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Kolkata 25K run: World record holder Yehualaw, double world silver-medalli
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The current event record, in the Men's category, stands in the name of Kenya's Leonard Barsoton with a timing of 1:12:49 and the Women's record in the name of Bahrain's Desi Jisa with a timing of 1:21:04
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"I am practising well for it," says Neeraj Chopra on preparation for Paris
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Indian Olympic gold medalist and World Champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said that he will try to win a medal in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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Sports Minister Anurag Thakur announces first-ever Khelo India Para Games
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Over 1350 participants from across 32 states and union territories including the Services Sports Control Board are expected to participate in the maiden Khelo India Para Games which will witness para athletes vie for honours in seven disciplines including para-athletics, para shooting, para
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Neeraj Chopra shortlisted for 'Men's World Athlete of the Year' award
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The five athletes, who represent four countries from four area associations, have achieved sensational performances across a range of athletics disciplines in 2023, winning titles and breaking world records at the World Athletics Championships Budapest 23, one-day meeting circuits, Label roa
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'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra rocks in traditional avatar on occasion of Diwa
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Neeraj took to social media handle X to share a picture of him in traditional Indian clothing.
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With National Games gold in his bag, Gujarat hurdler Dhaval Utekar now hop
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Gujarat's promising 400m hurdler Dhaval Utekar had only one thought when he landed in Goa for the 37th National Games. He wanted to finish ahead of the competition in the 400m hurdles and end the domestic season on a high
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My success changed mindset of 'orthodox villagers' back home: National Gam
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In 2015, Seema was selected under the Sports Authority of India (SAI) scheme to train in Dharamshala and it fast-tracked her journey to national competitions. Her improved performance meant that she was enrolled in the Khelo India scheme in 2018 and started getting a monthly scholarship of R
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Angad Bedi wins gold medal in sprinting tournament, dedicates win to his f
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Actor Angad Bedi recently bagged a gold medal in the 400-metre race at the prestigious Open International Masters 2023 Athletics Championship held in Dubai. He dedicated the win to his late father and legendary cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi.
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My goal is to breach direct qualification mark for Olympics 2024: Athlete
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Tejas Shirse now wants to shift his focus to qualifying for the Paris Olympics by breaching the direct qualification standard.
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Winning gold for first time an incredible feeling: Athlete Moumita Mandal
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Moumita Mandal is confident of making a mark at the National Games in Goa after being adjudged the 'Best Athlete' at the National U23 Athletics Championships which concluded last week in Chandigarh
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Asian Para Games: India's athletes dominate podium standings in men's Jave
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The flurry of medals in athletics continued in the ongoing 4th Asian Para Games as Pradeep Kumar and Laxit dominated the podium in the men's Javelin Throw F-54 event on Friday.
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Para Asian Games: Monu Ghanghas secures silver in men's discus throw
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Now, India has won a total of 81 medals, with 18 gold, 23 silver and 40 bronze medals.
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