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World Athletics C'ships: Murali Shreesankar fails to reach long jump final
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The 26-year-old's best effort of 7.78m, with other legal attempts of 7.70 m and 7.59 m earned him a 14th place in Group A of athletes and overall 25th amongst 36 players. His returns were not sufficient enough to help him meet the qualification criteria of 8.15 m jump or finish in top 12 nee
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Kadal Kondattam 2025: Tamil Nadu athletes seal dominance as India's premie
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The closing day also offered a vibrant cultural showcase, featuring live performances by local bands, friendly beach volleyball matches, Silambam --a traditional stick martial art of Tamil Nadu -- and an array of local food stalls that delighted spectators
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UP aims to boost sports ecosystem as India eyes Olympic bid: IAS para-badm
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
IAS para-badminton player Suhas L Yathiraj said Uttar Pradesh, being the country's largest state, is committed to strengthening India's Olympic aspirations by building international-standard infrastructure, nurturing grassroots talent, offering incentives to athletes, and promoting a cult
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Will inspire countless athletes in times to come: PM Modi hails Jaismine,
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to Jaismine Lamboria and Minakshi Hooda, who were crowned champions at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool on Sunday.
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Gujarat: "Goal to make India number 1 in every field by 2047," Amit Shah
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Union Minister called the complex the largest in India and among the most advanced in the world, adding that it would "inspire athletes" to perform at the highest level and win medals all over the world.
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Need to give our future generations good quality sporting infrastructure:
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Hariranjan Rao noted that India had already demonstrated its ability to create infrastructure for mega events such as the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, with facilities from those events still serving athletes today.
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Kadal Kondattam 2025: Tamil Nadu athletes dominate Day 1 of India's premie
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Host Tamil Nadu athletes dominated the opening day of Kadal Kondattam, India's premier ocean sports festival, with a clean sweep across all categories in Kayaking and Stand-up Paddling. Originally scheduled to begin on September 12, the opening day had to be postponed due to erratic weather
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Sania Mirza Partners with Boldfit as Athlete & Investor to launch and crea
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 12: Boldfit, one of India's fastest-growing sports & fitness brands, is proud to announce that Sania Mirza, India's legendary tennis icon, has joined as a Boldfit Athlete and Investor.
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Kerala: Young athlete dies in road accident in Alappuzha; lorry driver boo
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A 19-year-old budding athlete, Lakshmi Lal, daughter of Mani Lal and Manju of Vellikad, met with a tragic end after a trailer lorry rammed into her scooter at Kalavoor, Alappuzha, on Thursday evening.
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From Records to Podiums: MuscleBlaze Athletes Rules Hyrox Mumbai 2025
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 11: The energy was unmatched at HYROX Mumbai 2025 but if there was one constant throughout the event, it was the dominance of MuscleBlaze athletes. With 12 podium finishes and standout performances across categories, MB-fueled runners didn't just compe
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Special Capacity Building course launched to equip sports quota recruitees
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Special Capacity Building Course, conducted at Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NS NIS), Patiala, aims to reintegrate former and current athletes into the national sports ecosystem through a structured blend of academic learning and practical field exposure,
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"Now eyes on Asian Games 2026": India's Wushu team wins four medals at Wor
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's Wushu team delivered an excellent performance at the 17th World Wushu Championship in Brazil, securing four medals, three silver and one bronze. The championship, held from August 31 to September 7, saw participation from all over the world and represented the highest level of compet
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