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India's Javelin star Neeraj Chopra parts ways with coach Jan Zelezny
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Two-time Olympic medallist and Indian Javelin star Neeraj Chopra has parted ways with his Czech coach Jan Zelezny
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Olympian, Asian Games gold medalist Indian athlete Jinson Johnson calls ti
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The middle-distance runner, who had been active in athletics for over a decade, achieved a major milestone at the Rio 2016 Olympics, becoming the first Indian male runner to qualify for the marquee event in 800 m since Sriram Singh in 1980, according to Olympics.com. He finished fifth in
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Shooting reflects India's strength in focus and discipline: BJP MP Naveen
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Naveen Jindal described shooting as one of India's fastest-growing sports, saying it aligns naturally with the country's cultural strengths of focus, meditation, and concentration in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
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Asian Games 2026: AFI announce qualification standards in January
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Intending to improve the overall medal tally in track and field at the Asian Games in Japan, the AFI (Athletics Federation of India) announced the qualification mark on Saturday.
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India's 'golden boy' Neeraj Chopra's stellar 2025: From touching 90 m mark
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Chopra's incredible streak came to an end at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships in September, where he finished 8th with a best throw of 84.03m. This marked the first time in 26 events that Chopra failed to secure a top-two finish.
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From cricket to chess, Indian youngsters dominate world stage in 2025
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In 2025, many young Indian athletes left their mark on the global stage and changed the narrative of Indian sports. While the veterans continued to shine, this year, particularly belonged to a fearless bunch of youngsters who didn't just compete but conquered the big stage.
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PM Modi calls on MPs to "find and nurture" youth in their constituencies w
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually interacted with youth participants in the Sansad Khel Mahotsav, stressing the importance of finding and nurturing youth across the country who can make the country shine.
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PM Modi interacts with youth at Sansad Khel Mahotsav, encourages them to p
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually interacted with youths participating in the Sansad Khel Mahotsav, motivating them to pursue sports and contribute to the country.
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Odisha athletes forced to sit near toilets due to lack of confirmed ticket
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a shocking incident, a group of 18 athletes from Odisha endured severe hardships as they were made to sit near the toilets during their train journey to participate in the National School Wrestling Championship in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia.
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TATA Steel 25K Kolkata: West Bengal Governor calls Indian youth "world-cla
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose stated that the 25K Marathon in Kolkata, held on Sunday, was a valuable opportunity for Indian athletes. He described Indian youth as "world-class" and expressed confidence that India would soon top global sports rankings.
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India's Vir Gahrotra clinches gold at Pole and Aerial Sports World Champio
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Rising Indian athlete Vir Gahrotra secured a gold medal at the Pole and Aerial Sports World Championship, marking the country's first-ever podium finish at the global event held in Budapest, Hungary
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Two-time Olympic Medalist Kenny Bednarek encourages Indian athletes to tap
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kenny Bednarek, two-time Olympic silver medallist and American sprint star, the International Event Ambassador for the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata, expressed his excitement at being part of India's premier distance running event, and encouraged the Indian athletes to tap into their potentia
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