During the meeting, the Commission deliberated on various initiatives aimed at creating an athlete-centric environment within the IOA. A key decision was the establishment of a dedicated Athletes Department within the IOA, which will be staffed with professionals committed to addressing a
New Delhi [India], August 8: Held annually on the second Sunday of March in Nagoya, Japan, the Nagoya Women's Marathon is the largest women's marathon in the world, officially recognized by Guinness World Records. As a World Athletics Platinum Label race, it has earned global acclaim for its
During the visit, the athletes had the opportunity to meet Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, who congratulated them on their achievements and wished them a bright future.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 7: In a show of athletic prowess and institutional commitment to sports, KIIT-DU (https://kiit.ac.in/) scripted history at the just-concluded World University Games (WUG) 2025 in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. Not only did KIIT contribute significantly to India's r
The one-day global competition jointly organised by the Government of Odisha and AFI is scheduled to be held at Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium on August 10 and has a total prize money of USD 25,000.
Bhubaneswar / Keonjhar (Odisha) [India], August 6: Sweta Rani Mahanta of Jindal Sports Hostel was felicitated by Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi for winning Bronze Medal in the 48 kg category at the 12th Asian Junior Wushu Championship held in China. The Chief Minister felicit
By creating clear athlete pathways and aligning with the state's progressive sports policy, the initiative positions Telangana at the forefront of India's sporting ambitions, leading the charge in a nationwide sports revolution, as per a press release from the Sports Authority of Telangana (
Aboobacker, also a Commonwealth Games silver medalist, secured the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze label (category C) athletics meet with the best attempt of 16.08 m at the Olympic Training Base.
The 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative, aimed at promoting fitness and healthy living, was organised in Delhi, drawing enthusiastic participation from athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
The 26-year-old Indian athlete made a winning leap of 7.94m on his opening attempt to secure the top spot at the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze label (category C) meet, according to Olympics.com