Category: Athletics

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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,…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

Putin says Russian athletes’ absence will affect Olympics show

Moscow, July 27 (IANS) The competitions of the Rio Olympic Games will be less spectacular due to the absence of…

8 years ago

Back injury hit my Rio preparations: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Promising javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian athlete to…

8 years ago

Pole vaulter Isinbayeva to pass up watching Rio athletics

Moscow, July 27 (IANS) Russia’s pole vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva said on Wednesday she was anxious to see how the…

8 years ago

Neeraj will be a front ranking athlete in Tokyo Olympics: Goel

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Wednesday said talented javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who recently scripted…

8 years ago

Kerala HC asks AFI to include athlete Raghavan in Olympic squad

Kochi, July 27 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Wednesday asked the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to include Kerala…

8 years ago

Third leg of Great India Run to be flagged off in Ahmedabad on Wednesday

Ahmedabad, July 26 (IANS) India's very own Ironman Milind Soman is excited to carry the baton in the third leg…

8 years ago

East Bengal to honour Milkha Singh with Bharat Gaurav award

Kolkata, July 26 (IANS) City football giants East Bengal on Tuesday announced that this year's Bharat Gaurav award (Pride of…

8 years ago

Rio-bound shot-putter Inderjeet flunks dope test, claims sabotage

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) After wrestler Narsingh Yadav, India's prospects at the Rio Olympics were dealt another major blow…

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