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India's top athletics stars vie for Olympics berths at National Inter-State C'ships
Exciting battles await at the National Inter-State Championships as athletes strive for Paris Olympics qualification, showcasing their talents and determination in various track and field events.
The US Olympic track and field trials reaches halfway mark: Players who made it to Paris
The US Olympic track and field trials are currently underway and right now almost half way done. These trials have helped us recognize some American stars who are sure medal contenders, while also witnessing a few heartbreaks of players who couldn't make it by a whisker.
T20 World Cup: Can cricket make inroads in baseball-loving America?
Cricket returns to North America through the T20 World Cup, aiming to capture local interest despite limited awareness. With 30 million U.S. fans, the ICC sees potential. The event sets the stage for cricket's 2028 Olympic comeback. Major League Cricket's launch and strategic marketing aim to expand the sport's U.S. presence.
Taunted for being "mentally impaired" once, Para world champion Deepthi is now feted in village
Born to daily wage labourers at in Warangal district of Telangana, the 20-year-old Deepthi on Monday clinched gold with a world record time of 55.07 seconds in the women's 400m T20 category race. She also qualified for the upcoming Paris Paralympics. The T20 category is meant for athletes who have intellectual impairment.
Usain Bolt confident his records are safe: 'A long way to go'
Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, will be attending the Olympics in Paris to watch the action, confident that his records are safe. In a telephonic interview, Bolt expressed his post-retirement life, itch to compete, and desire to visit India. He praised India's Neeraj Chopra and looks forward to returning.
A cricket World Cup is coming to NYC's suburbs, where sport thrives among immigrant communities
Eisenhower Park in New York hosts the T20 World Cup, showcasing cricket's rise in the U.S. with matches between top teams like Pakistan and India. The tournament concludes in Barbados, highlighting the sport's global appeal.
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How did Isarael's Iron Dome collapse under barrage of missiles from Hamas and Hezbollah? Know in detail
The world was shocked When Hamas fired hundreds of missiles at Israel on October 7, 2023, and the much-hyped air defense system Iron Dome collapsed. What went wrong? Know in detail.
Olympic champion Chopra to compete before home fans after three years
The National Federation Cup, beginning Sunday, will gain high-profile status with the presence of Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, despite several top athletes opting out of the four-day Senior Championships. Chopra, aged 26, will participate in a domestic event for the first time in three years, following his appearance in the 2021 edition of the same event.
Olympic torch relay sets off in Marseille
The Olympic torch relay commenced in Marseille, with football legend Basile Boli igniting the flame at the iconic basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde. The relay, marking the start of 78 days of journey across France and its territories, featured former French international Boli and Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba. Marseille's Stade Velodrome, set to host Olympic football matches, was part of the route. The relay began after the flame's arrival aboard the Belem, followed by a grand ceremony and tight security measures.
Sports infra worth Rs 3000 cr established under Khelo India: Anurag Thakur
The minister, while virtually addressing students of a private university in Greater Noida, also described how the Khelo India programme annually adds 1,000 new athletes, providing them with funding for training, accommodation, diet, and a monthly allowance. "Over 300 sporting infrastructure projects worth Rs 3,000 crore have been established under the Khelo India umbrella," the minister was quoted as saying in a press statement.
No question of going back on IOA CEO's appointment, says PT Usha
The IOA had appointed Indian Premier League side Rajasthan Royals' former official Iyer as its Chief Executive Officer on January 6, a year after it was due and following repeated reminders from the International Olympic Committee. However, within weeks of his appointment, several members of the IOA EC alleged that the legendary athlete had "exerted pressure" on them to pave the way for Iyer's appointment as CEO, a charge that Usha termed "shameful".
Sable becomes 1st Indian man to win Asian Games 3000m steeplechase title, Toor defends shot put gold
Avinash Sable became the first Indian man to win a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase event at the Asian Games, setting a new record in the process. Meanwhile, defending champion Swapna Barman struggled with injuries and fell out of medal contention in the heptathlon. She had won gold in the javelin throw event in the previous edition.
The great Indian dope trick: only one athlete runs in final
The Delhi State Athletics Championship in India was marred by doping concerns, resulting in a lack of participants in several events. The National Anti-Doping Agency arrived to conduct tests at the competition after a video showed evidence of performance-enhancing drugs being used. Only one sprinter competed in the 100-meter final, while others refused to participate, fearing they would be asked to give samples.
IOA replaces all four deputy chefs de mission nominated by previous regime
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has replaced all four deputy chefs de mission for the Hangzhou Asian Games, while retaining Bhupender Singh Bajwa as the chef de mission. The previous IOA dispensation, led by Narinder Batra, had appointed the previous deputies. However, due to the postponement of the games and the change in IOA office-bearers, new deputies have been appointed.
Hima Das provisionally suspended by NADA for three whereabout failures in 12 months
Star Indian sprinter Hima Das has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for three whereabouts failures in the past year. The 23-year-old runner, who has been left out of the Hangzhou Asian Games team due to injury, could face a maximum two-year ban.
The Humble Great: Neeraj Chopra's rise from a chubby village kid to Indian sporting pantheon
With his gold medal on Sunday in the World Championships, the legend of Neeraj Chopra continued to grow. He is now only the second Indian -- again after Bindra -- to simultaneously hold the Olympics and World Championships title. Abhinav Bindra won the World Championships title when he was 23, and the Olympics gold at 25.
I request State, Central governments to help: Dutee Chand on her four-year dope ban
Indian sprinter, Dutee Chand, who recently received a four-year ban for failing two doping tests last year, has urged the authorities to help so that she can represent India in various competitions. The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) imposed the ban on Chand after she tested positive for a banned substance. Chand, who denies committing any wrongdoing, said that the medicine she had consumed was for pain relief and she had no idea it was doping. She said that she will challenge the ban and will try hard to qualify for the 2024 Olympics.
Sprinter Dutee Chand to file appeal against four-year doping ban by NADA
Indian sprinter Dutee Chand is in process to file an appeal against a four-year ban from competing imposed by the National Anti-Doping Agency after two out-of-competition tests revealed she had used other anabolic agents/SARMs. The 27-year-old 100m national record holder was on Thursday served the ban after two samples taken in December last year were found to contain "other anabolic agents/SARMS", which is listed under "WADA's 2023 prohibited list of non-specified substances".
Three-time Olympic medalist sprinter Tori Bowie dies at 32 from childbirth complications
Tori Bowie won Olympic gold in 2016 when she was part of the US 4x100m relay team, silver in the solo 100m and bronze in 200m. In 2017, she became world 100m champion.
Jim Hines is no more. First athlete to run 100 metre in under 10 seconds dies at 76
US athlete Jim Hines, the first sprinter to run 100 metre in less than 10 seconds, has died in the US at the age of 76.
Tori Bowie, Olympic medal-winning US sprinter and former world champion, dies at 32
Tori Bowie converted from the long jump in 2014 and had an immediate impact, becoming the fastest woman in the world that year.
94-yr-old sprinter, 82-yr-old ex-MLA: India's proud medal winners
The 82-year-old politician won the medals in the 80 m and 200 m hurdles competition in the M80 category which is for men aged between 80 and 84 years. Jacob had also won a gold medal in the Asian Masters athletics championship previously.
Grandma, at 105, sprints to new record in 100-metre race. Her secret to health? 'Curd and milk'
The grand old lady finished the sprint in 45.40 seconds.
Monday Motivation: This 19-year-old boy runs home 10 km every night from work. Anand Mahindra, Harsh Mariwala call it 'inspiring'
When offered a ride home, the young man politely refused as he revealed his reason for running.
Athletics-Sprinter Richardson suspended for one month after cannabis test, to miss Tokyo 100m event
The positive test came at the U.S. Olympic trials last month where Richardson established herself as a gold medal contender by winning the 100m in 10.86 seconds. "The rules are clear, but this is heartbreaking on many levels," USADA CEO Travis Tygart said.
Dutee Chand qualifies for Tokyo Olympics in 100m and 200m events
Last week, Dutee scripted a new national record in the women's 100m with a time of 11.17 seconds in the Indian Grand Prix (IGP) 4 in Patiala, she missed the Olympic qualification time by just 0.02 seconds.
Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh tests positive for COVID-19
"A couple of our helpers tested positive and so all the family members did the tests. Only I returned positive on Wednesday and I am surprised," Milkha told.
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