Category: Athletics

IOC postpones decision on Russia’s participation in Rio Games: Reports

Moscow, July 19 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has postponed till the weekend its decision on a possible blanket…

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Russia not to suspend sports minister after WADA report

Moscow, July 19 (IANS) Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko was not temporarily suspended from his post since he was not…

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Expect several athletes to reach Olympics finals: Anju Bobby George

By Ajeyo Basu New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Congratulating Indian athletes for enabling the country send its largest contingent to…

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Expecting double digits in medals in Rio: IOA chief

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President N. Ramachandran said on Monday that he expects India to…

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Want IOA to be like US Olympic Association: IOA chief

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president N. Ramachandran on Monday said he wants the association to…

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IAAF ordered to ban Russians from Games at any cost: Isinbaeva

Moscow, July 17 (IANS) The International Association of Athletics Federations' (IAAF) actions suggest the organisation had got orders from "somebody"…

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Anti-doping bodies to seek Russia’s ban from Rio Olympics: Reports

Moscow, July 17 (IANS) At least 10 national anti-doping organisations will demand from head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)…

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Anti-doping bodies to seek Russia’s ban from Rio Olympics: Reports

Moscow, July 17 (IANS) At least 10 national anti-doping organisations will demand from head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)…

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India’s first ultra-marathon flagged off in capital

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The 'Great India Run', India's first multi-city marathon was flagged off in a gala ceremony…

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India’s first ultra-marathon to start on Sunday

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The 'Great India Run', India’s first multi-city marathon, is all set to flag off from…

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Haryana women outnumber males in Rio-bound contingent

Chandigarh, July 15 (IANS) Despite Haryana having a poor sex ratio, there appears a ray of hope for the North…

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Spanish Olympic medal hope suffers injury heartbreak

Madrid, July 15 (IANS) Triathlete Javier Gomez Noya, one of Spain's best hopes for a gold medal in the forthcoming…

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120 Mexican athletes to compete at Rio Olympics

Mexico City, July 15 (IANS) A total of 120 Mexican athletes will participate in the Olympic Games 2016 in Rio…

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Aim to retain my Olympic gold medal at Rio: Jessica

By Aritra Chowdhury Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) British track and field star Jessica Ennis-Hill, who won a heptathlon gold at…

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Aim to retain my Olympic gold medal at Rio: Jessica

Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) British track and field star Jessica Ennis-Hill, who won a gold medal in the heptathlon at…

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Lost baggage means Spanish pole vaulter misses plane to Rio

Madrid, July 13 (IANS) Spanish pole vaulter Didac Salas' last chance of booking a Rio Olympic berth were dashed when…

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Denmark’s Hansson looking forward to ultra marathon event

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Pia Hansson, an ultra marathon runner from Denmark, who is one of the 15 elite…

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US announce Olympic athletics squad

Washington, July 13 (IANS) Team USA have named five defending Olympic champions in their 126-member track and field squad for…

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Bolt named in Jamaica squad for Rio Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, July 12 (IANS) Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt has been included in Jamaica's squad for the Rio…

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Russia suspects IAAF of not reading athletes’ applications

Moscow, July 11 (IANS) The world athletics association IAAF approached formalistically the issue of examining Russian athletes’ applications for admission…

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