athletics

Doha, March 27 The season-opening Diamond League in Doha, where India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra broke the 90m mark last season, is currently scheduled to proceed as planned on May 8, although organizers are monitoring the situation arising from the military conflict in the region.Chopra...

Raipur, March 27 Karnataka extended their lead at the top of the medal tally with another dominant performance in the swimming pool, while the hosts, Chhattisgarh, had their best outing so far in the first Khelo India Tribal Games, winning one silver and two bronze, here on Friday.Manikanta L...

On the third day of the Khelo India Tribal Games currently being held in Chhattisgarh, competitions in swimming, weightlifting, hockey, and football are taking place today in Raipur. Meanwhile, wrestling events are also beginning today at Ambikapur, the headquarters of the Surguja division.In...

Beijing, March 27 Following the policy of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to exclude transgender athletes from female category events, a World Athletics spokesperson expressed support for the IOC's new rules, emphasizing that "gender cannot override biology"."We have been at the...

On the second day of the Khelo India Tribal Games, competitions in swimming, weightlifting, hockey, and football were held in Chhattisgarh yesterday. Karnataka swimmer Manikanta L. won the gold medal in the 200 metres individual medley, achieving a hat-trick of gold medals. Odisha's Anjali Munda...

In Raipur, March 26, swimmer Manikanta L. single-handedly led Karnataka to the top of the medal table as he won three more gold medals on Thursday, bringing his individual gold tally to five, while Odisha’s Anjali Munda secured a hat-trick of gold medals in the swimming competition on the second...

Raipur, March 26 – Karnataka swimmer Manikanta L continued his winning streak by securing his third consecutive gold medal, while Odisha’s Anjali Munda secured her second gold on Day 2 of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) in Raipur.Manikanta dominated the men’s 200m Individual Medley (IM)...

Bengaluru, March 26 The reigning Asian champion and national record holder, Gulveer Singh, will lead India's challenge at the 18th edition of the TCS World 10K Run Bengaluru, which is a World Athletics Gold Label race, here on Sunday.Gulveer is entering the race in top form, having finished...

Bengaluru, March 26 – Gulveer Singh, the national record holder in the 10,000m and 5,000m events, will lead the Indian elite field at the 18th edition of the World 10K Bengaluru, scheduled for April 26.This World Athletics Gold Label Race carries a total prize purse of USD 210,000, with USD...

March 26, New Delhi – Dhoneesh N from Karnataka and Anjali Munda from Odisha won the first two gold medals of the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, held in Chhattisgarh.Dhoneesh and Anjali secured gold medals in the men's and women's 200-meter freestyle swimming events, respectively...

Bhubaneswar, March 25 – Punjab’s 26-year-old international sprinter, Gurvindervir Singh, showcased resilience to win the men’s 60m title on the final day of the two-day National Indoor Athletics Championships at the Indoor Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.In a thrilling 60m final, only five...

Raipur, March 25 The powerhouse state of Karnataka showcased its dominance in the pool, winning five of the six gold medals on offer, with Dhoneesh N making a splash in the men's 200m freestyle on the opening day of the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games here on Wednesday.Dhoneesh clocked...

Raipur, March 25 – Karnataka’s Dhoneesh N. and Odisha’s Anjali Munda won the first two gold medals with dominant performances in the men’s and women’s 200m freestyle swimming event at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 at the International Swimming Complex in Raipur on Wednesday...

March 25, New Delhi – Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the Indian men’s and women’s lacrosse teams on Wednesday for their gold medal-winning performances at the Asian Lacrosse Games in Riyadh. He urged the athletes to continue working hard and aim...

March 25, New Delhi – The Khelo India Tribal Games will begin in the state of Chhattisgarh today.The event will take place across three cities – Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Surguja – from March 25th to April 3rd.1,300 athletes will compete for 16 gold medals.The Games will feature seven medal...

Raipur, March 24 The first edition of the 10-day 'Khelo India Tribal Games' will begin here on Wednesday with around 3,800 athletes from across the country competing in nine sports disciplines, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao said.Describing the games as a "milestone" in Indian...

Raipur, March 24 Chhattisgarh is preparing to host the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, which begin on Wednesday. Prominent Indian sports figures, including Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, midfielder Salima Tete, and top sprinter Animesh Kujur, have expressed that the Khelo India Tribal...

Raipur, March 24 Close to 1300 athletes from across the country will compete in nine disciplines in the first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games, which will begin here on Wednesday.The Games will be held at three venues in Chhattisgarh – Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Sarguja – and 106 gold medals will be...

Bhubaneswar, March 24 Young shot putter Omkar Prasad Nanda used a worn-out shoe, while runner C Priyanka relied on her experience of training on a curved track, as athletes and officials adjusted to an unfamiliar setting at the inaugural National Indoor Championships, which began here on...

Kujawy Pomorze (Poland), March 23 – The 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships, which concluded with a record-breaking final day, delivered the highest-quality edition in the championships' history, underscoring the event's status as a key milestone in the packed global athletics calendar...