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Vashisht Opens Big: Asian Games Mark Breached in Season Opener
Vashisht Opens Big: Asian Games Mark Breached in Season Opener
11 April, 2026

Niharika Vashisht didn’t ease into her season—she made a statement. At the Indian Athletics Series–3 in New Delhi, she won the women’s triple jump with... Read More

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PERSONAL BEST AND A MOMENT YOU DON’T SEE IN RESULTS SHEETS
PERSONAL BEST AND A MOMENT YOU DON’T SEE IN RESULTS SHEETS
11 April, 2026

Pooja Singh’s 1.90m clearance in New Delhi wasn’t just a personal best—it was a continuation of a journey built on resilience, return, and quiet belief.... Read More

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Late Surge Seals It: Kujur Edges Tamilarasu in 100m Thriller
Late Surge Seals It: Kujur Edges Tamilarasu in 100m Thriller
11 April, 2026

Animesh Kujur opened his outdoor season with a strong 10.28s to win the men’s 100m in a tightly contested race at the Indian Athletics Series–3... Read More

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Hima Das Finishes Fourth in 200m Return at Series-3
Hima Das Finishes Fourth in 200m Return at Series-3
11 April, 2026

Hima Das Returns, Finishes Fourth in Subdued 200m Run Hima Das, with a poor 25.42s, finished fourth in the women’s 200m Race D at the... Read More

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Off the Mark: Women’s Long Jump Falls Short in New Delhi
Off the Mark: Women’s Long Jump Falls Short in New Delhi
11 April, 2026

It wasn’t the kind of afternoon the women’s long jump field would have been hoping for. At the Indian Athletics Series – 3 in New... Read More

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The Morning Everyone Was Waiting For: Kushwaha Delivers in 10,000m Showpiece
The Morning Everyone Was Waiting For: Kushwaha Delivers in 10,000m Showpiece
11 April, 2026

Shailesh Kushwaha delivered a personal best performance to win the men’s 10,000m at the Indian Athletics Series in New Delhi. He clocked 30:01.08 in his... Read More

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Clean Start, Clear Statement: Harmanjeet Opens Season with Control
Clean Start, Clear Statement: Harmanjeet Opens Season with Control
11 April, 2026

The first race of the season is rarely about perfection. It’s about signals. In Race A of the men’s 110m hurdles at the Indian Athletics... Read More

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Sick, Scratched, Still Dominant: Chaudhary Turns Up and Throws 61m
Sick, Scratched, Still Dominant: Chaudhary Turns Up and Throws 61m
11 April, 2026

Tanya Chaudhary hadn’t even planned to compete. Recovering from a fever, the expectation was simple: rest, reset, move on. Instead, she showed up—and took control... Read More

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5 NAMES THAT MATTER IN RANCHI
5 NAMES THAT MATTER IN RANCHI
10 April, 2026

The fourth leg of the Indian Athletics Series will be held at Ranchi’s Birsa Munda Stadium on April 12 (Sunday). While the field may not... Read More

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EXCLUSIVE : Visa Delays End, Indian Race Walkers Depart for World Championships in Brazil
EXCLUSIVE : Visa Delays End, Indian Race Walkers Depart for World Championships in Brazil
10 April, 2026

After days of uncertainty, the Indian race walking contingent is finally on its way to Brazil for the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships on... Read More

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India’s 4x100m mixed relay team out of World Relays contention!
India’s 4x100m mixed relay team out of World Relays contention!
8 April, 2026

As per the latest Road to World Relays rankings, India’s 4x100m mixed relay team has dropped out of the qualification zone. India had clocked 42.30s,... Read More

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1st Indian Indoor Open Combined Events & Pole Vault Competition 2026!
1st Indian Indoor Open Combined Events & Pole Vault Competition 2026!
8 April, 2026

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will host the 1st Indian Indoor Open Combined Events & Pole Vault Competition 2026 on May 2–3 in Bhubaneswar,... Read More

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:  How Sri Lanka’s New Javelin Star Built His World-Leading Throw, Centimetre By Centimetre
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: How Sri Lanka’s New Javelin Star Built His World-Leading Throw, Centimetre By Centimetre
7 April, 2026

Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has made an indelible mark early in the athletics season. At the Champions Track and Field meet in Diyagama, Pathirage unleashed a... Read More

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Indian Pole Vault Sees Competitive Rise In 2026 Season
Indian Pole Vault Sees Competitive Rise In 2026 Season
5 April, 2026

The 2026 season has started with consistent performances in men’s pole vault across multiple competitions in India and abroad. At the Indian Athletics Series –... Read More

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Murali Sreeshankar Set to Open 2026 Season in Bengaluru
Murali Sreeshankar Set to Open 2026 Season in Bengaluru
1 April, 2026

India’s top long jumper Murali Sreeshankar is set to begin his 2026 season at the Indian Athletics Series 1 in Bengaluru on April 4. After... Read More

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AFI Tightens Selection Criteria for 2026 Season
AFI Tightens Selection Criteria for 2026 Season
1 April, 2026

The Athletics Federation of India has introduced new selection rules for the 2026 season, making participation in domestic competitions very important for athletes. To compete... Read More

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Tumkur to Host National Junior Federation Cup 2026
Tumkur to Host National Junior Federation Cup 2026
30 March, 2026

The 24th National Junior Under-20 Athletics Federation Competition 2026 will be held at Mahatma Gandhi Stadium in Tumkur, Karnataka, from April 24 to 26. The... Read More

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Anusha Biswas Receives Four-Year Ban from NADA
Anusha Biswas Receives Four-Year Ban from NADA
30 March, 2026

Anusha Biswas, the 2024 Junior Nationals 100m bronze medallist, has been banned for four years by NADA’s Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP). The 19-year-old sprinter was... Read More

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What Will It Take for India to Go Sub-3 Again in 4x400m?
What Will It Take for India to Go Sub-3 Again in 4x400m?
29 March, 2026

India’s men’s 4x400m relay team delivered a solid performance at the Open Relays, clocking 3:01.43 and placing 16th overall — currently within the qualification zone... Read More

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India 4x100m Team Disqualified After Baton Exchange Error
India 4x100m Team Disqualified After Baton Exchange Error
29 March, 2026

It turned into a heartbreaking day for India’s men’s 4x100m relay team at the Open Relays, as their qualification hopes ended in disqualification. The team,... Read More

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Manikanta Hoblidhar Injured as India A Shows Grit to Finish Relay
Manikanta Hoblidhar Injured as India A Shows Grit to Finish Relay
28 March, 2026

  There was concern for Manikanta Hoblidhar after he appeared to pull his hamstring during the third leg of the relay at the ongoing competition.... Read More

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India A Sets National Record in Mixed 4x100m Relay
India A Sets National Record in Mixed 4x100m Relay

India A delivered a historic performance at the International Relay National Open in Chandigarh, setting a new national record in the mixed 4x100m relay. The... Read More

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Final Chance for Indian Relay Teams at Chandigarh Carnival
Final Chance for Indian Relay Teams at Chandigarh Carnival
27 March, 2026

The Open Relay Carnival in Chandigarh is set to play a decisive role for Indian relay teams, offering the final opportunity to qualify for the... Read More

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Tejaswin Shankar Leads Decathlon, Targets Historic 8000 Points
Tejaswin Shankar Leads Decathlon, Targets Historic 8000 Points
27 March, 2026

India’s decathlon national record holder Tejaswin Shankar has made a strong start to his outdoor season, leading the decathlon at the David Noble Relays after... Read More

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Young stars shine at Muzaffarpur road race as 1,200 athletes compete
Young stars shine at Muzaffarpur road race as 1,200 athletes compete
26 March, 2026

Organized by Swami Vivekanand Krida Avem Yoga Sansthan, the event saw over 1,200 athletes from 53 schools and units compete across multiple age categories. The... Read More

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Gulveer Singh Headlines Indian Challenge At Bengaluru World 10K
Gulveer Singh Headlines Indian Challenge At Bengaluru World 10K
26 March, 2026

India’s fastest distance runner Gulveer Singh will spearhead the domestic field at the 18th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru on April 26, as... Read More

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Harita Bhadra Clocks India’s Second-Fastest 60m Time
Harita Bhadra Clocks India’s Second-Fastest 60m Time
26 March, 2026

Harita Bhadra announced her arrival on the national stage with a stunning performance at the National Indoor Athletics Championships, winning gold in the women’s 60m.... Read More

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Lalu Prasad Bhoi Hits National Record Time in 60m Final
Lalu Prasad Bhoi Hits National Record Time in 60m Final
26 March, 2026

Lalu Prasad Bhoi delivered a standout performance at the National Indoor Athletics Championships, clocking 6.65 seconds in the men’s 60m final to achieve a national... Read More

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Vinod Singh Wins 1500m Gold at National Indoors
Vinod Singh Wins 1500m Gold at National Indoors
25 March, 2026

Asian U-20 medalist Vinod Singh continued his strong run of form by winning the gold medal in the men’s 1500m at the National Indoor Athletics... Read More

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Bapi Hansda Marks Comeback With Bronze at National Indoors
Bapi Hansda Marks Comeback With Bronze at National Indoors
25 March, 2026

Bapi Hansda made a strong return to national-level competition by securing a bronze medal in the men’s U-20 400m at the National Indoor Athletics Championships.... Read More

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The Indoor Revolution Arrives
The Indoor Revolution Arrives
25 March, 2026

HISTORY IN THE AIR! Baranica Elangovan just stole the show at the inaugural National Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar. With a massive 4.22m clearance, she... Read More

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Priyanka C Wins 3000m Gold With Personal Best at National Indoors
Priyanka C Wins 3000m Gold With Personal Best at National Indoors
24 March, 2026

Karnataka’s Priyanka C delivered a standout performance at the National Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar, winning gold in the women’s 3000m with a personal best... Read More

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Ommkar Nanda Continues Winning Streak at National Indoors
Ommkar Nanda Continues Winning Streak at National Indoors
24 March, 2026

Odisha’s Ommkar Nanda delivered another impressive performance, winning gold in the men’s U-20 shot put at the National Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar. Competing on... Read More

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Shivaji Parashuram Wins 3000m Gold With Personal Best
Shivaji Parashuram Wins 3000m Gold With Personal Best
24 March, 2026

Shivaji Parashuram delivered a breakthrough performance at the inaugural National Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar, winning gold in the men’s 3000m with a personal best... Read More

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Bapi Hansda Returns to Action at National Indoors
Bapi Hansda Returns to Action at National Indoors

Indian quarter-miler Bapi Hansda is set to return to competition at the National Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar. The Asian U-18 medallist had a breakthrough... Read More

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India’s 400m camper Sneha Kolleri banned for 3 years by AIU!
India’s 400m camper Sneha Kolleri banned for 3 years by AIU!
12 March, 2026

India’s Sneha Kolleri, who represented the country at last year’s World Relays, has been banned for three years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after... Read More

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Animesh Kujur Set for 2026 Season Opener at National Indoors
Animesh Kujur Set for 2026 Season Opener at National Indoors

India’s fastest man Animesh Kujur is set to begin his 2026 season at the National Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar, where he will compete in... Read More

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Strong Men’s 400m Field Set for Trivandrum as Relay Race Heats Up
Strong Men’s 400m Field Set for Trivandrum as Relay Race Heats Up

The Athletics Federation of India has released the event-wise bib list for the upcoming Open 400m meet, setting the stage for a highly competitive men’s... Read More

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Top Names Missing as Women’s 400m Field Takes Shape in Trivandrum
Top Names Missing as Women’s 400m Field Takes Shape in Trivandrum

Several top names are set to miss the women’s 400m race at the upcoming Open 400m meet scheduled for March 21 at NCOE Trivandrum, as... Read More

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Sachin Yadav Set to Begin 2026 Season in New Delhi
Sachin Yadav Set to Begin 2026 Season in New Delhi

Asian Championships medallist Sachin Yadav is all set to kick off his 2026 competitive season at the Indian Athletics Series – 3, scheduled to take... Read More

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NATIONAL RECORD FOR GULVEER SINGH
NATIONAL RECORD FOR GULVEER SINGH

Gulveer Singh delivered a historic performance at the NYRR United Airlines NYC Half, finishing third with a time of 59:42 to set a new Indian... Read More

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Selva Prabhu & Krishna Jayasankar will be in action tonight at the NCAA!
Selva Prabhu & Krishna Jayasankar will be in action tonight at the NCAA!

Two Indian athletes — India’s U20 triple jump national record holder Selva Prabhu and Krishna Jayasankar in women’s shot put — will compete on Day... Read More

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Abdulla Aboobacker wins gold, Praveen Chithravel settles for silver!
Abdulla Aboobacker wins gold, Praveen Chithravel settles for silver!

Abdulla Aboobacker started his season by winning gold at the Indian Open Jumps, registering a jump of 16.83m. Meanwhile, India’s national record holder Praveen Chithravel... Read More

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Lokesh becomes NCAA Champion, wins gold with a PB!
Lokesh becomes NCAA Champion, wins gold with a PB!

Lokesh Sathyanathan, representing Tarleton State University, won gold in the men’s long jump, registering a massive lifetime best of 8.21m. This mark is the best-ever... Read More

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Gulveer Singh upgraded to TOPS Core Group, Annu Rani added to TAGS!
Gulveer Singh upgraded to TOPS Core Group, Annu Rani added to TAGS!

As per the latest TOPS inclusion list, a total of 72 athletes have been included across the Core, Development, and TAGS categories, with two athletes... Read More

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Pavana and Lokesh will be in action today at the NCAA Championships!
Pavana and Lokesh will be in action today at the NCAA Championships!

Two Indian athletes will be in action tonight at the NCAA Championships as Pavana Nagraj and Lokesh prepare to compete in the long jump events.... Read More

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Nandini Agasara Targets Season Return at Inter-State Athletics Championships
Nandini Agasara Targets Season Return at Inter-State Athletics Championships

Nandini Agasara is targeting a return to competition at the upcoming Inter-State Athletics Championships as she prepares to open her season after recovering from injury.... Read More

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Iron Will at 14,000 Feet: Capt Amritkoijam Conquers the Ice
Iron Will at 14,000 Feet: Capt Amritkoijam Conquers the Ice

In the ultimate test of human endurance, Capt Amritkoijam, a 48-year-old former Army officer from Manipur, etched his name into the record books at the Pangong... Read More

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Kirpal Singh registers India’s best discus throw in three years!
Kirpal Singh registers India’s best discus throw in three years!

Kirpal Singh won gold in the discus throw at the Indian Open Throws meet with a throw of 58.89m, the best mark by an Indian... Read More

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The first Indian 🇮🇳 to cross the 80m mark in 2026.
The first Indian 🇮🇳 to cross the 80m mark in 2026.

Shivam Lohakare announced his arrival in style, becoming the first Indian to cross the 80-metre mark in 2026. In his season opener, Lohakare produced a... Read More

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Look who’s in the stands.
Look who’s in the stands.

  Sachin Yadav — Asian Championships medallist and World Championships finalist — was spotted watching the men’s javelin throw competition in Patiala. Also present alongside... Read More

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Two days. Two gold medals. Two personal bests.
Two days. Two gold medals. Two personal bests.

  Nishchay delivered an outstanding performance at the Indian Open Throws in Patiala, dominating the U-18 throwing events. On the second day of competition, Nishchay... Read More

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Personal best and gold for Vishal Patel.
Personal best and gold for Vishal Patel.

  The young thrower clinched the gold medal in the men’s U-18 javelin throw at the Indian Open Throws meet in Patiala with a personal... Read More

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A special moment on and off the field for Tajinder Pal Singh Toor.
A special moment on and off the field for Tajinder Pal Singh Toor.

  The former Asian record holder and two-time Asian Games champion clinched gold in the men’s shot put, before sharing a heartwarming moment as he... Read More

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NADA steps up anti-doping vigilance at the Open Throws meet today!
NADA steps up anti-doping vigilance at the Open Throws meet today!

National Anti-Doping Agency stepped up its vigilance at the Open Throws meet, with officials present in strong numbers to closely monitor the competition. NADA officials... Read More

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Nikita wins gold with personal best at Open Throws!
Nikita wins gold with personal best at Open Throws!

Rajasthan’s Nikita Kumari won gold in the women’s U20 discus throw, registering a lifetime best of 51.78m. U18 national champion Amanat finished second, taking silver... Read More

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A Good Day in the Office for Damneet
A Good Day in the Office for Damneet

A breakthrough day for Damneet at the Indian Open Throws meet. Before this competition, Damneet had never crossed the 70-metre mark in the senior circuit.... Read More

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Tajinderpal Singh Toor clinched the gold medal with a throw of 20.51 metres
Tajinderpal Singh Toor clinched the gold medal with a throw of 20.51 metres

Tajinderpal Singh Toor clinched the gold medal with a throw of 20.51 metres, marking only his second 20m-plus outdoor throw in the last two and... Read More

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Nishchay Dominates in Patiala with Personal Best
Nishchay Dominates in Patiala with Personal Best

The Indian Open Throws in Patiala witnessed a standout performance in the Men’s U-18 Shot Put category, headlined by a commanding gold medal win from... Read More

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Tanya Chaudhary to be in action at Indian Open Throws!
Tanya Chaudhary to be in action at Indian Open Throws!

Tanya Chaudhary is set to compete at the Indian Open Throws competition at NIS Patiala. The Indian hammer thrower heads into the meet in strong... Read More

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INDIAN OPEN THROWS 2026
INDIAN OPEN THROWS 2026

Karnataka’s M. Reddy Sanjana won the gold medal in the women’s U-18 shot put with a best throw of 15.30m. This is also her personal... Read More

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Khushi Smashes Personal Best in Patiala.
Khushi Smashes Personal Best in Patiala.

Khushi Strikes Gold with Massive Personal Best at Indian Open Throws The Indian Open Throws Competition in Patiala kicked off with a standout performance in... Read More

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M Reddy Sanjana wins first event of Open Throws with lifetime best!
M Reddy Sanjana wins first event of Open Throws with lifetime best!

M Reddy Sanjana won the first event of the ongoing Indian Open Throws meet at NIS Patiala, registering a lifetime best throw of 15.30m in... Read More

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March 2026: A crucial season-opening month for Indian athletics!
March 2026: A crucial season-opening month for Indian athletics!

Five national competitions are lined up this month, setting the tone for the 2026 season. With the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games 2026 scheduled this... Read More

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Over 2 lakh girls to compete in ASMITA athletics events on March 8–9!
Over 2 lakh girls to compete in ASMITA athletics events on March 8–9!

More than two lakh girls across 250 districts nationwide will take part in ASMITA athletics events on March 8 and 9 to mark International Women’s... Read More

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India’s Anchor-leg Specialist Is Back
India’s Anchor-leg Specialist Is Back

Rajesh Ramesh is set to open his 2026 season at the Indian Open 400m meet in Trivandrum. “Yes, I’ll be participating in the Open 400m... Read More

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Tanya Chaudhary to be in action at Indian Open Throws!
Tanya Chaudhary to be in action at Indian Open Throws!

Tanya Chaudhary is set to compete at the Indian Open Throws competition at NIS Patiala. The Indian hammer thrower heads into the meet in strong... Read More

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Muhammed Anas Yahiya will open his 2026 season at the Indian Open 400m meet in Trivandrum.
Muhammed Anas Yahiya will open his 2026 season at the Indian Open 400m meet in Trivandrum.

Muhammed Anas Yahiya is set to open his 2026 season at the Indian Open 400m meet in Trivandrum. “Yes, I will be competing in the... Read More

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Hammer thrower Damneet Singh will begin his 2026 season at the Indian Open Throws meet in Patiala (7-8 March).
Hammer thrower Damneet Singh will begin his 2026 season at the Indian Open Throws meet in Patiala (7-8 March).

Last year marked a strong phase for Damneet on the domestic circuit, as he continued to assert his dominance across major competitions in India —... Read More

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Triple jumper Abdulla Aboobacker will open his season at the Indian Open Jumps in Bengaluru (14th-15th Jumps).
Triple jumper Abdulla Aboobacker will open his season at the Indian Open Jumps in Bengaluru (14th-15th Jumps).

Last season proved to be a rollercoaster for Abdulla — a campaign filled with both breakthrough highs and near-miss heartbreaks. He began on a strong... Read More

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Krishna Jayasankar breaches the 17m mark!
Krishna Jayasankar breaches the 17m mark!

India’s Krishna Jayasankar has delivered a landmark performance in women’s shot put, registering a lifetime best throw of 17.09 metres — breaching the 17-metre mark... Read More

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BACK TO BACK TITLES
BACK TO BACK TITLES

Madhvendra Singh won the gold medal in the 60m hurdles with a time of 7.73 seconds (the same time he clocked in the heats) at... Read More

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Madhvendra clocks fastest time to qualify for 60m hurdles final at Big Sky Indoors!

Madhvendra Singh Shekhawat, representing Eastern Washington University, clocked 7.75s, the fastest time across both heats, to qualify for the 60m Hurdles final at the Big... Read More

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AFI to appoint 2 High Perfomance Directors!
AFI to appoint 2 High Perfomance Directors!

Athletics Federation of India (AF) has decided to appoint two High Perfomance Directors Michael Khmel & Karl Günter Lange for Junior and Senior respectively. Michael... Read More

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Pavana finishes 6th at Big 12 Indoors!
Pavana finishes 6th at Big 12 Indoors!

Pavana Nagraj finished 6th at the Big 12 Indoor Athletics Championships, registering a best attempt of 6.30m while representing Oklahoma State University. Representing Kansas State... Read More

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Lokesh finishes 2nd at WAC Indoor Championships 2026!
Lokesh finishes 2nd at WAC Indoor Championships 2026!

India’s Lokesh Sathyanathan, representing Tarleton State University, finished 2nd in the men’s long jump with a best attempt of 7.71m. He missed the top position... Read More

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🚨 Record run ends in disqualification at Orlen Copernicus Cup!
🚨 Record run ends in disqualification at Orlen Copernicus Cup!

Tshepiso Masalela broke Botswana’s national record in the men’s 1500m, clocking 3:32.55 at the Orlen Copernicus Cup. However, despite the historic time, Masalela was later disqualified... Read More

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💡 DID YOU KNOW?
💡 DID YOU KNOW?

This is now the second-fastest marathon time ever recorded in India after Shivnath Singh. Shivnath Singh – 2:12:00 (NR) | Jalandhar, 1978. Kartik Karkera –... Read More

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European champion Frederick Weigel competes at Indian Open Race Walking!
European champion Frederick Weigel competes at Indian Open Race Walking!

Germany’s Frederick Weigel featured at the Indian Open Race Walking Championships in Chandigarh. The 2022 U18 and 2023 U20 European champion finished 9th in the... Read More

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💔 Aarti walks her heart out, misses podium in emotional finish!
💔 Aarti walks her heart out, misses podium in emotional finish!

World U20 bronze medallist Aarti gave everything in the women’s half marathon race walk but narrowly missed the podium, finishing 4th at Indian Open Racewalking.... Read More

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🚨 Tushar Pawar becomes the first Indian to go sub-20 in the U20 5km race walk, a day before his board exams!
🚨 Tushar Pawar becomes the first Indian to go sub-20 in the U20 5km race walk, a day before his board exams!

18-year-old Tushar Pawar created history by clocking 19:59.00 in the U20 5km race walk (road), breaking the national record and winning gold at the Open... Read More

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Kartik Jayraj Karkera, Gopi Thonakal, and Man Singh have all breached the Asian Games qualification mark
Kartik Jayraj Karkera, Gopi Thonakal, and Man Singh have all breached the Asian Games qualification mark

Kartik Jayraj Karkera, Gopi Thonakal, and Man Singh have all breached the Asian Games qualification mark. Kartik won the gold medal  in the men’s marathon... Read More

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NATIONAL RECORD FOR RAVINA
NATIONAL RECORD FOR RAVINA

National Games 2025. Indian Race Walking Competition 2025 & 2026. Inter-State Athletics Championships 2025. India has its first national record holder in the women’s marathon... Read More

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🚨 Four Indian athletes handed doping bans by NADA!
🚨 Four Indian athletes handed doping bans by NADA!

Himanshu Rathi (Junior 1500m silver medallist) ➝ 3-year ban from 20 November 2025. Basanti Kumari (2025 Open Athletics silver medallist) ➝ 3-year ban from 7... Read More

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🚨 NADA absent on Day 1 of Indian Open Race Walking meet raises concerns!
🚨 NADA absent on Day 1 of Indian Open Race Walking meet raises concerns!

The National Anti-Doping Agency was not present on Day 1 of the 13th Indian Open Race Walking Championships, where two national records were set. The... Read More

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This is the first time they are all competing in the Marathon Racewalk event.
This is the first time they are all competing in the Marathon Racewalk event.

This is the first time they are all competing in the Marathon Racewalk event. Ram Baboo adapted very well and won the gold medal in... Read More

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NNIS Exclusive: “A Small Error of 5–10 Seconds Shattered My 6,000-Points Plan” – Tejaswin Shankar
NNIS Exclusive: “A Small Error of 5–10 Seconds Shattered My 6,000-Points Plan” – Tejaswin Shankar

Sixteen athletes represented India in Tianjin over three days at the Asian Indoors, but it was Tejaswin Shankar who ensured the Indian National Anthem echoed... Read More

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Pooja wins silver for India at Asian Indoors 2026, making a historic comeback!
Pooja wins silver for India at Asian Indoors 2026, making a historic comeback!

India’s Pooja won silver at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026, clearing her season-best height of 1.87m. Although on paper this may look easy for... Read More

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Near Misses at the Asian Indoors 2026

India ended their campaign at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 with five medals: one gold, two silver, and two bronze.   Tejaswin – Gold... Read More

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AFI’s CWG 2026 qualifying standards spark concern across the Athletics community.
AFI’s CWG 2026 qualifying standards spark concern across the Athletics community.

The Athletics Federation of India revealed the qualifying standards for the 2025 Commonwealth Games on Monday.   While it did come as a distress to... Read More

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Anju Wins the 800m Race, but Loses the Title
Anju Wins the 800m Race, but Loses the Title

  At the recently concluded All India Inter-University Athletics Championships 2026, Anju won the women’s 800m final, clocking a lifetime best of 2:08.43 to finish... Read More

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Pole Vaulters De-boarded And Detained: The 5-Meter Jump and the 5-Hour Wait
Pole Vaulters De-boarded And Detained: The 5-Meter Jump and the 5-Hour Wait

If you ask which is the hardest event in athletics, most answers will point to the pole vault. It is highly technical, extremely gruelling, and... Read More

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Indian athletes grow footprint in U.S. collegiate athletics

Indian athletics’ presence in the U.S. collegiate system continues to expand, with the 2026 season shaping up to be another significant chapter.   With access... Read More

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Kishore Jena’s Battle with the Ghost of 87.54
Kishore Jena’s Battle with the Ghost of 87.54

–By Sundeep Misra   Kishore Jena’s frustration is palpable. It’s raw, unfolding in the open air of Patiala. Each of his six throws was wrapped... Read More

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Adam Gemili Retires After Stellar Sprint Career
Adam Gemili Retires After Stellar Sprint Career
1 April, 2026

Adam Gemili has officially announced his retirement from competitive athletics, bringing the curtain down on an accomplished career in sprinting. The British athlete competed across... Read More

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Cooper Lutkenhaus Becomes Youngest World Indoor Champion
Cooper Lutkenhaus Becomes Youngest World Indoor Champion

A new star has emerged in middle-distance running as Cooper Lutkenhaus made history at the 2026 World Indoor Championships. At just 17 years old, Lutkenhaus... Read More

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Athletes Criticise IOC Policy on Transgender Participation
Athletes Criticise IOC Policy on Transgender Participation
26 March, 2026

Concerns are mounting over the upcoming Diamond League season opener in Doha, as silence from organizers raises questions about the event’s status. For nearly a... Read More

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Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track Faces Bankruptcy Drama After $500K Withdrawal Allegation
Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track Faces Bankruptcy Drama After $500K Withdrawal Allegation

Michael Johnson’s ambitious attempt to reinvent track and field is now facing a messy and deeply uncomfortable aftermath. The former Olympic champion, who launched the... Read More

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Kujawy Pomorze 2026 Sets New Global Benchmark
Kujawy Pomorze 2026 Sets New Global Benchmark
24 March, 2026

The World Athletics Indoor Championships in Kujawy Pomorze concluded as the highest-quality edition in the event’s history, setting a new benchmark for global indoor competition.... Read More

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Achilles Injury Forces Sifan Hassan Out of London
Achilles Injury Forces Sifan Hassan Out of London
24 March, 2026

Olympic marathon champion Sifan Hassan has withdrawn from the upcoming London Marathon scheduled for April 26 due to an Achilles injury. The Dutch star sustained... Read More

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Cooper Lutkenhaus Becomes Youngest World Indoor Champion
Cooper Lutkenhaus Becomes Youngest World Indoor Champion

A new star has emerged in middle-distance running as Cooper Lutkenhaus made history at the 2026 World Indoor Championships. At just 17 years old, Lutkenhaus... Read More

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Simon Ehammer Breaks Heptathlon World Record in Torun
Simon Ehammer Breaks Heptathlon World Record in Torun

Switzerland’s Simon Ehammer has made history at the World Indoor Championships in Toruń, setting a new world record in the men’s heptathlon with a total... Read More

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Duplantis Sets Championship Record, Wins Fourth Indoor Title
Duplantis Sets Championship Record, Wins Fourth Indoor Title

Armand Duplantis continues his dominance in pole vault, setting a championship record of 6.25 meters to claim his fourth World Indoor title. The Swedish star... Read More

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Camel Racing Taking Over the World, but Can’t Shake Animal Abuse and Doping Problems
Camel Racing Taking Over the World, but Can’t Shake Animal Abuse and Doping Problems

The veterinary inspectors moved through the holding pens at the 2026 Camel Beauty Show Festival in Al Musanaa, Oman. What they found, spread across twenty... Read More

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Caribbean Sprinter Adaejah Hodge Provisionally Suspended by AIU
Caribbean Sprinter Adaejah Hodge Provisionally Suspended by AIU

The Athletics Federation of India has released the event-wise bib list for the upcoming Open 400m meet, setting the stage for a highly competitive men’s... Read More

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Mondo Duplantis Sets Another World Record in Pole Vault
Mondo Duplantis Sets Another World Record in Pole Vault

Armand “Mondo” Duplantis has once again proven why he is considered the undisputed king of pole vault. The Swedish-American athlete set a new world record... Read More

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Eliud Kipchoge to Run Porto Alegre Marathon in Brazil on July 12
Eliud Kipchoge to Run Porto Alegre Marathon in Brazil on July 12

Eliud Kipchoge is set to return to Brazil on July 12, 2026, when he competes at the NB42K Porto Alegre marathon as part of his... Read More

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Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track Faces Bankruptcy Drama After $500K Withdrawal Allegation
Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track Faces Bankruptcy Drama After $500K Withdrawal Allegation

Michael Johnson’s ambitious attempt to reinvent track and field is now facing a messy and deeply uncomfortable aftermath. The former Olympic champion, who launched the... Read More

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0.01 Seconds: Nathan Martin Stages Miraculous Comeback in Historic LA Marathon Finish
0.01 Seconds: Nathan Martin Stages Miraculous Comeback in Historic LA Marathon Finish

The Los Angeles Marathon has seen its share of drama over the decades, but nothing in its history prepared spectators for the absolute heart-stopper that... Read More

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Festus Lagat Files Emergency Appeal for World Indoors

World-Class Miler Festus Lagat Takes Suspension Fight to CAS Kenyan 1500m star Festus Lagat has filed an emergency appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following a... Read More

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UKA Cancels Cyprus Trip Citing Regional Conflict and Security Advice
UKA Cancels Cyprus Trip Citing Regional Conflict and Security Advice

The British team has pulled out of the European Throwing Cup in Nicosia, Cyprus, due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. UK Athletics... Read More

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Fred Kerley has been handed a two-year ban for three Whereabouts Failures within a 12-month span. He will remain ineligible until August 11, 2027.
Fred Kerley has been handed a two-year ban for three Whereabouts Failures within a 12-month span. He will remain ineligible until August 11, 2027.

The Fred Kerley Ruling Headline: World Champion Fred Kerley Banned Following Anti-Doping Failures A Disciplinary and Appeals Tribunal has issued a ruling against world 100m... Read More

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Did you know? Nina Kuscsik made history long before women were officially allowed to run the Boston Marathon.
Did you know? Nina Kuscsik made history long before women were officially allowed to run the Boston Marathon.

In 1969, she boldly entered and ran the race at a time when female participation was not recognized, paving the way for countless women in... Read More

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Hodgkinson clocks 400m
Hodgkinson clocks 400m

Keely Hodgkinson delivered an impressive performance over one lap, clocking a 400m personal best of 51.49 seconds at the Scottish Indoor Invitational in Glasgow. The... Read More

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Klaver storms to Dutch 400m gold
Klaver storms to Dutch 400m gold

Lieke Klaver stormed to the Dutch women’s 400m indoor title, clocking an impressive 51.28 seconds to secure gold. She was pushed all the way in... Read More

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