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New Delhi, April 11 – Rohit Yadav secured a gold medal in the men's javelin throw event, overcoming a competitive field, as top Indian athletes delivered dominant performances during the one-day third leg of the Indian Athletics Series at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday.The...

New Delhi, April 11 Odisha's star sprinter Animesh Kujur won the 100m dash in a photo finish after earlier winning the 200m title, taking the spotlight at the one-day Indian Athletics Series here on Saturday.Kujur opened his outdoor season on the 'fast' Mondo track, winning the 200m race in...

New Delhi, April 11 Star India sprinter Animesh Kujur has changed his starting block after his heartbreaking false start at the National Indoor Championships last month, making a bold statement on Saturday that he aims to break the 10-second barrier this season.The 22-year-old Kujur, who holds...

In New Delhi, Animesh Kujur of Odisha won the 100m dash in a photo finish, becoming the star sprinter at the one-day Indian Athletics Series on Saturday.Kujur, who began his outdoor season on the 'fast' Mondo track, won the 200m race in the morning session, finishing in 20.74 seconds, beating...

New Delhi, April 10 – The spotlight will be firmly on World Championships finalist Sachin Yadav, who will be among the top Indian track and field athletes seen in action during the Delhi leg of the one-day Indian Open Series, scheduled for April 11 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi...

New Delhi, April 9 A star-studded field will compete in the Indian Athletics Series 3 here on Saturday, with the added motivation of performing on the newly-laid Mondo track at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.Several national record holders, including Animesh Kujur (men's 100m and 200m), Vishal...

Chandigarh, March 28 – The members of the national men’s 4x400m relay and mixed 4x100m relay squad were excited to improve their global rankings at the "Road to Gaborone" event held at the Sector 7 Sports Complex in Chandigarh on Saturday.The World Athletics Relays will be held on May 2 and 3...

Chandigarh, March 28 India's men's 4x400m and mixed 4x100m relay teams took a major step towards qualifying for the World Athletics Relays in Botswana in May, delivering outstanding performances at the International Invitation Relay Competition here on Saturday.The men's 4x400m team, featuring...

Bhubaneswar, March 25 – Punjab sprinter Gurindervir Singh won the men's 60m gold with a national record time after favorite Animesh Kujur was disqualified in a dramatic final on the concluding day of the inaugural National Indoor Athletics Championships here on Wednesday.In a fitting end to...

Bhubaneswar, March 25 Ace Punjab sprinter Gurindervir Singh claimed the men's 60m gold in a national record time after pre-race favorite Animesh Kujur was disqualified in a dramatic final on the concluding day of the inaugural National Indoor Athletics Championships here on Wednesday.In a...

Bhubaneswar, March 23 – India's fastest man, Animesh Kujur, has adopted the tips given by legendary sprinter Usain Bolt during their meeting last year, and is confident of further improving his national record timing this season.Kujur met Jamaican Bolt, the world record holder in men's 100m...

Bhubaneswar, March 23 Top Indian athletes, including sprinter Animesh Kujur and triple jumper Praveen Chithravel, are optimistic about competing in the inaugural National Indoor Championships, which begin here on Tuesday, saying the event will help them in their preparations for the Asian Games...