Search For "athlete"
World Athletics approves application of 23 Russians to compete internation
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Quai Antoine [Monaco], May 22 (ANI): The World Athletics Doping Review Board on Saturday agreed that the applications of 23 Russian athletes have met the exceptional eligibility criteria to compete in international competition as neutral athletes in 2021 under Eligibility Rule 3.2 while the
Read More
KISCE Srinagar to add training facilities in kayaking, canoeing
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 22 (ANI): In a move that promises to strengthen the already commendable performance of athletes of Jammu and Kashmir in the disciplines of kayaking and canoeing, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has decided to include the two water spo
Read More
COVID-19: Olympics preparation in full swing as 19 Indian athletes have co
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has informed that 19 Olympic-bound athletes have received both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and hence they are fully vaccinated against the virus.
Read More
Close to 2,000 athletes pre-register for 10th edition of International Ath
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], May 22 (ANI): Nearly 2,000 athletes and Olympian representatives have pre-registered to take part in the 10th edition of the International Athletes' Forum (IAF), which will be held virtually for the first time on May 26 and 27.
Read More
HI congratulates Sreejesh for re-election to FIH Athletes Committee
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): Hockey India on Friday congratulated Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on being re-elected to the FIH Athletes Committee for a second term. The announcement of the appointment was made during a virtual meeting of the executive board on Thursday.
Read More
Triple jumper Christian Taylor ruptures Achilles tendon, undergoes surgery
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Ostrava [Czech Republic], May 21 (ANI): American triple jumper Christian Taylor's partner, Austrian athlete Beate Schrott, has announced that Taylor has ruptured his Achiles tendon and has undergone surgery. The 30-year-old suffered the injury during competition in Ostrava.
Read More
Sports Ministry invites applications for National Sports Awards 2021
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has invited nominations and applications of eligible athletes, coaches, universities, and entities for the National Sports Awards 2021.
Read More
SAI provides insurance cover for 13,000 athletes, coaches and support staf
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has announced that it will be extending medical and accident insurance cover to more than 13,000 athletes, coaches, and support staff from this year.
Read More
Special Olympics Bharat launches 'Family Cafe', celebrates World Family Da
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Special Olympics Bharat celebrated World Family Day by lauding the families of athletes with intellectual disabilities and launching 'Family Cafe' -- a self-run, support platform enabling families to connect and help each other in an engaging and meaningful w
Read More
When something is meant to be, nobody can stop it: Bhullar after becoming
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Singapore, May 16 (ANI): Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athlete Arjan Bhullar on Sunday said he was humbled by the love and support he received after becoming the first Indian-origin MMA World Champion in history.
Read More
Tokyo Olympics: Japan's entry ban will not affect Indian athletes, assures
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): With Japan restricting entry of people from India, Pakistan and Nepal due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, questions have been raised on whether the Indian athletes will also face issues in entering the country for the Tokyo Olympics. But Indian Olympic Associa
Read More
KT Irfan, PU Chitra, 19 other athletes test negative for coronavirus, heal
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Race walker KT Irfan, middle and long-distance athletes PU Chitra, Sandeep Kumar, and para-athlete Mariyappan are among the 21 athletes who have tested negative for coronavirus, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) informed on Friday.
Read More