track and field

New Delhi, April 11 – Star sprinter Hima Das has praised the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) for implementing policies that have helped develop the sport at the grassroots level, making it possible for athletes from small cities and towns to dream of achieving success in athletics and...

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 10 Sachin Yadav, who was a finalist at the World Championships, will be among a number of top Indian track and field athletes competing in the Delhi leg of the one-day Indian Open Series at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday.Given the number of entries, competition is...

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...

Doha, April 8 The season-opening Diamond League in Doha, where India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra broke the 90m mark last season, has been scheduled for June 19, the organizers said in a statement on Wednesday.The event, originally scheduled to take place at the Khalifa International Stadium...

Bengaluru, April 4 – Murali Sreeshankar kicked off his season impressively by winning the men's long jump at the inaugural edition of the Indian Athletics Series 2026 in Bengaluru on Saturday.Competing at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, the 27-year-old produced his best jump on the fourth attempt...

New Delhi, April 4 In a significant policy decision, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has made it mandatory for track and field athletes to obtain its prior approval before entering into agreements with sponsors, including private entities.The AFI said the decision has been taken in...

New Delhi, April 4 India has surpassed Kenya to top the Athletics Integrity Unit's (AIU) list of ineligible individuals due to doping violations, with 148 suspended track and field athletes, which is two more than the African nation.The latest updated list is for the period up to April 1 of...

Raipur, April 2 – The Chhattisgarh women’s football team continued its strong performance at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, defeating Jharkhand 1-0 in the final on Thursday, thanks to the individual brilliance of their captain, Kiran Pisda, securing a gold medal.The hosts...

April 2, Kohima: Nagaland has added another medal to its athletics tally at the 1st Khelo India Tribal Games in Chhattisgarh.Wede T. Mero delivered an outstanding performance to win the gold medal in the men's 10,000 metres event, bringing pride and glory to the state.With this achievement...

Raipur, April 2 Guided by the individual brilliance of their captain, Kiran Pisda, the Chhattisgarh women's football team continued their strong performance in the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, defeating Jharkhand 1-0 in the final to secure a gold medal.The hosts also added the silver...

Raipur, April 1 Race walker Dasharath Talawar and middle-distance runner Nagini added a gold medal each to Karnataka's tally, which topped the table, while Chhattisgarh's Gajendra Thakur won a silver in the men's 800m on Day 8 of the Khelo India Tribal Games here on Wednesday.Dasharath led...

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...

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...

Bhubaneswar, March 24 Exactly 10 years ago, Baranica Elangovan was wondering whether her slender frame would be able to carry a heavy pole, but heeding the advice of her college teacher turned out to be a wise decision as she smashed the national record here on Tuesday.The 29-year-old...

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...

Bhubaneswar, March 24 – With India set to host the 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships, Bhubaneswar will host the two-day inaugural edition of the National Indoor Athletics Championships, providing athletes with a platform to prepare for the mega event.The National Indoor Athletics...

Bhubaneswar, March 23 India will formally begin its journey towards narrower tracks and consistent conditions in indoor athletics by hosting the nation's maiden national championship, starting here on Tuesday. This marks the first preparatory step towards hosting the World Championship at the...