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Bright start, bitter end: India break record but miss World Championships spot
May 3, 2026

India’s mixed 4x100m relay team created history by breaking the national record at the World Athletics Relays 2026 on Sunday. The team of Ragul Kumar,... Read More

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Baranica Elangovan Raises The Bar Again With Stunning National Record
May 3, 2026

There are moments in sport when an athlete is not just competing against others, but against her own limits. Right now, Baranica Elangovan is doing... Read More

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One more shot: India’s relay teams stay in race despite Day 1 setbacks
May 2, 2026

India’s relay teams had a tough start on Day 1 of the World Athletics Relays 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana, as none of the five teams... Read More

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“At 5.35m, everything changed”, Kuldeep Kumar reveals turning point behind 5.41m
May 2, 2026

India has found a new star in pole vault, and his name is Kuldeep Kumar. In a memorable performance, Kuldeep created history by setting a... Read More

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Dev Meena Targets Historic 5.45m at Bhubaneswar
May 1, 2026

At a young age, Dev has already built a reputation for consistency. He is not loud, not flashy, but every time he steps onto the... Read More

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COURSES & CONFLICT: The India-Russia Athletics Pact
May 1, 2026

Despite Russia’s continued exclusion from many global sports platforms due to geopolitical sanctions, the AFI is opening doors for Russian athletes to compete in Indian... Read More

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Asian Games 2038 Bid Gets Boost — But India Faces Bigger Test at Home
May 1, 2026

India’s ambition to host the Asian Games in 2038 has received a significant push, with the Olympic Council of Asia backing Ahmedabad as the proposed host city.  On paper,... Read More

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U20 Fed Cup 2026 Delivers Record-Breaking Performances Amid Qualification Confusion
April 30, 2026

The 24th National Junior U20 Athletics Federation Cup 2026 concluded at the Mahatma Gandhi Athletics Stadium, Tumkur, Karnataka. The three-day event saw some of the... Read More

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“0.01 Second Pain Still Drives Me”: Exclusive Interview with Nitin Gupta After Historic Asian Record
April 29, 2026

At the U-20 Federation Cup in Tumkur, Karnataka, Nitin Gupta delivered a performance that will be remembered for years. Clocking 18:54.37 in the U-20 5km... Read More

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India Eyes Relay Breakthrough at World Relays 2026
April 28, 2026

High-voltage action for track and field fans as one of the most exciting relay competitions takes centrestage in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. Around 40... Read More

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Record Falls After 17 Years as Sadhana Ravi Leaps
April 26, 2026

Seventeen years is a long time to wait for a record to fall — but at the Junior Federation Cup, Sadhana Ravi made it look... Read More

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19-year-old Basant shatters meet record
April 26, 2026

In a breakthrough performance that signals his rising stature in Indian athletics, 19-year-old Basant of the Indian Navy delivered a sensational display in the men’s... Read More

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Shahnavaz Smashes U-20 National Record with Stunning 8.23m Leap
April 25, 2026

India’s rising long jump talent Shahnavaz delivered a sensational performance at the Junior Federation Cup, registering a massive 8.23m to win gold and rewrite the... Read More

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Neeru Pathak Leads High-Quality 400m Field, Breaches Asian U-20 Mark
April 25, 2026

  Neeru Pathak delivered a commanding performance at the U-20 Federation Cup, winning gold in the women’s 400m with a time of 54.31 seconds and... Read More

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Kavinraja S Breaks Meet Record in Pole Vault
April 25, 2026

  Kavinraja S delivered a standout performance at the U-20 Federation Cup 2026, clearing 5.12m to break his own meet record in the men’s pole... Read More

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Rumesh Pathirage Sets Meet Record
April 25, 2026

At Nairobi’s Kip Keino Classic, Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage delivered a sensational performance in the men’s javelin, setting a meeting record of 89.28m with... Read More

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Ashfaq Smashes U20 Record with 46.05s Asian Lead
April 25, 2026

At just 18, Mohammed Ashfaq is quickly becoming one of the most exciting names in Indian athletics. The Kerala sprinter delivered a stunning performance, clocking... Read More

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Ankita Dhyani Clocks Strong 3000m Steeplechase at Drake Relays
April 25, 2026

Indian distance runner Ankita Dhyani delivered a solid performance at the Drake Relays, clocking 9:34.39 in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the World Athletics Continental... Read More

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Murali Sreeshankar Set for Simbine Classic Appearance
April 25, 2026

Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar is set to compete at the Simbine Classic on April 28 in South Africa. Sreeshankar opened his 2026 season at the Indian Open Athletics... Read More

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Lokesh Sathyanathan Equals PB to Win Michael Johnson Invitational
April 25, 2026

Lokesh Sathyanathan continued his impressive run of form, equalling his personal best of 8.21m to clinch top spot at the Michael Johnson Invitational. Fresh off... Read More

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Nitin Gupta Breaks 19-Min Barrier, Sets Asian Record
April 25, 2026

Nitin Gupta delivered a stunning performance at the U20 Federation Cup, winning gold in the 5km race walk with a timing of 18:54.37. But this... Read More

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Abhay Singh Breaks Meet Record at Junior Federation Cup
April 24, 2026

Abhay Singh underlined his rising stature as one of India’s brightest U-20 sprint talents with a sensational performance at the Junior Federation Cup. Clocking a... Read More

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Nipam Smashes U-20 National Record in Tumkur
April 24, 2026

Nipam Chauhan delivered a standout performance at the Junior Federation Cup in Tumkur, Karnataka, breaking the women’s U-20 100m national record with a blistering time of 11.53... Read More

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Fastest In All Heats: Nipam Announces Herself Again
April 24, 2026

Defending champion Nipam could not have asked for a better start to her season. At the Junior Federation Cup in Tumkur, Karnataka, the young sprinter... Read More

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8 Young Javelin Stars Cross Asian Mark
April 24, 2026

At the Junior Federation Cup 2026 in Tumkur, a strong group of young athletes stepped up in the U-20 men’s javelin throw qualification. A total... Read More

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Ashfaq Delivers: 47.39s Run Seals Asian U-20 Qualification
April 24, 2026

National junior champion Mohammed Ashfaq showed great form at the Junior Federation Cup in Tumkur, Karnataka. He finished first in his heat of the men’s... Read More

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“India Is the Pharmacy of the World”: WADA’s Gunter Younger on Doping Networks, Criminalisation & Athlete Vulnerability
April 23, 2026

A day-long conference hosted by the World Anti-Doping Agency in India brought together global experts, law enforcement, and anti-doping officials to address the growing complexity... Read More

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Fever, Vomiting, Doubt: Vikrant Panchal Beats It All to Break 46 Barrier
April 23, 2026

Vikrant Panchal is having a breakthrough season. The Indian quarter-miler recently dipped under the 46-second barrier for the first time, clocking 45.88s despite battling illness.... Read More

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Road to Eugene begins in Tumkur
April 22, 2026

The 24th National Junior Athletics Federation Competition is set to be held from April 24 to 26, 2026, at the Mahatma Gandhi (MG) Stadium in... Read More

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India ready for relay test in Gaborone with five teams
April 21, 2026

  The entry list for the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026 is now out. The event will take place on May 2 and 3 in... Read More

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At the Boston Marathon, India ran across generations
April 21, 2026

Indians at Boston Marathon 2026 showcased a powerful story of endurance across generations. From young runners to veterans in their 70s, India’s presence at Boston... Read More

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India placed in ‘High-Risk’ category as AIU flags “extremely high” doping concerns
April 20, 2026

India’s athletics system has come under sharp global scrutiny after the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) officially categorised the country as a ‘Category A’ nation —... Read More

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Qualification standards out for Asian U20 Athletics Championships!
April 20, 2026

Asian U20 Athletics 2026 qualification standards have been officially announced, bringing clarity for India’s young track and field athletes. The selection will be based on... Read More

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AFI names World Relays 2026 squad, Vikrant Panchal’s omission sparks selection controversy
April 20, 2026

Athletics Federation of India has announced the team for World Relays 2026. Speaking to the media, AFI’s former President and World Athletics Vice-President confirmed the... Read More

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A Throw That Carries More Than Distance
April 18, 2026

There are performances that win competitions, and then there are performances that change the conversation. Tajinderpal Singh Toor’s 21.03m throw at the Indian Athletics Series-4... Read More

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WADA chief meets CBI to strengthen crackdown on doping in India!
April 16, 2026

World Anti-Doping Agency President Witold Bańka met officials from India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to strengthen efforts against organised doping networks in the country.... Read More

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NADA RTP Q2 2026: 120 Athletics Athletes Included, New Names Added
April 14, 2026

The new Registered Testing Pool (RTP) list of NADA has been updated for the second quarter of 2026. A total of 348 athletes have been... Read More

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EXCLUSIVE: He Fell. He Blacked Out. And Still Broke a 48-Year-Old Record
April 13, 2026

For 48 years, one number refused to move. 2:12:00 — set by Shivnath Singh in 1978. It survived generations. Attempts came and went. Nothing changed.... Read More

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Exclusive Interview: Lost in the Headlines, Found in Performance — Priyanka Goswami’s Finest Race Yet
April 14, 2026

Sunday was one of those rare days when Indian sport seemed to move in fast-forward. Ayush Shetty clinched a historic silver at the Asian Championships,... Read More

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Vashisht Opens Big: Asian Games Mark Breached in Season Opener
April 11, 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
April 11, 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
April 11, 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
April 11, 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
April 11, 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
April 11, 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
April 11, 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
April 11, 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
April 10, 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
April 10, 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!
April 9, 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!
April 8, 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
April 7, 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
April 6, 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
April 1, 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
April 1, 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
March 30, 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
March 30, 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?
March 30, 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
March 30, 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
March 28, 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
March 28, 2026

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
March 27, 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
March 27, 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
March 26, 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
March 26, 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
March 26, 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
March 26, 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
March 25, 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
March 25, 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
March 25, 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
March 24, 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
March 24, 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
March 24, 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
March 23, 2026

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!
March 21, 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
March 20, 2026

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
March 17, 2026

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
March 17, 2026

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
March 16, 2026

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
March 15, 2026

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!
March 14, 2026

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!
March 14, 2026

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!
March 14, 2026

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!
March 14, 2026

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!
March 13, 2026

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
March 11, 2026

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
March 10, 2026

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!
March 9, 2026

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.
March 9, 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.
March 9, 2026

  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.
March 9, 2026

  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.
March 9, 2026

  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.
March 9, 2026

  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!
March 9, 2026

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!
March 9, 2026

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
March 9, 2026

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
March 9, 2026

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
March 7, 2026

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!
March 5, 2026

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
March 7, 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.
March 7, 2026

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!
March 7, 2026

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 3, 2026

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!
March 5, 2026

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
March 5, 2026

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!
March 5, 2026

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.
March 3, 2026

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).
March 2, 2026

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).
March 2, 2026

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!
March 2, 2026

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
March 2, 2026

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!
February 28, 2026

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!
February 28, 2026

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!
February 28, 2026

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!
February 28, 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!
February 23, 2026

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?
February 23, 2026

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!
February 22, 2026

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!
February 22, 2026

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!
February 22, 2026

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
February 22, 2026

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
February 22, 2026

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!
February 23, 2026

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!
February 22, 2026

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.
February 23, 2026

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
February 10, 2026

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!
December 8, 2025

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
October 6, 2025

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.
October 6, 2025

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
August 21, 2025

  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
February 12, 2026

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
February 12, 2026

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
March 9, 2026

–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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International News

From 125kg to Elite Elite: The Incredible Redemption of Sam Griffiths
May 1, 2026

“Three years ago, I would never have believed that this life was possible.” These are the words of Welsh athlete Sam Griffiths, the man behind one... Read More

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Allyson Felix Targets Olympic Return at 42
May 1, 2026

In a move that has already stirred the athletics world, Allyson Felix—the most decorated female track and field athlete in Olympic history—has announced that she... Read More

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Habtom Samuel Smashes NCAA 5000m Record
April 20, 2026

Habtom Samuel delivered a stunning performance at the Bryan Clay Invitational, slashing nearly 2.5 seconds off his own NCAA outdoor 5000m record with a 13:03.47... Read More

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Faith Kipyegon returns to 5000m stage with Shanghai opener
April 16, 2026

Faith Kipyegon is set to revisit familiar territory as she opens her 2026 outdoor season over 5000m at the Shanghai Diamond League, marking a rare... Read More

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London Marathon hit by withdrawals as Jepchirchir joins Hassan on sidelines
April 14, 2026

The women’s field at the 2026 London Marathon has taken a significant hit, with world champion Peres Jepchirchir withdrawing ahead of the April 26 race.... Read More

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Ingebrigtsen to miss Diamond League start as Achilles recovery delays return
April 14, 2026

Jakob Ingebrigtsen will sit out the opening stretch of the Diamond League season as he continues his recovery from an Achilles injury, his agent confirmed... Read More

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19.67. And Just 18: Gout Gout Rewrites the Clock
April 13, 2026

At 18, Gout Gout isn’t waiting his turn. He’s taking it. At the 2026 Australian Athletics Championships, he stormed to 19.67 (1.7) in the 200m... Read More

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Myers Dips Under 3:30 Again, Confirms His Rise
April 13, 2026

At 19, Cameron Myers is making sub-3:30 look routine. At the Australian Athletics Championships, he clocked 3:29.85 to win the men’s 1500m, taking down a... Read More

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Adam Gemili Retires After Stellar Sprint Career
April 1, 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
March 23, 2026

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
March 26, 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
March 11, 2026

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
March 24, 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
March 24, 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
March 23, 2026

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
March 23, 2026

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
March 23, 2026

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
March 21, 2026

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
March 17, 2026

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
March 13, 2026

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
March 12, 2026

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
March 11, 2026

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
March 10, 2026

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
March 7, 2026

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
March 7, 2026

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.
March 7, 2026

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.
March 7, 2026

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
March 2, 2026

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
March 2, 2026

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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