Category: Athletics

Injured Biwott pulls out of London marathon

Nairobi, April 12 (IANS) Former New York marathon champion Stanley Biwott of Kenya has pulled out of the London Marathon…

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Odisha sets up 13 committees for Asian Athletics meet

Bhubaneswar, April 10 (IANS) The Odisha government on Monday decided to set up 13 different committees for the smooth management…

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Kimutai claims victory in Rotterdam Marathon

The Hague ( Netherlands), April 10 (IANS) Kenyan athlete Marius Kimutai won the 37th edition of the Rotterdam Marathon, beating…

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Kenyan pair Lonyangata, Rionoripo win Paris marathon

Paris, April 9 (IANS) Men's champion Paul Lonyangata of Kenya doubled his happiness as his wife Purity Rionoripo claimed the…

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Kenya’s Olympic marathon champ Sumgong tests positive to banned drugs

Nairobi, April 7 (IANS) Kenya's athletics fans expressed shock and disappointment on Friday after receiving the news that Olympic Marathon…

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Uganda to send three runners for 2017 Wuhan Marathon

Kampala, April 5 (IANS) Three Ugandan athletes will take part in the 2017 Wuhan Marathon slated for April 9 in…

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E. African domination killing World XC C’ships, fear experts

Nairobi, April 5 (IANS) Debate on the future of the World Cross Country Championship is still emerging after over 400…

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Dipa starts rehabilitation post knee surgery

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Olympian gymnast Dipa Karmakar on Tuesday revealed that she has started her rehabilitation process after…

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Kenya’ s Kibiwot to make marathon debut in Germany

Nairobi, April 4 (IANS) Former world junior champion Viola Kibiwot of Kenya will make her marathon debut in Hamburg, Germany,…

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IAAF becomes latest target for hacker ‘Fancy Bears’

Paris, April 3 (IANS) The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) on Monday declared a potential threat by a network…

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Kenyan marathoner Makau targets World record in Berlin

Nairobi, April 1 (IANS) Former World marathon record holder Patrick Makau of Kenya believes it will take time before the…

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Kenya’s Rudisha to launch season in Shanghai Diamond League

Nairobi, March 31 (IANS) Olympic and World 800m champion David Rudisha of Kenya will launch his season in China at…

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Javelin world champ Yego to compete in Finland

Nairobi, March 30 (IANS) Olympic javelin silver medallist Julius Yego of Kenya has confirmed he will compete at the Paavo…

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Komon, Jepchirchir lead Kenya charge at Prague Half Marathon

Nairobi, March 30 (IANS) As she seeks to conquer the Prague Half Marathon course on Saturday in the Czech Republic,…

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Athletics legend Tergat to vie for post of Kenya’s Olympic chief

Nairobi, March 30 (IANS) Athletics legend Paul Tergat has thrown his hat into the ring and will be vying to…

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Cross-country champ Cheptai eyes 10,000m gold at London Worlds

Nairobi, March 29 (IANS) World cross country champion Irene Cheptai of Kenya has thrown down the gauntlet and warned her…

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Goel felicitates Indian contingent of special athletes

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Monday felicitated special athletes, coaches and officials, who returned to…

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Kenyan team off to Kampala for Sunday’s Cross Country Worlds

Nairobi, March 25 (IANS) Aiming to sweep the medals, the Kenyan athletics team has left for Sunday's World Cross Country…

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Uganda beefs up security ahead of World Cross Country meet

Kampala, March 24 (IANS) Host Uganda has beefed up security in and around the capital Kampala where the 2017 World…

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Russia’s Dagestan to name stadium after Isinbayeva

Moscow, March 23 (IANS) A central track and field stadium in Makhachkala, the capital of Russias North Caucasus republic of…

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