Category: Athletics

Doping allegations against Russian athletes only slander: Kremlin

Moscow, June 8 (IANS) The Kremlin will consider doping abuse accusations against Russian athletes as a slander until it gets…

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Russian hammer thrower suspended for life over doping abuse

Moscow, June 8 (IANS) Russian hammer thrower Kirill Ikonnikov has been suspended for life from all sports-related activities for violating…

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Kenya moves Olympic trials from Nairobi to Eldoret

Nairobi, June 8 (IANS) In spite of reservations from elite athletes, Kenya' s Olympic officials have confirmed they will hold…

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International marathon to be held on Vietnam’s biggest island

Ho Chi Minh City, June 7 (IANS) The Phu Quoc International Marathon will be held on June 11 on Phu…

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Kenya moves Olympics trials from Nairobi to Eldoret

Nairobi, June 7 (IANS) In spite of reservations from elite athletes, Kenya's Olympic officials have confirmed they will hold track…

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Vietnam to invest big on top junior athletes

Ho Chi Minh City, June 7 (IANS) Vietnam will create more favorable conditions for its most outstanding junior athletes in…

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Around 1,000 participants in West Bengal Athletic Championship

Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) Around 1,000 athletes including the controversial Pinki Pramanik will compete in the 66th West Bengal State…

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India finish third at Asian junior athletics meet

Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), June 6 (IANS) Bettering their previous medals tally of 12, India ended their 17th Asian…

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Gatlin hoping for ‘fastest race ever’ at Rio Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Justin Gatlin said he hoped to be a part of the fastest ever 100…

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Discus thrower Vikas to reduce pre-Olympic workload

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Reigning Commonwealth Games men's discus champion Vikas Shive Gowda has decided to cut down on…

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Gatlin wins 100m at Rome Diamond League

Rome, June 3 (IANS) Justin Gatlin edged fellow American Ameer Webb to win the men's 100 metre sprint event at…

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Bolt raring for mouth-watering clash on home turf

Kingston (Jamaica), June 3 (IANS) Sprint megastar Usain Bolt has said he plans to perform at his best against some…

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‘Russian athletes can’t participate at Rio without IAAF’s permission’

Moscow, June 1 (IANS) Russia can't take part at Rio Olympics unless the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) restores…

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Allegations against anti-doping lab false: Russian minister

Moscow, May 31 (IANS) Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has dismissed as false statements made earlier in the month by…

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German channel to broadcast 4th Russian doping documentary next week

Berlin, May 31 (IANS) German television channel ARD will telecast next week a new documentary on the alleged abuse of…

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Russian sports minister takes responsibility for doping scandals

Moscow, May 31 (IANS) Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has taken full responsibility for a recent chain of alleged doping…

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India aim to increase medals haul in Asian junior athletics meet

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) A 29-member Indian team will participate in the 17th Asian Junior Athletics Championships to be…

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Wheelchair athlete Weir makes history breaking three minutes for mile

London, May 29 (IANS) David Weir made history on Sunday as he became the first wheelchair athlete to complete a…

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Gatlin beats Powell at Prefontaine Classic athletics

Salem (Oregon), May 29 (IANS) American sprinter Justin Gatlin won the 100 metres event at the Prefontaine Classic, leading from…

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WADA experts say Moscow anti-doping lab is world’s best: Mutko

Moscow, May 29 (IANS) Experts from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) say the Moscow anti-doping lab is the best in…

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