Athletics

Mumbai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) There is success at the end of adversity for all those hard-working people who have a positive attitude. Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji found a silver lining in troubled times when she…

Mumbai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Young athlete Jyothi Yarraji has always been a fighter, constantly battling her way through difficulties to become the first Indian to qualify to participate in 100m hurdles at the upcoming Paris…

Nairobi, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kenya’s female marathoner Judith Jerubet, who took bronze at the 2024 Wuhan Marathon, has been banned for two years for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said. At the same time,…

New Delhi, July 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Javelin thrower Kishore Jena, holder of the second-longest throw by an Indian, is aiming to achieve his personal best at his Olympic debut in Paris 2024. Jena’s story is unique….

Monaco, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jessica Hull showcased a fearsome form ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as the Australian set a world record of five minutes and 19.70 seconds in the women’s 2,000m at…

Monaco, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is among 36 of the Tokyo Olympic champions in individual events who will defend their titles in the track and field competitions at the Olympic Games…

New Delhi, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Avinash Sable, who recently shattered the national record in the 3000m steeplechase for the tenth time with an impressive eight minutes and 9.91 seconds at the Diamond League Paris, has…

Monaco, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Just a few days to go before the Olympic Games in Paris, some of the top stars of track and field will gather at the Stade Louis II in Fontvieille here…

Paris, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Returning to the scene of her record-breaking mark over 5000m last year, Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon broke her own world 1500m record at the Paris Diamond League. Kipyegon clocked 3:49.04,…

Paris, July 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s 3000m steeplechase runner Avinash Sable’s preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics is off to a flier of a start as the 29-year-old shattered the National Record that he set in…

New Delhi, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The eighth meet of the 2024 Wanda Diamond League is set to take place on Sunday at the Charlety Stadium in Paris, France. The premier track-and-field meet will feature Paris…

Mumbai, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Star Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik said winning Olympic medal not only transforms the lives of athletes, but also of their families and villages India will be sending a contingent of close…

Panipat, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s mother Saroj Devi said she will send a special ‘churma’ (a popular delicacy from Haryana and Rajasthan) for Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the…

New Delhi, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s top woman 400m runner Deepanshi has been suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after testing positive for anabolic steroids during the recent National Inter-State Athletics Championships, held at…

Monaco, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Just three weeks ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, World Athletics has ratified the women’s marathon world record set by Peres Jepchirchir earlier this year. Kenya’s Jepchirchir rewrote the record…

Mumbai, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Olympics, Asian, and World Championships gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is a ‘cool cat’, very consistent, and goes quietly about his job without taking too much pressure, says Athletics Federation…

Delhi, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a ‘Maharatna’ and a fortune global 500 company announced its partnership with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as the official Principal Partner for four years, starting…