Category: Athletics

Kenyan court releases passport of Italian agent facing doping charges

Nairobi, Aug 3 (IANS) A Kenyan court has released the passport of Italian athletics manager Federico Rosa, who has denied…

8 years ago

Bolt invites favela kids to Rio base

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 3 (IANS) Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt took time off his Olympic training schedule to invite…

8 years ago

Kenya’s 5,000m runner Obiri says past records to count for nothing

Nairobi, Aug 2 (IANS) Past achievements and time will be of no essence in the battle for gold in the…

8 years ago

Manangoi dreams of 1500m Olympic success under Kiprop’s shadows

Nairobi, Aug 2 (IANS) The king of 1,500 metres race is undisputed, but there is no limitation on the number…

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Chinese men’s 4x100m team ready to make history in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 1 (IANS) After 45 days of closed training in the US, the Chinese men's 4x100m relay…

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Cuban athletes may spring a surprise at Rio Olympics

Havana, July 31 (IANS) Despite its small size, Cuba is a heavyweight in the world of sports, and may have…

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Sumgong eyes Kenya’s women Olympics marathon history

Nairobi, July 31 (IANS) After finally winning her first big race in 14 attempts when she bagged the London title…

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Kenya’s poster girl Cherono relishing chance to dazzle in Rio

Nairobi, July 31 (IANS) Mercy Cherono is simply Kenya's athletics poster girl, with her dashing smile illuminating international championships since…

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Kenya steeplechaser Kipruto out to wipe London Olympic pain in Rio

Nairobi, July 31 (IANS) At 31, it is hard to believe Brimin Kiprop Kipruto will be running his fourth Olympics…

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Russia to argue suspension of Russian athletes in civil courts

Moscow, July 30 (IANS) Russia will argue in the civil courts the suspension of its athletes from the Olympic Games…

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South Sudan’s refugee Olympic athletes arrive in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, July 30 (IANS) Five refugee Olympic athletes, originally from South Sudan but residing in Kenya, arrived in…

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No plan to return sports hostel, says Budhia

Bhubaneswar, July 29 (IANS) Wonder marathon boy Budhia Singh on Friday informed the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) at Khurdha that…

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WADA report scrutinised by Russian Investigative Committee

Moscow, July 29 (IANS) The report of the independent commission of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chaired by Canadian sports…

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No obstacle will stop Kenyan Bett from Olympic gold in 400m hurdles

Nairobi, July 29 (IANS) Nobody gave Nicholas Bett a chance in 2013 when he led the Kenya team in the…

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I want to reach the final at Rio: Tintu Luka

Kozhikode (Kerala), July 29 (IANS) Star athlete Tintu Luka's confidence is high as she gets ready for the upcoming Rio…

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Isinbayeva to seek justice from courts over Olympics ban

Moscow, July 28 (IANS) Russian pole vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva said on Thursday she intends to move various courts to…

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Anxiety over Kenya runners’ prospects in 800m at Olympics

Nairobi, July 28 (IANS) In every big competition, Kenyans look to dominate the 800 metres distance but that may not…

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Volleyball star Tetyukhin named Russia’s Olympic flag bearer

Moscow, July 28 (IANS) Volleyballer Sergey Tetyukhin has been selected to be the Russian Olympic team’s flag bearer, Yelena Isinbayeva,…

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Algerian olympic athletes fly to Rio

Algiers, July 28 (IANS) The Algerian Olympic Committee has sent 64 athletes to compete in 13 sporting disciplines in the…

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Bolt arrives in Rio ahead of Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, July 28 (IANS) Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt has arrived in Rio de Janeiro amid tight security…

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