shot put

Bhubaneswar, March 24 – Tamil Nadu’s 29-year-old international pole vaulter, Baranica Elangovan, was the center of attention on the opening day of the first edition of the National Indoor Athletics Championships at the Indoor Stadium in Bhubaneswar, setting a new national record on Tuesday...

In Bhubaneswar, Tamil Nadu athlete Baranica Elangovan achieved a remarkable feat, setting a new national record in the women's pole vault event at the National Indoor Championships. She cleared a height of 4.22 meters on the opening day of the competition.The 29-year-old Baranica, who had...

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...

Torun (Poland), March 21 – World record holder and Paris Olympic champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh claimed the first gold medal at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun, north-central Poland, lighting up the opening day of the competition.The 24-year-old high jumper from Ukraine...

New Delhi, March 12 Sumit Antil, the double Paralympic Games gold medallist in javelin throw, lived up to his reputation by winning the top spot, contributing to India's success at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Delhi.The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the men's javelin throw...

March 12, New Delhi – Indian athletes delivered outstanding performances on the opening day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, claiming top positions across various track and field events.In the men’s high jump T42 event, Shailesh Kumar won gold, Ramsingbhai Gov Padhiyar secured silver...

New Delhi, March 11 India's star high jumper, Praveen Kumar, secured another gold, dominating his event as the hosts collected multiple medals on the opening day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix here on Wednesday.Praveen, the 2024 Paris Paralympics gold medallist, dominated the men's T44...

Patiala, March 7 – Two-time Asian Games champion, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, showcased his early form as he won the gold medal in the men's shot put competition on the opening day of the two-day 5th Indian Open Throws Competition at the National Institute of Sports Campus in Patiala, Punjab, on...

Patiala, March 7 Asian Games gold medallist and national record holder Tajinderpal Singh Toor won the shot put gold with a throw of over 20m on the first day of the Indian Open Throws Competition here on Saturday.The 31-year-old athlete from Punjab hurled the iron ball to a distance of 20.51m...

Patiala (Punjab), March 6 – Two-time Asian Games champion in men’s shot put, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, has meticulously planned his strategy for the 2026 competitive season, which includes major events like the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games.One of Toor's goals this season is to defend...

Mumbai, February 13 The Maharashtra police have revised the timings for their recruitment ground tests across the state to protect candidates from extreme heat, officials said on Friday.Earlier, a 26-year-old candidate died during the selection process in the Beed district.The physical...