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, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, along with Star Sports, kick-started the countdown to…
Athletics
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 label athlete L. Suriya, also the reigning champion, will head the women’s contingent in the…
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 when she lines up on the streets of Honolulu, Hawaii. The 30-year-old has chalked up…
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 Athletics Federations (IAAF) Male and Female Athlete of the Year at the federation’s end of…
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 as IAAF chief executive officer in March 2019, according the IAAF website. “I am delighted…
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 his injury and will be ready to challenge for the title at this Sunday’s Fukuoka…
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 organisers said on Thursday. Organisers found 18 runners with fake bib numbers, three imposters, and…
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 women’s event of the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K run (TSK25K) here on December 16. Ethiopian…
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 edition of the ‘Super Sikh Run’, a half-marathon centred around the philosophy “One Race Human…
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 athlete Swapna Barman. She is also hopeful of getting back into the Target Olympic Podium…
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 which medal winners are rewarded has come in the way of producing champion athletes. Swapna…
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 named to a five-man shortlist for the 2018 Male World Athlete of the Year, the…
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 four years from all sport for breaking the anti-doping rules, UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) announced on…
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 and will be returning to the international scene after staying out of competition for 18…
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 announced here on Tuesday. Farah, who also won six World Championship gold medals, is already…
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 athlete of the year. Dina Asher-Smith of Britain is European champion in the 100m, 200m…
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 career on a winning note in Soria in Spain on Sunday. The International Cross Country…
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 International Marathon on Sunday. The two will also try to test the course record of…
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 titles respectively at the 2018 China-ASEAN International Marathon on Saturday. Kiprop finished in 2:23:40, beating…
Chennai athletes dominated RFYS with 23 golds
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IANS) Chennai athletes completed their dominance in the Reliance Foundation Youth Sports National Athletics Championship, winning six gold, five silver and four bronze medals on the last day, taking their overall tally…