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Kenya’s javelin thrower Yego vows to return from injury

Nairobi, Aug 15 (IANS) Olympic javelin silver medallist Julius Yego of Kenya has vowed he will be back in his…

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US emerges top nation at world athletics

London, Aug 14 (IANS) The United States topped the medals table at the IAAF World Championships with 10 golds, but…

7 years ago

Yang Jiayu wins China’s second gold, Felix wins 11th world title

London, Aug 14 (IANS) Yang Jiayu won the women's 20km race walk to earn China their second gold medal at…

7 years ago



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