Category: ATHLETICS

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Silesia Set for a Sprinting Spectacle as Alfred, Jefferson-Wooden and Sprint Legends Line Up

By Sohini Mukherjee · 6 Aug 2026 · 2:13 PM IST

Olympic champion Julien Alfred and world champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden will face a formidable challenge in Silesia as Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shericka…

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Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem vs Rumesh Pathirage: Lausanne Set for a South Asian Javelin Thriller

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By Sohini Mukherjee · 4 Aug 2026 · 3:14 PM IST

The men’s javelin throw has developed a fascinating South Asian storyline, and the spotlight is once again on Neeraj Chopra,…

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Jackson, Wanyonyi Lead Lausanne’s Star-Studded Diamond League Night

By Sohini Mukherjee · 4 Aug 2026 · 1:46 PM IST

The Wanda Diamond League heads to Lausanne with two races attracting particular attention: the women’s 200m featuring Shericka Jackson and…

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Jyothi Yarraji Clocks 12.85s at WACT Bronze EA-IFAM, Continues Strong Comeback with Season-Best Run

By Sohini Mukherjee · 1 Aug 2026 · 6:25 PM IST

Jyothi Yarraji Continues Upward Momentum with 12.85s at EA-IFAM Indian sprint hurdler Jyothi Yarraji produced another encouraging performance on the…

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Shanoya Douglas Chases World U20 200m Crown After Historic Sprint Season

By Sohini Mukherjee · 1 Aug 2026 · 5:53 PM IST

Jamaica has produced some of the greatest sprinters in athletics history, and Shanoya Douglas appears ready to become the country’s…

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Animesh Kujur’s Blazing 10.14s Signals a New Era for Indian Sprinting Sub-headline

By Sohini Mukherjee · 11 Jul 2026 · 2:12 PM IST

An Overseas Breakthrough for India’s Sprint Star Indian athletics witnessed another landmark moment as Animesh Kujur clocked a sensational 10.14…

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India Opens Asian U-23 Athletics Championships with Five-Medal Haul, Mixed Relay Team Strikes Gold

By Sohini Mukherjee · 9 Jul 2026 · 5:51 PM IST

India made an encouraging start to the inaugural Asian U-23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China, collecting five medals on the…

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Sarvesh Kushare’s Record Leap Proves Experience Can Still Defy Gravity

By Sohini Mukherjee · 7 Jul 2026 · 5:04 PM IST

Sarvesh Kushare’s Record Leap Proves Experience Can Still Defy Gravity Indian high jumper Sarvesh Kushare has entered a new chapter…

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Emma Hunt Shatters Women’s Speed Climbing World Record, Becomes First to Break Six-Second Barrier

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By Das · 5 Jul 2026 · 3:42 AM IST

American speed climber Emma Hunt etched her name into the history books by becoming the first woman to complete the…

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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Beats Sha’Carri Richardson in Thrilling 100m at Eugene

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By Das · 5 Jul 2026 · 3:37 AM IST

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden continued her sensational sprinting season by edging training partner Sha’Carri Richardson in a dramatic women’s 100m final at…

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Asian Games-Bound Indian Athletes to Compete in One-Day Delhi Meet

By Das · 5 Jul 2026 · 2:38 AM IST

India’s leading track and field athletes selected for the upcoming Asian Games will compete in a one-day athletics meet in…

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Indian Athletics Series Calendar Rescheduled by AFI

By Das · 4 Jul 2026 · 3:16 PM IST

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has announced a revised schedule for the Indian Athletics Series, keeping in mind promising…