Category: Athletics

Bolt, Thompson shortlisted for IAAF awards

Paris, Nov 10 (IANS) Five-time IAAF World Athlete of the Year Usain Bolt has made the shortlists for the awards…

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New Russian athletics body chief should be fully committed: Isinbayeva

Moscow, Nov 9 (IANS) The person who takes the helm at the All-Russia Athletics Federation (ARAF) after the elections scheduled…

8 years ago

New ARAF chief should focus on his work, says Isinbayeva

Moscow, Nov 9 (IANS) The person who takes the helm at the All-Russia Athletics Federation (ARAF) after the elections scheduled…

8 years ago

Over 52,000 children take part in Salwan run

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Over 52,000 children, including more than 2,800 visually impaired and differently-abled kids, from all across…

8 years ago

Ultramarathoner Samantha completes 12-week run across India

Shillong, Nov 5 (IANS) Australian ultramarathon runner Samantha Gash, on a mission to raise awareness about the multiple barriers to…

8 years ago

Over 40,000 children to run in Salwan Marathon on Sunday

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Over 40,000 children, including 2500 visually impaired kids and differently-abled children, from over 800 schools…

8 years ago

Kenya’s Managoi eyes world title

Nairobi, Nov 3 (IANS) After a slip-up during the Olympic Games, world 1,500m silver medalist Elijah Manangoi is on redemption…

8 years ago

Hyderabad set to host ASISC National Games from November 6

Hyderabad, Nov 2 (IANS) The Association of Schools for the Indian School Certificate (ASISC) on Wednesday announced that its 20th…

8 years ago

‘IAAF may clear Russian athletes for 2017 European Athletics Championship’

Moscow, Nov 2 (IANS) The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) may allow Russian athletes to take part in the…

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Makau targets Fukuoka marathon

Nairobi, Nov 2 (IANS) For a long time, Kenya's former world marathon record holder Patrick Makau struggled with a knee…

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Biwott aims to redeem career with win in New York marathon

Nairobi, Nov 2 (IANS) Ever since he dropped out mid-race at the Rio Olympics marathon, Stanley Biwott has had no…

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Shiva, Khushbir, Manpreet to run in Salwan marathon

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Prominent athletes Shiva Thapa, Khushbir Kaur and Manpreet Kaur will run as volunteers along with…

8 years ago

42 Russian athletes to get compensation for missing Rio Olympics

Moscow, Oct 31 (IANS) A total of 42 leading Russian track and field athletes will be paid compensation from Russias…

8 years ago

Russian high jumper Chicherova appeals against IOC ruling

Moscow, Oct 28 (IANS) Russian high jumper Anna Chicherova has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport…

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Over 20,000 runners for Nairobi marathon

Nairobi, Oct 28 (IANS) More than 20,000 runners have registered to take part in the 14th edition of the Standard…

8 years ago

IOC strips Russian runner Volkova of 2008 Olympics bronze

Moscow, Oct 27 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has stripped Russian runner Ekaterina Volkova of her bronze medal won…

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‘German ARD TV will go any length to win case against Russian athlete’

Moscow, Oct 26 (IANS) German TV channel ARD will go to any lengths to win the defamation lawsuit filed by…

8 years ago

IAAF backs IOC decision to reward Russia’s whistleblowing couple

Moscow, Oct 26 (IANS) The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has said it fully supports the International Olympic Committee's…

8 years ago

Isinbayeva calls for joint efforts to fight doping globally

Moscow, Oct 26 (IANS) The fight against doping abuse in sports should be waged by common efforts on a global…

8 years ago

Powell to only grace Delhi half marathon

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Jamaican 100 metre sprint great Asafa Powell will not participate in but grace the ninth…

8 years ago



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