DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:04:54 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/athletics/how-simple-cardio-ignite-passion-in-sachin-sharma-a-wrs-senior-officer-to-become-endurance-athlete-640087.html New Delhi Sep 23 Sachin Ashok Sharma IRTS 2008 secretary to the general managerWestern Railways has earned plaudits for completing multiple marathons and triathlons over the years And amid his preparations for events in the future he looks forward to achieving more heights and making the nation proud Sharma recently completed one of the worlds most gruelling endurance events the Ironman Triathlon at Port Macquarie in Australia His list of triathlons includes the Bergman Olympic triathlon 15 km swim 40 km bike 10 km run Bergman 113 triathlon 19 km swim 90 km bike 21 km run Goa Ironman 703 triathlon 19 km swim 90 km bike 21 km run and the Australia IronmanThe list of marathons completed by Sharma is also long He completed three marathons in 2024 the Comrades Marathon South Africa in June 2024 the Silk Route Ultra Ladakh in September 2024 and a recordbreaking Jaisalmer Ultra Marathon in December 2024 and is the only civil servant to have done the 122 kmlong Silk Route Ultra Marathon in the high altitude region of LadakhSharma has taken part in numerous 10K runs over the past few years including triathlons halfmarathons full marathons and ultramarathonsHis journey has been inspirational to say the least Speaking exclusively to IANS Sharma shed light on how taking up running helped him overcome Menieres disease a chronic inner ear disorder his coach and colleagues role in his fitness journey and how he strikes a balance between work and fitnessAsked what got him to take fitness and running seriously and when he started his journey Sharma said It all began well before I joined the service It was after the 12th standard during my first year of engineering I had some issues with my inner ear specifically Menieres disease which causes a stinging sound pressure differences and vertigoA homoeopath advised me to do cardio exercises such as brisk walking or running I chose jogging I started running and gained many benefits I realised this was my goto solution for these issues Over time I found it helped me in many ways beyond just the physicalIt boosted my mental health by helping me destress and concentrate more Even while preparing for the civil service exam after graduation I continued jogging I was in Delhi Every evening I ran six kilometres which greatly helped me relax During my runs I would consolidate what I had read and studied that dayWithout it I might have become a sportsman in both school and college I was staying in a hostel There I was introduced to a wide range of sports including boxing hockey cricket football as well as gymnastics athletics and many others Overall I was pretty fit and active during my school days he addedSpeaking on the challenges he faces while preparing for the marathons and triathlons Sharma added Ive always been into sports I enjoyed some form of jogging but never took part in endurance activities Endurance sports are quite different Running 610 kilometres is one thing but running 21 or more cycling over 100 kilometres or swimming beyond two kilometres is another Its a whole different game Initially I was surprised to see people completing 21 and 42kilometre marathons and cycling 100 kilometresI was genuinely taken aback when I first met such individuals upon arriving in Mumbai Im referring to 2020 onwards That was the second time I was here as a student Back then I was based in Bilaspur and Nagpur in central India primarily in Chhattisgarh During that period I regularly went to the gym I was in good shape and all but I didnt do much runningWhen I arrived in Mumbai for my assignment in 2020 I met several endurance athletes My actual journey began in January 2022 when I took part in an endurance event and started this endurance pursuit I joined a running group Naresh Lalwani retired as general manager in the central railway a senior colleague of mine who is a runner himself recommended it to me Hes an endurance athlete and he suggested joining the running clubThe clubs head coach is Girish Bindra Hes my running coach They asked me to run about 10 kilometres when I joined the group and I managed to do it quite well That was actually the first time I ever completed a 10kilometre run in my life Then the following Sunday just seven days later they asked me to run about 21 kilometres I did Then they asked me to do 30 kilometres I did that too And thats how I started So I never knew I had the potential but it was just group encouragement and the coach I had who motivated me to do soI started with endurance running and then moved on to other sports I didnt know how to swim at first I only knew how to float in a swimming pool so I didnt honestly know how to swim I learnt to swim in March 2022 and afterwards I completed a couple of long open water free swimmathons I also took up longdistance cycling Finally when I had become proficient in all three sports I completed the IronmanSpeaking further Sharma shared his experiences of completing some of the most difficult marathons in the world and the challenges he faced while training for them and achieving themA marathon is just running while a triathlon involves three sports Last year I did three very big events the Comrades Marathon the Silk Route Ultra Ladakh and the Jaisalmer Ultra Marathon The Comrades Marathon which I did in June 2024 is 86 kilometres of an uphill marathon I did Silk Route Ultra in September that year which is one of the most challenging ultra marathons in the world It is a highaltitude marathon of 122 kilometres in LadakhAnd I did 161 kilometres of an ultramarathon in December which is a border run It is from Jaisalmer to Longewala post if you recollect the 1971 IndoPak war So Longewala post to Jaisalmer is 161 kilometres which I did in December There was not much of a gap between these three but I regularly practised running So I did that And after December I resumed practising triathlonThe gap was smaller between the ultramarathons in June September and December but from December to May I had three sports to focus on Regarding running I was already practising regularly so I didnt need much additional training because I was already in rhythmI had to put in a lot of effort while cycling because the Ironman triathlon includes 180 kilometres of cycling Its not just a long distance it also has significant elevation The Ironman course features many hills and the average elevation gain was 1800 metres which is quite substantial Considering the event was held in a coastal area climbing 1800 metres uphill was a real challenge So I had to train diligently over these months focusing on cycling and swimmingThe challenge was to maintain a healthy balance between building core strength the muscular strength needed to perform these three tasks and practising proficiency in the three sportsrunning swimming and cycling So strength training alongside these sports Additionally being a civil servant in a demanding position means that my assignment here is equally challengingThe time window I used was between 430 am and 830 am which is four hours Whatever needed to be done had to be completed within that period The challenge with an Ironman triathlon is that you dont just do one activity on a given day you need to complete two or threeThe challenge was to come home from the office have a healthy meal and then sleep immediately I couldnt go out socialising or partying I couldnt stay up late nor could I wake up late Time was limited so that was a big challenge he saidRecovery was another challenge Im not a very young man Im over 40 I need to look after my recovery as well Im not a 25yearold who can do two or three sets of exercises every 12 hours I require sleep and proper nutritionFor someone like me its essential to eat healthily and get enough sleep I also need to take ice baths steam baths and probably get a massage weekly All these activities form part of the recovery process Otherwise it can become challenging Sharma addedSome of Sharmas notable achievements include the Ladakh marathon 42 km Mumbai marathon 42 km Vasai Virar marathon 42km Tata ultra marathon 50 km Kaas valley ultra marathon 65 km Khardungla challenge 72 km in Ladakh Comrades marathon 86km in South Africa Pune ultra marathon 100 km Silk route ultra marathon 122 km in Ladakh and the Border run Jaisalmer Longewala 161 kmHe has also completed the Malvan Sea 3 km Juhu Sea 3 km and Sunk Rock to Gateway Sea Swimathons 5 km alongside the Jio Cyclothon 100 km IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/how-simple-cardio-ignite-passion-in-sachin-sharma-a-wrs-senior-officer-to-become-endurance-athlete-640087.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/kenyas-sabastian-sawe-rosemary-wanjiru-triumph-in-berlin-marathon-639794.html Berlin Germany Sep 21 Kenyas Sabastian Sawe claimed a commanding victory in the 51st edition of the Berlin Marathon in a time of 20216 while his compatriot Rosemary Wanjiru won the womens race in 22105 on Sunday Sawe delivered one of the fastest performances of the year but narrowly missed both course and world records Japans Akira Akasaki produced a surprise by taking second place in 20615Sawe 29 set a blistering pace from the start despite unusually warm conditions Defending champion Milkesa Mengesha of Ethiopia initially tried to stay close but was unable to keep up and fell back before the halfway mark From then on Sawe ran alone at the front gradually extending his lead while still chasing record paceWith ten kilometres remaining and the Brandenburg Gate looming as the symbolic final landmark it became increasingly clear that Eliud Kipchoges course record of 20109 set in 2022 and Kelvin Kiptums world record of 20035 set in 2023 in Chicago would remain untouched Sawe showed visible signs of fatigue in the final stretch but his victory was never in doubtThe womens race proved much closer Kenyas Rosemary Wanjiru made her decisive move shortly past the halfway point and managed to stay in front until the finish Dera Dida of Ethiopia closed in during the final kilometres but crossed the line three seconds behind in 22108 Fellow Ethiopian Azmera Gebru finished third in 22129 24 seconds adrift of the winnerMore than 55000 athletes from around the world registered for this years Berlin Marathon once again underlining the events status as one of the most prestigious races globally Tens of thousands of spectators lined the streets creating a vibrant atmosphere along the 42195kilometre route through the German capital reports XinhuaIt was hard but I was prepared I did my best and I am happy about my performance You cannot change the weather but I was prepared for everything The atmosphere is great and I hope to improve next year I will come back Sawe said after sealing his first Berlin titleFor Wanjiru the win confirmed Kenyas dominance as both mens and womens trophies went back to East Africa IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/kenyas-sabastian-sawe-rosemary-wanjiru-triumph-in-berlin-marathon-639794.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 18:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-cships-portugals-nader-edges-wightman-to-win-mens-1-500m-title-639125.html Tokyo Sep 17 Portugals Isaac Nader made history by claiming a dramatic victory in the mens 1500 metres at the World Athletics Championships here on Wednesday clocking 3 minutes 3410 seconds Britains Jake Wightman the 2022 world champion was narrowly denied the title finishing second in 33412 while Kenyas Reynold Cheruiyot secured the bronze in 33425 The triumph marks Naders first global title a breakthrough achievement for the 26yearold whose previous best on the international stage had been two topeight finishes at the World Indoor ChampionshipsKenyas Faith Cherotich stormed to victory in the womens 3000 meters steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships here on WednesdayCherotich a bronze medalist at the 2023 Budapest worlds and the 2024 Paris Olympics clocked a championship record of 8 minutes 5159 seconds for the gold medalDefending champion and Olympic gold medalist Winfred Yavi of Bahrain settled for silver in 85646 while Ethiopias Sembo Almayew claimed bronze with a personal best of 85886Meanwhile in the mens javelin throw defending champion Neeraj Chopra and Paris Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan qualified for the final in contrasting styles Chopra a twotime medallist in the Olympics and World Championships went past the qualifying standard with his first throw of 8485mNadeem had to spend some anxious moments before clinching his spot with this third and final attempt hurling the spear to 8528m The 27yearold Chopra was placed fifth in the list of qualified throwers which was led by twotime World Champion Anderson Peters of Grenada at 8983 with Germanys Julian Weber at second with 8721 Nadeem was placed fourth just ahead of Chopra in fifthEarlier Olympic champion Hamish Kerr of New Zealand claimed victory in the mens high jump final on Tuesday The 29yearold cleared a worldleading 236 meters to secure his first global outdoor titleSouth Koreas Woo Sanghyeok the 2022 world indoor champion cleared 234 meters for his second world championships silver after 2022 Jan Stefela of the Czech Republic earned bronze after clearing 231 meters edging Ukraines Oleh Doroshchuk on countback IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-cships-portugals-nader-edges-wightman-to-win-mens-1-500m-title-639125.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-cships-neeraj-chopra-qualifies-for-mens-javelin-final-with-first-attempt-8485m-639051.html Tokyo Sep 17 Twotime Olympic medallist and defending champion Neeraj Chopra qualified for the final of the mens Javelin throw event of the World Athletics Championships achieving the required qualifying mark in his first throw of the qualifying round The qualifying mark was set at 8450m and Neeraj on his return to the venue where he made history by winning the Olympic gold medal comfortably hurled the javelin to a distance of 8485m in his very first attempt in the Group A qualification to make it to the finalThis marked the fifth consecutive time Chopra needed just one attempt to qualify for the final The previous four occasions when Chopra made it to the final in the first throw are the 2020 Tokyo Olympics the 2022 and 2023 World Championships and the 2024 Paris OlympicsAfter Chopra Germanys Julian Weber breached the automatic qualification mark in his second attempt Weber started with an 8229m throw but bounced back to record the throw of 8721m making the direct qualification to the finalAnother Indian in Group A Sachin Yadav who began with 8016m finished the qualification round with a best throw of 8367m in his three attempts and remains hopeful to qualify for the finalChopra who won a silver medal in the Paris Olympic Games in 2024 will on Thursday defend the World title he won in Budapest in 2023 The 27yearold from Haryana created history in Budapest two years ago by becoming Indias firstever world champion in athletics with a throw of 8817m Pakistans Arshad Nadeem had secured silver on that occasion with an effort of 8782mHowever the crossborder rivalry intensified in Paris last year when Nadeem dethroned Chopra as Olympic champion with a massive throw of 9297m while the Indian settled for a silver with the best effort of 8945mChopra will be aiming for his third medal in the World Championships having previously clinched a silver in Eugene USA three years agoEarlier this season the Indian legend had finally crossed the 90m mark with a national record throw of 9023m in the Diamond League event in Doha Qatar However that effort currently ranks him third on the world best list behind Germanys Julian Weber and Brazils Luiz da Silva IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-cships-neeraj-chopra-qualifies-for-mens-javelin-final-with-first-attempt-8485m-639051.html Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paralympic-medallist-hokato-sema-aims-to-surpass-15m-mark-at-world-para-athletics-cships-639093.html New Delhi Sep 17 Indian para athlete Hokato Hotozhe Sema is set to make a powerful return on home soil at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships aiming to surpass his personal best of 1488 metres in mens shot put F57 With a decorated career that already includes a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics and a silver medal at the 2022 Asian Para Games the para shot putter is determined to raise the bar once again His relentless persistence culminated in a 1465 metre throw at the Paris 2024 Paralympics securing India a bronze medal and he went on to register a personal best of 1488 metres at the Indian Open in Bengaluru further boosting his reputation as one of the nations most inspiring para athletesSpeaking about his journey and preparation Hokato said After losing my leg I used to hide my stump because I was ashamed Now I wear shorts everywhere If people stare I let them Today I have put all that energy into my training I spent hours every day working on strength and conditioning finetuning my technique and repeating drills until they felt perfectHe added I know breaking records is not just about powerits about precision patience and pushing myself beyond limits Every morning when I step into training my only goal is to cross that 15metre mark at the New Delhi 2025 Para Athletics Championships I am training harder than ever before so I can create that moment for myself for my coaches and for the countryAs New Delhi prepares to host the biggest para sporting event in Indias history Hokato is sharpening his focus at the Army Paralympic Node BEG amp Centre TB 2 Dighi camp in Pune His training regimen includes specialised strength and conditioning advanced technical drills and structured recovery sessions all designed to peak his performance on championship day His coaches point to his improved consistency endurance and throwing rhythm reinforcing expectations that he is edging closer to breaking his own recordThe New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships mark a historic step for India hosting athletes from across the globe in a celebration of resilience inclusivity and sporting excellenceFor Hokato the competition is more than an eventit is the continuation of a journey from soldier to Paralympian from doubt to determination Crowned with medals on the biggest international stages he now hopes his performance in New Delhi will inspire countless others with disabilities to embrace their challenges and chase their dreams IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paralympic-medallist-hokato-sema-aims-to-surpass-15m-mark-at-world-para-athletics-cships-639093.html Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championships-neeraj-chopra-eyes-repeat-of-history-in-tokyo-638865.html Tokyo Sep 16 Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra who cherishes Tokyos National Stadium as the stage of his historic Olympic gold in 2021 will return to the venue on Wednesday aiming for another milestone at the 2025 World Athletics Championships Chopra enters the competition as the defending champion having created history in Budapest two years ago by becoming Indias firstever world champion in athletics with a throw of 8817m Pakistans Arshad Nadeem had secured silver on that occasion with an effort of 8782mHowever the crossborder rivalry intensified in Paris last year when Nadeem dethroned Chopra as Olympic champion with a massive throw of 9297m while the Indian settled for a silver with the best effort of 8945mWorld No 2 Chopra will be aiming for his third medal at the World Championships having previously clinched silver in Eugene USA three years ago Earlier this season he finally crossed the 90m mark with a national record throw of 9023m in the Diamond League event in Doha Qatar However that effort currently ranks him third on the world list behind Germanys Julian Weber and Brazils Luiz da SilvaThe mens javelin field looks stacked with three athletes having surpassed 90m this year and another five who have done so in past seasonsA total of 37 competitors divided into two groups will compete for 12 spots in Thursdays final with the automatic qualification standard set at 8450m Chopra 27 begins his campaign in Group A while Nadeem is placed in Group BIndia will also be represented by Sachin Yadav Group A along with Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh Group BLeading the global contenders is Julian Weber the inform Diamond League champion and current season leader with a throw of 9151m The field also boasts twotime world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada 2012 Olympic gold medallist Keshorn Walcott Trinidad and Tobago and Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czechia making the competition in Tokyo even more formidableAsian Games gold medallist Annu Rani will spearhead Indias challenge in the womens javelin throwRani who has recorded a seasonbest effort of 6259m faces a formidable field that includes reigning World Champion Haruka Kitaguchi of Japan Austrias world leader Victoria Hudson with a 6776m throw and Serbias Adriana Vilagos who has reached 6722m this seasonThe womens javelin qualifiers are set to begin on Friday with the medal round scheduled for SaturdayWorld Athletics Mens javelin throw schedule Mens javelin throw qualification for Group A will begin at 340 pm while the Group B throws will commence at 515 pm on Wednesday The final of the event will start at 353 pm on ThursdayWorld Athletics Womens javelin throw schedule Womens javelin throw qualification for Group A will start at 4 pm on Friday while for Group B it will start at 530 pm The final is slated to commence at 535 pm on SaturdayLive streaming details Live streaming of the mens and womens javelin throw events at the World Athletics Championships will be available on JioHotstar in India Live telecast will be on Star Sports Select 1 Star Sports Select 1 HD Star Sports Select 2 and Star Sports Select 2 HD TV channels in India IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championships-neeraj-chopra-eyes-repeat-of-history-in-tokyo-638865.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/35-indians-to-make-world-para-athletics-championships-debut-in-new-delhi-637140.html New Delhi Sep 8 Marking a new milestone for Indian para sports 35 Indian athletes will make their World Para Athletics Championships debut to be held from September 27 to October 5 here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Mahendra Gurjar who scripted history by setting a new world record in the mens F42 javelin category with a throw of 6117 metres at the Nottwil World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland is currently training in Patiala and focused on continuing his great form and making an impact in his debut World Athletics ChampionshipsThis championship isnt just about medalsits about showing the world the spirit and ability of Indian para athletes I hope our performances encourage more youngsters especially girls to chase their sporting dreams Mahendra Indias debutant in the Javelin F44 saidAmong the talented firsttime participants are Atul Kaushik Discus F57 Praveen Shot Put F46 Haney Discus F37 Mit Bharatbhai Patel Long Jump T44 Manjeet Javelin F13 Vishu Long Jump T12 Pushpendra Singh Javelin F44 Ajay Singh Long Jump T47 Shubham Juyal Shot Put F57 Birbhadra Singh Discus F57 Dayawanti Womens 400m T20 Amisha Rawat Womens Shot Put F46 Anandhi Kulanthaisamy Club Throw F32 and Suchitra Parida Womens Javelin F56Mit Bharatbhai Patel set to compete in the mens long jump T44 shared To compete at this level in front of a home crowd is something Ive dreamed about since I first started training Im grateful for the opportunity and determined to make India proudDevendra Jhajharia president of Paralympic Committee of India said Never before have so many Indian athletes made their World Championships debut in a single edition Each debutant has overcome tremendous odds to reach this stage embodying the hopes of a new generation We believe these athletes will inspire countless others across the country to take up sport and dream bigThe New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships is set to be Indias biggestever para sporting event with over 2200 athletes and support staff from more than 104 countries competing in 186 medal events IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/35-indians-to-make-world-para-athletics-championships-debut-in-new-delhi-637140.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/haryana-leads-indian-contingent-with-31-athletes-for-world-para-athletics-championships-2025-636714.html New Delhi Sep 5 India on Friday announced a strong and diverse contingent of paraathletes from across the country who have qualified for the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 set to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium New Delhi from September 27 to October 5 2025 Led by star javelin thrower and twotime Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil the team features a powerful blend of experienced medallists and emerging talent The squad boasts illustrious names such as Praveen Kumar Nishad Kumar Hokato Simran Sharma Preeti Pal Navdeep Dharambir Nain Pranav Soorma and many moreParalympic gold medalist Dharambir Nain and double bronze medallist sprinter Preeti Pal have been honoured with the prestigious role of flag bearers for the Indian contingent at the opening ceremonyThe qualifiers represent a wide geographic spread highlighting the growth of para athletics infrastructure and support nationwide Haryana leads with 31 players followed by Uttar Pradesh with 12 players Gujarat with 5 Maharashtra Rajasthan and Uttarakhand with 4 each Tamil Nadu 3 players Telangana 2 and several other statesincluding Himachal Pradesh Bihar Nagaland Delhi Punjab Meghalaya Andhra Pradesh and Keralaeach contributing one athleteThe New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships is set to be Indias biggestever para sporting event with over 2200 athletes and support staff from more than 104 countries competing in 186 medal eventsThe event was started as the IPC Athletics World Championships with the first edition in 1994 in Berlin and was renamed as World Para Athletics Championships after the 2015 editionNew Delhi will be hosting the 12th edition of the prominent athletics competition for paraathletes India has recently started making waves in the World Para Athletics Championship with 45 medals so far 13 gold 15 silver and 17 bronze China leads the overall list with 538 medals including 208 gold Great Britain is second with 399 medals with 154 gold and the United States is third with 471 medals 149 of them gold IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/haryana-leads-indian-contingent-with-31-athletes-for-world-para-athletics-championships-2025-636714.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/below-par-neeraj-chopra-finishes-second-in-diamond-league-final-weber-on-top-with-9151-m-throw-634953.html Zurich Aug 29 World Champion Neeraj Chopra produced his best throw of the night on his sixth and final turn hurling the javelin to 8501 to finish second in the seasonending Diamond League Final here on Thursday night Chopra was placed third at 8435 with two legal throws followed by three fouls but moved up to second place overtaking Keshorn Walcott with his lastditch effort The runnerup finish also helped the Indian legend and reigning World Champion keep his incredible streak of 26 consecutive toptwo finishes alive at the international stageIn a meet held a few weeks before the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo in October Chopra failed to retain the title he had won the previous year finishing third with a best effort of 8435 metres which fell short of his personal best of 9023m in the sevenplayer field in this Swiss cityThe defending champion Chopra struggled to find his rhythm and made mistakes in his technique as he struggled to produce his best The eventual winner Julian Weber came up with his personal best and worldleading distance in the first round itself a massive heave that landed the spear at 9137 metres improving on his previous best of 9006m which killed the competition in the first few minutes itselfFormer World Champion Anderson Peters finished fourth with a best throw of 8206 as most of the others barring Weber failed to produce their best in the twoday eventThe 27yearold Chopra who won the gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics and followed it up with a silver in Paris last year started with a throw of 8435m in his first turn which placed him in third place behind Julian Weber of Germany who started with a massive 9137m and Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago who started with an 8495Both Walcott and Chopra produced throws of 7991m and 8200m Weber surged ahead with a 9151 monster that virtually sealed the first place for him He and Chopra both fouled their third attempt while the Indian twotime Olympic medallist fouled his next attempt too Weber 8366m and Walcott 8178m produced throws that had no bearing on the overall resultChopra fouled his fifth attempt also while Walcott managed a pedestrian 7700 and Weber managed the thirdbest throw of the competition at 8645m He moved past Walcott with a lastditch sixth and final throwChopra had qualified for the Diamond League Final by virtue of his first place in Paris in June with an effort of 8816m He had produced his personal best and a national record throw of 9025m his first effort beyond the 90m mark in Doha in May and was hoping to cross the 90 m mark again in Zurich IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/below-par-neeraj-chopra-finishes-second-in-diamond-league-final-weber-on-top-with-9151-m-throw-634953.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/meet-records-tumble-in-womens-5000m-mens-pole-vault-in-senior-national-inter-state-athletics-633221.html Chennai Aug 20 The first day of the 64th National InterState Senior Athletics Championships saw records tumble in the womens 5000m and in mens pole vault as the event got underway on a positive note at Jawaharlal Stadium here on Wednesday It was Seema who hails from Himachal Pradesh who powered to gold in the womens 5000m clocking 154264 to eclipse the previous meet record of 154692 set by L Suriya in 2017 Ravina Gayakwad 165324 and Sanghamitra Mahata 180436 finished second and third respectivelyThe womens 5000m national record of 151035 belongs to Parul Chaudhary who is not competing at the InterState Championships Seemas time was nowhere close to Paruls record which was still a confidence booster for her for the upcoming events in the seasonThe mens pole vault also produced a record as Reegan G and M Gowtham cleared 520m distances to share the gold medal The previous record of 511m in the name of S Siva was set in 2023 in Bhubaneswar In the womens 400m semis Gujarats Devyaniba Zala topped the chart with a time of 5326 secondsIt was also a good event for the hosts as Tamil Nadus sprinters stole the showwinning both the 100m dash in the mens and womens sectionson the opening day of the competitionTamil Arasu 23 rocketed off the blocks and shifted into top gear to outduel his rivals His goldwinning time of 1022 seconds was better than the previous meet record of 1027 seconds set by Punjabs Gurindervir Singh in 2021 While former national record holder Manikanta Hoblidhar representing Karnataka was second with a time of 1035 secondsThe results of the mens semis held nearly two hours before the final gave a glimpse of the podium finish Going by the timings it was obvious that the final showdown would be between Arasu and HoblidharThe womens 100m title went to Tamil Nadus experienced sprinter Dhana Lakshmi whose winning time was 1136 seconds While teenage sprinting prodigy Abhinaya Rajarajan settled for second place with a time of 1158 secondsRacing below 54 seconds in the semis has certainly brightened Devyanibas chances of a podium finish But she will have to battle it out with seasoned runners like MR Poovamma who finished second in the other semis with a time of 5452 seconds Tamil Nadus promising onelap runner Vishal TK will be one to watch in the final on Thursday He posted the best time of 4578 in the semisResultsMen100m Tamil Arasu TN 1022 seconds meet record previous record of 1027 seconds was set by Gurindervir Singh in 2021 Manikanta Hoblidhar Karnataka 1035 seconds Ragul Kumar 1040 seconds10000m Abhishek Pal Uttar Pradesh 305664 Shivaji Parashu Karnataka 305769 Shivam Uttar Pradesh 305914Pole vault Reegan G Tamil Nadu 520m meet record previous record of 511m by S Siva in 2023 in Bhubaneswar M Gowtham Tamil Nadu 520m Kamal L Tamil Nadu 5mWomen100m Dhana Lakshmi TN 1136 seconds Abhinaya Rajarajan Tamil Nadu 1158 seconds Sneha SS Kerala 1161 seconds5000m Seema HP 154264 seconds meet record previous record 154692 set by L Surya in 2017 Ravina Gayakwad Maharashtra 165324 seconds Sanghamitra M Jharkhand 180436 secondsTriple jump Sandra Babu Kerala 1320m Aleena Saji Kerala 1315m Niharika Vashisht Punjab 1309mHammer Throw Tanya Chaudhary Uttar Pradesh 6391m Divya Shandilya Odisha 5958m Maya Rajasthan 5757m IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/meet-records-tumble-in-womens-5000m-mens-pole-vault-in-senior-national-inter-state-athletics-633221.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/adani-ahmedabad-marathon-returns-for-9th-edition-on-nov-30-632544.html Ahmedabad Aug 18 Adani Ahmedabad Marathon is set to return for its 9th edition on November 30 with registrations officially opening on August 15 Organised by Adani Sportsline the 2025 marathon will once again be flagged off from the Sabarmati Riverfront weaving through some of the citys most iconic landmarks including the Atal Bridge Gandhi Ashram and Ellis Bridge More than a marathon the event has grown into a citywide cultural movement At its heart remains the deeply resonant theme of Run4OurSoldiers a tribute to the courage and selfless service of the Indian armed forcesThis years edition carries added emotional weight as Ahmedabad and the Adani family prepare to honour the extraordinary efforts of our defence forces during critical moments earlier this year when they played a vital role in ensuring the nations safetyReflecting on the journey so far Pranav Adani Director Adani Enterprises Limited AEL shared It is a privilege to host the ninth edition of the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon As we approach the 10year milestone it is inspiring to see Ahmedabads fitness culture grow stronger with every passing year This marathon has become a cherished tradition with thousands joining in to celebrate this festival of running Its true soul lies in Run4OurSoldiers running shoulder to shoulder with our brave defence personnel and this year carrying the deep pride and gratitude of a nation that witnessed their extraordinary courage during Operation SindoorThe Run4OurSoldiers campaign is its distinguishing feature It presents a unique opportunity for participants to pay tribute to our soldiers More than 3000 defence personnel participated in the run last year A major portion of the proceeds goes for the welfare of the armed forcesNow just one step away from its 10year milestone the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon continues to expand its footprint Since 2022 it has been listed on the Global Marathon Event List by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races AIMS It also received certification from the Athletics Federation of India AFI in its most recent editionsolidifying its position as one of Indias premier running eventsThe event features four race categories full marathon half marathon 10 km run and 5 km runappealing to participants across age groups and fitness levels The marathon not only champions a healthy and active lifestyle but also embodies a larger vision of social impact and community upliftment IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/adani-ahmedabad-marathon-returns-for-9th-edition-on-nov-30-632544.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/2nd-edition-of-pune-marathon-to-be-held-on-november-23-630068.html Pune Aug 4 The Pune Marathon returns for its highly anticipated second edition scheduled for November 23 2025 maintaining the citys position as a key stop on Indias growing fitness map The Pune flag off is at Savitribai Phule Pune University Renowned actor model and fitness icon Milind Soman will continue to serve as the face of the Pune Marathon reinforcing his commitment to encouraging health endurance and inclusive participation across all age groupsThe total prize money for this edition stands at INR 11 lakh across various race categories Registrations are now open with an entry fee for the full marathon at INR 950 GST while that for the halfmarathon is INR 900 GST For the 10K Run participants will have to pay INR 750 GST while for the 5K Run it will be INR 600 GST In a tribute to Indias uniformed services Defence Forces and Police personnel can register free of costThe Pune Marathon held in the cultural capital of Maharashtra is claimed to be Indias most inclusive marathon welcoming participants with disabilities to run alongside others Leading this mission will be Milind SomanMore than 3000 runners across the various categories of the events three main categories 422K Marathon 211K Half Marathon and other races are expected to participate Runners completing full or half marathons across cities will receive a commemorative finishers medal celebrating their achievementPraful Uchil Director Striders commented Last year we witnessed an overwhelming response to the inaugural edition of this event What stood out most was not just the number of participants but the energy the spirit and the belief that Pune is ready not just for a race but for a movement That belief is what brings us back this year with more ambition greater scale and a stronger sense of purposeIn a special message to the wouldbe participants Milind Sonam said Every step you run tells a story of strength resilience and the will to push beyond limits The Federal Bank Pune Marathon is not just a race its a journey that begins the moment you decide to show up for yourself Whether youre chasing a personal best or simply proving to yourself that you can this is your moment Ill be there not just to run but to witness thousands write their own stories of grit and glory See you at the start line IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/2nd-edition-of-pune-marathon-to-be-held-on-november-23-630068.html Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/all-the-plot-announcements-were-fake-arshad-nadeem-expresses-disappointment-over-unfulfilled-paris-olympics-rewards-626840.html New Delhi July 17 Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem has revealed that several promises made to him following last years Paris Olympics remain unfulfilled The javelin star alleged that some of the announced rewards particularly land plot allocations were never actually delivered calling them fake Nadeem claimed the gold with an Olympic record throw of 9297m at the Stade de France beating Indias Neeraj Chopra who finished second with a best effort of 8945m to settle for silver Nadeem became the first Pakistani athlete to win an individual gold medal in the OlympicsShortly after his historic achievement the Pakistani javelin star was honoured with a host of accolades and promised financial rewards from the government provincial administrations and private entitiesWhile the promised cash prizes were duly awarded to Nadeem the announced land allotments have yet to be fulfilledOut of all the prize announcements made for me all the plot announcements were fake which I did not receive Apart from that I have received all the cash prizes that were announced Geo TV quoted Nadeem as sayingDespite the issue with the promised plots Nadeem revealed that his focus remains firmly on his athletic careerMy entire focus is on myself but apart from that we train any youth who comes to us for training and this training is given by my coach Salman Butt he reiterated when he was asked about training other aspiring athletesAs per Pakistans A Sports report Nadeem successfully underwent muscle surgery in the United Kingdom UK marking a crucial step in his recovery from a lingering calf injury that recently forced him to miss competitionThe surgery was performed in Cambridge under the supervision of renowned UKbased specialist Dr Ali Bajwa Medical experts discovered partial damage to the 28yearolds calf muscle necessitating immediate surgical intervention With the procedure successfully completed Nadeem has now begun his rehabilitation and physiotherapy as his medical team and coach Salman Iqbal Butt remain optimistic about a smooth and timely recoveryNadeem and Neeraj are expected to go headtohead for the first time this year at the Diamond League event in Silesia Poland scheduled for August 16 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/all-the-plot-announcements-were-fake-arshad-nadeem-expresses-disappointment-over-unfulfilled-paris-olympics-rewards-626840.html Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/centenarian-marathon-runner-fauja-singh-dies-in-a-road-accident-in-punjab-626197.html Mumbai July 15 Centenarian longdistance runner Fauja Singh widely recognised as the worlds oldest marathon runner has died at the age of 114 in a road accident at Beas Pind near Jalandhar in Punjab According to reports the IndianBritish Sikh marathon runner of Punjabi descent was hit by an unidentified vehicle when he was crossing the road in his native village An officer of the Jalandhar rural police told the media that they were informed about the accident by one of Fauja Singhs relatives We have been told that he was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross the road We have set up a team and are investigating said a police official who claimed the vehicle that caused the accident was probably a carA global icon of strength and willpower Fauja Singh has inspired millions by running marathons past 100 He took up marathon running late in life and has reportedly completed over 100 marathonsBorn in the undivided Punjab at Beas Pind near Jalandhar on April 1 1911 Fauja Singh started running as a means to overcome his grief after witnessing the death of his fifth son in a construction accident in 1994 Having emigrated to England in the 1990s Fauja Singh took running in international competitions at the age of 89 and soon started taking part in International marathons Settled in Ilford with one of his sons Fauja Singh soon became renowned worldwide as he set many records in the 90plus age categoryBesides the marathon he would participate in many longdistance running disciplines in the Masters category At the age of 100 he accomplished eight world age group records in one day at the special Ontario Masters Association Fauja Singh Invitational Meet held at Birchmount Stadium in Toronto Ontario Canada His biography titled Turbaned Tornado was formally released in the Attlee Room of Britains House of Lords on July 7 2011He was one of the torchbearers for the London Olympics in 2012 and was awarded the British Empire Medal BEM in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to sport and charity IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/centenarian-marathon-runner-fauja-singh-dies-in-a-road-accident-in-punjab-626197.html Tue, 15 Jul 2025 01:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-vs-arshad-nadeem-olympic-rivals-set-for-diamond-league-duel-in-silesia-625845.html New Delhi July 12 The stage is set for another chapter in one of modern athletics most compelling rivalries Indias double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will go headtohead with Pakistans reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem in the Diamond League meet at Silesia Poland on August 16their first faceoff since the highvoltage showdown at the 2024 Paris Games At the Games last year Nadeem stunned the world with a monstrous 9297m throw clinching gold and edging out Chopra who had to settle for silver despite a brilliant 8945m effort Now one year on the muchanticipated rematch between the subcontinents two javelin icons promises high drama and elite competitionAccording to World Athletics the Silesia clash is being billed as the first opportunity for revenge after Paris Neeraj Chopra will face Arshad Nadeem The IndianPakistani battle awaiting the Polish fans will be the first opportunity for revenge after the Paris Olympics the event organisers announcedWhile Chopra 27 has been active on the global circuit competing in four Diamond League meetings and several other elite events in Europe and India Nadeem 28 has had a quiet 2024 season His only outing so far came at the Asian Championships in Gumi South Korea where he bagged gold with a solid 8640m effort on May 31Chopra meanwhile has continued to scale new heights He became only the 26th javelin thrower in history to breach the 90m mark earlier this year hurling the spear 9023m at the Doha Diamond League in MayAlthough he finished second to Germanys Julian Weber in that event Chopra followed up with a string of consistent performances second place at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 8414m a victory at the Paris DL 8816m a win at the Golden Spike in Ostrava 8529m and another top finish at the NC Classic in Bengaluru 8618mCurrently coached by javelin legend Jan Zelezny Chopra appears wellprepared and motivated Meanwhile Nadeems decision to step onto the European stage again seems driven by his desire to test himself against his fiercest rivalThe Pakistanis form remains something of a mystery The exception he will make on August 16th results from his desire to face Chopra said the organisers IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-vs-arshad-nadeem-olympic-rivals-set-for-diamond-league-duel-in-silesia-625845.html Sat, 12 Jul 2025 22:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-reigns-supreme-at-nc-classic-2025-with-a-throw-of-8618m-624589.html Bengaluru July 5 Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra the poster boy of Indian athletics continued with his superb form as he won the inaugural edition of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 a World Athletics goldlevel event with a best throw of 8618m at Sree Kanteerva Stadium here on Saturday Kenyas Julius Yego finished second after notching up his seasonbest throw of 8451m Sri Lankas Rumesh Pathirage came third with a best throw of 8434mChopra who was welcomed by the 14593 people with thunderous roars and cheers began with a foul but took the lead with the 2nd attempt of 8299mThe Indian mega star who won a gold medal in the Tokyo Olympic Games and followed it up with a silver medal in Paris in 2024 then registered the biggest throw of the night with his third throw of 8616 to thrill the Bengaluru crowd He followed it up with a foul in the fourth attempt and 8407 in the fifth before rounding off the event with 8222mThank you Bengaluru for coming tonight There was a headwind for us today so the marks werent that big But this was such a different experience for me I had to do so many different things apart from competing We will try to add more events I am so happy tonight my family is here too Was a little nervous not happy with the result too much but happy Thank you so much Chopra said afterwardsChopra began his season by winning the Potch Invitational Meet in Potchefstroom South Africa in April before finishing second at the Doha Diamond League where he breached the elusive 90m mark with a 9023m throw to reset the Indian national recordHe then finished second again at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial in Poland and followed it up with first position at the Paris Diamond League meet last week He then claimed top spot with an 8816m throw in the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 athletics with 8529 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-reigns-supreme-at-nc-classic-2025-with-a-throw-of-8618m-624589.html Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/mohammed-afsal-sets-new-national-record-in-800m-in-poland-624594.html Mumbai July 5 Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath became the first Indian runner to break the 145 barrier in mens 800m clocking 14493 and smashing his own national record in the Memoria Czesawa Cybulskiego in Pozna Poland on Saturday Afsal who won a silver medal in mens 800m in the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou China finished sixth in Heat A1 of the event with his personal best timing of 14493 With this Mohammed Afsal improved on the previous mark of 14561 set by himself at the UAE Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai in 2025The first three spots in the race were taken by Polish runners with Maciel Wyderka winning the A1 Heat with a time of 14423 which is his personal best and also the Meet Record Filip Ostrowski came second in 14425 while his compatriot Patryk Sieradzki ended third in 14426The Czeslaw Cybulski Memorial is being held as part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Started in 2019 the meet is organised in memory of coach Czesaw Cybulski who graduated from the Secondary Sports School in Gdansk in 1955 and then worked as a trainer and physical education teacherInitially he specialised in sprints later throwing became his domain The coach was closely associated with the City of Poznan and from 1968 with AZS PoznaThe 29yearold Afsal who won a silver medal in the mens 800m in the 2019 South Asian Games in Kathmandu Nepal hails from Palappuram in Palakkad district of Kerala In recent times he has been with the Reliance Foundation training in BengaluruHe works as a Junior Warrant Officer in the Indian Air ForceAfsal first came into the limelight in September 2013 by winning a gold medal at the first Asian School Track and Field Championships at Kuantan Pahang Malaysia IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/mohammed-afsal-sets-new-national-record-in-800m-in-poland-624594.html Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/rohit-yadav-aims-for-seasons-best-on-home-turfin-neeraj-chopra-classic--624271.html Bengaluru July 3 As Indian javelin thrower Rohit Yadav prepares for the Neeraj Chopra Classic he remains focused on staying fit and is aiming to match the seasons best mark of 8340 metres Last month Rohit braved challenging weather conditions to secure the gold medal at the Taiwan Athletics Open with a 7442m throw But at the NC Classic the twotime national champion is hoping to match his seasons best throwIf theres an 80m mark I believe I can reach it The first thing is you need to be fit to compete Secondly I dont want to aggravate my injury Im confident I can produce a personal best throw My goal is to throw close to my seasons best of 8340 metres said Rohit ahead of the Neeraj Chopra Classic a world athletics goldlevel eventIn Taipei I recorded a throw of 7440 metres I was dealing with an injury earlier so I was being cautious to avoid aggravating it I spoke to the physio and he assured me there was no serious issue just some tightness There was a bit of load so I competed with caution I had set a target of 70 to 80 metres in Taiwan so 7440 was a good result It was raining there but overall it went fine he addedSharing about the home advantage in the World Athletics goldlevel meet Rohit said Ive competed on this ground many times before so that definitely gives us a bit of an advantage When the venue changes things can feel different but here everything is familiar the ground is wellmaintained the facilities are good and theres no issue with food and other arrangements Thats the home advantage the comfort and familiarity and of course the crowd supportRohit further said that while many athletes thrive on crowd energy he finds his rhythm in focus and silence But to be honest Im someone who prefers silence I know most athletes feed off the crowds energy but personally I like it quiet If its the kind of crowd that claps in rhythm thats fine But when people start shouting randomly it can feel distracting like things are out of control Its not that I have a problem with the cheering I just prefer to stay focused on my throw regardless of the noise he saidSharing his excitement about the first international javelin throw competition going to be held in India Rohit said This is happening for the first time and Im very happy about it not just me but the entire country All of us javelin throwers are excited because worldclass athletes are coming to compete here Neeraj Chopra is also competing and I last shared the field with him in 2022 Now Ill get the opportunity to compete alongside him again as well as with top international athletes he concludedThe Neeraj Chopra Classic coorganised by twotime Olympic medallist Neeraj himself and JSW Sports and sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India is slated to take place on Saturday at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/rohit-yadav-aims-for-seasons-best-on-home-turfin-neeraj-chopra-classic--624271.html Thu, 03 Jul 2025 23:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/jyothi-yarraji-suffers-knee-injury-puts-2025-season-on-hold-623990.html New Delhi July 2 Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji has disclosed that she sustained a knee injury during training causing a halt to her 2025 season The 25yearold athlete also mentioned that she is evaluating the situation with her medical team and will proceed with her recovery based on their guidanceDue to an unfortunate injury to my knee during training a few days back Ive had to put a pause on my season Im working with my medical team to assess my options and make a decision on the way forward Jyothi shared on her InstagramInjuries are part of an athletes journey Im viewing this as just another hurdle Im going to overcome soon with all your support and blessings Ill be back stronger she addedJyothi who broke the national record in the womens 100m hurdles of 1296 at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi South Korea in May won the womens 100m hurdles race in the Taiwan Open international athletics competition last monthNational record holder Yarraji clocked 1299 seconds to pocket the gold at the Taipei Municipal Stadium Her national record stands at 1278 secondsThis is the second injury setback for the star hurdler In April just weeks before the Federation Cup in Kochi Yarraji suffered an unexpected hamstring injury that forced her to miss crucial training sessions Despite the setback she managed to clock 1323 seconds to win the womens 100m hurdles in KochiShe began the 2025 athletics season with a bang breaking the 60m indoor hurdles record at the Meeting de Nantes Métropole in France eclipsing her own record of by just under a tenth She also won gold medals in hurdles and the womens 200m event at the National Games 2025 in UttarakhandThis recent knee injury is a worrying development as Yarraji has yet to qualify for the 2025 World Athletics Championships scheduled to take place in Tokyo this September IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/jyothi-yarraji-suffers-knee-injury-puts-2025-season-on-hold-623990.html Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/kishore-jena-ruled-out-of-neeraj-chopra-classic-yash-vir-singh-named-replacement-623738.html New Delhi June 30 Indias highly anticipated Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will miss one of its star attractions as Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Jena has been ruled out due to an ankle injury The setback confirmed just days ahead of the meet has forced the organisers to bring in Yash Vir Singh as Jenas replacement in the elite javelin lineup for the event to be held on July 5 Jena who threw a personal best of 8754m to clinch silver behind Neeraj Chopra at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games was seen as a strong contender to challenge the worlds best at this landmark event His absence is a blow not just for Indian fans but for a meet designed to showcase the finest javelin talent on Indian soilYash Vir Singh ranked 41st in the world steps in with his own credentials having registered a personal best of 8257m at the 2025 Asian Championships in Gumi Korea He joins compatriots Neeraj Chopra Sachin Yadav Rohit Yadav and Sahil Silwal in the Indian contingentThe Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025Indias first international javelin competitionis a collaboration between Neeraj himself JSW Sports the Athletics Federation of India AFI and World Athletics WA The event promises to be the highesttier international athletics meet ever staged in IndiaLeading the starstudded field will be Neeraj Chopra the Olympic champion and reigning world title holder Joining him are global heavyweights such as Anderson Peters Grenada twotime world champion Thomas Rohler Germany and Rio 2016 gold medallist Julius Yego KenyaOriginally slated for May 24 the event was postponed due to security concerns and will now take place on July 5 at Bengalurus Sree Kanteerava Stadium Expectations remain skyhigh as the stage is set for a historic evening of javelin excellence on Indian soilNeeraj Chopra has geared up for the event named after him by winning his first Diamond League leg in two years Earlier in the season he had breached the 90m mark for the first time in Doha finishing second Recently he won the Ostrava Golden Spike meet with a throw of 8529m IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/kishore-jena-ruled-out-of-neeraj-chopra-classic-yash-vir-singh-named-replacement-623738.html Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/aiu-provisionally-suspends-twinkle-chaudhary-for-use-of-prohibited-substance-623229.html New Delhi June 27 Middledistance runner Twinkle Chaudhary a multiple National Games medallist has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit AIU after testing positive for a banned steroid The 28yearold who claimed gold in the womens 4x400m relay at the National Games held in Uttarakhand earlier this year also secured silver in the 800m and bronze in the mixed 4x400m relay She tested positive for Methyltestosterone an anabolic steroid listed as prohibitedAccording to the AIU Twinkle has been issued a notice of allegation A hearing will follow allowing her to present her caseHailing from Jalandhar Twinkle set a meet record with a time of 20071 in the 800m at the 28th National Federation Athletics Championships in Kochi this April She also earned a silver in the same event at the Taiwan Open earlier this month clocking 20696 and finished fourth in the 800m at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi South Korea in MayHer suspension adds to Indias ongoing struggles with doping violations in athletics In May quartermiler Sneha Kolleri was also suspended after testing positive for Stanozolol another anabolic steroid Kolleri had been part of Indias squad for the Asian Championships but was withdrawn following the failed test Twinkle Chaudhary is associated with the Reliance Foundation and trains at its facilities under Athletics Director James HillierIndia continues to rank poorly in global doping statistics According to the 2023 World AntiDoping Agency WADA data India had the highest rate of adverse findings among nations that conducted over 5000 tests with a rate of 38 Of the 204809 tests conducted globally 1820 were positive and India accounted for 214 of them making up over 11 of total violationsThe Sports Ministry has pledged a stronger fight against doping including a more intensive awareness campaign An updated National AntiDoping Act addressing WADAs concerns regarding government interference is also expected to be tabled in Parliament soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/aiu-provisionally-suspends-twinkle-chaudhary-for-use-of-prohibited-substance-623229.html Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-wins-ostrava-golden-spike-meet-with-a-throw-of-8529m-622779.html Ostrava Czech Republic June 24 Twotime Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra won the javelin throw title in the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 meet with a best throw of 8529 metres in the oneday competition on Tuesday Neeraj had clinched victory in the prestigious meet with one throw remaining as his best effort of 8529m remained unbeaten after six rounds securing him yet another top podium finish this season This is the second title for Neeraj within a month after he triumped in the Paris Daimond League meet a few days backThe 27yearold Neeraj from Haryaha produced his best effort on his third turn as he finished first while Douw Smit of South Africa with 8412m and Anderson Peters of Granada with 8363m finished second and third respectively Neeraj who made history for India by winning the gold medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and bagged silver in Paris in 2024 had recently stood first in the Paris Diamond League and was looking to continue that winning streak in OstravaHe managed to do that though the distance he achieved on Tuesday would disappoint him Neeraj Chopra had a few weeks back had crossed the 90m mark and is hoping to achieve the feat once againBut that did not happen on Tuesday as he started with a foul in his first attempt He managed 8345 in his second attempt but made a grand comeback by throwing the spear to 8529 in his third turn That gave him the lead with Samit Douw in second position at 8412m and Anderson Peters in third with 8363Neeraj could not improve his distance in his fourth fifth and sixth throws but managed to clinch the top spot Chopra records a distance of 8217m in his fourth attempt and followed that up with a distance of 8101m in his fifth and deliberately fould his sixth and last throw as he was not able to execute it properly and gain a good distance IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-wins-ostrava-golden-spike-meet-with-a-throw-of-8529m-622779.html Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/bharat-ruhils-ironman-resolve-from-accident-and-misses-to-indias-fastest-triathlete-hope-621209.html New Delhi June 14 In the world of endurance sports triathlon demands a rare blend of grit discipline and resilience For Bharat Ruhil a triathlete from Delhi resilience has been forged through personal pain recovery and a relentless pursuit of selfimprovement Speaking to IANS after his latest outing at the Ironman 703 Warsaw in Poland where he clocked a personal best of 4 hours and 37 minutes Ruhil shared his remarkable journey from injury to elite competition It was a good practice I clocked my personal best time of 4 hours and 37 minutes he said fresh off the event in Warsaw where temperatures and terrain posed a unique challengeRuhils path into triathlon wasnt conventional His athletic beginnings were rooted in running but recurring injuries and a subsequent knee surgery nearly derailed his aspirations My journey started with running but I used to get injured frequently Eventually I had to undergo knee surgery After that I did rehab and still wanted to stay in sports so I gave it one final shot Thats when I got into triathlon in 2017The transition was anything but easy Ruhil began with the Olympic distance format and quickly showed promise His breakthrough came at the 2019 Ironman Goa where he finished fifth in his age group earning a qualification slot for the World ChampionshipI trained hard finished fifth in my category and qualified The Championship was supposed to take place in New Zealand in 2020 but COVID hit and everything got postponedJust as he was getting back on track another setback came this time more serious In 2021 while training for the Commonwealth Games trials in Finland he was involved in a road accident While I was riding I got hit by a car It was a major accident and unfortunately the trials were just a week away I couldnt participate I had to go through rehab for 56 months including a month of complete rest That phase was very difficultBut Ruhils story is one of comebacks In 2023 he finally competed in the World Championship in Finland a milestone that brought him full circle That year also saw him post his fastest timing yet at Warsaw reaffirming his credentials as one of Indias brightest triathlon talentsDespite his allround improvement Ruhil admits that swimming remains his toughest challenge not for lack of effort but due to infrastructural limitations in his hometownIn Delhi we dont have access to open water Cities like Pune and Mumbai have lakes but we dont so we have to train in pools Thats very different from openwater swimmingIn open water you need to look ahead to stay on course and thats something we cant practice in pools Plus European races have water temperatures between 14 and 18 degrees Celsius Were not used to that in India and it makes things even more difficultTriathlon consists of three parts swimming cycling and running Ruhil believes that excelling in all three requires immense dedication especially when training environments dont fully support the demands of the sportWith the Commonwealth and Asian Games out of reach for now partly due to his accident and partly because Ironman formats arent included in those competitions Ruhils current goals are sharply focused My target is to become Indias fastest triathlete Im also coaching athletes on the side but competing remains my main focusHe elaborates on the formats Triathlon is part of the Olympics but Ironman is a separate format The Olympic triathlon distance includes 1500 metres of swimming 40 km of cycling and 10 km of running Half Ironman also known as 703 includes 19 km swimming 90 km cycling and 21 km running Ironman is a different category altogether The Olympic distance is part of the Asian Games but Ironman isntBharat had earlier trained for the shorter distances in preparation for the Commonwealth Games but his accident rerouted his goals back toward Ironman Right now Im not aiming for the Asian Games Im focusing on Ironman events I have two races lined up one in Germany in September and another in DecemberAs for funding which is a critical concern in a selfdriven sport like triathlon Ruhil has had to bear much of the financial burden himself especially early on Triathlon is financially demanding I had to cover most of the expenses myself in the beginning But now I have a sponsor who has supported me for the last three eventsHis support system now includes a strength and conditioning coach based in Australia and Ruhil also contributes to the sport by creating coaching content for aspiring athletes I also work with a strength and conditioning coach based in Australia Apart from competing I make coaching videos for athletes as wellInternational competitions demand not only physical readiness but also logistical and climate adaptation Ruhil breaks down the prep process It usually takes a week to acclimatise to international conditions I landed in Poland on August 4 and it took about a day to recover from the flight Then I have to assemble my bike check everything do practice rides and runs and adjust to the weather I had to deposit my running and cycling gear by August 7 you cant do that on race day so everything has to be ready in advance IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/bharat-ruhils-ironman-resolve-from-accident-and-misses-to-indias-fastest-triathlete-hope-621209.html Sat, 14 Jun 2025 18:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-jyothi-yarraji-wins-in-1299s-as-india-claims-six-gold-in-taiwan-open-620125.html Mumbai June 8 Jyothi Yarraji Tejas Ashok Shirse and Abdulla Aboobacker won the gold as India dominated the track in the 2025 Taiwan Athletics Open finishing with six gold medals in the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet held in Taipei on Saturday Pooja in womens 1500m and the quartet of Sudheeksha Vadluri Sneha Sathyanarayana Shanuvalli Abinaya Rajarajan and Nithya Gandhe in the womens 4x100m relay picked the other two gold medals for India in the event The Indian quartet of Gurindervir Singh Animesh Kujur Manikanta Hoblidhar and Amlan Borgohain added to the gold rush by winning the mens 4x100m relay raceJyothi who recently broke the national record in the womens 100m hurdles of 1296 at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi South Korea last month went under 13 seconds once again She surged to victory in a field of eight with a time of 1299 seconds Jyothi got off to a good start took an early lead and won the race with a strong finish Asuka Terada of Japan took silver in 1304 seconds while her compatriot Chisato Kiyoyama won the bronze medal in 1210 seconds Jyothi who had earlier qualified for the final by winning Heat 1 in 1318 secondsIn the mens 110m hurdles Tejast Shirse came first in 1352 seconds to claim the gold medal winning with a tailwind of 15 as compared to 1067 ms Yuan Kai Hsieh of Taiwan finished second in 1372 secondsIn the mens triple jump Aboobacker came first with a leap of 1621m which he achieved in the third turn He started with 1580m and then 1597m in the second She fouled the fourth jump before closing it out with 1533 and 1581m in his fifth and sixth Li YunChen of Taiwan and Zhou Zheng Jia finished thirdPooja set a competition record CR of 41163 to win the womens 1500 metres bettering the old record of 41581 Jon Su Gyong of PR Korea finished second in 42803 while Hiu Tung Tsang of Hong Kong came third in 43492The Indian womens 4x100m relay team of Sudheeksha Vadluri Sneha Sathyanarayana Shanuvalli Abinaya Rajarajan and Nithya Gandhe set a competition record CR of 4407 improving on the old record of 4450 secondsThe mens 3x100m relay team bagged the sixth gold for India finishing the race in 3875 seconds IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-jyothi-yarraji-wins-in-1299s-as-india-claims-six-gold-in-taiwan-open-620125.html Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/anderson-peters-julius-yego-to-headline-neeraj-chopra-classic-2025-620022.html Bengaluru June 6 Excitement for the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 has certainly increased after the organisers gathered a starstudded lineup that will take part in the tournament Paris Olympic bronze medallist and twotime world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada along with Rio Olympic silver medallist and former World Champion Julius Yego of Kenya are among the top stars who will be participating in the competition in India The Tokyo Olympic Games gold medallist and the 2023 World Champion Neeraj Chopra will be the top attraction in the oneday event named after him Kishore Jena will join Rohit Yadav Sachin Yadav and Sahil Silwal to complete the Indian lineup for the eventThe lineup also includes Pan American Games champion Curtis Thompson of the USA Thomas Rohler Germany the 2016 Olympic Champion Brazils Luiz Mauricio da Silva and Sri Lankas Rumesh PathirageThe tournament is now set to take place on July 5 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru after having previously been scheduled to take place on May 24The event was deferred due to the IndiaPakistan conflict keeping security in mind and to show solidarity with the nationThis landmark event Indias firstever international javelin throw competition is spearheaded by Indias most decorated Olympian Neeraj Chopra in collaboration with JSW Sports and sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India AFIThe oneday javelin throw meet is classified as a World Athletics A category event equating to a Continental Tour Goldlevel competition in ranking pointsThe NC Classic 2025 will serve as a crucial qualification event for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo from September 13 to 21 though Neeraj the reigning world champion has already secured his spotThe event was earlier scheduled to be held on May 24 but was postponed because of the IndiaPakistan conflict following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 tourists lost their livesSet to become the firstever World Athletics A category or Continental Tour Goldlevel event to be held in India the NC Classic was initially to be held at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula Haryana before being shifted to Bengaluru due to issues with floodlights at the originally proposed venue IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/anderson-peters-julius-yego-to-headline-neeraj-chopra-classic-2025-620022.html Fri, 06 Jun 2025 22:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-classic-2025-to-take-place-on-july-5-619294.html Bengaluru June 3 The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 is set to now take place on July 5 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru organisers announced on Tuesday Initially scheduled for May 24 the event was deferred due to IndiaPakistan conflict keeping security in mind and to show solidarity with the nation This landmark event Indias firstever International Javelin competition is spearheaded by Indias most decorated Olympian Neeraj Chopra in collaboration with JSW Sports and sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India AFIBringing the Neeraj Chopra Classic back this quickly has taken an enormous collective effort and were happy to confirm its return on July 5 Our teams have worked tirelessly and the unwavering support from the Athletics Federation of India the Karnataka Olympic Association the Government of Karnataka and our partners made this possibleThe energy around this event is bigger than ever and were set to deliver a celebration of javelin thats bolder better and even more unforgettable said Karan Yadav chief commercial officer JSW SportsAs a World Athletics sanctioned Gold event the Neeraj Chopra Classic promises to elevate Indias status on the global athletics map It will feature a stellar lineup of elite javelin throwers including The event will see the participation of several Olympic medallists including Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Chopra Thomas Rohler Anderson Peters and othersTicket pricing for the Neeraj Chopra Classic ranges from Rs 199 to Rs 9999 ensuring accessibility for all fans For a premium experience five corporate boxes accommodating 15 guests each are available at Rs 44999 To enhance the spectator experience a special stand alongside the throwers runway is priced at INR 9999 while another special stand in the North Upper Stand located just behind the runway offers tickets for Rs 2999District by Zomato is the official ticketing partner and tickets can be purchased through the District app by Zomato Previously purchased tickets remain valid for those who have not claimed a refund Fans are encouraged to secure their spots early to be part of this historic event IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-classic-2025-to-take-place-on-july-5-619294.html Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-eyes-bigger-throws-ahead-despite-bitter-sweet-doha-finish-616558.html New Delhi May 17 Indias javelin ace Neeraj Chopra reached a new milestone in his illustrious career by breaching the 90metre mark for the first time recording a personal best of 9023m at the Doha Diamond League Despite the remarkable achievement the Olympic champion had to settle for second place with Germanys Julian Weber clinching the top spot with a throw of 9106 meters in his first Diamond League meet of the season Speaking after the event Chopra called the experience a little bit of a bittersweet result and was disappointed that he finished secondIt is a little bit bittersweet result I am very happy for the 90m but this second place it actually happened to me also when I competed in Turku and Stockholm I threw 8994 and I was always second And also here I broke the national record and got second today But I am very happy also for Julian Weber He threw 91 so we both broke 90m for the first time today We have been trying this for so many years so finally we managed to get it he saidChopra also opened up about past struggles with a groin issue that had hampered his performances in recent seasons I was always feeling something in my groin in the last few years I did not give my best because of that This year I feel much better he revealedWith the World Championships later this year Chopra remains optimistic and hungry for more We will also work on some aspects and so I believe I can throw more than 90m in the upcoming events this year he addedThe Doha meet marked a significant step forward in Chopras journey reaffirming his place among the worlds elite and fueling expectations for a potentially recordbreaking season aheadThis made him the first Indian javelin thrower to cross the 90m mark in a worldlevel competition and is also a new National Record for India as Chopra improved on his existing record of 8994m set in June 2022 at StockholmIt turned out to be a magical night for Indias golden boy as Chopra achieved something that fans and pundits have been waiting years to witness breaking the fabled 90metre barrier in javelin throw eventually finishing second in the Doha Diamond League meet on FridayThe impact of new coach Jan Zelezny was apparent as Chopra finally crossed the mark that had eluded him several times in the last few years Chopra has recently appointed threetime Olympic gold medallist Zelezny of the Czech Republic as his coach replacing Dr Klaus BartonietzI feel very good that Jan Zelezny is my coach now and we worked very hard in South Africa We are still working on a few points and are still learning some things Normally he does not go to the Diamond Leagues but he came with me because he told me that today is the day to achieve 90m said Chopra IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-eyes-bigger-throws-ahead-despite-bitter-sweet-doha-finish-616558.html Sat, 17 May 2025 02:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/two-time-olympic-medallist-neeraj-chopra-conferred-honorary-rank-of-lt-colonel-616165.html New Delhi May 14 Indias star athlete Neeraj Chopra has been conferred with the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army The announcement was made by the Ministry of Defence in the Gazette of India a weekly authorised journal of the Government of India on Wednesday Chopra became Indias most successful individual Olympian after he claimed a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the javelin throw marking his second medal at the Games after his historic gold in the 2020 Tokyo OlympicsChopra became the first Indian track and field athlete to win a gold medal in Tokyo He ended his 2024 season with a secondplace finish in the prestigious Diamond League Final in BrusselsNo 3 E dated 9 May 2025 in exercise of the powers conferred by Para 31 of the Territorial Army Regulations 1948 the president is pleased to confer Honorary Rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Territorial Army on ExSub Maj Neeraj Chopra PVSM Padma Shri VSM Village amp Post Office Khandra Panipat Haryana with effect from 16 April 2025 the Gazette of India readNeeraj was earlier enrolled as a Junior Commissioned Officer in the rank of Naib Subedar in the Indian Army on August 26 2016 before being promoted to Subedar in 2021 after his heroics in TokyoLike the gold medallist there are a few more individual medallists at the quadrennial Games who hold ranks in the Indian Army Abhinav Bindra who made history in the Beijing 2008 Olympics by becoming the first Indian to win an individual gold medal was also conferred with the honour of being a Lt Colonel and shooter Vijay Kumar was made an honorary Captain after winning a silver medal in 2012One of the most famous athletes to receive the honour has been Mahendra Singh Dhoni After guiding India to major tournament victories including the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup he was awarded the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army in 2011 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/two-time-olympic-medallist-neeraj-chopra-conferred-honorary-rank-of-lt-colonel-616165.html Wed, 14 May 2025 20:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/seven-women-with-sub-record-times-set-to-challenge-at-world-10k-bengaluru-610339.html Bengaluru April 8 The World 10K Bengaluru a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race continues to attract a worldclass field with as many as seven women who have run faster than the current event record lining up for the 2025 edition on April 27 Two runners who finished among the top ten in last years race are prominently figuring among them Kenyas Cintia Chepngeno who finished ninth in 2024 is leading the list with a time of 3008 clocked in Valencia She arrives in fine form after securing a silver position in the Macau 10K earlier this year Her countrymate Gladys Kwamboka Mongare the reigning African champion in the 10000m who finished fifth in Bengaluru last year has a personal best of 3024Sandwiched between them are three other African runners from three different countries Eritreas Rahel Daniel with a time of 301215 clocked while finishing fifth in the 2022 World Championships in Eugene joined forces with Ethiopias 2023 African junior champion Asmarech Anley 20 and Ugandan Sarah Chelangat to challenge the Kenyan duo Incidentally Chelangat had a golden double at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games and was a finalist in the 10000m event at the Olympic Games and World Championships in recent yearsThree other Kenyans Maureen Jemutai Miriam Chepkoech and Nelvin Chepkemboi also enter the fray with fast timing Kenyas Irene Cheptai holds the event record for women at 3035 registered in 2022 Abeba Aregawi originally hails from Ethiopia but migrated to Sweden in 2013 along with Transfora Mussa from Tanzania adding further colour to the upcoming raceInterestingly Aregawi won the silver medal for her native country in the 2012 London Olympics 1500m final and went on to clinch the gold in the following years World Championships in Moscow for her adopted countryUgandan Olympian and multipletime global medallist Joshua Cheptegei is the fastest among the men competing His personal best of 2611 set in 2022 is significantly superior to the World 10K Bengaluru event record of 2738 which was also achieved in 2022 by Kenyan Nicholas Kimeli Cheptegei was a runnerup in Bengaluru in 2014 before embarking on his global journeyAnother Ugandan Stephen Kissa enters the fray He also made it to the podium when he first appeared in Bengaluru eight years ago 2017 with a thirdplace finish and had dropped to sixteenth place by 2023 Stephen was also a bronze medallist in the 2020 Delhi HalfMarathonKenyas Vincent Langat who clocked 2655 in Valencia earlier this year may pull a surprise if conditions suit his plan Awet Nftalem Kibrab who originated in Eritrea and emigrated to Norway in 2022 and Ethiopian Jenbery Sisay who finished seventh last year may try their luck on the appointed dayWith a total prize pot of USD 210000 the World 10K Bengaluru remains a popular destination for elite runners from around the globe offering a platform to perform and prosper together IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/seven-women-with-sub-record-times-set-to-challenge-at-world-10k-bengaluru-610339.html Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/petroleum-minister-hardeep-singh-puri-inaugurates-para-games-605230.html New Delhi March 7 Minister of Petroleum amp Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the 6th Oil and Natural Gas Corporation ONGC Para Games at Thyagaraj Stadium here on Friday The threeday sporting event celebrates the remarkable resilience and achievements of paraathletes from Indias leading Oil amp Gas Public Sector Undertakings PSUs Addressing the gathering The Minister lauded the spirit of determination and perseverance displayed by the athletes and emphasized the need for fostering inclusive platforms that empower paraathletes to excelThe ONGC Para Games is a shining example of a participatory approach to inclusivity and development With every edition these Games are growing stronger attracting more participation and greater recognition I am delighted to see that this year over 350 paraathletes from various oil and gas PSUs are competing showcasing their strength skill and unyielding spirit said the MinisterPuri further remarked that the stories of grit and triumph behind each athletes journey serve as an inspiration for all These achievements are not just about medals they represent an indomitable will to succeed I am confident that each participant will take away invaluable experiences stronger camaraderie and an even greater drive to achieve excellence in all walks of life he addedRecognising ONGCs pioneering role in organising Para Games among PSUs Puri urged other corporations to take proactive initiatives in promoting sports and social inclusivityThe ONGC Para Games organized in collaboration with the Paralympic Committee of India has seen exponential growth over the years The first edition in 2017 witnessed 120 ONGC employees competing across multiple disciplines including athletics badminton table tennis and wheelchair racesSeveral paraathletes from ONGC and its partner PSUs have gone on to represent India at the Paralympics bringing laurels to the nation The continued success of the ONGC Para Games underscores the rising prominence and recognition of parasports in IndiaThe 6th ONGC Para Games will conclude on Sunday with athletes vying for top honours across multiple sporting categories IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/petroleum-minister-hardeep-singh-puri-inaugurates-para-games-605230.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/haryana-reigns-supreme-in-national-paralympic-athletics-championship-602453.html Chennai Feb 20 Haryana emerged as the overall champion of the 23rd National Paralympic Athletics Championship securing an impressive tally of 49 gold 32 silver and 25 bronze medals Tamil Nadu the host state finished second with 17 gold 18 silver and 12 bronze while Uttar Pradesh claimed the third position with 14 gold 17 silver and 11 bronze medals Rajasthan finished fourth with 13 gold 22 silver and 26 bronze while Maharashtra finished fifth with 11 gold three silver and 13 bronze The championship held in Tamil Nadu from February 18 to 20 witnessed exceptional performances by paraathletes from across the countryThe closing ceremony was graced by Lt Gen Karanbir Singh Brar as the chief guest Several prominent dignitaries from the Paralympic Committee of India PCI were also in attendance including Chandrasekhar vice president PCI Sathya Narayanan chief coach PCI Sathya Parkash Sangwan vicepresident PCI Jayawant Gundu Hamanawar secretary general PCI and Sunil Pradhan treasurer PCIOn the final day of the competition athletes delivered remarkable performances across multiple disciplines The discus throw events saw strong competition with Pradeep Kumar from SSCB clinching gold in the F62F64 category with a throw of 4400m while Rakesh also from SSCB dominated the F42F43F44 category with a winning distance of 4952mHaryanas Devender Kumar secured silver in the event with a throw of 4901m closely followed by Shubham Dhull who took bronze with 4623m In the womens events Priyanka Sharma of Delhi sprinted to victory in the 200m T35T36T37 final finishing in 3811 seconds Karnatakas Harshita Tater and Chandigarhs Babanpreet Kaur secured silver and bronze respectivelyHaryanas Ekta Bhyan the reigning world champion continued her dominance in the club throw F32F51 event winning gold with a distance of 2014m Rajasthans Durga Gahlot claimed silver while Geeta Rani of Haryana secured bronzeThe mens discus throw F37 event saw an intense contest with Haryanas Bhavishay taking the gold with a throw of 4427m followed closely by his state mate Haney who secured silver with 4413m Ankit also from Haryana finished with bronze Dharambir another standout performer from Haryana took gold in the mens discus throw F51 event with a best attempt of 1091m while Uttar Pradeshs Ram Ratan Singh and Tamil Nadus Alexander Mani settled for silver and bronze respectivelyThe endurance events also brought thrilling moments particularly in the mens 5000m races Rajasthans Rajesh Yadav triumphed in the T13 category clocking 162675s while Karnatakas Sharath MS took gold in the T12 category with a time of 155049s Athletes from West Bengal Himachal Pradesh and Delhi also put up strong performances in the longdistance eventsThe championship organised by the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority and the Tamil Nadu Paralympic Sports Association witnessed participation from 1476 paraathletes representing 30 states and union territories competing across 155 eventsTamil Nadu fielded a contingent of 185 athletes making it one of the largest representations in the tournament The event served as a testament to the determination strength and sporting excellence of Indias paraathletes setting the stage for future international competitions IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/haryana-reigns-supreme-in-national-paralympic-athletics-championship-602453.html Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/23rd-national-para-athletics-kicks-off-in-chennai-with-highest-participation-601792.html Chennai Feb 17 The 23rd National Para Athletics Championship commenced on Monday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium The prestigious event is being actively supported by the Tamil Nadu Government and will run till February 20 The championship has drawn an impressive 1476 paraathletes from across India competing in 155 events under 30 teams making it one of the largest paraathletics gatherings in the countryThe event is being conducted smoothly with the efforts of the Paralympic Committee of India PCI led by Devendra Jhajharia and the Tamil Nadu Paralympic Sports Association TNPSA headed by Chandrasekar RajanOther key officebearers including Satya Prakash Sangwan and Jayawant Gundu Hamanawar have also contributed significantly to ensuring the seamless execution of the championshipSpeaking about the championship PCI President Devendra Jhajharia We are confident that this championship in Chennai will set new benchmarks for paraathletic competitions in India With an impressive 1476 paraathletes competing in 155 events this tournament reflects the rapid growth and increasing competitiveness of parasports in the country With worldclass facilities and a commitment to inclusivity we are witnessing a new era for Indian paraathleticsAdding further TNPSA President Chandrasekar Rajan said The unwavering support from the Tamil Nadu Government has been instrumental in making this event a resounding success This championship not only showcases extraordinary talent but also reinforces our commitment to empowering paraathletes nationwideAmong the top athletes competing for glory are Sumit Antil in the javelin Manoj Sabapathy in wheelchair racing Manoj Singaraj in the shot put Mariyappan Thangapan in the high jump Muthu Raja in the shot put Hokato Sema in the shot put and Navdeep Singh in the javelin Yogesh Kathuniya in discus throw amongst othersThis championship not only highlights the incredible talent and resilience of paraathletes but also serves as a platform to promote inclusivity and excellence in Indian sports IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/23rd-national-para-athletics-kicks-off-in-chennai-with-highest-participation-601792.html Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/logo-and-mascot-for-23rd-national-para-athletics-championship-unveiled-in-chennai-598291.html Chennai Jan 29 The official logo and mascot for the 23rd National Para Athletics Championship 2025 were unveiled here on Wednesday setting the stage for Indias premier paraathletics event Scheduled to take place from February 17 to 20 the championship will bring together over 1700 paraathletes from across the country celebrating resilience determination and sporting excellence The unveiling ceremony was attended by distinguished dignitaries including Atulya Misra Additional Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu Meghanath Reddy Member Secretary SDAT amp Organizing Chairman Jayawant Gundu Secretary of the Paralympic Committee of India Arjuna Awardee and Indian parabadminton player Thulasimathi Murugesan and Kirubakara Raja Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Paralympic Sports AssociationIn a proud moment all the dignitaries held up the championships logo and mascot reaffirming Tamil Nadus steadfast commitment to the empowerment of paraathletesThe Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu SDAT has played a pivotal role in making this championship a reality offering its full support in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Para Sports Association As part of its continued commitment to advancing sports SDAT is also organizing and sponsoring the SDATAsia Triathlon Cup further positioning Tamil Nadu as a global sporting hubWith just weeks to go until the championship anticipation is at an alltime high The press conference marked a significant milestone in the buildup to the event which promises to be a historic celebration of inclusivity accessibility and elite sporting talent Tamil Nadu is ready to host a landmark edition of the National Para Athletics Championship where extraordinary athletes will inspire the nation with their perseverance and triumph IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/logo-and-mascot-for-23rd-national-para-athletics-championship-unveiled-in-chennai-598291.html Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/india-second-in-list-of-banned-athletes-afi-officials-say-it-is-good-dopers-are-getting-caught-595275.html Mumbai Jan 14 India is currently placed second in the list of countries with the most athletes currently ineligible to participate in international events But the outgoing president of the Athletics Federation of India AFI Adille Sumariwala and World Championship bronze medallist Anju Bobby George feel this is actually a good thing that more people are getting caught which indicates that more testing is being done to catch all the crooks and culprits According to data made available by the Athletics Integrity Unit AIU for the year ending December 2024 Kenya tops the list with 119 cases while India is second at 108Russia is third in the countries with the most ineligible athletes at 73 Telecom Asia Sport wwwtelecomasianet reported on MondayChina in contrast has only 26 such cases while the United States has only 16 such athletesIn the last month or so India has seen four athletes added to the list of those ineligible to participate in any eventThe AIU an independent body set up to run the antidoping programme for World Athletics last week suspended Indian middledistance runner Archana Jadhav for using a banned substanceIn December 2024 the AIU had sanctioned three Indians sprinter Ankit Kumar 100m 200m Vinit Rathi who participates in 3000m steeplechase and 5000m and Jeyavindhiya Jegadish an Asian junior medallist in womens 400m and 400m hurdles for failing dope tests Kumar has been suspended for four years while the other two will be out for three yearsIt is this rise in the number of doping cases that has recently prompted twotime Olympic medallist in javelin throw Neeraj Chopra to flag doping as a major concern for Indian athleticsNowadays doping is a big problem in India among our athletes I want to tell them that once doping is in their mind it gets hard in the future They are unable to play at that level They think that only doping can improve their performance but that is not the truth It is their hard work and selfbelief that proper guidance from the coach will take you forward said Chopra recentlyChopra who won Indias first gold medal in athletics in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and a silver medal at Paris 2024 has rightly flagged this issue as the number of positive doping cases has drastically risen in IndiaThere has been a steep rise in the number of ineligible athletes in the last two years in the top two offender countries Kenya and IndiaWhile Kenya and India had 54 and 65 ineligible athletes respectively on 31 December 2022 the number has surged to 119 and 108 respectively in the same period in 2024All in all it paints a worrying picture for sports in India and if the trend continues this problem is going to tarnish the countrys image further It should be a matter of concern for authorities especially when India has shown interest in hosting the Summer Olympics of 2036If more people are getting caught its good which means that we are testing more we are catching more we are catching all the crooks and culprits So I think its a good sign that people know that over some time you will get caught if you dope and then thats the only way you will see a reduction in the long term Sumariwala told Telecom Asia SportAnju Indias first athlete ever to win a medal at the 2003 World Athletics Championships while lauding AFI for its efforts to educate the athletes had some advice for the youngstersDont suffer for life for shortterm gain Be wise she said while advising them to avoid falling into the doping trapWe at the Athletics Federation of India have zero tolerance for doping Doping is mostly done at the district level where district coaches are responsible for even supplying banned substances to juniors which is again an offence under the Juvenile Act said SumariwalaHe said making doping a criminal offence could be an effective way to tackle it and the AFI is coordinating with the government to enhance the doping bill IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/india-second-in-list-of-banned-athletes-afi-officials-say-it-is-good-dopers-are-getting-caught-595275.html Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-to-bring-javelins-top-names-to-india-for-star-studded-event-594919.html Mumbai Jan 11 In what promises to be a landmark moment in Indian sport twotime Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will be bringing a Continental Tour javelinonly competition to India While the venue is yet to be finalised the event is slated to take place in May this year The event being held in association with JSW Sports along with the support of World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of India will see some of the best male and female javelin throwers from around the world headlined by Chopra compete on Indian soil for the first timeSpeaking about the event Chopra said It has been a longstanding dream of mine to organise and bring a worldclass javelin competition to India With the help of JSW Sports and the Athletics Federation of India we are making this happen I am sure that my fellow athletes and the fans in India will both create an experience that will be spoken about for a long time I am excited to see how big we can make thisChopra and JSW Sports are keen to make the event an annual fixture in the world athletics calendar with an eye on adding more track and field disciplines to the meetingParth Jindal Founder JSW Sports said I would like to thank the Athletics Federation of India and their leadership for giving us this fantastic opportunity of bringing a worldclass event to India The AFI has been doing some incredible work to raise the profile of track and field sports in the country and how they have come forward to support this event is a testament to their endeavoursThe starstudded linedup aside the focus will be on delivering a competition that enhances viewer experience using technology both at the event and via broadcastSpeaking about the upcoming event Lord Sebastian Coe President World Athletics said World Athletics is delighted to support this new event that will allow fans in India to see their heroes on home soil and that will also showcase to the world Indias ability to stage gold standard eventsThe meet also aims to inspire the next generation of Indian athletes and to amplify the health and fitness initiatives undertaken by the Government of India With the AFI giving track and field disciplines a concerted push India has taken big strides of progress on the continental and global stage with records and numerous firsts for our athletesAdille Sumariwalla Chairman NampIR of the Athletics Federation of India said We could not have a better role model than Neeraj Chopra to inspire the next generation of Indian athletes and we are pleased to partner with Neeraj and JSW Sports to present the best of our sport to the Indian public 2025 will be an exciting year for Indian athletics with two Continental Tour meetings being held in our country IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-to-bring-javelins-top-names-to-india-for-star-studded-event-594919.html Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/mo-farah-announced-as-international-event-ambassador-of-mumbai-marathon-594608.html Mumbai Jan 9 The organisers of the 20th edition of the Mumbai Marathon have announced British longdistance runner Sir Mo Farah as the International Event Ambassador for the event to be run on January 19 Asias most prestigious marathon the Mumbai Marathon will witness a recordbreaking 60000 runners take to the start line on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on January 19 Procam International the promoters of the event announced Sir Mo Farah the greatest male track distance runner in history as the international Event Ambassador for the World Athletics Gold Label raceSomalianborn British runner Mo Farah won four Olympic and six World Championship gold medals and is the first man to retain both the 5000m and 10000m titles at both the Olympics 2012 amp 2016 and World Championships 2013 amp 2015a feat described as the quadrupledoubleThe 41yearold had an unbroken streak of 10 global final wins beginning with the 5000m gold at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu and concluding with the 10000m gold at the 2017 World Championships in London His standout tactic of taking the lead in the latter stages and fighting off all repeated challenges led to some of the most stirring moments in the history of track distance running battles After shifting his focus to road running Farah won the 2018 Chicago Marathon and finished third in the London Marathon the same year He also holds the World Best for the One Hour Run 21330mAbout being named Brand Ambassador of the Mumbai Marathon Mo Farah said I am thrilled to be the international Event Ambassador for the landmark 20th edition of the Mumbai Marathon When I run I feel free feel happy and what better way to share this feeling with my fellow runners than an event that kickstarted a running movement in India 20 years ago I am looking forward to seeing a superb celebration amidst the sights and sounds of Mumbai Ill be there cheering for everyone at the start lineAdrian Terron Head Corporate Brand amp Marketing Tata Sons said We are immensely proud to celebrate the 20th edition of the Mumbai Marathon a testament to the enduring spirit of the running community and healthconscious citizens alike This initiative not only champions health and fitness but also embodies the values of perseverance and unity that our beloved city and country stand forOver the years the marathon has grown into a symbol of commitment adaptability resilience and empathy inspiring participants to achieve their personal bests As we mark this milestone we look forward to continuing this legacy of excellence and fostering a culture of wellness and giving back to society he saidRanked amongst the top 10 marathons in the world the USD 390238 event will feature the worlds best including the defending champions Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Srinu Bugatha in the mens category along with Aberash Minsewo and Thakor Nirmaben leading the womens pack IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/mo-farah-announced-as-international-event-ambassador-of-mumbai-marathon-594608.html Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ngt-orders-thermal-power-plants-at-aurangabads-nabinagar-to-comply-with-environmental-laws-592726.html New Delhi Dec 30 The National Green Tribunal NGT has ordered two thermal power plants at Nabinagar in Bihars Aurangabad to rectify minor nonobservance of environmental laws The green tribunal registered an original application on the basis of a letter petition sent by Vijay Kumar Singh alias Dablu Singh a resident of AurangabadThe complainant stated that the fuel used for the generation of electricity in two thermal power plants of National Thermal Power Corporation NTPC comprised a waste material black filter dust and rejected coal causing air pollution and health hazards for local peopleAfter being prima facie satisfied that a substantial question relating to the environment had arisen the NGT directed the constitution of a Joint Committee comprising the Central Pollution Control Board CPCB the Bihar State Pollution Control Board BSPCB the Integrated Regional Office of the Union Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change and Aurangabads District MagistrateThe Joint Committee submitted a report in November 2024 before the tribunal and gave its observations and recommendations post visiting the sites of both thermal plantsOn the substantial aspects the report shows that project proponents have not been found violating environmental laws but there are other aspects on which some minor nonobservance have been found and therefore the Joint Committee has recommended appropriate action to be taken on those aspects in the said report said a bench headed by judicial member Justice Sudhir AgarwalAccepting the report the NGT directed project proponents concerned to act upon the recommendations of the Joint Committee by taking necessary steps within three monthsThe Bench also comprising expert member Dr Afroz Ahmad added In our view these recommendations should be implemented and acted upon by the concerned proponents as per the observations and recommendations of the Joint Committee as the same are for the betterment of the environment and for comprehensive compliance of environmental lawsFurther the NGT ordered the BSPCB to verify the compliance status and file a compliance report before March 15 2025 with the Registrar of its Eastern Zone Bench at KolkataIf any further order is required the Registrar shall place the matter before the appropriate Bench We also make it clear that in case project proponents find any objection to recommendations or any part thereof it is open to them to approach the Tribunal by filing an appropriate application for redressal of their grievances it clarifiedThe Joint Committee recommended several measures including the installation of a wheel washing system at the outgate of the ash dyke covering vehicles transporting fly ash to be covered from all sides and installation of a mechanical vacuum cleaning system on all RCC roads on a regular basis IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ngt-orders-thermal-power-plants-at-aurangabads-nabinagar-to-comply-with-environmental-laws-592726.html Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ebenyo-and-kebede-return-to-defend-titles-at-world-25k-kolkata-587270.html Kolkata Dec 3 Defending champions Daniel Ebenyo Kenya and Sutume Kebede Ethiopia will return to defend their titles in the worlds first World Athletics Gold Label 25K Race Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata which is scheduled on December 15 The current event record in the mens category is also held by Daniel Ebenyo with a timing of 11113 and the womens record is held by Sutume Kebede with a timing of 11847Kolkata will witness some of the worlds best athletes take centre stage at the USD 142214 prize money race With equal prize money for the men and women winners the top three winners each stand to win USD 15000 USD 10000 and USD 7000 respectively The runners will be further incentivised by an event record bonus of USD 5000The womens lineup for 2024 also includes Desi Jisa from Bahrain who won the 2022 edition here Jisa was part of the Bahraini team that took a bronze medal in the World Crosscountry Championships in 2017 and placed second in the recent Doha 2023 and Seoul 2024 marathonsI am always eager to run again in Kolkata and am happy to be part of the Tata Steel World 25K in 2024 said Jisa returning here after a years absenceAnother past champion in Kolkata 2017 Degitu Azimeraw hails from Jisas native nation Ethiopia Earlier this year she won the Barcelona Marathon clocking 21952 She made an incredible comeback to place sixth in the recent edition of the Chicago Marathon in October after a baby pause and she will be another notable runner to watch in Kolkata Her countrymate Alemaddis Eyayu the winner in this years Delhi Half Marathon is making her debut in 25KKenyan Viola Chepngeno who finished third in Delhi last year and Ethiopias crosscountry World bronze medalist Shintayehu Lewetegn confirmed their entriesEarly this year Kebede improved her personal bests in the half marathon 10437 and marathon 21555 to take initial world leads in both events in 2024 It set the tone for faster timing and a keen contest among women runnersDaniel Ebenyo is aiming to better his timing 11113 from last year which was just 5 seconds slower than his countrymate Eliud Kipchoges 11108 record while setting the World Record 20109 in the Berlin Marathon two years ago to become the absolute owner of the 25KThe Kolkata roads are fast and conditions are ideal it is a perfect opportunity for me to defend my title and better my timing the reigning champion Ebenyo revealed while confirming his entry for 2024Kenyas Benson Kipruto and Haymanot Alew of Ethiopia will make the mens field attractive Earlier this year Kipruto won the Tokyo Marathon with a seasonleading time of 20216 While doing so he was officially timed 11139 at 25K He went on to win the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics this summerAlew finished just outside the podium in Kolkata last year but was lucky to compensate for it after a month with a secondplace finish in the Tata Mumbai Marathon The presence of Kipruto and Alew alongside Ebenyo is already suggesting a great race in Bengals capital in midDecember and anticipation is high for some remarkable performancesTwo other notable entries in the mens section are Stephen Kissa and Diriba Girma Kissa the Ugandan finished fifth in the World Championships Marathon in Budapest last year Diriba 21 the younger brother of multiple world championship medalist Lamecha Girma is expecting a big break on his entry into the road running circuitSpeaking about the immensely competitive international athlete lineup in the elite category Vivek Singh Joint MD Procam International said The return of the defending champions and course record holders Ebenyo and Kebede augurs well for the worlds first World Athletics Gold Label 25K race It underscores the events growing global statureAmateur registrations across categories have soared as well to new highs bearing testimony to the widespread popularity of the eventWe wish all participants the very best as they prepare to go the distance on Sunday December 15thOver 20000 amateurs from India and around the world will participate in the ninth edition of the Tata Steel World 25K KolkataElite Field for the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata 2024Men1 Daniel Ebenyo KEN1995 25KM PB 111132 Benson Kipruto KEN1991 HM PB 60063 Stephen Kissa UGA1988 HM PB 58564 Haymanot Alew ETH1997 113445 Bravin Kiptoo KEN2001 HM PB 59376 Samuel Kibet UGA2001 HM PB 60507 Dejene Hailu ETH2003 HM PB 61168 Teka Assefa ETH HM PB 61479 Anthony Kipchirchir KEN2001 HM PB 620210 Diriba Girma ETH2003 Debut11 Alazar Tefera ETH2004 Debut12 Asbel Rutto KEN2002 Debut13 Bernard Cheptoch UGA1992 Debut14 Emmanuel Kibet UGA2004 PACER15 Rodgers Murei KEN2002 PACERWomen1 Sutume Kebede ETH1999 25KM PB 118472 Degitu Azimeraw ETH1999 HM PB 66073 Desi Jisa BRN1997 25KM PB 121044 Viola Chepngeno KEN2000 HM PB 66435 Alemaddis Eyayu ETH1999 HM PB 67046 Meseret Dinke ETH1996 HM PB 69537 Annet Chelangat UGA1993 HM PB 70168 Sintayehu Lewetegn ETH1996 HM PB 70239 Misgane Alemayehu ETH2004 Debut10 Thomas Higgs GBR1996 PACER11 Abrham Kebede ETH1997 PACER IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ebenyo-and-kebede-return-to-defend-titles-at-world-25k-kolkata-587270.html Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/marathon-icon-kipchoge-feels-motivated-despite-his-paris-setback-says-he-learned-from-the-experience-585905.html Beijing Nov 24 Kenyas marathon icon Eliud Kipchoge says he will dust himself off and keep his head up despite a disappointing performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics and said he has learned from his experience Kipchoge marathon gold medalist in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 was eyeing his third consecutive Olympic title in Paris but he finished on a disappointing note as he withdrew from the race after around 30 km due to the effects of a back injury The Kenyan admitted the withdrawal was a blow to him but said he also learned from the experience reports XinhuaIts really like a setback but you know I treat it as a challenge because sport is always challenging The idea is to accept what has happened and move on Sport actually is living a life being lived every day Kipchoge said during his ongoing China tourThe Kenyan icon drew a parallel between running a marathon and driving a car Its not only about holding the steering wheel but also about using the side mirrors stepping on gas and brakes If the car breaks down you have to take to the mechanic work again and come back to try I think next year Ill run a very good competitive race to bounce back from the loss in the OlympicsKipchoge set his personal best of two hours one minute and nine seconds at the 2022 Berlin Marathon He is also the first person to have ever completed the marathon distance in under two hours achieving the feat in a controlled environment with pacers in 2019 setting a record not officially recognized but celebrated worldwideThrough breaking the twohour barrier I realize that no human is limited at all Everybody can do whatever they set as a goal And you know Ive achieved that Ive tried to remove the thinking from the minds of many people and make them know that there is nothing impossible in this oneKipchoge who just celebrated his 40yearold birthday in early November has taken notice of the marathon development in China as the country has witnessed a significant number of marathon races but more importantly a change of lifestyle The Kenyan is delighted to see these changes and wants to have a hand in this processI am really happy and grateful that I can be back in China And you know last year I said I wanted to help China become a running nation now I think its actually moving in the right directionAnd we do want to bring more people to run marathons not for competition actually but to run and get that accomplishment and gain confidence to solve any problem in this world IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/marathon-icon-kipchoge-feels-motivated-despite-his-paris-setback-says-he-learned-from-the-experience-585905.html Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-announces-16-disciplines-for-inaugural-ultimate-championship-585461.html Budapest Hungary Nov 22 A total of 16 disciplines will feature at the new World Athletics Ultimate Championship in 2026 the World Athletics announced here on Friday The World Athletics also unveiled 28 events of the 16 disciplines that will feature in the new tournament including 16 track and 10 field plus two relays We already have great World Championships and Olympic Games so we didnt want to just reproduce recreate whats there already Jon Ridgeon CEO of the World Athletics saidWe wanted to create something better People were saying they wanted something shorter and faster so what weve done is weve tried to create the most packed fastpaced timetable across those three nights of athletics as we possibly can We just couldnt include all the disciplines So we have 26 disciplines plus two relays in terms of 16 track 10 field and two relays he saidThe World Athletics Ultimate Championship will be broadcasted by Tata Communications and HBS the world trackandfield governing body announced reports XinhuaBased on the fiveyear deal with Tata Communications in June the World Athletics announced the appointment at the Budapest National Athletics Stadium where the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship will be hosted in 2026 World Athletics has also appointed Infront to lead the charge on international media rights sales for the eventThe World Athletics Ultimate Championship is a yearending event to bring world champions Olympic champions the Wanda Diamond League winners and the years bestperforming athletes to vie for the ultimate title and prizeThe event will be first hosted in Budapest on September 1113 2026 and will be held every two years when there are no World Athletic Championships in those years The total prize is 10 million US dollars and the champion of each event will receive 150000 US dollarsWorld Athletics President Sebastian Coe said that the organization wanted to have a different event The World Championships lasts for nine days with 49 disciplines and 58 hours of broadcastThis is different and we want to engage new and younger audiences All the research shows the three hours in three nights is the perfect time for those who have never watched athletics beforeThis new global event will be a gamechanger for our sport and our athletes We are also delighted to announce Tata Communications and HBS as host broadcaster They have an unparalleled track record for delivering worldclass live content across multiple platforms and will deliver an innovative and engaging product for our audiences across the globe he addedCoe said the World Athletics pays 24 million US dollars every four years to the athletes as prize money and the 10 million of the Ultimate Championship every two years is additional moneyI just like the thought that athletes are being able to eat properly and live properly and able to train in a modern environment Coe jokedWe have to do everything we possibly can to make sure that those athletes have financial security while theyre competing We must always remember that the biggest sponsors that any athlete will have that reach the highest level is not a shoe company its not prize money its not world athletics its not their individual sponsors Its their families who have stood behind them for often a decade before theyve reached the prominence or the profile in order to attract that commercial sponsorship the President addedDhaval Ponda Tata Communications Vice President and Global Media Head added Tata Communications is thrilled to partner with World Athletics for the Ultimate Championship a groundbreaking addition to the global track and field calendar The latest collaboration marks a new era in fan engagement one that will deliver a more immersive highenergy and unparalleled viewing experience IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-announces-16-disciplines-for-inaugural-ultimate-championship-585461.html Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-announces-javelin-legend-jan-zelezny-as-his-new-coach-581781.html New Delhi Nov 9 Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra on Saturday announced the start of an exciting new chapter in his career partnering with Javelin legend Jan Zelezny who comes on board as his new coach Jan Zelezny a threetime Olympic and World champion and the current world record holder has long been an idol to Chopra Growing up I admired Jans technique and precision and spent a lot of time watching videos of him He was the best in the sport for so many years and I believe that working with him will be invaluable because our throwing styles are similar and his knowledge is unmatched Its an honour to have Jan by my side as I push towards the next level in my career and I cant wait to get started said Chopra following the announcementUnder Zeleznys guidance Neeraj is eager to deepen his technical mastery and build on the successes that have defined his career The collaboration also symbolises a fusion of generations with the young champion drawing inspiration and expertise from what many consider the greatest javelin thrower of all timeI have already spoken about Neeraj as a great talent many years ago When I saw him early in his career I realised great possibilities for top results I also said that if I should start to coach somebody from outside Czechia my first choice would be Neeraj I like his story and I see big potential as he is young and able to improve There have been many athletes contacting me for coaching so for me to take this up means that it is a great honour to have him in my team We are getting to know each other more closely and will start in person at a traditional winter camp in South Africa I believe in his progress especially in the technical aspect so that he can continue achieving top positions at the main championships said ZeleznyZelezny a gold medalist at the 1992 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games has five of the top ten best throws of all time and broke the world record on four occasions en route to claiming the current undisputed mark of 9848m in Germany in 1996Jan was the coach of both other medalists Jakub Vadlejch silver and Vítezslav Vesely bronze when Chopra won gold at Tokyo 2020 and has also coached twotime Olympic Champion and threetime World Champion Barbora Spotakova IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-announces-javelin-legend-jan-zelezny-as-his-new-coach-581781.html Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/you-stood-by-me-during-highs-and-lows-neeraj-chopra-pens-heartfelt-note-to-retiring-coach-klaus-bartonietz-580970.html Mumbai Nov 6 Twotime Olympic medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has penned an emotional note to his former coach Klaus Bartonietz who has announced his retirement from coaching Chopra thanked the German coach and biomechanics expert for being more than a mentor and staying with him during highs and lows The 26yearold Chopra has recently parted ways with Bartonietz who had guided him since 2019 and helped him win Olympic gold in Tokyo 2020 and a silver at Paris 2024 besides a Diamond League title in 2022 and gold medals at the World Championships and Asian Games in 2023 Chopra seems to have taken the decision after a tough 2024 season in which he struggled with injuriesHowever on Wednesday Chopra took to social media to write a heartwarming post for Bartonietz I write this without knowing where to begin said Chopra in his post on X formerly TwitterCoach you are more than just a mentor to me Everything you taught has helped me grow both as an athlete and a person You have gone out of your way to make sure I was mentally and physically prepared for every competitionYou stood by me through injury You were there through the highs and you were there even more through the lows You were one of the quietest in the stands but your words to me rang the loudest in my ears when I threw I will miss the pranks and the laughs we shared but more than anything I will miss US as a team said Chopra in his social media postThank you for being a part of my journey Thank you for allowing me to be a part of yours Happy retirement coach wrote ChopraNeeraj Chopra and Bartonietz first crossed paths back in 2018 as the German joined as an assistant to fellow German coach and former javelin thrower Uwe Horn Bartonietz eventually took over as Chopras main head coach in 2021 after playing a key role in helping Chopra recover from a major injury to his throwing arm in 2019 which ruled him out for almost a yearKlaus Bartonietz and his team put in tremendous effort and work to smoothen Chopras recovery process and return to action IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/you-stood-by-me-during-highs-and-lows-neeraj-chopra-pens-heartfelt-note-to-retiring-coach-klaus-bartonietz-580970.html Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/yomif-kejelcha-breaks-world-half-marathon-record-in-valencia-578921.html Zurich Oct 27 Ethiopias Yomif Kejelcha broke the world half marathon record at the 2024 Valencia Half Marathon on Sunday clocking 5730 at the World Athletics Gold Label road race In his sixth appearance over the distance the 27yearold world indoor mile record holder set off behind the pacemakers before taking command of the race just before the third kilometre From then on he started running at 243km pace in pursuit of the world recordThe twotime world indoor champion went through 5 km in 1338 10km in 2712 and 15km in 4056 It was at that point when he made a break from Kenyans Daniel Mateiko and Isaia Kipkoech Lasoi to secure the win taking one second off the world record set by Jacob Kiplimo in Lisbon three years agoThe world record looked to be under threat for most of the womens race with Agnes Ngetich passing through 10km in 2918 But the Kenyans pace dropped slightly in the second half and she eventually crossed the line in 10303 the secondfastest performance in history on what was her debut at the distanceThe Kenyan was 17 seconds ahead of Ethiopias Fotyen Tesfay with another Kenyan Lilian Kasait in thirdLeading resultsWomen1 Agnes Ngetich KEN 103042 Fotyen Tesfay ETH 103213 Lilian Kasait KEN 103324 Ejgayehu Taye ETH 104145 Tsigie Gebreselama ETH 105186 Sheila Chelangat KEN 106087 Jesca Chelangat KEN 106138 Viola Chepngeno KEN 10655Men1 Yomif Kejelcha ETH 57302 Daniel Mateiko KEN 58173 Isaia Kipkoech Lasoi KEN 58214 Gemechu Dida ETH 58395 Vincent Langat KEN 58416 Selemon Barega ETH 58577 Birhanu Balew BRN 59418 Thierry Ndikumwenayo ESP 5942 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/yomif-kejelcha-breaks-world-half-marathon-record-in-valencia-578921.html Sun, 27 Oct 2024 22:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/india-win-7-gold-at-asian-cross-country-in-hong-kong-577895.html Hong Kong Oct 20 Indian athletes tamed the picturesque Hong Kong Golf Club course to win seven gold medals including three in individual categories at the Asian Cross Country Championships on Sunday The elite Indian athletes dominated their seasons first continental cross country and walked away with 11 medals including three silver and one bronze in the individual categoryIndia won gold in all four team categories men women and men U20 and women U20While it was a clean sweep in the mens individual 10km event Indian female athletes claimed gold and silver in the individual 10km race but missed out on bronzeAsian Games medallist and national record holder across 5000m and 10000m track events Gulveer Singh topped the chart in the mens 10km race His gold medalwinning time was 3243 Abhishek Pal was close second with a time of 3249 while Arun Rathod finished third with a time of 3251 Indias Kartik Kumar was fourthIndias Seema clocked 3720 to edge past compatriot Sanjivani Jadhav to win gold Sanjivani who had an identical time of 3720 settled for silverResultsWomen 10km Seema 3720 Sanjivani Jadhav 3720 He Wuga China 3802Women U20 6km Li Yuan China 2259 Shilpaben Veljibhai Dihora India 2304 Fang Yujia China 2305Men 10km Gulveer Singh India 3243 Abhishek Pal India 3249 Arun Rathod India 3251Men U20 8km Vinod Singh India 2630 Fu Qiguang China 2633 Yu Shuiquing China 2644 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/india-win-7-gold-at-asian-cross-country-in-hong-kong-577895.html Sun, 20 Oct 2024 14:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/cyclone-dana-tn-to-witness-heavy-rains-on-oct-23-577930.html Chennai Oct 20 The Regional Meteorological Centre RMC has predicted a lowpressure area over the eastcentral Bay of Bengal to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 23 bringing heavy rains to many districts of Tamil Nadu The cyclone has been named DanaThe RMC said that a yellow alert has been issued for several districts following the rains due to Cyclone DanaThe Weather Department said that an Upper Air Cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea has moved to the north Andaman Sea on SundayThe department said that a lowpressure area is likely to form over the eastcentral Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea during the next 24 hoursThis low pressure is very likely to move northwestwards and reach northwest Bay of Bengal off OdishaWest Bengal coasts by October 24 the department saidThe cyclonic circulation over the sea has been causing moderate rainfalls in Chennai and adjoining districts including Chengalpattu Kancheepuram and TiruvallurThe Weather Department added that this wet spell is likely to continue for the next few days and could bring down the maximum and minimum temperaturesIt also advised the fishermen not to venture into the sea until further notice as strong winds with a speed reaching 35 kmph to 45 kmph are likely to prevail over the Tamil Nadu coast Gulf of Mannar and Camorin areaThe weather department has also predicted heavy rains on October 21 at isolated places over the ghat areas of Coimbatore and Tirupur and in the districts of Ranipet Vellore Tirupattur Krishnagiri Dharmapuri Salem Tiruchi Dindigul Madurai Pudukottai Ariyalur and PerambalurA flood alert has been issued in the Dharmapuri Krishnagiri and Tiruvannamalai districts of Tamil Nadu through which the Thenpennai River flows The respective district administrations have issued the alertDue to heavy rains in the catchment areas of the Krishnagiri Reservoir Project KRP dam 2000 cusecs of water have been released from the dam A flood alert has also been issued for the Harur and Pappireddipatti areasFire and Rescue Services along with the State Disaster Response Force SDRF are on standby The continuous rainfall in the catchment areas of the Thenpennai River has led to a significant increase in the water inflow levels at the KRP dam IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/cyclone-dana-tn-to-witness-heavy-rains-on-oct-23-577930.html Sun, 20 Oct 2024 18:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-diamond-league-2025-will-have-first-two-meets-in-china-final-in-zurich-577164.html New Delhi Oct 2 Zurich will host the 2025 Diamond League Final as China will kickstart the competition by hosting the opening two meets the organizers said on Wednesday The season will see 15 cities across 14 countries host the 16th edition of the elite oneday meeting series in athletics Xiamen a subprovincial city in the southeastern Fujian region of China will host the opening meet on April 26 with the second meeting of the season set to be held in ShanghaiSuzhou on May 3 The series will then head to Doha and Rabat before the first European meeting of the year in Rome on June 6 followed by stops in Oslo Stockholm and ParisThe Road to the Final will then hit Eugene Monaco and London in July before entering Silesia Lausanne and Brussels in August Afterwards the Diamond League Final will return to Zurich for the first time since 2022 and will be held on August 27 and 28All 32 Wanda Diamond League champions will then be crowned at the series final at Weltklasse Zurich with both the iconic Diamond Trophy and record levels of prize money In 2025 the series will pay out a record total of 924 million US dollars in prize moneyThe total prize money awarded per meeting will be 500000 USD at each of the 14 regular series meetings and 2240000 USD at the Wanda Diamond League FinalAthletes will compete for points in 32 different disciplines at the 14 series meetings in a bid to qualify for the twoday Wanda Diamond League FinalIn each discipline the winners at the final are awarded the iconic Diamond Trophy and crowned Wanda Diamond League champion the sports most prestigious global title outside the major championshipsDiamond League scheduleXiamen April 26Suzhou May 3Doha May 16Rabat May 25Rome June 6Oslo June 12Stockholm June 15Paris June 20Eugene July 5Monaco July 11London July 19Silesia August 16Lausanne August 20Brussels August 22Zurich Final August 27 and 28 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-diamond-league-2025-will-have-first-two-meets-in-china-final-in-zurich-577164.html Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/two-time-olympic-medallist-neeraj-chopra-meets-sports-minister-576213.html New Delhi Sep 27 Twotime Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra met Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya here on Friday Neeraj won the silver medal in mens javelin throw in the recently concluded Paris Olympics and ended his season with a secondplace finish in the prestigious Diamond League Final earlier this month Met our Olympic champion Neerajchopra1 in New Delhi today Sent him best wishes for the future Sports Minister Mandaviya wrote on XNeeraj who won a gold medal in the mens javelin throw in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 had revealed that he participated in Brussels with a fractured fourth metacarpal in his left handThe 26yearold the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in the Olympics finished second in Brussels with a best throw of 8786m in the Diamond League Final He missed out on the top spot by just a 1 cm margin Anderson Peters who won and finished at the top hurled the spear to a distance of 8787m to end the season in the numero uno position He won a bronze medal at the Paris OlympicsThe Diamond League Final at Brussels ended Chopras underwhelming 2024 campaign which also saw him finish second at the 2024 Paris Olympics The reigning World Champion previously produced secondplace finishes at the Doha Diamond League and Lausanne Diamond League this season IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/two-time-olympic-medallist-neeraj-chopra-meets-sports-minister-576213.html Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-olympic-champion-joshua-cheptegei-to-lead-elite-field-at-delhi-half-marathon-576002.html New Delhi Sep 26 The Delhi Half Marathon World Athletics Gold Label Road Race with prize money of USD 260000 will be flagged off from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 20 Top athletes from around the globe will join Indias finest and amateur runners will vie for glory in the AaRangDeDilli spirit Ugandan sensation Joshua Cheptegei and Kenyas former HalfMarathon World recordholder Peres Jepchirchir are all set to light up the streets of Delhi Joshua is the current world record holder for both the 5000meter and 10000meter and holds the worlds best time over the 15kilometer distance He is the reigning Olympic champion in the 10000 meters and won the gold with a new Olympic record of 264314Joshua is also a threetime World champion in the 10000 meters and claimed gold in both the 5000 meters and 10000 meters at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the 2019 IAAF World Cross Country Championships Notably Cheptegei is only the tenth man in history to simultaneously hold the 5000meter and 10000meter world records both of which he set in 2020Interestingly Cheptegei made his international debut in India at the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2014 finishing second His return to India for the Delhi Half Marathon promises to be a highlight of this years raceSpeaking about his return to India Joshua said This country holds a special place in my heart as its where I made my international debut in 2014 Its been a good season for me and I am certainly looking at a courserecord timing at the Delhi Half Marathon The energy and passion of the Indian running community are truly inspiring and Im excited to be part of this prestigious eventKenyas former HalfMarathon World record holder and threetime world halfmarathon winner Peres Jepchirchir will lead the womens contingent Peres won the London Marathon 2024 with a time of 21616 secs breaking the womens only Marathon world record She also won the 2021 New York City and 2022 Boston MarathonsDefending Champions Abhishek Pal and Kavita Yadav will lead the Indian challengeAmong the other notable participants Asian Championship bronze medallist Sanjivani Jadhav stands out in the womens category Sanjivani who won the 10000meter Portland Track Festival in the USA with a personal best of 322277 recently claimed a silver medal at the 5000meter event at the National Open Athletics Championships in BangaloreShe has previously won gold at the Delhi Half Marathon in 2018 and 2022 and took silver in 2016 and 2020 Defending champion Kavita Yadav will provide Sanjivani with tough competition in pursuing the title This will be my third Delhi Half Marathon and my aim will be to win this race once again I have been training hard and I will try my best to break and create as many records as I can said Sanjivani JadhavIn the mens category defending champion and talented youngster Abhishek Pal who recently won the 10000meter title in the National Open Athletics Championships 2024 in Bangalore will take the lead He will face tough competition from another youngster and Asian Games 2023 silver medallist in the 10000 meters Kartik Kumar He recently triumphed at the 10000 meter USA Championship Track Fest 2024 with a remarkable time of 280766 Kartik is also the DHM 2022 and 2023 editions silver medallistI am aiming to break the national record in what will be my fifth Delhi Half Marathon I have won the competition but while I am once again my mind is set on breaking the national record and going under 60 minutes said the defending champion Abhishek Pal IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-olympic-champion-joshua-cheptegei-to-lead-elite-field-at-delhi-half-marathon-576002.html Thu, 26 Sep 2024 22:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-misses-top-spot-by-1cm-finishes-2nd-in-diamond-league-final-573452.html New Delhi Sep 15 Ace Indian javelin throw athlete Neeraj Chopra finished in second position in Brussels with a best throw of 8786m at the Diamond League Final on Sunday Neeraj missed out on the top spot by just 1cm margin Anderson Peters who won and finished at the top hurled the spear to a distance of 8787m to finish at numero uno position He won a bronze medal at the Paris OlympicsMeanwhile Julian Weber of Germany with his best attempt of 8597m finished third Fourthplaced Adrian Mardare registered a throw of 8297m Japanese thrower Genki Rodrick Dean finished fifth with a best throw that barely breached the 80mmark 8037m Ukrainian Arthur Felfner came in sixth with a furthest throw of 7986m on his penultimate attemptThe Indian started the competition with a throw of 8682m He followed up with a throw of 8349m Neeraj hurled the spear to a distance of 8786m in his third attemptHe came close to Andersons mark and was just one cm away from himNeeraj couldnt breach the 85m mark in his next two attempts He finished the event with a throw of 8646m Neerajs best throw saw him finish at the second spot once againNeeraj has been struggling with his fitness this season and is expected to meet a doctor to rectify a groin injury that has affected him all season and came in the way of his quest to hit the 90m markHe had won the Lausanne leg in 2022 and 2023 and finished second behind Vadlejch in the winnertakesall finale in Eugene USA last year IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-misses-top-spot-by-1cm-finishes-2nd-in-diamond-league-final-573452.html Sun, 15 Sep 2024 01:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-competed-in-the-diamond-league-final-with-fractured-left-hand-573571.html New Delhi Sep 15 Following his secondplace finish in the Diamond League Final Neeraj Chopra took to social media to reflect on his 2024 campaign One of Indias leading athletes the 26yearold also revealed he participated in Brussels with a fractured fourth metacarpal in his left hand As the 2024 season ends I look back on everything Ive learned through the year about improvement setbacks mentality and more On Monday I injured myself in practice and an Xray showed that I had fractured the fourth metacarpal in my left hand It was another painful challenge for me But with the help of my team I was able to participate in Brussels wrote Chopra in his postNeeraj Chopra the first Indian athlete to win gold medal in the Olympics finished second in Brussels with a best throw of 8786m in the Diamond League Final on Saturday night He missed out on the top spot by just a 1 cm margin Anderson Peters who won and finished at the top hurled the spear to a distance of 8787m to finish at the numero uno position He won a bronze medal at the Paris OlympicsThe Diamond League Final at Brussels ended Chopras underwhelming 2024 campaign which also saw him finish second at the 2024 Paris Olympics The reigning World Champion previously produced secondplace finishes at the Paris Olympics Doha Diamond League and Lausanne Diamond League this seasonThis was the last competition of the year and I wanted to end my season on the track While I couldnt meet my own expectations I feel this was a season in which I learned a lot I am now determined to return fully fit and ready to go I want to thank all of you for your encouragement 2024 has made me a better athlete and person See you in 2025 the Tokyo Olympic Games gold medallist added in his post IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-competed-in-the-diamond-league-final-with-fractured-left-hand-573571.html Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/after-tokyo-you-took-a-promise-sumit-antil-dedicates-his-second-paralympic-gold-to-pm-modi-572919.html New Delhi Sep 13 Indias twotime World Champion and Paralympic medallist Sumit Antil who secured his second consecutive gold medal at the Paris Para Games dedicated the achievement to Prime Minister Narendra Modi This fulfilled a promise he made to the Prime Minister following his victory at the Tokyo Paralympics Sumit made history by becoming the first paraathlete to win gold medals in consecutive Paralympic Games claiming the yellow medal in Mens Javelin Throw F64 with a sensational Paralympic RecordThe 26yearold Indian paraathlete achieved the feat with a new Paralympic record of 7059m at the Stade de France Incredibly Sumit got the better of the previous Paralympic record set by him to win the gold medal at Tokyo 2020 thriceThe Prime Minister met Indias trailblazing Paralympians at his residence on Thursday to congratulate them for their recordsmashing haul of 29 medals at the Paris GamesSpeaking with PM Modi Sumit reminisced about his meeting with the Prime Minister after winning gold in Tokyo three years ago during which the Prime Minister asked him to promise to bring two more gold medals at the GamesThis is my second consecutive gold medal I remember when I won gold in Tokyo you took a promise that I should go for two gold medals This second gold is for you because I was quite nervous before the Paralympics Sumit said to the PMI read articles listing the favorite athletes who could defend their gold medals and my name was there too But when we spoke on August 20 it reminded me of that moment from the Tokyo Paralympics On behalf of my entire team I want to thank you he addedIndia finished 18th in the medal tally with seven gold nine silver and 13 bronze to their name for a record total of 29 medals The contingent has shattered the record for Indias bestever medal haul that was set at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics 19A record 84 paraathletes represented India at the Paris 2024 Paralympics held in the French capital from August 28 to September 8 India competed across 12 disciplines three more than at Tokyo 2020 Indian paraathletes participated in three new sports at Paris 2024para cycling para rowing and blind judo IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/after-tokyo-you-took-a-promise-sumit-antil-dedicates-his-second-paralympic-gold-to-pm-modi-572919.html Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/was-contemplating-suicide-after-missing-olympics-qualification-reveals-harmilan-bains-572555.html New Delhi Sep 11 Harmilan Bains is no stranger to challenges After not losing a single individual race in 2021 she went through a knee surgery which kept her out for 10 months Upon her return to action she went on to win the silver medals in the womens 800m and 1500m categories Once a national record holder in the womens 1500m Bains revealed the fact that she was in depression after failing to qualify for the Olympics and also contemplated suicide at a point but used her situation as an example and sent an inspiring message to the young athletes of the nationMy message is enjoy your sport dont be so stressed because I was under stress after missing my Olympics I was almost in depression Thoughts were coming in my mind like suicide and just quitting everything run away from my city My message to the parents is to let your child do whatever they want to and to the youngsters it is never too late to change your sport your profession just enjoy whatever it is youre doing Harmilan Bains told IANSBains was present at the final of the 63rd Subroto Cup Junior Boys tournament held at the Dr Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi as a guest of honor and hailed the tournament for doing wonders for the grassroots in footballI would like to thank the Air Force for bringing me out here as I am enjoying a lot and its a really good opportunity for the athletes to perform at such a platform at such a young age she addedManipurs TG English School clinched the 63rd edition of the Subroto Cup getting the better of Meghalayas Myngken Christian Higher Secondary School 43 via sudden death tiebreaker after both teams tied 11 in regulation timeIn the end Bains went on to talk about the incredible performance put on by the Indian contingent at the 2024 Paris Paralympics after the country bettered their previous record 19 medals at Tokyo Paralympics by a landslide winning 29 medals which saw the nation finish 18th in the medal tallyI am so happy for the paraathletes and it was the first time India ranked so high in the medal tally concluded Bains IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/was-contemplating-suicide-after-missing-olympics-qualification-reveals-harmilan-bains-572555.html Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/crouser-breaks-meeting-record-in-zagreb-with-seasons-best-throw-571442.html Zagreb Sep 8 Reigning Olympics shot put champion Ryan Crouser improved the meeting record twice and set a seasons best of 2293m to win the Ivan Ivancic Memorial event the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event Weeks after claiming an unprecedented third consecutive Olympic mens shot put title in Paris the American threw 2290m to match the mark he achieved to get that gold and then went even farther improving by another three centimetres in the final round to secure the win in ZagrebHis US compatriot Payton Otterdahl was second with an outdoor personal best of 2246m while Olympic bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell improved his Jamaican record to 2231m to place third and Italys world silver medallist Leonardo Fabbri threw 2224m for fourthIt was a fantastic competition I always love coming to Zagreb and I think that this one topped the list Not just on performance but the atmosphere and the energy tonight You can see it with all the athletes 2224m didnt even make the podium thats a crazy result I am glad that everyone performed that well here Crouser was quoted by World AthleticsMy first round throw of 2236m usually is enough for the win especially that late in the season It helped having those guys to push me to farther distances I am still on less than 10 competitions this year so it still feels like I am finding my shape he addedSince winning Olympic gold in Paris despite a series of injury struggles this year Crouser has won at the Diamond League meetings in Rome and Zurich and finished second in Silesia IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/crouser-breaks-meeting-record-in-zagreb-with-seasons-best-throw-571442.html Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-paralympics-praveen-kumar-wins-gold-in-mens-high-jump-t64-with-asian-record-571029.html Paris Sep 6 Indias Praveen Kumar won the gold medal in the Mens High Jump T64 with an Asian Record effort of 208 metres at the ongoing Paralympics Games here on Friday The 21yearold added a sixth gold to Indias tally to take the overall count to 26 which includes nine silver and 11 bronze medals Praveen who won silver in his Paralympics debut in Tokyo three years ago not only bagged his second consecutive medal but also set the Asian Record in the process USAs Derek Loccident claimed silver while Uzbekistans Temurbek Giyazov clinched bronze with efforts of 206m Paralympic Record and 203m personal best respectivelyPraveen started his campaign in the final with an effort of 189m after skipping previous attempts of 180m and 185m respectively The Indian paraathlete went on to clear all his efforts in one take till 208m before failing to clear the 210m in three attempts However that didnt hamper his medal colour as he finished at the topBorn in Govindgarh Noida Uttar Pradesh Praveen achieved remarkable success on the international stage notably becoming the youngest paraathlete to win a medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics There he secured a silver medal in the Mens High Jump T64 category with an impressive jump of 207 metres marking a significant milestone for Indian athleticsPraveens journey to become a paraathlete was fraught with challenges Born with a short leg he initially struggled with feelings of inferiority compared to his peers To combat his insecurities he engaged in sports with friends and discovered a passion for volleyballHowever his life took a pivotal turn when he participated in a high jump event at an ablebodied athletics competition which exposed him to the possibilities available for athletes with disabilitiesUnder the guidance of Dr Satyapal Singh a paraathletics coach who recognised Praveens potential he shifted his focus to the high jump This decision proved fruitful as he went on to win a gold medal at the Asian Para Games 2022 breaking the Asian record with a jump of 205 metersPraveens previous accolades include a silver medal from the World Para Athletics Junior Championship in 2019 held in Nottwil Switzerland and a gold medal with an Asian Record at the World Para Athletics FAZZA Grand Prix 2021 in DubaiMost recently he won a bronze medal at the World Para Athletics Championship 2023 further solidifying his status as a leading athlete in his category and qualified for the Paris 2024 Paralympics IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-paralympics-praveen-kumar-wins-gold-in-mens-high-jump-t64-with-asian-record-571029.html Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-paralympics-simran-finishes-fourth-in-womens-100m-t12-final-misses-medal-570822.html Paris Sep 6 Indias Simran Sharma missed out on a medal finishing fourth in the Womens 100mT12 final in the Paralympic Games in Paris here on Thursday Simran clocked 1231 seconds in the fourplayer final She made a great effort in the final but could not get into the medal position as she was hampered by a slow start and could not make up for it Omara Elias Durand of Cuba who finished in a seasonbest timing of 1181 seconds won the gold medal Oksana Boturchuk of Ukraine who took silver in 1217 her best for the season while Katrin NuellerRottgardt of Germany who claimed the bronze medal in 1226 secondsSimran who ran with guide Abshay Singh had a slow start and could not recover from it as she clocked 1231 secondsEarlier Simran qualified for the womens 100m T12 final after finishing second in the semifinal 2 clocking 1233 seconds at the Stade de France on ThursdayThe 24yearold reigning world champion Simran finished second behind Katrin MuellerRottgardt of Germany in the semifinal 2Simran sealed her place in the final as the thirdfastest runner As per the rule the firstplaced runner in each semifinal and the next 2 fastest advanced to the final Omara Durand of Cuba topped the first semifinalOverall Omara finished first across two semifinals with a timing of 1201 seconds followed by MuellerRottgardt of Germany 1226 seconds and Simran 1233 Oksana Boturchuk of Ukraine was the fourth and the last fastest runner to seal the place in the final after clocking 1236 seconds She finished second in her semifinalSimran was born prematurely and spent the next 10 weeks in an incubator where it was discovered that she is visually impaired Coached by her husband Gajendra Singh who works for the Army Service Corps she trains at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi She has come a long way from being mocked for her visual impairment to winning gold in the recent World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe and now in the Paralympics final She finished 11th in 100m T13 at the Tokyo Para Games in 2021 with a timing of 1269Simrans hard work and resilience helped her overcome physical and socioeconomic challenges as she clinched the T12 200m gold in style at the World Championships in Japan in June Since 2022 Simran has won the National Championship and the Indian Open in the 100m and 200m She also won two silver medals in the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou last year IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-paralympics-simran-finishes-fourth-in-womens-100m-t12-final-misses-medal-570822.html Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-paralympics-indias-deepthi-jeevanji-wins-bronze-in-womens-400m-t20-category-570373.html Paris Sep 3 Indian parasprinter Deepthi Jeevanji won her maiden bronze in the womens 400m T20 category in the ongoing Paris Paralympics here on Tuesday Deepthi clocked the timing of 5582 seconds at the Stade de France to finish behind Ukraines Yuliia Shuliar 5516 secs and Turkiyes world record holder Aysel Onder 5523 secs Deepthi who won gold at the Para Asian Games and the World Championships finished 066 seconds behind the gold medallist It is Indias sixth medal in paraathletics after Preethi Pal two bronze Nishad Kumar silver Yogesh Kathuniya silver and Sumit Antil gold won medals in their respective disciplinesIndia has so far claimed 16 medals in the Paris Paralympics and sits in 18th place in the standingsDeepthi a young athlete from Telangana has made a remarkable impact on the world of paraathletics Despite facing challenges due to her intellectual impairment Jeevanji has proved her mettle on the international stage At the age of 15 she was first spotted by N Ramesh a coach from the Sports Authority of India SAI during a statelevel athletics meet Recognising her potential Ramesh took her under his wings and began training herDeepthis journey in paraathletics began with her participation in the Asian Youth Championships held in Hong Kong in 2019 where she won a bronze medal Despite her intellectual impairment which makes it difficult for her to express her feelings like other girls of her age Deepthi remained determined to excel in her sportShe continued to train diligently and participated in various events organized by the Athletics Federation of India AFI between 2019 and 2022 Her hard work paid off when she won a gold medal in both the 100m and 200m events at the Khelo India Youth Games 2020 in Guwahati Deepthis success continued at the National Junior and Youth Championships where she won multiple medals Her achievements earned her the status of a Khelo India AthleteJeevanjis most significant achievement came at the Asian Para Games in 2023 where she created history by breaking the Games Record and Asian Record followed by a World Record of 5507s registered at the World Championship 2024 Her exceptional performance earned her a gold medal cementing her place as a rising star in the world of paraathletics IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-paralympics-indias-deepthi-jeevanji-wins-bronze-in-womens-400m-t20-category-570373.html Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/uganda-marathon-runner-rebecca-cheptegei-in-critical-condition-after-attack-in-kenya-570325.html Nairobi Sep 3 Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei who recently competed in the Paris Olympics is fighting for her life after being subjected to a brutal attack by a former boyfriend in western Kenya The 33yearold athlete suffered severe burns to over 75 of her body after being doused with petrol and set on fire at her home in the small town of Endebess where she had been training Cheptegei who had previously secured gold at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in 2022 was reportedly rescued by neighbours after the attack Both she and her alleged attacker who also sustained serious burns are currently receiving treatment at Moi Referral Hospital in Eldoret the main town in the regionLocal police chief Jeremiah Ole Kosiom confirmed the attack to journalists stating The couple were heard quarrelling outside their house During the altercation the boyfriend was seen pouring a liquid on the woman before burning her the BBC quoted him as sayingThe incident is believed to have been sparked by a dispute over a piece of land that Cheptegei had purchased in Trans Nzoia county where she had built a house near Kenyas renowned athletic training centresCheptegeis plight comes amid a troubling trend of violence against female athletes in Kenya Just last year the nation was rocked by the murder of longdistance runner Agnes Tirop who was found stabbed to death in her home in Iten another town known for its athletic training facilitiesIn a similarly tragic incident in April 2022 runner Damaris Mutua was found strangled with a pillow over her face in the same townThe violence has not only targeted women In December of the previous year Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat was stabbed to death by assailants in Eldoret IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/uganda-marathon-runner-rebecca-cheptegei-in-critical-condition-after-attack-in-kenya-570325.html Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/the-nation-draw-inspiration-from-your-spirit-henna-sindhu-lauds-preethi-pals-paralympic-heroics-570000.html New Delhi Sep 2 Olympian pistol shooter Heena Sindhu lauded paraathlete Preethi Pal for her historic medal winning performances at the ongoing Paris Paralympics Preethi on Monday scripted history after clinching bronze in the womens 200m T35 as she became the first Indian woman athlete to win two medals in track amp field in the Paralympics or OlympicsShe clocked the personal best timing of 3001 seconds to finish behind the Chinese duo of Xia Zhou and Guo Qianqian who bagged gold and silver respectively with a timing of 2815 seconds and 2909 secondsHeartiest congratulations to Preethi Pal for a medal winning performance at the Paris Paralympics Despite facing innumerous challenges throughout your life you stand tall scripting your name in history The nation is not only proud of you but draw inspiration from your character and spirit Keep winning and keep rising Preethi Heena posted on XEarlier on Friday the Indian sprinter won bronze in the womens 100m T35 The 23yearold finished third in the final with a time of 1421 seconds which was also her personal bestIdentical to the 200m T35 final result Chinas World Recordholder Zhou Xia won gold in 1358 seconds while her compatriot Guo Qianqian took silver in 1374 seconds IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/the-nation-draw-inspiration-from-your-spirit-henna-sindhu-lauds-preethi-pals-paralympic-heroics-570000.html Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/focus-on-shirse-and-borgohain-as-stars-give-national-open-athletics-a-miss-569414.html Bengaluru Aug 30 With all top athletes who participated in the Olympic Games in Paris deciding to keep away the focus will be on national record holders Tejas Shirse and Amlan Borgohain at the 63rd National Open Athletics Championships which will be held over the next four days at the Sree Kanteerva Stadium here from Friday The event which will be held from August 30 to September 2 will see the participation of upcoming stars as they hope to make the most of the absence of the regulars to showcase their recent progress The athletes will be hoping to catch the eye of the officials ahead of the hectic next season which includes the Asian Championships World University Games and the World ChampionshipsBesides coming so close after the Paris Olympics the 63rd National Open Athletics Championships is the last event of the season and thus resulted in all the top athletes giving it a missHowever the spotlight will be on national record holders Tejas Shirse mens 110m hurdles and Amlan Borgohain mens 200m who have put up their names and will be part of the 39 athletes from the Reliance Foundation who will be participating in the eventThe other Reliance Foundation athletes in action include Moumita Mondal heptathlon Manikanta Hoblidhar and Gurindervir Singh 100m Yamandeep Sharma Decathlon Sahil Silwal and Vikrant Malik javelin throw Asian Games silver medalist Mohammed Afsal 800m and national record holder Rosy Meena Paulraj pole vaultSpeaking about the preparations and the competition James Hillier Director of Athletics Reliance Foundation said For the U23 athletes this tournament will be ideal preparation for the U23 nationals which will take place next month The junior nationals are also coming up in November so this will also be a good opportunity for our young athletes to get quality competition time Bengaluru is a very good venue with a fast track and good facilities for throwing tooHillier picked out Silwal Malik Amlan Manikanta and Gurindervir as the athletes to look out for over the next four days in BengaluruSahil and Vikrant finished first and second in the InterState and have been training really well since then Amlan the national record holder in the 200m and a former national record holder in the 100 m will be competing in the 100m against his training partner Manikanta Hoblidhar who is the national record holder in the 100m he saidThe Odisha 4x100m relay team which trains at the Odisha Reliance Foundation High Performance Centre will be looking for more glory after their impressive display at the InterState Championships where they won a historic Gold Animesh Kujur who was one of the brightest stars of the InterState will be participating in the relay events for Odisha in the 4x100m and 4x400m eventsMoumita Mondal will be making her debut in the heptathlon after finding success in the hurdles and long jump events at the national level Reliance Foundation athletes had put in a sparkling display at the InterState Championships winning 22 medals earlier this yearIn the mens javelin throw all eyes will be on Rohit Yadav in the absence of the top three Indians Neeraj Chopra Kishore Jena and meet record holder DP Manu IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/focus-on-shirse-and-borgohain-as-stars-give-national-open-athletics-a-miss-569414.html Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/duplantis-ingebrigtsen-set-new-world-records-in-silesia-568705.html Silesia Aug 26 Olympic champion Armand Duplantis set a new world record in the mens pole vault at the Silesia Diamond League Kamila Skolimowska Memorial clearing 626 meters on his second attempt The 24yearold Swede had already demonstrated his exceptional talent at the Olympic Games in Paris where he broke the world record with a jump of 625 meters and successfully defended his Olympic title However that record lasted only 20 daysOn Sunday Duplantis thrilled fans once again at the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial held at the Silesian Stadium in Chorzow PolandThe pole vault competition was intense with Sam Kendricks and Emmanouil Karalis both clearing 600 meters When the bar was raised to 608 meters Kendricks failed three times and Karalis opted out of the challengeWith victory already assured Duplantis attempted to set a new world record at 626 meters His first attempt was far from perfect but he succeeded on his second try marking the 10th world record of his career reports XinhuaI knew I felt really good The weather was absolutely perfect for jumping high There was no wind at all warm and a great course so everything depended on me Duplantis told the media after the competitionDuplantis wasnt the only athlete to set a new world record on Sunday Jakob Ingebrigtsen the 5000meter gold medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympics won the mens 3000meter race with a time of 71755 breaking the previous world mark of 72067 set by Kenyas Daniel Komen in 1996 by over three secondsEthiopias Berihu Aregawi took silver with a time of 72128 while his compatriot Yomif Kejelcha claimed bronze with a time of 72844It was an incredible feeling Of course I wanted to attack the record but based on training I couldnt predict the exact time I never imagined running 71755 Ingebrigtsen told XinhuaIn other events Botswanas Letsile Tebogo won gold in the mens 200 meters with a time of 1983 seconds while Marco Arop of Canada emerged victorious in the 800 meters clocking 14186 Italys Gianmarco Tamberi topped the podium in the mens high jump with a leap of 231 metersIn the womens events Tia Clayton of Jamaica won the 100 meters in 1083 seconds ahead of Marie Josee Ta Lou and Tamara Davis The Dominican Republics Marileidy Paulino claimed gold in the womens 400 meters with a time of 4866 seconds followed by Bahrains Salwa Eid Naser 4923 and Polands Natalia Kaczmarek 4995 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/duplantis-ingebrigtsen-set-new-world-records-in-silesia-568705.html Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paralympics-pakistans-sole-para-athlete-haider-ali-leaves-for-paris-568817.html Lahore Pakistan Aug 26 Haider Ali Pakistans only paraathlete participating in the upcoming Paris Paralympics departed for the French capital along with his coach Akbar Ali on Monday The opening ceremony scheduled on August 28 will mark the official commencement of the Games after the successful conclusion of the Olympics earlier this month Haider a native of Gujranwala will represent Pakistan in the F37 category of the discus throw event on September 6 This will be Haiders fifth appearance at the quadrennial event He won a gold medal in the discus throw at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with a throw of 5526 metersHe had bagged a silver medal in the long jump at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics and a bronze in the same event at the 2016 Rio Paralympics Unfortunately he didnt compete in the 2012 London Paralympics due to injuryEarlier Pakistan Sports Board PSB Director General Yasir Pirzada announced that Haider will once again represent Pakistan at this years Paralympics and expressed confidence in his abilities to win a medal We are honoured to send Haider Ali to the Paralympics once again His exceptional talent and dedication make him a top contender for another medal and we are confident that he will make Pakistan proud again Pirzada had saidOver 4000 athletes from 170 countries will compete in the Games showcasing the abilities of athletes with various physical disabilitiesIn the Paris Olympics javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem clinched a gold medal with an Olympic record throw of 9297m to open Pakistans medal tally He finished ahead of Indias Neeraj Chopra who won the gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics and Grenadas Anderson Peters on the podium IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paralympics-pakistans-sole-para-athlete-haider-ali-leaves-for-paris-568817.html Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-olympics-avinash-sable-finishes-11th-in-mens-3000m-steeplechase-564534.html Paris Aug 8 Indias top distance runner Avinash Sable could not keep up the pace and finished 11th in the mens 3000m steeplechase which was won by Soufiane El Bakkali of Morocco in a seasons best time of 8 minutes 0605 seconds at the Paris Olympics here on Wednesday Kenneth Rooks of the United States surprised everyone by finishing second in a race usually dominated by African runners with a personal best timing of 80641 while Abraham Kibinoi of Kenya took the bronze medal in 80647 as the American pipped him to the postSable clocked 81418 which is quite slow compared to the 81120 which he clocked while winning the silver medal in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022 The 39yearold army man had clocked 81543 in the heats which sealed him a place in the final making him the first Indian athlete to reach the final of the 3000m steeplechase in the OlympicsBut in the final Sable could not achieve his best timing and had to be satisfied with the 11th position among 16 participants 15 of whom completed the raceSable started at a fast clip and completed the first 1000m in 2410 and was placed fourth He was a tad slower in the next 1000m as he completed 2000m in 5309 and slipped to 11th position as the African runners along with the American got into the actSable completed the race in 81418 to eventually finish 11thHe holds the national record of 80994 set in Paris earlier this year Sable also won the gold medal in the Hangzhou Asian Games and qualified for the Paris Olympics after placing sixth in the Silesian leg of the 2023 Diamond League with a time of 81163 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-olympics-avinash-sable-finishes-11th-in-mens-3000m-steeplechase-564534.html Thu, 08 Aug 2024 02:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-olympics-bahrains-winfred-wins-womens-3-000m-steeplechase-gold-564340.html Paris Aug 7 Bahrains Yavi Winfred broke the Olympic record to win gold in the womens 3000m steeplechase at the Paris Games The 24yearold completed the grueling event in 8 minutes 5276 seconds eclipsing the previous Games record of 85881 set by Russian Gulnara SamitovaGalkina at the Beijing 2008 Olympics reports XinhuaUgandas Peruth Chemutai took silver in 85334 and Kenyan Faith Cherotich claimed bronze in 85515This is a dream come true It has been such a hard journey to get to this point said Winfred who is also the reigning world champion I am so happy for me but also for the Bahraini people and the federation who have been so supportive of me since I started working with themWinfred admitted that she was quite confident of claiming the gold medal before the race In the final I was expecting something good I just felt good about the race I believed in myself that I have that finishing speed IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-olympics-bahrains-winfred-wins-womens-3-000m-steeplechase-gold-564340.html Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-olympics-neeraj-chopra-reaches-final-with-a-mega-throw-of-8934m-to-eye-gold-on-thursday-564258.html Paris Aug 6 Defending Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra reached the final of the mens javelin throw event with a mighty throw of 8934m in the first attempt of the Group B qualification in the Paris Olympics here at the Stade de France on Tuesday Neeraj who won Indias individual gold medal in first track and field at the Olympics in Tokyo started his title defence in style after breaching the automatic qualification mark of 84m in his opening throw by a huge marginIt was also his best throw of the season and also the biggest among the players who achieved automatic qualification for the final across groupsHowever Neeraj the reigning World and Asian Games champion is yet to surpass the careerbest throw of 8994m achieved at the Stockholm Diamond League in Sweden on June 30 2022In Group A Indias Kishore Kumar Jena however failed to reach the final after notching the best effort of 8073m which came in his first attempt The second throw was a foul before he threw 8021m in the third attemptIn Group B Grenadas Anderson Peters and Pakistans Arshad Nadeem also progressed to the final after throwing above the 84m mark Both athletes achieved the feat in their opening attemptsPeters threw 8863m while Nadeems effort finished third in the group with 8659m throw thus finishing behind ChopraEarlier in Group A qualification Kenyas Julius Yego and Czech Republics Jakub Vadlejch heaved throws of 8597m and 8563m respectively which earned them automatic qualification for the final Germanys Julian Weber also qualified with a throw of 8776mNeeraj the 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medallist will aim to become the first Indian athlete to clinch two individual gold medals in the Olympics on Thursday August 8 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-olympics-neeraj-chopra-reaches-final-with-a-mega-throw-of-8934m-to-eye-gold-on-thursday-564258.html Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-olympics-parul-chaudhary-fails-to-make-womens-3000m-steeplechase-final-563875.html Paris Aug 4 Indian runner Parul Chaudhary has failed to make the cut for the womens 3000m steeplechase final after finishing eighth in Heat 1 here on Sunday Parul who is a fourtime national champion in the 3000m steeplechase event and won the Asian Championships gold last year clocked her season best time of 92339 at the Stade de FranceShe did not make the final as only the top five athletes in the heat progressed to the medal eventThe 29yearold Indian athlete is the national record holder in both the womens 3000m steeplechase and 5000mShe won the gold in the 5000m and silver in the 3000m steeplechase at the Asian Games in Hangzhou last year Moreover Parul is the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in the 5000m race at the Asian Games IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-olympics-parul-chaudhary-fails-to-make-womens-3000m-steeplechase-final-563875.html Sun, 04 Aug 2024 15:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/tn-to-commence-counselling-for-medical-admissions-from-august-21-563172.html Chennai July 31 Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian said on Wednesday that the Directorate of Medical Education DME will commence counselling for admission to medical and dental colleges in the state from August 21 In a statement the minister said that DME has started issuing applications for MBBS and BDS for the academic year 202425The last date to submit filledin forms online is 5 pm on August 8 He said that the candidates can visit the website wwwtnmedicalselectionorgThe National Medical Commission announced that the counselling for All India Quota would begin on August 14All State governments surrender 15 per cent of the total seats available in their medical colleges to the Directorate General of Health Services which conducts counselling for the surrendered seats besides seats in Central government institutions and deemed universities across the countryThe minister said the TN Medical Selection Committee will release the merit list on August 19On August 21 counselling will commence for the general categoryThe statement also said that for students admitted through special reservations such as persons with disabilities wards of exservicemen sportspersons and for students admitted under the preferential reservation of 75 per cent for government school students admission would be conducted in the physical mode on August 22 and 23 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/tn-to-commence-counselling-for-medical-admissions-from-august-21-563172.html Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-olympics-neeraj-chopra-arrives-in-games-village-with-eye-on-consecutive-gold-562918.html Paris July 30 Defending Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra arrived in Paris Olympic Games village on Tuesday and joined his fellow teammates in the French capital Neeraj who won the historic gold medal in Tokyo Olympics took to social media to share the news of his arrival in ParisNamaskar Paris Excited to finally reach the Olympic Games village Neeraj wrote on his X postThe 26yearold also wrote an inspiring message for the Indian athletes on the Wall of Positivity This is the time for the performance he wrote on a sticky note pasted on the wallNeeraj will compete in the Mens Group A Javelin Throw Qualification Round at Stade de France on August 6 The countrymen are hoping of another podium finish for the star athlete in the OlympicsIn Tokyo he became the first track and field athlete to win an individual gold medal for the country He was the second Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold after Abhinav Bindra who won the gold in 2008 Beijing Olympics in 10m air rifle competition IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-olympics-neeraj-chopra-arrives-in-games-village-with-eye-on-consecutive-gold-562918.html Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-olympics-how-an-injury-helped-jyothi-yarraji-get-stronger-and-confident-for-the-games-559929.html Mumbai July 17 There is success at the end of adversity for all those hardworking people who have a positive attitude Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji found a silver lining in troubled times when she suffered an injury in May just a couple of months before the Olympic Games in Paris Jyothi was left a bit scared when she suffered a hip flexor injury while competing in Finland in May but the 24yearold National Record holder in womens 100m hurdles maintained a positive attitude and worked hard in the gym working on her upper body even though she could not walk and runAs a result says coach James Hillier Jyothi is now stronger and better prepared for the Olympics than she was earlier the injury actually coming out to be a blessing in disguise for the athlete supported by Reliance FoundationYeah its an interesting situation because it was effectively five weeks from the injury to when she raced at the Interstate National InterState Athletics Championship in Panchkula Haryana And Jyothi did just one session before that effectively one run over hurdles So after one practice session before the competition she still ran 1306 seconds which is phenomenal So actually shes gained confidence after the injury I believe shes more confident now than had she not had the injury Hillier said during an interaction organised by Reliance FoundationHillier discussed in detail the impact the injury break had on her preparations and how it steeled her resolve to continue working on her strength and become betterShe never stopped training despite the injury So the only day she didnt train was the next day when she couldnt physically walk After that she was in the gym She was straight in the gym She was doing upper body she was doing everything that she could do So what we did is we just changed the focus of training She was in the gym five hours a day doing strength training postural training coordination training proprioception training all this sort of stuffNow shes come back from the injury and shes now fitter faster stronger than she would have been had she not got injured Im absolutely convinced of it What shes been doing in training here has been phenomenalHer posture now the position shes hitting are so good because shes had five weeks of strength training So okay she wasnt doing hurdle training at that time but she didnt need to do hurdle training Shes already fit for that So the opportunity for us to change the focus of training has actually I believe delivered us a better athlete and a better betterprepared athlete for the Olympic GamesHillier said Jyothi has learned a lot from that injury and how it has helped her use adversity to build for successSo this injury has been part of her journey and has actually been a really really positive thing not a negative thing So yeah and kudos to Jyothi because her mindset during this has been so professional She accepted the injury very very quickly and she went straight into focus focusing on the training that we gave her And she was extremely positive extremely dedicated and you know the things that shes learned from this injury will make her a stronger person and a stronger athlete in this Olympic Games said Hillier on WednesdayHillier said Jyothi has emerged better and stronger from the injury He said this would help her perform better at the OlympicsI believe shes a better and stronger person for this injury Everybody thats at the Olympics will have issues right Everybodys going to be dealing with stuff So this is part of an athletes life you know this is how it goes But yeah I believe now shes stronger than shes ever been in the mind in the body and the injury is part of the preparation and its weirdly been a good thing So yeah lets see how it all goes said the coach about her ward with whom he has been working since 2018On her part Jyothi said the injury was one of the numerous disappointments she has faced in the last few years She said keeping a positive mindset helped her overcome that difficult period and emerge strongerThere are a lot of disappointing moments There is one in every situation we face Whenever I face some challenges whenever I hit some hurdles or I break the record still its not considered or I cant do what I want in the race all the time I used to just tell myself that we are humans Its okay Just keep focusing Dont lose yourself And you have a bright future The things everything positivity whatever I can tell to myself and I go forward and do the things just I said to myselfI really got a little scared because its really ahead of the Olympics its not a good time to occur The injuries we cant change Nobody accepted it this time Everyone else is training but we wont be able to do what we want to do So the time I just cry and we see that So I dont do that I always go to the gym if I have pain in the flexor I just worked on my upper body and I work on my calves and work for my harmonies hamstrings and I did meditation breathing exercises and worked on my concentration said Jyothi about how she worked her way through the injury setback she saidJyothi the Asian Championship Asian Games and Summer University Games medallist said she worked step by step in the gym building on strength and making the most of the opportunity Asked how she managed to keep a positive attitude during this testing period and the various others she faced over the years Jyothi said her first reaction to problems and adversity is to cry herself out and get into repairing the problem and improving herselfIf anything goes wrong I will cry Then I will remove my pain and start again Thats it But the thing is this is my job right This is what I love to do So I have to accept the minus points and try to go forward I dont have any options I dont have any second option This is what it is it is a doordie situation If Im not working on improving myself then I wont be able to do it in my whole future I have to push now If Im not pushing now Im breaking my hopes and my career and my capabilities unable to be what I want to be in the future said Jyothi who is currently training in Poland She will be participating in an event this weekend before reaching Paris on July 29 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-olympics-how-an-injury-helped-jyothi-yarraji-get-stronger-and-confident-for-the-games-559929.html Wed, 17 Jul 2024 23:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/kenyan-marathoners-banned-for-doping-559682.html Nairobi July 17 Kenyas female marathoner Judith Jerubet who took bronze at the 2024 Wuhan Marathon has been banned for two years for doping the Athletics Integrity Unit AIU said At the same time 2024 Lima Marathon mens silver medalist Daniel Muindi was banned for three years for doping according to the World Athletics antidoping bodyJerubet 35 has been banned for the presence of the banned substance triamcinolone acetonide a corticosteroid commonly used in skin care in her system reports XinhuaIn Wuhan Jerubet ran 22738 on March 24 to close the podium behind Ethiopias Mare Dibaba 22512 and fellow Kenyan Pauline Korikwiang 22640However that result was canceled after the World AntiDoping Agency WADA accredited lab in Beijing returned an adverse analytical finding in her urine sample collected at the raceAccording to the AIU Jerubet didnt explain or respond to the banned substance even with extended deadlines Jerubet was treated as a firsttime offender and the AIU could not find evidence she had doped intentionallyA period of ineligibility of two years commencing on June 7 2024 the date of provisional suspension and disqualification of the athletes results on and since March 24 2024 with all resulting consequences including the forfeiture of any medals awards points prizes prize money and appearance money AIU said in its judgment posted on their websiteMuindi 29 a fivetime halfmarathon winner in India and Poland has been barred from using norandrosterone after a urine sample collected at the Lima Marathon in Peru on May 19 tested positive for the banned anabolic steroidMuindi ran 21253 for silver behind countryman Dominic Letting 21148 in PeruHowever the AIU announced in a statement that it had spared Muindi who has a lifetime best of 6205 in the half marathon from the mandatory fouryear ban for the serious doping offence since he was a firsttime offender and he did not contest the AntiDoping Rules Violation charge brought against himKenya remains a Category A nation in the WADA list of countries whose athletes are at the highest risk of doping a status that has seen its competitors to major events such as the forthcoming Olympics in France given stringent conditions before they are enteredAthletes wishing to represent the country at these events must be registered in a testing pool and undergo at least three mandatory nonotice outofcompetition tests in the 12 months preceding the championship for them to be entered IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/kenyan-marathoners-banned-for-doping-559682.html Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/i-want-to-give-my-best-at-paris-olympics-kishore-jena-559588.html New Delhi July 16 Javelin thrower Kishore Jena holder of the secondlongest throw by an Indian is aiming to achieve his personal best at his Olympic debut in Paris 2024 Jenas story is unique After stepping away from the sport for three years to focus on his job with the CISF it was Neeraj Chopras Olympic success that motivated him to return My journey in javelin began in 201415 For over 20 years our state record for a javelin throw was 65m Then in September 2017 I broke the 20yearold record with a 7277m throw That gave me confidence In 2018 I got employed by CISF through the sports quota Between 20182020 I prioritised my job and focused on helping my family over playing the sport said Jena on JioCinemas The DreamersThe turning point came after Chopras gold medal win at Tokyo 2020 When Neeraj won at the Olympics we celebrated and enjoyed his victory But honestly the victory also left me dejected because I too was playing the same sport I felt it was time for me to achieve something in sports My coach at CISF suggested that if I try and nail a 75m throw he would help me get into the national camp My hard work and spirit helped me achieve 764m which got me in Jena recountedResuming his javelin career wasnt without its challenges I participated in the Lebanon National Championships after a dip in my rankings at the World Championships and produced a throw of 78m Despite giving it my all I couldnt achieve much I started doubting if all the hard work was worth it I called my father who encouraged me to participate in the next competition in Sri LankaSri Lanka proved to be a pivotal moment Jenas remarkable 8438m throw not only boosted his confidence but also set the stage for his impressive performances at the 2022 Asian Games and 2023 World Championships earning him a spot at Paris 2024 I decided the event in Sri Lanka would be my last attempt after which I would quit and go back to prioritizing work and family With Gods grace I performed well producing a throw of 8438m which led to my qualification for the World Championships I performed well in the World Championships as well achieving a personal best of 8477m Jena sharedI followed it up with another personal best of 8754m at the Asian Games securing my ticket to Paris 2024 I now want to give my best at Paris I am quite confident While I havent set any particular targets I am aiming to improve my personal bestKishore Jenas impressive achievements include a silver medal at the 2022 Asian Games and a topfive finish at the 2023 World Championships He is now poised to compete in the javelin throw event at Paris 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/i-want-to-give-my-best-at-paris-olympics-kishore-jena-559588.html Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-olympics-i-dont-want-to-just-participate-i-can-win-medal-says-avinash-sable--558428.html New Delhi July 12 Avinash Sable who recently shattered the national record in the 3000m steeplechase for the tenth time with an impressive eight minutes and 991 seconds at the Diamond League Paris has set his sights on an elusive Olympic medal in Paris Sable is not leaving any stone unturned to accomplish his goal He is focused on his training regimen and remains committed to his goal of returning home with a medalI used to think Olympic medalists had a unique and difficult approach to training but my experiences over the past two years have boosted my confidence I dont want to just participate I believe I can win a medal Sable told on JioCinemas The Dreamers I am working hard with my eyes set on that goal If everything falls into place and I win a medal it will be dedicated to our countryReflecting on his early days the 2022 Asian Games gold medallist credits his inspiration to legendary Indian athletes Milkha Singh Sriram Singh and PT Usha Their performances at the world level have deeply inspired me If my role models can excel globally so can I Ive been taught to focus on my own progress rather than others My competition is with my timing he sharedSables entry into the world of sports began with his service in the Indian Army where he initially competed as a crosscountry runner before transitioning to steeplechase under the guidance of his coach Amrish Kumar The rigorous training in the army has made me stronger both physically and mentally he notedSince breaking the national record for the first time in 2018 Sable has continuously pushed his limits setting new records My goal has always been selfimprovement rather than focusing on the competition This mindset has allowed me to break the national record ten times Sable proudly notedSable also reflected on his silver medal performance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham which bolstered his confidence to compete at the highest levels My aim at the Commonwealth Games was to compete against the Kenyan athletes Finishing second by a fraction of a second gave me the confidence that we can compete against the best in the worldSable who clinched gold at the 2022 Asian Games and silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games will be competing in the 3000m mens steeplechase event at Paris 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-olympics-i-dont-want-to-just-participate-i-can-win-medal-says-avinash-sable--558428.html Fri, 12 Jul 2024 21:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-olympics-top-10-medal-hopes-for-india-556928.html New Delhi July 6 The Paris Olympics are fast approaching and were just 20 days away from the start of the worlds biggest sporting carnival India will be sending a contingent of close to 120 sportspersons to the Olympics including an Athletics team led by the defending champion in the mens javelin Neeraj Chopra a 21member Shooting team and a 16member mens hockey squad IANS takes a look at the Top 10 medal prospects for India based on their recent performance and fitnessNeeraj Chopra Javelin throwThe javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra will strive to make history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win backtoback gold medals Chopra was last in action at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku Finland on June 18 and currently training in Germany With a best throw of 8597m he won the gold medal there This weeks Paris Diamond League is not part of his competition calendar meaning the next time he takes the field will be at the OlympicsSatwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty BadmintonSatwik and Chirag havent competed since the Singapore Open in May where they lost in the first round This has also affected their ranking as they dropped to World No 3 from the top spot The duo had narrowly missed out on a quarterfinal berth in the last Olympics despite winning two of their three group matchesLovlina Borgohain BoxingTokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina was recently in action at the Grand Prix tournament in the Czech Republic She lost two bouts and won once which was enough for her to win silver Along with Nikhat she is also in Saarbrucken Germany for a monthlong training camp After finishing the camp on July 22 Lovlina will head to Paris in search of her second Olympic medalMens hockey teamHead coach Craig Fulton had recently named the final squad that will travel to Paris As expected Harmanpreet Singh will lead the side and PR Sreejesh will be the only goalkeeper in the team The men didnt have a great run in the Europe leg of the Pro League which saw them finish seventh only above Spain and Ireland The team is currently training in Bengaluru and will fly to Switzerland soon for a team bonding camp They are also expected to play a few friendlies before reaching Paris India won a bronze medal in Tokyo after 41 years Now a bigger drought awaits them as the country has not won backtoback medals at the Olympics since 1972 in MunichVinesh Phogat WrestlingPhogat will be in action soon when she competes in the Spain Grand Prix Training in Bengaluru she sought help from the Sports Ministry on Tuesday to help in her visa process and duly received the visa a few hours later After the event in Spain she will be off to France for a 20day training stint in preparation for the Olympics She was last in action at the Budapest Ranking Series in June where she lost to Chinas Jiang Zhu 50 in the 50kg quarterfinalsNikhat Zareen BoxingNikhat already a twotime world champion will aim for greater glory in Paris where she will be making her Olympic debut She was last in action at the Elorda Cup in May where she took top honours At the moment Nikhat along with five other boxers is on a monthlong training at the Olympic Centre in Saarbrucken Germany She will be there till July 22 and will then head to ParisPV Sindhu BadmintonSindhu is currently training with her coach Agus Dwi Santoso and her team in Saarbrucken Germany She has not been in action since the Indonesia Open last month and hasnt been in prime form in her recent tournaments losing in the early rounds of both the Singapore Open and Indonesia events but remains among Indias brightest medal hopes If she medals in Paris she would become Indias most successful Olympian with three medals after a silver in Rio 2016 and a bronze in Tokyo 2020Mirabai Chanu WeightliftingMirabai is looking to get on the Olympic podium once again in Paris after her scintillating performance in Tokyo earned her a silver medal It has not been an easy journey for Mirabai since the Tokyo glory as she endured a tough period due to injuries Nevertheless shes one of the strong favourites in her category in Paris and she can climb the podium if she lifts in the range of 200210kgs She has been training at the NIS Patiala and will be heading to France next week to acclimatise to the conditions before her big competitionSift Kaur Samra ShootingSift the Asian Games gold medallist made it to the Paris squad in womens 50m rifle 3 positions after outstanding performance in the fourstage Olympic selection trials She was in action at the Munich World Cup earlier last month where she won the bronze medal missing silver by only 01 point to Han Jiayu of China She had recently finished a national camp in France and will be seen next at the OlympicsAditi Ashok GolfAditi will represent India for the third time at the Olympics Her participation was never in doubt but was confirmed recently via Olympic Golf Rankings Aditi ranked 60th in the world qualified for the Games as she was placed 24th She has not been in great form as she failed to secure a top10 finish this season but shell be hoping to repeat her Tokyo heroics and also go a step further in terms of clinching a medal IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-olympics-top-10-medal-hopes-for-india-556928.html Sat, 06 Jul 2024 12:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/this-time-ill-send-neeraj-chopras-mother-responds-to-pm-modis-churma-request-556961.html Panipat July 6 Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopras mother Saroj Devi said she will send a special churma a popular delicacy from Haryana and Rajasthan for Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the latter requested for it during a recent interaction with the athlete We wish that Neeraj wins the gold medal again and get the opportunity to meet PM Modi again Yes this time Ill send special churma made with desi ghee shakkar and khand Saroj Devi told IANSOn Thursday PM Modi hosted Paris Olympicbound athletes at his residence to have a conversation with them During such a chat with Neeraj PM asked the javelin thrower to bring homemade churma for him prepared by his motherNeeraj casually greeted the PM saying Namaskar sir kaise hain Hello sir how are you To which PM Modi replied with a chuckle Mai vaisa hi hu I am just the samePM Modi then joked Mera choorma abhi tak aaya nahi I havent received my churma yet sparking laughter all aroundWith a shy smile Neeraj replied Is baar Haryana wala choorma khilayenge sir pichli baar Delhi ka cheeni wala khaya tha This time I will treat you with churma from Haryana last time we had the sugary one from DelhiThe PM eagerly expressed his craving for homemade churma saying Mujhe tumhari maa ke haath ka choorma khana hai I want to savour churma made by your motherAfter their humorous banter PM Modi wished Neeraj all the best for the Paris Olympics urging him to stay fit and injuryfreeNeerajs father Satish Kumar said his son detailed his training and preparations for the Olympics to PM ModiNeeraj told PM that his training is going well and hell give his all to clinch the second gold medal for the country he saidHe has missed some of the events in the past due to groin injury but now he has recovered and wants to focus on the Olympics He wants to better his previous record and win a medal He is currently training for 68 hours daily under the guidance of his coach and physio Satish added IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/this-time-ill-send-neeraj-chopras-mother-responds-to-pm-modis-churma-request-556961.html Sat, 06 Jul 2024 14:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/olympics-bound-kishore-jena-and-avinash-sable-to-feature-in-paris-diamond-league-meet-557027.html New Delhi July 6 The eighth meet of the 2024 Wanda Diamond League is set to take place on Sunday at the Charlety Stadium in Paris France The premier trackandfield meet will feature Paris 2024qualified Kishore Jena and Avinash Sable Kishore Jena will be competing in the mens javelin throw against the likes of Anderson Peters Grenada Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch Czech Republic Julian Weber Germany and Arshad Nadeem Pakistan Avinash Sable will eye a strong finish in the mens 3000 metres steeplechase against a participating field of 17 runners including the likes of Simon Kiprop Koech Kenya Abraham Kibiwot Kenya Ryuji Miura Japan and Daniel Arce SpainThe mens pole vault event will feature Swedish pole vault sensation Armand Duplantis who set a new world record 624m at this seasons Xiamen event Along with him five Olympic champions six world champions and 12 reigning European champions are set to compete in ParisEarlier reigning Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra had clarified that the Paris Diamond League was not part of his calendar and he is focused on getting ready for the Paris OlympicsDiamond Disciplines at Paris 2024Men Pole vault javelin throw 110 metres hurdles 400 metres hurdles 200 metres 800 metres 3000m steeplechaseWomen High jump discus throw long jump 100 metres 400 metres 1500 metres 3000 metres steeplechaseHeres everything you need to know about the upcoming Diamond League 2024 Paris live coverage and broadcastWhen July 7 2024Where Charlety Stadium Paris FranceTime 730 PM onwardsLive streaming in India JioCinemaTV broadcast in India Sports18 3 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/olympics-bound-kishore-jena-and-avinash-sable-to-feature-in-paris-diamond-league-meet-557027.html Sat, 06 Jul 2024 17:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/jepchirchirs-women-only-marathon-world-record-ratified-just-before-paris-olympics-556252.html Monaco July 3 Just three weeks ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympic Games World Athletics has ratified the womens marathon world record set by Peres Jepchirchir earlier this year Kenyas Jepchirchir rewrote the record book as she ran 21616 to improve the womenonly world marathon record by 45 seconds at the TCS London Marathon The field for the World Athletics Platinum Label race on April 21 was widely regarded as one of the deepest and highestquality womens fields ever assembled and no secret had been made of the fact that breaking Mary Keitanys womenonly world record of 21701 was the big targetUltimately Jepchirchir was the one to achieve it Seven women had remained in the pack as they reached the halfway point in 10704 the secondfastest halfway split ever recorded in London and a mark that put them on schedule to smash the record by almost three minutesJepchirchir went on to win in 21616 finishing seven seconds ahead of Tigist Assefa Joyciline Jepkosgei was third 21624 and Megertu Alemu fourth 21634 making it the first marathon in which four women finished inside 217On Wednesday the new World Record in Womens world indoor 60m hurdles by Devynne CharltonIn Glasgow on March 3 Bahamian hurdler Charlton lowered the 60m hurdles world record to 765 as she secured her first global title at the World Athletics Indoor ChampionshipsCharlton had previously shared the world record of 767 with Tia Jones of the United States Charlton achieved that mark in New York on 11 February before Jones matched it in Albuquerque just five days later IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/jepchirchirs-women-only-marathon-world-record-ratified-just-before-paris-olympics-556252.html Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/sports-minister-dr-mandaviya-unveils-new-afi-logo-meets-olympics-bound-athletes-555071.html Panchkula June 29 The Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour amp Employment Dr Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the new logo of the Athletics Federation of India and interacted with Paris 2024 Olympic Gamesbound track and field athletes competing in the National InterState Athletics Championships at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium here on Saturday Addressing the athletes heading to the Olympic Games and encouraging them the Minister said that all necessary help has been provided to all athletes for the Paris OlympicsUnder Prime Minister Narendra Modijis leadership Government is working to strengthen the sports infrastructure The progress made in the field of sports in the last 10 years has been very encouraging he said I am confident that our athletes will perform their best in the Paris Olympic Games he addedThe Union Sports Minister also presented medals to the winners of the National Interstate Athletics ChampionshipsEarlier in the day Dr Mandaviya visited the Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports in Patiala and interacted with weightlifter Mirabai Chanu javelin thrower Annu Rani and shot putter Abha Khatua as well as other athletes and coaches in the National Centre of Excellence IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/sports-minister-dr-mandaviya-unveils-new-afi-logo-meets-olympics-bound-athletes-555071.html Sat, 29 Jun 2024 23:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/noah-lyles-books-paris-olympics-100m-berth-at-us-trials-553643.html Eugene USA June 24 World champion Noah Lyles secured his place at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning the 100m at the US Olympic trials This victory marked a significant comeback for the world champion who had previously missed out on the 100m event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after a disappointing seventhplace finish at the trials Lyles equaled his personal best of 983 seconds in a thrilling final showcasing his remarkable speed and determination Joining Lyles on the podium were Kenny Bednarek who finished second with a time of 987 seconds and Fred Kerley the Tokyo 2020 silver medallist who came in third at 988 secondsThe trio will represent the United States in the highly anticipated 100m event in Paris aiming to bring home Olympic gloryThe trials also saw notable performances from other athletes Christian Coleman the 2019 world champion narrowly missed out on qualification by finishing fourth in the 100m final In the pole vault Sam Kendricks set a meet record by clearing 592 meters securing his spot on the Olympic teamIn the 400m 16yearold sensation Quincy Wilson stunned spectators by running 4459 seconds to break his own under18 world record and win his semifinal IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/noah-lyles-books-paris-olympics-100m-berth-at-us-trials-553643.html Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/shacarri-richardson-secures-spot-for-paris-olympics-with-blazing-100m-victory-553508.html New Delhi June 23 Reigning world champion ShaCarri Richardson has officially booked her ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympics womens 100m with the fastest time in the world this year at the US Olymic trials The 24yearold clinched the victory in 1071 seconds to qualify for her maiden Olympics She won the 100m at the trials three years ago but missed the Tokyo Games due to a positive marijuana test Melissa Jefferson finished second in 1080 seconds and Twanisha Terry came in third with a time of 1089 seconds All three will represent Team USA in ParisRichardsons victory at the US trials follows her gold medal at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest where she set a championship record of 1065 seconds claiming her first major title Now she sets her sights on Olympic gold in Paris The US Olympic trials also saw standout performances in other events Ryan Crouser secured victory in the mens shot put with a throw of 2284 meters while Jasmine Moore won the womens triple jump on her final attempt reaching a distance of 1426 meters IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/shacarri-richardson-secures-spot-for-paris-olympics-with-blazing-100m-victory-553508.html Sun, 23 Jun 2024 17:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/eighth-edition-of-adani-ahmedabad-marathon-to-be-held-on-november-24-553130.html Ahmedabad June 21 In an absolute celebration of sports Gujarat Giants cricketers and kabaddi players changed track to athletics as Adani Sportsline announced the 8th edition of the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon One of the most awaited events in Ahmedabad the marathon is scheduled for November 24 This years marathon will start and finish at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park managed and operated by Adani Sportsline To kick off the journey and preparations for the marathon Lt Col Surendaran J from the Army Sanjay Adesara CBO of Adani Sportsline Gujarat Giants cricketers Tanuja Kanwar and Kashvee Gautam Gujarat Giants kabaddi player Parteek Dahiya Head Coach Ram Mehar Singh and Assistant Coach Sundaram took part in a race at the Adani Sportsline Sabarmati Riverfront Sports ParkIt was flagged off by children from the Adani Sportsline Academy at Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park The runners were cheered on by young athletes from the Adani Sportsline academies After the race the players spent time with academy students offering them tips for improvementOn November 24 the scenario will be very different as the participating categories are the full marathon 42195 km the half marathon 21097 km the 10 km run and the 5 km run The Adani Ahmedabad Marathon certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races had a change of course for the first time in 2023 and this will be the second edition on this picturesque track Spread across the city the track covers iconic locations such as the Atal Bridge Gandhi Ashram and Ellis BridgeThe marathon presents everyone a chance to not only win a medal but also donate to the welfare of Indias armed forces On the sidelines of the marathon the Army will put up a show of strength to inspire the youth to join the forcesThe marathon which has seen registrations increase every year promotes not only a healthy lifestyle but also drives a vision aimed at elevating the lives of the peopleWe are thrilled to present the eighth edition of the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon Over the years it has carved out a special place on the calendar and in the hearts of Ahmedabads residents embodying grit teamwork and determination The visible enthusiasm and commitment towards supporting the marathon and standing with our nations armed forces are truly inspiring This passion along with the growing participation from other states fuels our drive to make the marathon bigger and better every year said Pranav Adani Director of Adani EnterprisesThe marathon an initiative of the Adani Group is an expression of solidarity towards the bravehearts of Indias armed forces The marathon took its inaugural stride in November 2017 and completed its fifth lap in November 2021 It has earned runners affection for offering one of the most picturesque routes in the world The race categories include a full marathon half marathon 10 km run and 5 km runThe races which attracted nearly 20000 participants in the first two editions saw over 17000 participants in the third and fourth editions PostCovid the Ahmedabad Marathon was the first to organise a physical event by devising timeslotbased systems that permitted over 8000 runners to participate in 2021 over two days while adhering to COVID19 normsIn 2022 the Ahmedabad Marathon made it to the Global Marathon Event List AIMS World Running Ahmedabads only run to be featured on this global list In 2023 more than 22500 participants joined the Run4OurSoldiers event in solidarity with our armed forcesThe Run4OurSoldiers campaign is its distinguishing feature It presents a unique opportunity for participants to pay tribute to our soldiers More than 2500 defense personnel participated in the run last year A major portion of the proceeds goes to the welfare of the armed forces IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/eighth-edition-of-adani-ahmedabad-marathon-to-be-held-on-november-24-553130.html Fri, 21 Jun 2024 22:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-wins-gold-medal-at-the-paavo-nurmi-games-2024-552252.html Turku Finland June 18 Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra marked his return to the circuit with a gold medal in the mens javelin throw at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 on Tuesday His winning throw of 8597m saw him top a strong field of eight competitors Anderson Peters Max Dehning Keshorn Walcott Neeraj Chopra Oliver Helander Andrian Mardare Lassi Etalatalo amp Toni Keranen were the eight contestants in the competitionChopra began steadily with a throw of 8362m Local favourite Oliver Helander pushed him for the lead taking the top spot with an 8396m throw in the second roundHowever Chopra responded with his best throw of the day a soaring 8597m effort in his third attempt His trademark roar returned as Chopra celebrated his throw in a typical mannerChopras consistency continued with an 8221m throw in the fourth roundHe then strategically fouled his fifth attempt after a throw that fell short of 80m Despite securing gold the champion wasnt done yet Encouraging the crowd to louder cheers Chopra delivered a solid final attempt of 8287 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-wins-gold-medal-at-the-paavo-nurmi-games-2024-552252.html Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-neeraj-chopra-highlights-struggles-with-adductor-niggle-ahead-of-paris-olympics-552436.html Turku Finland June 19 Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra secured the top spot at the Paavo Nurmi Games on Tuesday with a throw of 8597 meters on his third attempt but was quick to reveal the persistent adductor niggle that has impacted his season so far Chopra who made history by becoming the first Indian to win a track and field medal at the Tokyo Olympics revealed his ongoing struggle with the adductor issue stating his intention to consult various doctors after the Paris Olympics to address the persistent problemThe weather was good today a little bit cold with the wind But I am happy with my adductor now because I could do all six throws Chopra said after his win Every year I have some problems with my adductor maybe after the Olympics I am going to talk to different doctorsDespite the ongoing adductor issues Chopra expressed a strong desire to compete in more events this season He participated in the Doha Diamond League in May finishing second with a final throw of 8836 metres his ninthbest career mark This was followed by a gold medal in the National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar although with a modest effort of 8227m Initially I wanted to compete more this season but it was not possible due to my niggles Chopra addedFollowing his success at the Paavo Nurmi Games Chopra is set to compete next at the Paris Diamond League on July 7 His preparation for the Paris Olympics includes training at three different venues in Europe alongside his coach Klaus Bartonietz and physio Ishaan MarwahaHe commenced his training in Kuortane Finland and will proceed to Saarbrucken Germany before completing his final training phase at the Gloria Sports Arena in Turkey until July 28I came from Kuortane and will now head to Saarbrucken Germany and maybe to Turkey just before the Olympics Most of the time I train alone with my coach and physio but from time to time we exchange information with other coaches like Jan Zelezny I will try to stay healthy in the next weeks because then I will throw my best throws Chopra elaborated IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-neeraj-chopra-highlights-struggles-with-adductor-niggle-ahead-of-paris-olympics-552436.html Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/i-havent-got-to-my-peak-yet-admits-neeraj-chopra-despite-multiple-achievements-551233.html New Delhi June 14 Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra feels that he has not achieved his best result in the javelin throw despite winning multiple medals in the sport Indian star athlete exhibited the basics of throwing a javelin to Dinesh Karthik on JioCinemas Get Set Gold where he also showed his personable side by discussing some of his offcourt interests such as his hobbies favourite movies and the kind of music he listens to before competingNeeraj shared how his throw in the World Under20 Championships 2016 is the only throw he has been satisfied with To date I am only satisfied with one throw of mine which was 8648 m in the World Under20 Championships 2016 That was one throw where I felt it was a special unique one but I have not been satisfied with any throw sinceI feel I havent got to my peak yet I have won gold and won a lot of competitions but I still believe I have not reached my best and I am not satisfied with my throw yet he saidThe 2023 World Champion opened up on his hobbies including a shortlived habit of shopping that led to a complicated overseas purchaseI have many hobbies I like hanging out with my friends I also liked shopping a lot but now I shop less because it feels like a waste of money We can spend that money elsewhere I like collecting unique things I once went past a shop in Germany that had unique art pieces I liked a statue of a warrior sitting on a horse throwing a spear more like throwing a javelin so I bought it without even thinking It was of 20kgs Later I thought How will I take it to India Finally a brother of mine managed it said the javelin starNeeraj also revealed how he spent his time during the Covid19 lockdown watching various classic Hollywood moviesDuring the lockdown I watched movies with the best IMDb ratings So there was The Shawshank Redemption Forrest Gump Cast Away A Beautiful Mind and The Pianist I recently watched a movie Society of the Snow I would like to tell everyone to watch it It makes me feel like our lives are much better he saidHe further shared the kind of music he listens to before competing I dont have a favourite playlist but during events I mostly listen to loud music like Imagine Dragons Once I was competing in the Asian Games and I had listened to Shiv Tandav it gave me goosebumps I like adrenalinepumping music because normally Im fine but when I compete I get very aggressive Neeraj addedThe 26yearold is among the best javelin throw athletes in the world right now as the incumbent Olympic Tokyo 2020 and World Champion Budapest 2023He earned the silver medal at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene He has also won the Asian Games Gold medal twice 2018 Jakarta 2022 Hangzhou and the Gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Gold Coast IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/i-havent-got-to-my-peak-yet-admits-neeraj-chopra-despite-multiple-achievements-551233.html Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ive-learned-to-channelise-pressure-into-motivation-neeraj-chopra-550048.html New Delhi June 10 Reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra said he will not leave any stone unturned to defend his gold medal in next months Paris Olympics as he has learned how to handle pressure and channalise it into motivation Chopra made history in Tokyo 2020 by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in a trackandfield event with his 8758m throw to seal the win in the mens javelin throwAhead of Paris 2024 Chopra spoke with Dinesh Karthik on JioCinemas Get Set Gold and discussed what makes an Olympic Champion and the pressure he will carry into Paris 2024 while teaching Karthik the basics of the sportChopra is being hailed as one of the favourites to bring home a medal from Paris 2024 and he made it clear that he can handle the pressureThere is pressure The whole countrys hopes are there Gradually I have learned to handle the pressure and channelise the pressure into motivation So we are ready for that and we will work hard to defend the titleThe 2023 World Champion revealed how his Tokyo 2020 win and his recent World Championships triumph proved to Indian athletes that they can overcome all mental barriers to become the best in their sportIt had a contribution in changing the mentality of Indian athletes Earlier we thought that the foreign athletes were strong and competing against them was tough winning medals or winning the Olympic gold is tough But now that it has happened I have realised that its just a mental barrierEven after Tokyo I was in the World Championships last year and won the gold again Now it is confirmed that its just a mental barrier and nothing else Chopra saidAfter demonstrating the basics of throwing a javelin to Karthik Chopra discussed the five ingredients that he believes make an Olympic championFirst I think you should be 100 focused on your training and have respect for your sport Second your food and recovery Third how well you are training and if a proper plan is being followed It should be hard plus smart work And then our family the people around us who love us and think about us they always help us move forwardThe last thing which I believe is most important is selfbelief Sometimes I have felt that my throw has not been up to the mark until the last throw But I still believe in myself that I have to do it till the end And in many competitions my last throw has been the best one he saidChopra is among the best javelin throwers in the world right now as the incumbent Olympic Tokyo 2020 and World Champion Budapest 2023 He earned the silver medal at the 2022 World Championships in EugeneThe 26yearold has also won the Asian Games Gold medal twice 2018 Jakarta 2022 Hangzhou and also clinched the Gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Gold Coast IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ive-learned-to-channelise-pressure-into-motivation-neeraj-chopra-550048.html Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-launches-shoe-check-app-to-help-athletes-follow-new-regulations-549053.html Monaco June 6 Facing a challenge from technically enhanced shoe innovations that have resulted in superfast times and shattering records the World Athletics has launched a new shoe check application to make it even easier for athletes coaches officials and shoe manufacturers to monitor the compliance of competition footwear With technically improved shoes like Nikes Vaporfly and the recentlylaunched Adidas super shoes that have resulted in recordbreaking spree the World Athletics the global body for track and field has introduced new regulations to curtail the spread of such shoesThe current athletic shoe regulations were introduced in 2022 to establish a transparent objective and fair set of requirements and to protect the integrity of the sport the World Athletics informed in a release on ThursdayThe shoes that athletes can wear under these regulations vary between disciplines with stack height embedded plates and availability all taken into account Specific regulations are in place for the development of shoes which are prototypes that a shoe manufacturer would like to test in competitions before introducing them to the retail marketIt is the responsibility of athletes to make sure that the shoes they are wearing in competition are approved and can be worn in the specific discipline the release saidThe new shoe check application allows users to search for a specific shoe and provides all the relevant information once the model name or model number of the shoe is enteredBeing able to search the model number if provided by the manufacturer is particularly useful for athletes and officials given that the model name is not always printed on the shoe A picture of the shoe is also shown allowing for easy verification that the correct shoe has been selected only the colourway may be differentIn addition to the search functionality for individual shoes the shoe check application also provides a full list showing all shoes that have been approved For a more condensed overview the list can be filtered by the individual manufacturers the release informedCurrently more than 700 shoes including spikes and road footwear are listed in the application Once a shoe is searched the application will confirm whether it is approved and if so for which disciplinesIt will also state whether there is a timescale on that approval or a restriction on which competitions the shoe can be worn in In addition it will list whether the shoe is a development shoe in which case it cannot be worn at World Athletics Series events or Olympic Games For a publicly available shoe the date from which it is available for purchase will be shownThe application is webbased and can be accessed easily thus making it possible for stakeholders at the grassroots level to avoid using technicallyenhanced shoes that do not confirm to regulations IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-launches-shoe-check-app-to-help-athletes-follow-new-regulations-549053.html Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/looking-forward-to-celebrate-india-blocs-triumph-m-k-stalin-547873.html Chennai June 3 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin on Monday said that he is looking forward to celebrate the INDIA blocs triumph ahead of the June 4 Lok Sabha election results He also thanked the INDIA bloc leaders for paying tributes to the late DMK patriarch and his father M Karunanidhi on his 101st birth anniversaryAs leaders of the INDIA bloc including Madam Sonia Gandhi my dear brother Rahul Gandhi respected Farooq Abdullah esteemed comrades Sitaram Yechury and D Raja gathered in New Delhi to pay heartfelt tributes on the birth anniversary and centenary completion of Muthamizharignar Kalaignar we honour his legacy as not just a regional leader but a national statesman the Chief Minister wrote on XHe also recalled how Karunanidhis staunch advocacy for federalism and democracy had played a pivotal role in nationbuildingWith renewed vigour we look forward to celebrating the triumph of our alliance on June 4th a victory for the people of INDIA the Chief Minister saidHe added that during times of turbulence it was Karunanidhi who had provided stability at the Union level and ensured that the government remained steadyHe also said that Karunanidhi had played a stellar role in selecting many Prime ministers and Presidents of India and that had significantly shaped the countrys political landscape IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/looking-forward-to-celebrate-india-blocs-triumph-m-k-stalin-547873.html Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/dp-manu-clinches-gold-with-a-throw-of-8158m-at-taiwan-athletics-open-2024-547349.html Taipei Taiwan June 1 Indias DP Manu won a gold medal in the mens javelin throw event at Taiwan Athletics Open 2024 with the best effort of 8158m here on Saturday Manu started the competition with a throw of 7832m before bettering it to 8059m in the third attempt The Indian athlete was the only foreign participant among 12 competitors in the eventIn the final round Manu failed in the fourth throw before hitting 8152m in the next attempt In the sixth and final attempt Manu breached his previous mark to finish with the best throw of 8158m to secure the top spot in the competitionChao Tsun Cheng of Chinese Taipei won the silver with a throw of 7621m while his compatriot ChaoHong Huangs best effort of 7124m earned him a bronze medalManu recently won the silver medal in the Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar with the best attempt of 8206m behind Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra who bagged the gold medal with a throw of 8227mManu is yet to meet the Paris Olympics automatic qualification mark of 8550mTaiwan Athletics Open is a bronzelevel tournament on the World Athletics Continental Tour with crucial ranking points IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/dp-manu-clinches-gold-with-a-throw-of-8158m-at-taiwan-athletics-open-2024-547349.html Sat, 01 Jun 2024 15:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/diamond-league-oslo-when-and-where-to-watch-546731.html Oslo Norway May 30 The sixth meet of the 2024 Diamond League is set to take place here at the Bislett Olympic Stadium on Thursday The worlds best athletes will compete against each other as the premier meet comes to Europe for the first time this seasonHome favourite and reigning Olympic champion Karsten Warholm is due to make his seasons debut in the mens 400m hurdles Tokyo 2020 Gold medal winner Jakob Ingebrigtsen is another home boy who will be in action in mens 1500mJamaicas Shericka Jackson 200m Italys Marcell Jacobs 100m Ugandas Joshua Cheptegei 5000m and Swedens Daniel Stahl discus are the other Olympic champions who will be competing in OsloThere will be no Indian track and field athlete in action at the Oslo meetDiamond Disciplines at Oslo 2024Women Discus Throw 200 meters 400 meters 800 meters 3000 meters 400meter hurdlesMen Pole vault Triple jump Discus Throw 100 meters 400 meters 1500 meters 5000 meters 400meter hurdlesLive Streaming details for Oslo Diamond League 2024When to watch Oslo Diamond League 2024 The oneday meet of Diamond League 2024 series is scheduled on Thursday May 30 The track and field action will start at 11 30pm IST onwardsTV broadcast of Oslo Diamond League 2024 in India Sports18 3The live streaming of Diamond League will be available on JioCinema Fans can also follow the scores on the official website of Diamond League IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/diamond-league-oslo-when-and-where-to-watch-546731.html Thu, 30 May 2024 11:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/sprinter-amoj-jacob-credits-one-month-stay-in-bahamas-for-paris-olympics-berth-546309.html New Delhi May 28 Indian sprinter Amoj Jacob who is part of the mens 4x400m relay team credited the monthlong stay in the Bahamas for securing the Paris Olympics berth The quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya Muhammed Ajmal Arokia Rajiv and Jacob clocked 30323 and finished behind the American team in the Olympic Qualifying Round 2 of the World Relays Championship in Nassau the BahamasCoached by Jamaican Jason Dawson and financially supported by the Sports Authority of India SAI the team reached the Bahamas a month ahead of the event to acclimatise itselfIn a freewheeling chat with SAI Media Amoj Jacob who ran the anchor leg talks about qualifying for Paris 2024 and the teams magical show in last years World Athletics Championships when it broke the sub3minute mark twice in finishing fifthThe acclimatisation in the Bahamas was very useful The time zone difference would have made things difficult for us We were unable to sleep or recover well It was good that we went a month earlier And we were all ready for the competition two weeks prior Then we worked out and got there and qualified he saidWhen asked about his thoughts after qualifying for the quadrennial event Jacob detailed how everything panned out for them in the BahamasThe experience was really good as last year we clocked sub3 minute times Our target was to register a time between 300 and 310 so that our confidence is high going into the Paris Olympics We reached Bahamas a month prior to the World Relays thanks to Sports Authority of India and Athletics Federation of India Other teams had reached Nassau just a week ahead of the eventMy body took almost a week to adapt to the weather conditions and time difference there I was sleeping in the afternoon and not being able to sleep at night due to the time zone change The entire team encountered the same problem and it was good that we reached Bahamas a month earlier However looking at the same beach every day did get boring he saidOur main target was to qualify for Paris 2024 It was unfortunate that Rajesh Ramesh suffered a hamstring injury in the Olympic Qualifying Round 1 Else the team could have comfortably clocked below 3minute time Despite the setback we were able to book our berth for Olympics That is highly motivating Jacob continuedAfter teammate Rajesh Rameshs injury Arokia Rajiv replaced him in the team and it was an easy transition as the latter was training with themIt was easy because we were practicing together And we had trained the baton exchange with different combinations The only concern was to ensure that no one else got injured In fact it is easier than 100 meters relay where better coordination is required So it was an easy transition for us And because Rajiv was with us for a long time he was in the camp he was our senior So he knew what to expect and what not And it was easy only Jacob saidThe 26yearold athlete added that the team was under a lot of pressure after their landmark below threeminute performance in Budapest last yearThere was no such pressure now but it was immense pressure during the World Championships final and in the Asian Games We knew that we had the US in our Heats and they mostly run below 3 minutes So our plan was to stay close to them in the race which will not only improve our time but also help us qualify for Paris Games Jacob concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/sprinter-amoj-jacob-credits-one-month-stay-in-bahamas-for-paris-olympics-berth-546309.html Tue, 28 May 2024 15:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/para-athletics-worlds-indian-contingent-records-highest-ever-medal-tally-545527.html Kobe Japan May 25 Simran Sharma won gold in the Womens 200 metres T12 category as medals continue to pour for India in the 2024 ParaAthletics World Championship in Kobe Japan Preethi Pal won her second medal of the Championship with a bronze in the Womens 100 meters T35 category Preethi had earlier won bronze in 200 meters in the same categoryIndias Navdeep won a bronze medal with a seasonbest performance of 4282 meters in the Mens Javelin Throw F41 categoryWith Saturdays medals Indias tally reached 17 including six gold five silver and six bronze their highest ever in the history of the esteemed competition surpassing the 2023 tallyThe Indian paraathletics teams performance in Kobe is a testament to their hard work resilience and the robust support system provided by coaches support staff and the Athletics Federation of IndiaTheir success serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes across the country and reinforces Indias growing stature in international paraathleticsDeepthi Jeevanji on Monday set a world record of 5506 seconds in the Womens 400m T20 category which secured the gold medal in an incredible display of hard work and motivationBreaking the world record and winning gold at the World Championships is a dream come true I am grateful for the support of my coaches family and the entire Indian contingent This is just the beginning and I am excited for the future especially with the Paris Paralympics on the horizon said Deepthi Jeevanji after breaking the world record IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/para-athletics-worlds-indian-contingent-records-highest-ever-medal-tally-545527.html Sat, 25 May 2024 17:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-ratifies-tigist-assefas-womens-marathon-world-record-545047.html Berlin May 23 World Athletics the governing body of international track and field competitions has ratified Ethiopian star Tigist Assefas womens marathon world record of 21153 set in Berlin last year The Ethiopian smashed the previous mark by more than two minutes at the Berlin Marathon on September 24 2023 becoming the first woman to run inside 213 and 212 and erasing the world record of 21404 that had been set by Kenyas Brigid Kosgei in Chicago on October 13 2019During Assefas recordbreaking run a large pack of the leading contenders ran together through the early stages passing through 5km in 1558 13 women were still in contact with the lead as they reached 10km in 3145 the World Athletics informed in a statement on ThursdayBy 15km reached in 4726 Assefa and compatriot Workenesh Edesa managed to open up a slight gap Less than two kilometres later Assefa was alone out in front and she went on to reach the halfway stage in 10620 comfortably inside world record paceAssefa still looking incredibly relaxed and composed covered the 2535km section in a remarkable 3102 Spurred on by the knowledge that the world record was in the bag Assefa picked up her pace in the closing kilometres and charged through the finish line in 21153I hope that my performance will be motivation for young women athletes in Ethiopia and that the world record one year before the Olympic Games gives our country a boost for Paris said Assefa IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-ratifies-tigist-assefas-womens-marathon-world-record-545047.html Thu, 23 May 2024 23:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/yarraji-equals-womens-100m-hurdle-nr-in-finland-misses-paris-2024-qualifying-mark-by-01s-544858.html Jyvaskyla Finland May 23 Asian Games silver medallist Jyothi Yarraji won the womens 100m hurdles event at the Motonet GP athletics meet by matching her national record but missed out on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifying mark by 01 second Competing in her third outdoor competition of the season on Wednesday Yarraji won the race after clocking 1278s The Paris Olympics qualification mark is pegged at 1277sInterestingly the 24yearold also fell short of meeting the Olympic entry standard by the same margin at the World University Games in Chengdu China last yearMeanwhile Tejas Shirse won the mens 110m hurdles clocking 1341s shattering the previous national record 1348s set by Siddhanth Thingalaya at the Altis Invitational event in the United States in 2017However Shirses effort was short of the Paris 2024 qualifying standard of 1327sThe qualification period for the Paris 2024 Olympics will end on June 30Mohammed Afsal claimed the mens 800m title with a time of 14891In the mens 100m 20yearold Animesh Kujur finished second after clocking a personal best of 1039s while Amlan Borgohain who holds the national record in the mens 200m finished fourth in 100m with 1054s IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/yarraji-equals-womens-100m-hurdle-nr-in-finland-misses-paris-2024-qualifying-mark-by-01s-544858.html Thu, 23 May 2024 13:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-para-athletics-sachin-khilari-bags-gold-in-mens-shot-put-f46-with-asian-record-544493.html Kobe Japan May 22 Indias Sachin Sarjerao Khilari won the gold medal in the mens Shot Put F46 category with an Asian Record of 1630 metres at the World Para Athletic Championships here on Wednesday This is Indias fifth gold a record for the country at the World Para Athletics ChampionshipIn the last edition of the championships in Paris Khilari secured the gold medal in the mens shot put F46 event setting an Asian record with an impressive throw of 1621m In the process he had earned the Paris Olympics quotaIndia have won 12 medals so far with 5 golds 4 silvers and three bronze medals IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-para-athletics-sachin-khilari-bags-gold-in-mens-shot-put-f46-with-asian-record-544493.html Wed, 22 May 2024 10:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-para-athletics-sumit-antil-wins-gold-thangavelu-becomes-mens-high-jump-champion-544358.html Kobe Japan May 21 The reigning Paralympic champion Sumit Antil won the gold medal in the Mens Javelin Throw F64 category at the ParaAthletics World Championships here on Tuesday The 25yearold World Record holder defended his gold with a seasonbest throw of 6950 metres while his compatriot Sandeep Chaudhary pocketed bronze with a mark of 6041 Sri Lankas Dulan Kodithuwakku won the silver In the last edition of the World Championships Antil came up with an effort of 7083m the then world record mark to clinch a gold Months later he smashed his own record when he hurled the javelin to 7329m at the Hangzhou Asian Para GamesLater Paralympic Games gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu won gold in the mens high jump T63 event with a Championship Record mark of 188mWith this medal Indias medal tally stands at 9 including 4 gold 4 silver and 3 bronze medalsEarlier in the day Ekta Bhyan secured a gold medal for India in the womens F51 Club Throw event with a seasons best effort of 2012m It was a double podium finish for India in the competition as Kashish Lakra secured a silver medal with a 1456m mark Nadjet Boucherf of Algeria pocketed the bronze with 1270m IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-para-athletics-sumit-antil-wins-gold-thangavelu-becomes-mens-high-jump-champion-544358.html Tue, 21 May 2024 18:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-para-athletics-bhagyashri-jadhav-wins-silver-in-womens-shot-put-f34-fifth-medal-for-india-544109.html Kobe Japan May 20 Indian athletes continued to excel in the 2024 World ParaAthletics Championships with Bhagyashri Jadhav securing a silver medal in Womens Shot Put F34 here on Monday Bhagyashri a TOP Scheme athlete hurled the iron ball to 752 metres for the best throw in the final thus taking the countrys tally to five one gold three silver and one bronze medals with Deepthi Jeevanji smashing the world record in the womens 400m T20 earlier in the day After hurdling the iron ball to 756 metres in the first turn Bhagyashree threw three foul throws and then landed a throw of 682 metres and followed that up with an effort of 752 Chinas Lijuan Zou won the gold medal with a best throw of 848 metres while Moroccos Saida Amoudi took the bronze medal with a throw of 702 metresThis is the third medal that India won on Monday The 20yearold Deepthi Jeevanji smashed the world record in the womens 400m T20 and grabbed her first gold and also Indias first of the World ParaAthletics Championships Deepthi clocked 5507 seconds breaking American Breanna Clarks earlier world record of 5512 seconds which she had set during last years edition of the championships in ParisAce para discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya secured a silver medal in the F56 category Kathuniya achieved a remarkable throw of 4180 metres earning him second place behind Brazils Claudiney Batista Dos Santos who took gold The bronze medal went to Slovakias Dusan LackzoOn Sunday Nishad Kumar set the ball rolling for India by clinching a silver medal in the Mens High Jump T47 final with an impressive seasonbest mark of 199 metresPreethi Pal then added to the tally by winning a bronze medal in the Womens 200m T35 category bringing Indias tally to two medals after Day 3 of competitions IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-para-athletics-bhagyashri-jadhav-wins-silver-in-womens-shot-put-f34-fifth-medal-for-india-544109.html Tue, 21 May 2024 00:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-para-athletics-ekta-wins-gold-in-club-throw-with-season-best-mark-kashish-takes-silver-544226.html Kobe Japan May 21 Indias Ekta Bhyan secured the gold medal in the womens F51 club throw event with a seasons best throw of 2012m on Day five of the World Para Athletics Championships here on Tuesday It was a double podium finish for India in the competition as Kashish Lakra secured a silver medal with a 1456m markNadjet Boucherf of Algeria pocketed the bronze with 1270mWith a gold and silver on Tuesday Indias medal tally rose to seven medals 2 gold 4 silver and 2 bronzeOn Day four the 20yearold Deepthi Jeevanji smashed the world record in the womens 400m T20 and grabbed her first gold at the World Championships on MondayLater Ace para discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya secured a silver medal in the F56 category Bhagyashri Jadhav wrapped up a day with a silver in Womens Shot Put F34On Day three Preethi Pal won a bronze medal in the Womens 200m T35 final while Nidhad Kumar bagged silver in Mens High Jump T47 with an impressive seasonbest mark of 199m IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-para-athletics-ekta-wins-gold-in-club-throw-with-season-best-mark-kashish-takes-silver-544226.html Tue, 21 May 2024 13:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/para-worlds-deepthi-jeevanji-smashes-world-record-to-win-gold-in-400m-t20-category-543901.html Kobe Japan May 20 20year old Deepthi Jeevanji smashed the world record in the womens 400m T20 and grabbed her first gold at the World Para Atheltics Championships here on Monday Deepthi clocked 5507 seconds breaking American Breanna Clarks earlier world record of 5512 seconds which she had set during last years edition of the championships in ParisThe T20 classification is for athletes who have intellectual impairmentAysel Onder of Turkey finished second with 5519 seconds followed by Lizanshela Angulo of Ecuador on third with 5668 secondsEarlier the Para Asian Games champion qualified for the final of the Womens 400m T20 with an Asian Record time of 5618 seconds in the heats on SundayLater Yogesh Kathuniya won the silver in the Mens Discus Throw F56 Final with a seasons best mark of 4180On Day three Preethi Pal won a bronze medal in the Womens 200m T35 final while Nidhad Kumar bagged silver in Mens High Jump T47 with an impressive seasonbest mark of 199 metersIndia have won four medals so far 1 gold 2 silver and a bronze IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/para-worlds-deepthi-jeevanji-smashes-world-record-to-win-gold-in-400m-t20-category-543901.html Mon, 20 May 2024 12:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ethiopian-para-runner-tesfaw-sets-new-womens-1-500m-t11-world-record-543276.html Kobe Japan May 18 Ethiopian para athlete Yayesh Gate Tesfaw triumphed in the Womens 1500m T11 Final with a new world record at the Para Athletics World Championships here on Saturday The visually impaired runner clocked 4 minutes 3177 seconds at the Universiade Memorial Stadium in the central Japanese port city of Kobe shaving nearly six seconds off the previous record reported XinhuaChinas He Shanshan got the silver with a new Asian record of 43412 Louzanne Coetzee of South Africa took the bronzeHeld in East Asia for the first time and a crucial qualifier for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games the Kobe 2024 Para Athletics World Championships attracted over 1000 athletes from 100 countries and regions to compete in 168 eventsThe championships the 11th edition of its kind will run until May 25 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ethiopian-para-runner-tesfaw-sets-new-womens-1-500m-t11-world-record-543276.html Sat, 18 May 2024 09:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/kenyan-runner-kwemoi-banned-for-six-years-for-blood-doping-543277.html Nairobi May 18 Kenyan Olympian and former world U20 10000m champion Rodgers Kwemoi has been handed an extended sixyear ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit AIU for blood doping Kwemoi was found guilty of using blood boosters to improve his performance due to abnormalities in his Athletes Biological Passport ABP according to a verdict signed on April 24 2024 and made public by AIU on Friday reported XinhuaThe 27yearold runner was once tipped to be the future of longdistance track running in the East African nation following his breakthrough victory at the Bydgoszcz 2016 World U20 Championship in PolandHowever a threejudge panel sitting in London and chaired by David Sharpe convicted him of blood doping Kwemoi will also forfeit all titles records and earnings accrued between July 18 2016 and August 8 2023 besides being ordered to pay World Athletics 3000 US dollars as part of the costs of prosecuting his caseKwemoi who set the Istanbul Half Marathon course record of 5915 in 2022 chose a threejudge hearing to argue his case through a London lawyer who represented him pro bono after being notified by the AIU of his Adverse Analytical FindingsThe judges threw out his defense that the abnormalities in his ABP were as a result of natural variations due to the physiological responses influenced by the frequent changes in climate altitude and other environmental factorsWhile the panel of experts agreed with his argument that high altitude affected ABP values they nonetheless identified significant Aggravating Circumstances that pointed to manipulation of blood done in the leadup to the most important athletics competitionsKwemois profile revealed several features of blood doping during competition preparation and it was highly likely that a prohibited substance or method was used with the ABP unlikely to be the result of any other causeKwemoi was thus found guilty of committing AntiDoping Rule Violations whereby he engaged in a deliberate systematic and sophisticated doping regime with 18 instances of blood doping found between July 18 2016 when sample one was taken and September 27 2022 when sample 38 was collectedDue to the aggravating circumstances and full proof that Kwemoi had repeated the violations AIU considered the matter serious in natureKwemois period of ineligibility was increased by two more years from the standard four meaning his ban will end in 2029He burst onto the international scene as a teenager at the 2016 U20 Championship in Poland where he struck 10000m gold in 272523Kwemoi then won Commonwealth bronze at the same distance at the Gold Coast Games in Australia in 2017 before finishing just outside the medals in fourth at the Doha 2019 World ChampionshipsAt Tokyo 2020 he finished 7th in the 25lap raceKwemoi last ran in Kenya colors at the Eugene 2022 World Championships in Oregon finishing 15thAll those results and others including his Istanbul Half Marathon record have now been forfeited IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/kenyan-runner-kwemoi-banned-for-six-years-for-blood-doping-543277.html Sat, 18 May 2024 09:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/we-will-suspend-coaches-of-dope-offenders-says-indian-athletics-boss-sumariwalla-543245.html New Delhi May 17 The Athletics Federation of India AFI on Friday revealed that equal penalties will be imposed on both coaches and athletes if the latter fails a dope test This initiative is designed to hold coaches accountable and foster a culture of clean sports said AFI President Adille Sumariwalla Coaches of the athletes who are caught for doping and are sanctioned will get a similar punishment It is high time people were called out named and shamed said Sumariwalla in a virtual press conference after the AFI took the pathbreaking decision at its executive committee meeting on FridayWe will suspend the coaches who have coached dope offenders we will inform departments concerned and they will not be allowed to enter the stadiums These people have to be removed from whatever posts they are holdingThe decision came in on the day it was revealed that Olympicsbound woman boxer Parveen Hooda has been provisionally suspended for a whereabouts failure which is considered an antidoping rules violationHowever it seems more like a move to hold up the growing stature of Indian athletics in the wake of some superb performances by the Indians in the international circuit after Neeraj Chopra boosted it by winning the Olympics and World Championship titles and discouraging the taint of dopingThe AFI decision on Friday was taken after discussions with various stakeholders for about six months We had talks with various agencies regarding this If the coaches take a share of the athletes cash award then they should also get the stickAll coaches including those with NIS diplomas must register with the AFI to guarantee accountability The name of the coach will have to be disclosed by athletes on dope control papers to ensure responsibility and identification Sumariwalla noted There cant be only carrot there there has to be a stick for them also This step will also stop several instructors from claiming accolades when an athlete succeedsThe Olympicbound competitors many of whom are preparing overseas will begin a coaching camp in Poland on July 5 and move into the Paris Games on July 28Among other crucial decisions on Friday the AFI resolved to decentralise the coaching camps following the Olympics implement a similar calendar for state and district competitions enhance the technical administration of the events including disciplining officials who neglect their duties and digitize merit certificates using the governments Digilocker app to prevent certificates for jobs and promotions from being falsified IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/we-will-suspend-coaches-of-dope-offenders-says-indian-athletics-boss-sumariwalla-543245.html Fri, 17 May 2024 23:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/brazilian-para-runner-jacques-breaks-mens-5-000m-t11-world-record-542948.html Kobe Japan May 17 Brazilian paraathlete Yeltsin Jacques won the Mens 5000m T11 Final with a new world record at the Para Athletics World Championships here on Friday The 32yearold visuallyimpaired athlete clocked 14 minutes 5397 seconds at the Universiade Memorial Stadium in the central Japanese port city of KobeOutrunning his previous personal best of 151237 the athlete also set a new championship record reports XinhuaAt the Tokyo Paralympic Games in 2021 Jacques won the Mens 5000m T11 Final and Mens 1500m T11 FinalThe 2024 World Para Athletics Championships the 11th edition of its kind runs until May 27 at the Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium where over 1000 athletes from 100 countries and regions are competing in 168 eventsThe Kobe championships originally scheduled to take place in 2021 but postponed due to the COVID pandemic are held in East Asia for the first time IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/brazilian-para-runner-jacques-breaks-mens-5-000m-t11-world-record-542948.html Fri, 17 May 2024 09:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/high-jumper-nishad-kumar-focuses-on-excellence-at-para-worlds-records-can-follow-542332.html New Delhi May 15 Para Asian Games champion Nishad Kumar who holds an Asian record in the Mens High Jump T47 category is not mulling over setting a world record Instead he aims to give his best at the upcoming World Para Athletics Championships which will be held from May 17 to 25 in Kobe Japan Nishad bagged a gold medal in the Mens High Jump T47 category a classification for athletes with unilateral upper limb impairment at the Asian Para Games last year in China He claimed the gold medal with a best jump of 202mI havent given it much thought time will tell how it turns out However my preparation has been excellent I won the bronze medal at the 2019 World Championship and in the 2023 World Championship in Paris I earned the silver This years training has been significantly better compared to previous years Im not focused on breaking any records it depends on the day but I will give it my all Nishad told IANS when asked if he would be aiming for a world record in JapanThe 24yearold made his first Paralympic Games appearance in Tokyo 2020 where he went on to claim a silver medal with an Asian record of 206mI recorded a jump of 206m at the Tokyo Paralympics and I was training at Bengaluru SAI Ive spent about 56 months training in the USA Now Ive returned from the US for the world championships My performance in Paris 2024 will surpass my Tokyo results I cant predict the colour of the medals but I can assure you my performance will be up to the mark said the Asian Games champion on bettering his performance at the Paris ParalympicsNishad said after the world championships in Japan he will return to the USA in June for training adding that those 7075 days will be crucial for his Paralympic preparationTalking about the governments assistance in arranging an overseas training opportunity Nishad revealed I went to the US on January 11 initially supported by OGQ for two months followed by government support for a 75day training stint The government provides international training exposure for a specific time frame After the World Championship the government will support me again and I will return to the US for training at Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training CenterTwotime Paralympics gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia was in March elected as the Paralympic Committee of India PCI president succeeding another celebrated paraathlete Deepa MalikWhen asked about what has changed since the new administration came into action the paraathlete from Una Himachal Pradesh concluded by saying From what I have learned the management is doing well The organisation of all aspects related to foreign training including travel and accommodation is already very advanced which is very beneficial for us IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/high-jumper-nishad-kumar-focuses-on-excellence-at-para-worlds-records-can-follow-542332.html Wed, 15 May 2024 10:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/winning-olympic-gold-is-more-precious-than-breaking-90m-barrier-says-neeraj-chopra-542606.html Bhubaneswar May 15 Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra said he was focused to excel at the Paris Olympic Games starting July 26 in France Competing in his first domestic competition after winning gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games held in 2021 in Japan star javelin thrower comfortably won gold medal with a throw of 8227mWinning Olympic Games gold is more glorious than breaking the 90m barrier the champion javelin thrower said here on Wednesday I will certainly break that barrier 90m but right now Im mentally physically and emotionally focused to make a big impression at the Paris GamesI was expecting good competition from Manu DP But as the competition progressed Manu DP wasnt able to get a good rhythm to cross 85m the 26 years old world champion explainedManu DP of Karnataka was second Uttam Patil from Maharashtra was third with a throw of 7839mAsian Games medalist and local hero Kishore Kumar Jena finished fifth with a throw of 7549mShivpal Singh another prominent throw was eliminated in the preliminary round Only the top eight advanced to the medal roundNeeraj Chopra opened his 2024 season with second place finish 8836m at the Doha Diamond LeagueAfter domestic competition here in Bhubaneswar he will compete in Europe to prepare for the Paris Olympic GamesIn preparation for the Olympic Games he has chalked his plans He will compete on May 28 in Ostrava Czech Republic and Turku Finland in June Thereafter he will assess his fitness I will see how my body and mind reacts to high quality competitions and then take a call he disclosedNeeraj Chopras personal best and national record of 8994m was recorded in 2022 The champion thrower said he was working hard and on a good day should be able to breach 90m I prefer to win and not think of distance he explainedKnown as golden boy of Indian track and field Neeraj Chopra was excited to see youngsters watching athletics at Bhubaneswars Kalinga Stadium Im excited to see so many fan followers at the stadium he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/winning-olympic-gold-is-more-precious-than-breaking-90m-barrier-says-neeraj-chopra-542606.html Wed, 15 May 2024 23:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/national-athletics-abha-khatua-improves-national-shot-put-record-to-1841m-541992.html Bhubaneswar May 13 Maharashtras Asian silver medalist Abha Khatua hogged the limelight improving the womens shotput record to 1841m on the second day of the 27th national federation senior athletics competition here on Monday at the Kalinga Stadium here on Monday The 28yearold experienced thrower started the Olympic year with a throw of 1756m in March in Patiala On Monday she bettered the national record of 1806m in her fifth attempt 1841mI have three more domestic competitions in the coming weeks I should be able to further improve my performance she said after winning gold with a national record in shot putAway from the throwing circle the focus was on Odishas promising sprinter Animesh Kujur as he narrowly missed the national record in the mens 200m His goldwinning time of 2062 seconds fell short of the national and meet record of 2052 seconds which are in the name of Amlan Borgohain set in 2022Im happy that I came so close to improving the national record the promising Odisha sprinter said He was confident of further improving his performance during upcoming international exposure in Europe Will be competing in twothree quality races in Europe which will be a good chance to break the national recordOdishas Srabani Nanda wasnt able to add womens 200m gold to the team kitty as she was edged past by Karnatakas promising sprinter Unnati Aiyappa Bolland in the last five meters of an exciting raceResultsWomen200m Unnathi Aiyappa Bolland Karnataka 2385 seconds Srabani Nanda Odisha 2389 seconds Devyaniba Mahendrasin Gujarat 2414 seconds800m KM Chanda Delhi 20262 seconds Twinkle Punjab 20394 seconds Amandeep Kaur Punjab 20766 seconds100m hurdles Nithya Ramraj Tamil Nadu 1314 seconds Pragyan Prasanti Sahu Odisha 1340 seconds Moumita Mondal West Bengal 1364 secondsLong jump Nayana James Kerala 653m Shaili Singh Uttar Pradesh 634m Moumita Mondal West Bengal 618mShot put Abha Khatua Maharashtra 1841m Kiran Baliyan Uttar Pradesh 1654m Shrishti Vig Delhi 1586mMen200m Animesh Kujur Odisha 2062 secs Nalubothu Shanumaga AP 2097 secs Jay Shah Maha 2131 secs800m Anikesh Chaudhary Himachal 15016 secs Somnath Chauhan Haryana 15016 secs Mohammed Afsal P Kerala 15044 secs5000m Sawan Barwal Himachal Pradesh 135101 secs Harmanjot Singh MP 135161 secs Kiran Matre Maha 135262 secs110m hurdles Manav R TN 1403 secs Nishanthraja G TN 1422 seconds Sachin Binu Kerala 1425 secondsDiscus throw Nirbhay Singh Haryana 5527m Gagandeep Singh Punjab 5438m Oinam Alson Singh Manipur 5203mHigh jump Chetan B Karnataka 209m Swadhin Kumar Majhi Odisha 209m Shaik Mohiddin Andhra Pradesh 205mDecathlon Gokul KR Kerala 6762 points Kamal Singh Uttar Pradesh 6685 points Stalin Joes S Tamil Nadu 6630 points IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/national-athletics-abha-khatua-improves-national-shot-put-record-to-1841m-541992.html Mon, 13 May 2024 23:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-deeksha-breaks-1500m-nr-in-los-angeles-sable-finishes-second-in-mens-5000m-541501.html New Delhi May 12 Madhya Pradesh track athlete K M Deeksha broke the national record in the womens 1500m at the Sound Running Track Festival in Los Angeles The 25yearold Indian clocked 40478 to finish third in a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze event In the process she bettered the previous record of 40539 set by Harmilan Bains at 2021 National Open Athletics Championships in WarangalAccording to Athletics Federation of India AFI Deekshas national record is subject to ratificationIn the mens 5000m at Los Angeles star distance runner Avinash Sable missed to improve his national 5000m track record as he clocked 132037 to finish second while Gulveer Singh clocked 133195In the womens 5000m Parul Chaudhary narrowly missed to improve her national She clocked 151069 034s shy of NR to finish fifth Her compatriot Ankita recorded a time of 152888 to finish 10th IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-deeksha-breaks-1500m-nr-in-los-angeles-sable-finishes-second-in-mens-5000m-541501.html Sun, 12 May 2024 13:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/diamond-league-neeraj-chopra-finishes-second-in-doha-misses-top-spot-by-02m-541189.html Doha May 11 Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra started his outdoor season on Friday finishing second in the javelin throw discipline of his first Diamond League event of the year here on Friday With his back against the wall the Indian star came up with his best throw in his sixth and final attempt in Doha but missed the top spot by just 02 metres Chopra had a best throw of 8836 metres ending behind Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic who finished first with a best effort of 8838The 27yearold Chopra who is one of the biggest stars of the Diamond League 2024 in the Olympic year started with a foul throw on his first turn before hurling the javelin to 8493m and followed it up with 8624After throws of 8618m and 8228m the Asian Games gold medallist Chopra who had a personal best of 8994 metres came up with his best effort of 8836 in his sixth and final effortJakub Vadlejch came up with his best throw of 8838 in his third turn before fouling the fifth and sixth chancesMeanwhile Kishore Kumar Jena the other Indian in the fray finished ninth among 10 participants with a belowpar effort of 7631 He managed 7572 in his first throw and then fouled the second before ending the competition with a 7631metre effort IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/diamond-league-neeraj-chopra-finishes-second-in-doha-misses-top-spot-by-02m-541189.html Sat, 11 May 2024 00:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/jyothi-yarraji-wins-100-hurdles-gold-in-holland-misses-olympic-berth-by-010-secs-540833.html Mumbai May 10 Indian athlete Jyothi Yarraji won the womens 100m hurdles event at the Harry Schulting Games 2024 athletics meet in Vught Netherlands on Thursday However she was unlucky to miss the qualification mark for the Paris Olympic Games by onetenth of a second In her first event of the outdoor season in Europe Asian Games silver medallist Jyothi clocked 1287 seconds to win the gold medal finishing ahead of Dutch hurdler Mira Groot who ended second in 1367 seconds with another Dutch runner Hanna van Baast who finished in 1384 secondsIn finishing first and clocking 1287 Yarraji missed the entry standard for the Olympics set at 1277s by o10 secondsEarlier in the day Jyothi had qualified for the final of the 100m hurdles by clocking 1304 secondsThis is the second time that Jyothi who trains at the Reliance Foundation HighPerformance Centre in Bhubaneswar after falling short of the qualifying mark by onehundredth of a second when she set the national record of 1278 for a bronze medal at the World University Games in Chengdu China Jyothi who had done well in the Asian Indoor season earlier in the year will be participating in five more events during the Olympic qualifying period which will end on June 30 this yearMeanwhile Indian male hurdler Tejas Shirse won the 110m hurdles in the same meet with a personal best timing of 1356 seconds finishing ahead of local Dutch athlete Joas van Hellemondt 1380 secs and Jamie Sesay 1392 secsAmlan Borgohain the national record holder in the mens 200m was also slated to compete in Vught on Thursday but did not turn up for the event IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/jyothi-yarraji-wins-100-hurdles-gold-in-holland-misses-olympic-berth-by-010-secs-540833.html Fri, 10 May 2024 01:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/london-2012-high-jumper-sahana-kumari-asks-daughter-pavana-to-focus-on-senior-events-539205.html New Delhi May 4 Sport is in Pavana Nagarajs blood and it is just as well that she drew upon the solid backing and advice of her athlete parents on her way to victory in the womens Long Jump competition in the U20 Asian Athletics Championships in Dubai recently The 18yearold Pavana Nagaraj daughter of womens National High Jump record holder Sahana Kumari and 2010 National InterState mens 100m champion BG Nagaraj won the Asian u20 gold with a personal best Long Jump of 632m It came on the back of Sahana Kumaris nudge that made Pavana Nagaraj focus more on Long Jump after having started as a high jumperThe transition to long jump came along with her training as a Heptahlete Sahana Kumari who is a SAI coach revealed she wants her daughter to stick to multievent competition We want her to be in multi events so that her overall development is taken care of This is what this generation is lacking They are focusing on just one discipline she told SAI mediaI told her rather than stick to one event she try Heptathlon to discover her strength We want her to excel in multi events and she has to understand which event she is good at As parents or as coaches we are not forcing her to take up any particular discipline Were only supporting her so she can enjoy her journey Sahana Kumari saidPavana Nagaraj who has been supported through the Khelo India Scholarship scheme since 2018 told SAI Media that the SAI Centre in Bengaluru has played an integral role in her life Its my second home I used to visit the SAI track in Bengaluru since my childhood along when my mother was training there I joined the centre in 2017 My roots are in SAI Bengaluru she saidPavana said her mother has been the backbone in her career She always accompanies me to competitions and always backs me Her support and presence has brought me this far I dont think most athletes get to feel this and I am really blessed Ill always be grateful to both my parents for putting me on the right path on the field and off the field she saidSahana said she was blessed too As a mother Im really happy to have a daughter like Pavana Seeing your child succeed and realise her dream gives parents a lot of happiness We want her to excel in the senior competitions as well And we keep telling her to focus on the senior events especially the Olympics as the bigger targetThe main thing is to focus and be dedicated on what you want The mindset that we give to her sometimes maybe irritates her but later she understands what my parents say are actually good for me Sahana saidPavanas father BG Nagaraj is also an acclaimed sprinter who won the mens 100m gold in the AFI National InterState Championships in Patiala in 2010 He was crowned the fastest man in India back then for recording a time of 1050 seconds at the 2010 Asian Games trials He currently works with the Railways IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/london-2012-high-jumper-sahana-kumari-asks-daughter-pavana-to-focus-on-senior-events-539205.html Sat, 04 May 2024 13:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/govt-approves-foreign-trips-for-jyothi-yarraji-shaili-singh-to-help-bag-olympic-berths-539075.html New Delhi May 3 The Mission Olympic Cell MOC of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports MYAS has approved proposals for multiple competitions submitted by athletes Jyothi Yarraji and Shaili Singh as the two aim to qualify for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games here on Thursday The Indian track and field athletes have sent in their requests for financial assistance towards various competitions across Europe for the coming month where they will try to either breach the qualification mark or gather crucial ranking points for the OlympicsWhile high hurdler Jyothi has proposed to compete in six international events in Europe Shaili aims to take part in four competitions in May and JuneThe MOC under their Target Olympic Podium Scheme TOPS funding will cover their airfare visa costs accommodation charges local transport costs medical insurance physio charges massage costs and OPA among other expendituresThe MOC also approved proposals of badminton players Kiran George Ayush Shetty and Rakshitha Sree for participation in competitions abroad Kiran has proposed to participate in the Malaysia Masters BWF 500 while Ayush has requested financial assistance to participate in a Thailand Open along with Malaysia Masters Meanwhile Rakshitha will head to Denmark to participate in the STATE Denmark Challenge followed by Slovenia Open in LjubljanaTOPS will fund their airfare accommodation costs insurance coverage and visa costs among other expendituresThe MOC also approved the proposals of table tennis players Manav Thakkar and Archana Kamath Both of them plan to compete in WTT Contender Rio De Janeiro Brazil and WTT Contender Mendoza Argentina with TOPS covering their airfare hospitality package costs and Visa feesBesides foreign competitions the MOC also approved the proposal of skeet shooter Anantjeet Singh Narukas plan to train in Italy with personal coach Ennio Falco before the World Cup Baku and World Cup Lonato The total training period for Anantjeet will be 20 days under coach Ennio Falco with TOPS covering his coaching fees boardinglodging cost local transportation cost and expenditure for Ammunition amp Clay targetsDuring the meeting MOC also inducted Indian badminton player Ashwani Ponnappa Indian shooter Maheshwari Chauhan and rower Balraj Panwar into TOPS Core Group with Ashwanis doubles partner Tanisha Crasto also being promoted from Development to Core Group for Paris Olympics IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/govt-approves-foreign-trips-for-jyothi-yarraji-shaili-singh-to-help-bag-olympic-berths-539075.html Fri, 03 May 2024 21:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-10k-bengaluru-2024-draws-record-participation-535048.html Bengaluru April 18 The 16th edition of the World 10K Bengaluru scheduled for Sunday 28th April for the first time is poised to welcome over 30000 participants across onground and virtual categories The Worlds Premier 10K will witness over 28000 participants take to the start line at the Cubbon Road outside Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground Furthermore 1500 runners will also participate virtually from different parts of the world through the exclusive World 10K Bengaluru event AppCheering on the participants will be legendary shot putter Valerie Adams a fourtime World Champion and twotime Olympic medallist and the events International Event AmbassadorThe World 10K Bengaluru saw an overwhelming response from the running community across all categories breaking all barriers Registrations for the feature race the Open 10K and the Majja Run are oversubscribed This is a glowing testament to the popularity of the sport of running Today running is the fastestgrowing urban sport and as many as 700 new runners are inspired each day to begin their running journeySunil Deshpande regional head of TCS Bengaluru said The response from the running community to the 16th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru has been phenomenal The passion and dedication displayed by the runners as they come together to push their boundaries and showcase incredible endurance is truly inspiring As a leading global IT services provider we are committed to enhancing the race experience through technology to leave a lasting impression on the runners We are truly excited to welcome our runners who embody the spirit of resilience and determination that makes this event so special Our best wishes to all participants eagerly waiting to see them on race dayThe 2024 edition of the World Athletics Gold Label Race promises an enhanced experience for all participants With support from the Indian Army Karnataka amp Kerala Sub Area Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground is the new home for the World 10K BengaluruThe prerace venue for all runners is Rajendra Sinhji Army Officers Institute RSAOI and postrace engagements are at Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground Runners across categories 10K Open amp Elite Majja Run Champions with Disability and the Silvers Run will congregate at the iconic Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground and take off on a scenic journey that winds past Bengalurus famous landmarksThe Indian elite womens lineup will feature the defending champion Tamshi Singh and Sanjivani Jadhav a twotime champion and event record holder with a time of 3338 set in 2018 While last years runnerup Harmanjot Singh will compete again in the mens categoryThe Worlds Premier 10K with a total prize money of USD 210000 has attracted some of the leading Indian and international athletes along with amateur runners from across the globe Winners in the Indian Mens and Womens categories will be awarded INR 275000 each Furthermore a recordbreaking feat could see them take home an additional INR 200000 thanks to the combined event record bonus and jackpot IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-10k-bengaluru-2024-draws-record-participation-535048.html Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/get-a-new-javelin-arshad-nadeem-is-the-pride-of-pakistan-and-must-be-supported-says-neeraj-chopra-529295.html New Delhi March 18 Indias Neeraj Chopra and Pakistans Arshad Nadeem are javelin superstars and a symbol of perfect friendship Both the athletes are getting ready for the upcoming outdoor season While Chopra is currently training in Turkey 27yearold Nadeems preparations have hit a snagThe Pakistani recently said he is struggling to acquire an international standard javelin for many years and has been using one for the past seven to eight yearsChopra the world and defending Olympic champion is rather surprised to hear thisAs per SAI statement Chopra who competed with Nadeem in the world athletics championships in Budapest last year said It is hard to believe that he has been struggling to get a new javelin Given his credentials this should not be a big issue at allArshad Nadeem who finished second behind Chopra in Budapest was recently quoted in the media saying It has now got to a stage where the javelin is damaged and I have asked the national federation and my coach to do something about it before the Paris OlympicsWhen I started off in 2015 competing in international events I got this javelin for an international athlete aiming to win a medal in the Olympic Games you need proper equipment and training facilitiesChopra whose entire training and international tours are funded by the Indian sports ministrys Target Olympic Podium Scheme feels that Nadeem is the pride of Pakistan and must be supportedWith a 9018m throw Arshad Nadeem had created a new javelin throw record at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham to finish on top of the podium It ended Pakistans 60year wait for a CWG gold medalIt cant be that he Arshad doesnt have the means to buy a javelin He is a champion and must be doing some brand endorsements I reckon he has earned a bit of money too But having said that his government can look at Arshads needs and support him just like how my government is doing soAdditionally Arshad is top javelin thrower and I believe that the javelin makers will be more than happy to sponsor him and provide what he wants This is a piece of advice from my side said ChopraIf all goes well the javelin competition at the upcoming Paris Olympics could see a strong Asian field Chopra and Kishore Jena will spearhead India while Nadeem who finished fifth in the Tokyo Olympics will hope to replicate another 90 metreplus throw in Paris and pose a serious threat to a sport usually dominated by EuropeansIn December 2022 the Pakistani had a serious elbow operation in the UK Last year Nadeem had a niggling knee operation done and skipped the Hangzhou Asian Games where Chopra won the gold The outdoor javelin season starts with the Doha leg of the Diamond League in May IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/get-a-new-javelin-arshad-nadeem-is-the-pride-of-pakistan-and-must-be-supported-says-neeraj-chopra-529295.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/jr-federation-cup-several-athletes-on-course-to-earn-tickets-to-asian-u20-competition-on-day-one-527267.html Lucknow March 8 The opening day of the threeday 22nd National Junior U20 Federation Athletics Championships witnessed several exciting yet close contests as the event got underway at the Sports Authority of India SAI Centre here on Friday Several athletes caught the eye of the Athletics Federation of India AFI selection panel as they achieved the Asian U20 qualification criteria set by the AFI on Day One The mens 3000m saw as many as the top eight finishers dip below the Asian U20 qualifying mark while four runners including three medallists breached the Asian U20 qualification time in the womens 3000m event The mens 400m semifinals were also exciting with three competitors crossing the finish line below the qualification standards to stay in the race for national team berth The Asian qualification time in mens 400m is 4810 secondsNikhil Suhas Dhake of Maharashtra clocked 4795 seconds in semis while Bapi Hansda of Odisha 4751 secs and Delhis Aman Chaudhary 4786 secs were the other two runners who were successful in achieving their goals on Day OneIn the womens 100m preliminary round none of the athletes pushed hard and achieved the qualification mark of 1190 secs In the mens heats no one came close to the 1050 qualifying markAway from the track the mens preliminary long jump event saw home favourite Shahnavaz from Uttar Pradesh record a jump of 738m to lead the finalists and better the 730m qualification mark Fridays performance by Shahnavaz ranks him hot favourite to win the long jump titleThe performance in the mens discus throw qualification round hints that the final will be an exciting contestEarlier in the mens 10000m race Vinod Singh of Madhya Pradesh won the gold medal with a time of 301300Amardeep Pal of Uttar Pradesh claimed silver with a time of 303014 and Kripashankar Lalmani of Manipur took home the bronze medal at 303168 The 25lap event doesnt feature in the Asian U20 scheduleThe threeday competition in Lucknow will be the last event for budding athletes to earn a ticket to next months 21st Asian U20 Junior Athletics Championships scheduled to be held in Dubai from April 24 to 27 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/jr-federation-cup-several-athletes-on-course-to-earn-tickets-to-asian-u20-competition-on-day-one-527267.html Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-indoor-cships-duplantis-retains-pole-vault-title-in-glasgow-525814.html Glasgow March 4 Olympic and world champion Armand Duplantis made a successful defence of his pole vault title at the World Athletics Indoor Championships clearing a worldleading 605m Having skipped at 575m Duplantis returned to the fray after a period of almost 20 minutes and he seemed to have lost his focus as failing twice to clear at 585He found the way to progress however A first failure at 595m created another pressure point for him to negotiate but he responded like the champion in his second effort marking the clearance with a surge of energyDuplantis then raised the bar to 605m which he cleared in the third attempt to rapturous applauseThe Swedes old nemesis Sam Kendricks of the United States the 2017 and 2019 world champion Sam Kendricks took a silver one place ahead of Greeces Emmanouil Karalis third on 585m and claiming his first major medalDuplantis had come into these championships atop the world rankings although with a relatively conservative height of 602m in contrast to the 610m with which he kicked off last yearI had my back against the wall quite a few times today and Im glad I was able to pull it out on the third attempts I was never negative about the fouls It is always pressure on the last attempt because you are on the line but I always look at it positively If I have one attempt left then I have a chanceI try not to overthink it and learn from the mistake I made on the first two and put it all together I was able to pull it out of the bag today I gave my mom too many scares tonight than she would have liked said Duplantis in his postcompetition interview IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-indoor-cships-duplantis-retains-pole-vault-title-in-glasgow-525814.html Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/india-draw-a-blank-at-world-athletics-indoor-championships-525633.html Glasgow March 3 Indias Jeswin Aldrin and Praveen Chithravel endured a tough outing as India drew a blank at the World Athletics Indoor Championships Only two Indian athletes took the stage in Glasgow with Aldrin finishing 13th while Chithravel placed 11th in the triple jump In the mens long jump event Aldrin entered a field of 16 competitors He kicked off with a jump of 769m on his first attempt but unfortunately fouled his next two placing him outside the top eight and leading to his eliminationAldrins performance fell considerably short of his personal best mark of 797 meters a record he set at the Asian Indoor Championships last year earning him the silver medalLater in the day Chithravel came 11th in a 14man mens triple jump fieldChithravel who holds the national record at 1737m started with jumps of 1576m and 1629m and reached a seasons best of 1645m on his third attempt but failed to evade elimination IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/india-draw-a-blank-at-world-athletics-indoor-championships-525633.html Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/javelin-thrower-manu-dp-cleared-for-training-and-competition-in-south-africa-525275.html New Delhi March 2 The Mission Olympic Cell MOC of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports MYAS has approved Asian Athletics Championship silver medallist Manu DPs proposal to train in Potchefstroom South Africa for 32 days The MOC approved javelin thrower Manus plan in their 125th meeting in New DelhiManu who is currently training in ASI Pune will head to North West University High Performance Centre in Potchefstroom in the first week of March and during his training period also plans to compete in a few local competitions to prepare for the upcoming Athletic seasonEarlier this year MOC under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme TOPS had also approved Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopras proposal to train at the same location where Manu is now planning to trainChopra will head to Gloria Sports Arena in Turkey for 79 days before starting his season ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympics The proposal for the same was approved during the 124th MOC meetingAlong with Manu DP MOC also approved Indian shooter Esha Singhs proposal for financial assistance towards ammunition testing and gripmaking at Italys Pardini Factory She along with her coach will head to Tuscany ItalyThe MYAS under Target Olympics Podium Scheme TOPS funding will cover their Airfare boardinglodging costs local transportation costs OPA for Manu and his coach and Grip Making amp weapon servicing charges for Esha among other expendituresThe MOC also approved the proposals for new javelins for paraathletes Navdeep Singh and Pushpendra Singh during this meeting IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/javelin-thrower-manu-dp-cleared-for-training-and-competition-in-south-africa-525275.html Sat, 02 Mar 2024 01:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/kiug-2023-literally-running-for-life-the-story-of-nagaraj-venkatesha-524566.html Guwahati Feb 28 After Nagaraj Venkateshas father passed away in 2017 the middledistance runner has been doubling up as one of the breadearners of the family while trying to keep his athletics career on track The Hubli resident has been doing a commendable job and bagged a 3000m steeplechase gold at the 4th Khelo India University Games 2023 Ashtalakshmi with a dominant performance in GuwahatiThis was my first gold at the Khelo India University Games and it comes as a big morale booster for me I have worked hard on my endurance and fitness and this medal is an outcome of the hard work But for me this is just the start theres a lot to achieve The KIUG has given me the wings to fly higher said Nagaraj who stopped the clock at 93858s to top the podium here for Karnataka UniversityThe journey to the KIUG gold for Nagaraj who trains at the RN Shetty ground in Dharwad since Hubli doesnt have an athletics track has been nothing short of challenging ever since he took up the sport in 2016He lost his father an electrician by profession to cancer a year later and put the family under financial stressThat was probably the lowest moment of my life we did all we could to save him but our prayers went in vain We lost him and since then my mother has been my biggest support I am doing everything for her now I run Open marathons to run the family Nagaraj saidThe prize money from the Open marathons helps me to support my family it gets difficult at times but thats how we somehow manage things he addedBut just when Nagaraj came to terms with the loss and began concentrating on his athletics career again he had to undergo appendix surgery which kept him out of action for a considerable periodInitially I ignored the stomach pain and thought it was due to food poisoning but when the pain started getting intolerable I approached the doctors who recommended removal of the appendix After undergoing the surgery it took me some time to get back to action after which Covid19 struck So the comeback was again delayed Nagaraj saidBut Nagaraj put all that behind and hopes that the 3000m steeplechase gold in Guwahati will help propel his career further and attract some sponsorship IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/kiug-2023-literally-running-for-life-the-story-of-nagaraj-venkatesha-524566.html Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/gopi-thonakal-wins-mens-elite-race-ashwini-jadhav-bags-womens-title-at-new-delhi-marathon-523547.html New Delhi Feb 25 Indias Gopi Thonakal and Ashwini Madan Jadhav won the mens and womens races respectively at the New Delhi Marathon here at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday Gopi secured the gold medal in the mens event with a timing of 21440 narrowly surpassing Srinu Bugatha who achieved a new personal best of 21441 to claim the second position Akshay Saini completed his run in 21527 securing third placeAs expected Gopi T won New Delhi Marathon today He sprinted past Srinu Bugatha to win gold Athletics Federation of India AFI wrote on XBoth Gopi and Bugatha had earlier won the New Delhi Marathon While Gopi claimed the 2017 title Bugatha was the champion in 2021In the womens race meanwhile Ashwin clocked 25225 to finish on top Thakor Nirmaben Bharatjee 25547 finished second followed by Divyanka Chaudhary 25706 on third placeThe New Delhi Marathon also acted as a qualifying meet for the Paris Olympics But none of the Indian at the event managed to achieve the qualifying standards for the Paris 2024 OlympicsThe qualifying time for the Paris 2024 Olympics mens marathon is 20810 while the mark stands at 22650 for women IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/gopi-thonakal-wins-mens-elite-race-ashwini-jadhav-bags-womens-title-at-new-delhi-marathon-523547.html Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/gopi-t-wins-new-delhi-marathon-in-a-thrilling-finish-ashwini-jadhav-clinches-womens-gold-523585.html New Delhi Feb 25 In a thrilling finish to the tape Army Sports Institutes Gopi Thonakal pipped his teammate Srinu Bugatha to win the New Delhi Marathon crown here on Sunday Gopi who had set his eyes on the National Record 212 set by Shivnath Singh in 1978 finished in 21440 to take the gold medal It was just short of his own personal best 21339 that he had achieved in 2022 The pace set by Gopi helped first runnerup Srinu Bugatha 21441 better his own mark of 21459 Akshay Saini clinched the bronze medal in 21527 making the Delhi Marathon one of the fastest races by Elite Male in recent timesAshwini Jadhav wiped off four minutes from her personal best 25642 on her way to the full marathon gold medal among Elite Women She clocked an impressive 25225 Nirmaben Thakor 25547 and Divyanka Chaudhary 25706The marathon was very competitive in both the Male and Female categories The male runners tried their best to achieve the Paris Olympics but it was just beyond their reach NEB Sports Nagraj Adiga also the Race Director said We all salute them for their effort he addedWe congratulate all the winners We also thank Delhi for coming out in full force To see over 19000 participants was a dream come true Satish Sharma President AsiaPacific Middle East amp Africa APMEA at Apollo Tyres Ltd said at the success of the eventUmesh took the popular 10K gold streaking to an easy victory in 3202 Sapan Panchal 003250 and Abdul Rehman 003300 took home the second and third prizesAmong women Rozi 003728 was the star winner Riya Pandey 004304 and Deepali Malhotra 004344 won the silver and bronze medalsRESULTSMarathonElite Men 1 Gopi Thonakal 21440 2 Srinu Bugatha 21441 3 Akshay Saini 21527Elite Women 1 Ashwini Madan Jadhav 25225 2 Nirmaben Bharatjee Thakor 25547 3 Divyanka Chaudhary 25706HalfMarathonMen 1 Harmanjot Singh 10352 2 Kiran Matre 10357 3 Dharmender 10406Women 1 Tashi Ladol 12434 2 Stanzin Chondol 12818 3 Stanzin Dolkar 1282710kMen 1 Umesh 003202 2 Sapan Panchal 003250 3 Abdul Rehman 003300Women 1 Rozi 003728 Riya Pandey 004304 3 Deepali Malhotra 004344 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/gopi-t-wins-new-delhi-marathon-in-a-thrilling-finish-ashwini-jadhav-clinches-womens-gold-523585.html Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/gopi-wins-new-delhi-marathon-in-a-thrilling-finish-ashwini-jadhav-clinches-womens-gold--523625.html New Delhi Feb 25 In a thrilling finish to the tape Army Sports Institutes Gopi Thonakal pipped his teammate Srinu Bugatha to win the New Delhi Marathon crown here on Sunday Gopi who had set his eyes on the National Record 212 set by Shivnath Singh in 1978 finished in 21440 to take the gold medal It was just short of his own personal best 21339 that he had achieved in 2022 The pace set by Gopi helped first runnerup Srinu Bugatha 21441 better his own mark of 21459 Akshay Saini clinched the bronze medal in 21527 making the Delhi Marathon one of the fastest races by Elite Male in recent timesAshwini Jadhav wiped off four minutes from her personal best 25642 on her way to the full marathon gold medal among Elite Women She clocked an impressive 25225 Nirmaben Thakor 25547 and Divyanka Chaudhary 25706The marathon was very competitive in both the Male and Female categories The male runners tried their best to achieve the Paris Olympics but it was just beyond their reach NEB Sports Nagraj Adiga also the Race Director said We all salute them for their effort he addedWe congratulate all the winners We also thank Delhi for coming out in full force To see over 19000 participants was a dream come true Satish Sharma President AsiaPacific Middle East amp Africa APMEA at Apollo Tyres Ltd said at the success of the eventUmesh took the popular 10K gold streaking to an easy victory in 3202 Sapan Panchal 003250 and Abdul Rehman 003300 took home the second and third prizesAmong women Rozi 003728 was the star winner Riya Pandey 004304 and Deepali Malhotra 004344 won the silver and bronze medalsRESULTSMarathonElite Men 1 Gopi Thonakal 21440 2 Srinu Bugatha 21441 3 Akshay Saini 21527Elite Women 1 Ashwini Madan Jadhav 25225 2 Nirmaben Bharatjee Thakor 25547 3 Divyanka Chaudhary 25706HalfMarathonMen 1 Harmanjot Singh 10352 2 Kiran Matre 10357 3 Dharmender 10406Women 1 Tashi Ladol 12434 2 Stanzin Chondol 12818 3 Stanzin Dolkar 1282710kMen 1 Umesh 003202 2 Sapan Panchal 003250 3 Abdul Rehman 003300Women 1 Rozi 003728 Riya Pandey 004304 3 Deepali Malhotra 004344 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/gopi-wins-new-delhi-marathon-in-a-thrilling-finish-ashwini-jadhav-clinches-womens-gold--523625.html Sun, 25 Feb 2024 19:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/top-indian-runners-eye-paris-olympic-tickets-in-sundays-delhi-marathon-523092.html New Delhi Feb 23 Indias top runners including T Gopi Srini B and Anish Thapa will line up along with over 19000 athletes in the 9th edition of the prestigious New Delhi Marathon on Sunday February 25 hoping to win a ticket to the Paris Olympic Games later this year Army Sports Institutes Gopi 21339 Srinu 21459 and Anish Thapa 21641 have been preparing for the event with an eye on the national record In the process they hope to achieve the qualification mark of 20810 for the Olympics too Nirmaben Thakor 24711 and Ashini Jadhav 25641 are among the lead female runners in the frayAdding a touch of star power to the popular run are Fitness Enthusiast Soha Ali Khan who serves as the proud Brand Ambassador of the marathon and cricket star Irfan PathanOrganised under the patronage of the Athletics Federation of India and Fit India the Apollo Tyres New Delhi Marathon has risen in stature over the years and is recognised as the National Marathon of the country Against the backdrop of the Delhi winter season participants will embark on a journey that traverses the heart of the city past iconic landmarks such as Humayuns Tomb Lodhi Garden and Khan MarketWith meticulous planning by NEB Sports the NDM is poised to host an impressive gathering of 19000 participants from 289 cities 27 states and 19 countries It ranks as one of the largest turnouts in Indian sport with 3000 gearing up for the Full Marathon 7000 for the Half Marathon 5000 for the 10K and 4000 for the 5KWe are happy to see the National Marathon receiving such a good response and are hoping that sportspersons continue to bring laurels to the country said Adille Sumariwalla President the Athletic Federation of IndiaSatish Sharma President Asia Pacific Middle East amp Africa APMEA Apollo Tyres Ltd himself a marathon runner expressed immense satisfaction with the overwhelming response from the running community for the eventSpeaking on the collaboration Rajat Khurana Managing Director of ASICS India and Asia said We are excited to kickstart this collaboration as the official sports goods partner of one of the countrys most prestigious running events ASICS race day merchandise is exclusively designed to deliver highperformance footwear and apparel to enhance the running experience I would like to wish every participant a fantastic running experienceSeveral NGOs have also joined the marathon The Sai Vishwanath Memorial Trust Bhayat NGO and Guide Runners for the visionimpaired are standing together to champion the cause of diversity in sportsAnkur Dhama hailing from Khekra Uttar Pradesh lost his vision at the tender age of 5 Despite his visual impairment Ankur along with 25 visually impaired runners will be taking on the challenge of the 10K raceA team of six athlete ambassadors along with their coach from the Champion in Me program of Bangalore Schools of Sports will be participating showcasing their determination to combat stigma and discrimination of youth living with HIV About 20 HIVinfected children from the Positive Running Programme of Ananya Trust Bangalore will also be participating in the event IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/top-indian-runners-eye-paris-olympic-tickets-in-sundays-delhi-marathon-523092.html Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-indoor-athletics-indias-gulveer-singh-wins-3000m-gold-in-dominant-display-521851.html Tehran Iran Feb 19 Indian distance runner Gulveer Singh won a gold medal in the mens 3000m at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championship with a timing of 80748 which is also his personal best at this distance Gulveer finished ahead of Nursultan Keneshbekov of Kyrgyzstan who clocked 80885 to finish second while Naseri Jalil of Iran who finished in a time of 80939Gulveer Singh was in top form in 2023 which was his breakthrough year at the international level He had an impressive run during the Asian Games and followed it up at the National Games in Goa in 2023 He starts his 2024 season on a high noteGulveer a Reliance Foundation athlete had won bronze in the 10000m at the Asian Games last year and also won bronze in the 5000m event at the Asian Athletics Championships last yearReliance Foundation athletes have now won two gold medals in this edition with Jyothi Yarraji also winning gold in the 60m hurdles event This win reflects Gulveers continued rise and improvement with this being his first gold medal on the international circuit at the Asian levelGulveers medal is the only one that India won on the third and final day of the Asian Indoor Athletics Championship 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-indoor-athletics-indias-gulveer-singh-wins-3000m-gold-in-dominant-display-521851.html Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-femke-bol-breaks-world-indoor-400m-record-with-4924-in-dutch-indoor-nationals-521437.html Apeldoorn Netherlands Feb 18 Femke Bol broke her record at the Dutch Indoor Championships here returning to the scene of her historic 4926 run 12 months ago to further improve the world indoor 400m record to 4924 and retain her national title here on Sunday After opening her season with 4969 in Metz at the start of this month the 23yearold Bol improved to 4963 in Lievin and then eased to a heat win in 5055 in Apeldoorn on Saturday looking like she still had plenty to give She proved that was the case on Sunday cruising through 200m in the lead and then powering over the finish line in 4924 to dip under 50 seconds indoors for the sixth time of her career so far the World Athletics said in a report on its website on SundayShe was followed by Lieke Klaver who set a PB of 5010 a time that moves her to ninth on the world indoor alltime list I never get used to it especially with all these people cheering on home soil Bol said in her trackside interview Its a dream come true to run another world record and its wonderful to have all these Dutch fans enjoying the most beautiful sport in the worldThe world 400m hurdles champion will now head to the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow in the hunt for her first world indoor title IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-femke-bol-breaks-world-indoor-400m-record-with-4924-in-dutch-indoor-nationals-521437.html Sun, 18 Feb 2024 21:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-indoor-athletics-jyothi-tajinder-toor-set-national-records-harmilan-too-bags-gold-medal-on-day-1-521188.html Mumbai Feb 17 Jyothi Yarraji and Tajinderpal Singh Toor set new National Records while Harmilan Bains too surged to victory as India picked three gold medals on the opening day of the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tehran Iran on SaturdayJyothi Yarraji she won the womens 60m hurdles gold with a new National Record to boot clocking 812 seconds to improve her own National Record of 813 set in the Asian Championships at Astana Kazakhstan in February 2023Toor came up with a superb effort of 1972 metres to end first in the mens shot put as he smashed the indoor National Record set 19 years ago by Olympian Vikas Gowda While Toor hogged the limelight by setting a National Record compatriot Dhanveer Singh came up with a commendable effort of 1859 to finish fourthAsian Games medallist Harmilan set the ball rolling by winning the countrys first gold medal in the 2024 edition of the event by crossing the finish line first in the womens 1500m event Harmilan raced to glory in 42955 to clinch gold for IndiaJyothi Yarraji has dominated the hurdles scene in the country and at the continental level both outdoor and indoor She had broken Gayathri Govindarajs national record of 834 in January 2023Since then Jyothi Yarraji has broken the 60m hurdles national record six times Jyothi set a national record last year when she ran a time of 820 seconds then beat it four times more to bring it down to 813 secondsJyothi had topped her heat earlier in the day recording 822 seconds Jyothi who won a silver medal in the last edition bettered her medal by winning a goldJyothi had a very successful season last year last year with a gold medal at the Asian Outdoor Athletics Championships and silver at the Asian Games as well as the Asian Indoor Championships The 24yearold Reliance Foundation athlete from Visakhapatnam will be hoping to add more medals to the silver she won in womens 60m hurdles in 2023In the field events in the morning session Shaili Singh and Nayana James showcased their prowess in the long jump final delivering commendable performances to secure fifth and sixth place respectively Though falling short of the podium finish their efforts added valuable points to Indias tallyToor continued Indias brilliant run in the evening session when he bagged the gold medal in the shot put and a National Record In the final he started with a foul and then hurled the iron ball to 1972m Though he fouled the third throw Toor managed 1921 in his fourth turn but could not improve as he fouled the fifth and sixth attempts But his second throw was enough and he won the gold medal with a total distance of 1972mThings did not go well for Ajay Kumar Saroj in the Mens 1500m as he could manage to only clock 35256 and finished sixth Nursultan Keneshbekov of Kyrgyzstan won the gold medal in 34910India has sent a 15member contingent for the 11th edition of the Asian Indoor Championships IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-indoor-athletics-jyothi-tajinder-toor-set-national-records-harmilan-too-bags-gold-medal-on-day-1-521188.html Sat, 17 Feb 2024 21:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/aiu-suspends-indian-hammer-thrower-km-rachna-for-12-years-for-use-of-steroids-519837.html Lausanne Feb 13 The Athletics Integrity Unit AIU of the World Athletics has banned Indias KM Rachna for 12 years for testing positive for a cocktail of steroidsprohibited substances The 30yearold Indian hammer thrower has been penalised for the presenceuse of Prohibited Substances Stanozolol Methandienone DHCMT and Clenbuterol in tests conducted by the AIU and the National Antidoping Authority NADA of India Rachnas suspension will run from November 24 2023 to November 23 2035 the AIU an independent body set up by the World Athletics to conduct antidoping activities on its behalf said in a statement on TuesdayThis is the second antidoping rule violation by Rachna who had previously served a period of ineligibility of four years from March 18 2015 to March 17 2p19 for the presence of Metenolone in a Sample collected on February 10 2015Rachna provided two samples on September 24 2023 at Patiala during two outofcompetition tests She also provided an incompetition sample at the 37th National Games Goa in tests conducted by NADA IndiaOne of the samples taken on September 24 was tested at the WADAaccredited laboratory in Lausanne SwitzerlandThis sample tested positive for the presence of i Stanozolol Metabolites 3hydroxystanozololOglucuronide 16βhydroxy stanozololOglucuronide stanozololOglucuronide and stanozololNglucuronide ii Methandienone Metabolites 6βhydroxy methandienone and epimetiendiol and iii dehydrochloromethyltestosterone DHCMT Metabolite 4chloro18nor17βhydroxymethyl17αmethyl5αandrost13en3αol The second sample also returned positive for several steroids including ClenbuterolThe AIU noted that the athlete did not have Therapeutic Use Exemption for the Metabolites of Stanozolol Methandienone or DHCMT found in her samplesIn response to a notice by AIU Rachna claimed that samples collected from her on June 19 2023 September 8 2023 September 11 2023 and November 1 2023 were negative and requested analysis of the B SampleMeanwhile NADA India advised her that her sample collected on November 1 2023 returned positive for Clenbuterol and sought an explanation from herThe AIU took over the investigation of the case from NADA and sought information from Rachna on various points to which she failed to respond or provide any informationin January 2024 her B Sample was also tested and confirmed the results of the A Sample The AIU framed and charged her on January 22 and asked her to respond to the notice to which the athlete failed to respond by February 5Considering that this was her second offence and the fact that she has tested positive for so many prohibited substances the AIU suspend3ed her for 12 years and ruled that all her results on and since September 24 2023 will be disqualified and any titles awards medals points prizes and appearance money she has earned from that date will be forfeited IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/aiu-suspends-indian-hammer-thrower-km-rachna-for-12-years-for-use-of-steroids-519837.html Wed, 14 Feb 2024 01:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-marathon-record-holder-kelvin-kiptum-coach-die-in-car-crash-519252.html New Delhi Feb 12 The 24yearold Kenyan longdistance runner and the marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana died in a road traffic accidentThe accident occurred on Sunday at 11 pm local time on the EldoretKaptagat road according to Elgeyo Marakwet County Police Commander Peter MulingeKiptum was driving a Toyota Premio with two passengers on board Garvais and a lady identified as Sharon Kosgey heading to Eldoret the Kenyan newspaper Daily Nation reportedSharon escaped with serious injuries and was rushed to Racecourse Hospital for medical attention while the bodies of the athlete and his coach were taken to the Racecourse Hospital mortuary The vehicle was badly damaged and was towed to Kaptagat Police Station it addedThis was a selfinvolved accident where one Kelvin Kiptum the world marathon record holder was driving his vehicle with two passengers Kiptum and Hakizimana died on the spot and the third person was rushed to Racecourse Hospital in Eldoret the County Commander told the newspaperAccording to County Commander Kiptum lost control of the vehicle veered off the road hit a big tree before landing in a ditch about 60 metres awayKiptum was one of the most exciting new prospects to emerge in road running in recent years He grabbed headlines when he made his marathon debut in December 2022 clocking 20153 to win in Valencia Less than a year later in just his third marathon he smashed the world record with 20035 to win in ChicagoThat performance along with his victory earlier in the year at the London Marathon in a course record of 20125 led him to be named 2023 World Athlete of the Year for mens outofstadia eventsHe made his international debut in 2019 while still a teenager and clocked 5954 to finish fifth at the Lisbon Half Marathon Before moving up to the classic distance Kiptum reduced his half marathon Personal Best to 5842 at the 2020 Valencia Half Marathon Between 2019 and 2021 Kiptum broke 60 minutes for the half marathon on six occasionsHe was in the Kenyan team picked for Paris OlympicsWe are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the devastating loss of Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana said World Athletics President Sebastian Coe On behalf of all World Athletics we send our deepest condolences to their families friends teammates and the Kenyan nationIt was only earlier this week in Chicago the place where Kelvin set his extraordinary marathon world record that I was able to officially ratify his historic time An incredible athlete leaving an incredible legacy we will miss him dearly IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-marathon-record-holder-kelvin-kiptum-coach-die-in-car-crash-519252.html Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/tejaswin-shankar-begins-2024-season-with-high-jump-win-in-belgium-519076.html HeistopdenBerg Belgium Feb 11 National record holder Tejaswin Shankar impressively began his 2024 season winning the high jump event at the International High Jump Gala Elmos 2024 athletics meetCompeting for the first time since October last year Tejaswin recorded a 223m jump to win the World Athletics Indoor Tour Challenger event on SaturdayAnother Indian in action Jesse Sandesh has finished joint10th with a 209m jumpThe 25yearold Tejaswin holds both the mens high jump and decathlon national records In recent years he had prioritised the decathlon The Asian Games silver medallist in the decathlon however is focussing on his pet event high jump this year intending to make the cut for the Paris 2024 Olympics for which the qualifying standard for mens high jump is set at 233mEarlier this month the Mission Olympic Cell MOC of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports MYAS in their recent meeting approved Tejaswins request for financial assistance towards participation in continental tour events in EuropeAfter the Belgium meet he will next be in action at the Hvezdy v Nehvizdech athletics meet in Nehvizdy the Czech Republic on February 20 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/tejaswin-shankar-begins-2024-season-with-high-jump-win-in-belgium-519076.html Sun, 11 Feb 2024 17:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/want-to-finish-on-my-own-terms-jamaica-sprint-legend-shelly-ann-fraser-pryce-to-retire-after-paris-olympics-518298.html New Delhi Feb 9 Threetime Olympic champion ShellyAnn FraserPryce has said that she will retire after the 2024 Paris Olympics as she wants to spend more time with her familyThe Jamaican star won 100m gold in 2008 Beijing 2012 London Olympics gold medal and Tokyo 2020 Olympic relay gold In total she has won three Olympic golds four silvers and a bronzeShe has 10 world championship titles across 100m 200m and 4x100m relay events in her 15year glorious career at an elite levelTheres not a day Im getting up to go practice and Im like Im over this My son needs me the Jamaican regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time told American lifestyle magazine EssenceMy husband and I have been together since before I won in 2008 He has sacrificed for me Were a partnership a team And its because of that support that Im able to do the things that I have been doing for all these years And I think I now owe it to them to do something else she saidThe 37yearold who delivered her son Zyon in 2017 continues to surpass expectations She became the oldest woman to win the 100m world title with her victory in Doha in 2019 and extended that record in 2022 World Championships in Eugene when she won her fifth 100m world titleThe same year she also won at the Monaco Diamond League and became the first woman to run under 107 seconds six times in one seasonYou can have an impact and its important to show people that you cant be selfish Its not enough that we step on a track and we win medals You have to think about the next generation thats coming after you and give them the opportunity to also dreamand dream big said FraserPryceThe Jamaican sprint queen who is currently focusing her on training for Paris 2024 said that this years Olympic Games is about pushing boundaries and showing people that you stop when you decide I want to finish on my own terms IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/want-to-finish-on-my-own-terms-jamaica-sprint-legend-shelly-ann-fraser-pryce-to-retire-after-paris-olympics-518298.html Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/armand-duplantis-retains-mondo-classic-title-517376.html Uppsala Feb 7 Reigning world record holder and Olympic champion pole vaulter Armand Duplantis has kicked off his 2024 year in style with a win at his own hometown meet Mondo Classic hereThe reigning threetime world champion indoors and outdoors in pole vault cleared 592m before missing all three attempts at 602m on Tuesday nightAmericans KC Lightfoot and Sam Kendricks finished in second and third respectively with Lightfoot also clearing 592m but having missed his first attempt at the height while Duplantis went over on his first Kendricks soared over 582m to finish thirdThe lineup for the 2024 Mondo Classic on February 6 at the IFU Arena includes several Olympic and World Championship medalists including Chris Nielsen US and Kurtis Marshall AustraliaThe 2023s event saw Duplantis soar to new heights with his 610m record but the Swede was otherwise satisfied starting what is an Olympic year with Paris 2024 looming this summerI really felt like it was in the cards today but it wasnt meant to be I guess Duplantis said on the events livestream To be able to come away with the win it definitely was the most important part I wanted to jump higher I think it was possible but I had a tricky time on the runway today in terms of the poles The poles felt soft softer than I thought that they wouldThe atmosphere was fantastic I wish I could have jumped a little higher for them It just didnt happen today Duplantis was quoted by OlympicscomMondo Classic holds a competition status as World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver Meeting by the International Association of Athletics Federations which is the highest possible ranking status and quality level that can be awarded to an international indoor singleevent athletics competition IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/armand-duplantis-retains-mondo-classic-title-517376.html Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/medals-revealed-for-world-athletics-indoor-championships-glasgow-2024-516868.html Glasgow Feb 5 With less than four weeks to go until the first champion is crowned the organisers have on Monday February 5 revealed the medals specially commissioned for the World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 2024 following a design competitionTaking place from March 13 the World Athletics Indoor Championships will feature more than 700 athletes as they compete across 26 eventsAlthough this is the 19th edition of the championships this is the first time the event has been held in Scotland This is reflected in the design of the medals which incorporate the thistleinspired event brand complemented by a selection of wellknown Glasgow landmarks around its outer rim giving athletes a little piece of Glasgow to remember their triumph long after they leave the city World Athletics informed in a report on its official websiteThe event organisers launched an open call last summer giving Scottish artists the chance to submit their designs in a bid to become a part of history Winning artist Graeme Clark from Edinburgh is proud to see his illustrations transformed into a stunning creation that will be presented to all the medallistsSpeaking about his design and inspiration Clark said As a man from Edinburgh Ive always enjoyed trips through to Glasgow for various exhibitions gigs and shopping Its a city full of culture and serves as a great creative inspiration for designers like meIts also a place full of inspiring talent and iconic architecture Ive worked with many Glaswegian brands over the years and the city always seems to birth amazing things The city has a lot of iconic monuments and structures that served as the inspiration for the design he addedAmong the first to set eyes on the medals were young athletes from the team that represented Glasgow at the European City Challenge last October as well as Shettleston Harriers and Victoria Park Glasgow Athletics Club They were given a sneak peek by event ambassador world and Olympic medallist and European champion Eilidh Doyle and three other Scottish athletics legends 1980 Olympic 100m champion Allan Wells and 1993 world indoor champions Yvonne MurrayMooney 3000m and Tom McKean 800m IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/medals-revealed-for-world-athletics-indoor-championships-glasgow-2024-516868.html Mon, 05 Feb 2024 23:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/pt-usha-honoured-with-lifetime-achievement-award-by-sjfi-and-dsja-516387.html New Delhi Feb 4 Legendary sprinter and Indian Olympic Association IOA President PT Usha on Sunday was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement award by the Sports Journalists Federation of India SJFI and Delhi Sports Journalists Association DSJA at the National Sports Club of India To honour her stellar sporting career Usha was presented with a medallion a citation and a memento on the occasion The ceremony was graced by Guest of Honours Rajeev Shukla Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha and Vice President BCCI and former Indian shooter Jaspal RanaPT Usha is the fifth recipient of the SJFI and DSJA Lifetime Achievement award after tennis legend Vijay Amritraj former badminton icon Prakash Padukone Indias legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and former sprinter Milkha Singh Usha throughout her memorable career between 1977 and 2000 won 103 international medals for India She also claimed four gold medals and seven silver medals in the Asian Games and competed across three editions of the OlympicsSpeaking at the event Usha said I am grateful that my career achievements are being remembered till today During my time we did not have all the facilities that are available to athletes in todays age overseas training nutrition sports psychology and sports science among others Now that I am working at IOA our effort is to focus on the Paris Olympics After that we will shift our attention to fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision to make India a sporting power by 2036Rajeev Shukla Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha said PT Usha deserves the honour presented to her She is an icon and a guiding spirit for the sportspersons in the country Now she has been given the difficult task of administering the Indian Olympic Association IOA and we are confident she will be able to navigate through these waters effectivelyFormer India shooter Jaspal Rana added Sportspersons feel happy when they are awarded But to present an award of this stature to an athlete you have always looked up to is a different honour I am grateful to be given this opportunity today PT Usha has been an idol to many sportspersons across the world I am proud that someone as strong as her will now be the head of IOA and with her guidance and support we will crack many battles IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/pt-usha-honoured-with-lifetime-achievement-award-by-sjfi-and-dsja-516387.html Sun, 04 Feb 2024 21:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/high-jumper-tejaswin-shankar-heads-to-europe-for-continental-tour-aims-for-olympics-qualification-515378.html New Delhi Feb 1 The Mission Olympic Cell MOC of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports MYAS in their recent meeting approved Commonwealth Games medallist Tejaswin Shankars request for financial assistance towards participation in continental tour events in EuropeTejaswin wants to compete in Belgiums Highjump Gala Elmos which is a Category D event followed by the International Athletic Meet Hvezdy Nehvizdy in the Czech Republic which is a Category B event the Ministry informed in a release on ThursdayBy competing at these Continental Tour events Tejaswin aims to gain important ranking points that will help him improve his world rankings and qualify for the upcoming Paris Olympic GamesTejaswin who won the bronze medal in the high jump at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 and later a silver medal in Decathlon at the Hangzhou Asian Games is making a comeback to the high jump to qualify for the Olympic GamesHe is currently training at Kansas State College USA under Target Olympics Podium Scheme TOPS funding and will be heading to Belgium followed by the Czech Republic later this month His airfare boardinglodging and local transport costs among other expenditures for these events would be covered under TOPS funding IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/high-jumper-tejaswin-shankar-heads-to-europe-for-continental-tour-aims-for-olympics-qualification-515378.html Thu, 01 Feb 2024 21:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/manju-rani-wins-10km-gold-at-national-open-race-walking-competition-514733.html Chennai Jan 31 Punjabs international race walker Manju Rani had a good run at the 11th edition of the National Open Race Walking Competition The day after winning gold in the womens 20km she dominated the 10km on Wednesday to brighten her chance to compete in the inaugural marathon race walking mixed relay that will feature at the 2024 Paris Olympic GamesManju 24 gold medal winning time in 10km was 452000 The promising race walker from Punjab had paired with Ram Babu to win bronze in the 35km mixed relay race walking team event at the Hangzhou Asian GamesManju was elated to have won backtoback gold medals at the national competition in Chandigarh My main focus will be the mixed relay event this year and I hope to represent India at the Olympic Games Manju said after winning gold in the womens 10km on Wednesday The senior 10km race walk was included in the programme by the Athletics Federation of India AFI to select potential athletes for the national team that will compete at the April 2021 World Athletics Race Walk Team Championships to be held in Antalya TurkeyDuring the Turkey competition top 22 teams will get automatic qualification for the Olympic Games The final selection of the national team for Turkey will be done in MarchIn the mens 10km event Sahil of Punjab outclassed more experienced athletes to claim gold Sahil 22 a collegegoing student from Patiala clocked 392500 He had finished fifth in the mens 20km race walk on TuesdayParamjeet Singh Bisht of Uttarakhand was second with a time of 393600 while Asian bronze medalist Vikash Singh of Delhi was third with a time of 394700Goas Vijay Omkar Vishwakaram won the mens 35 km race with a time of 2391900 while the womens 35km gold went to Bandana Patel of Uttar Pradesh whose goldmedal winning time was 3110600Results Sahil Punjab 392500 Paramjeet Singh Bisht Uttarakhand 393600 Vikash Singh Delhi 39470035km Vijay Omkar Vishwakaram Goa 2391900 Sagar Satish Chandra Gujarat 2442200 Devender Singh Haryana 2445800Women 10km Manju Rani Punjab 452000 Payal Uttarakhand 460400 Mokavi Muthurathinam Tamil Nadu 46100035km Bandana Patel Uttar Pradesh 3110600 Pooja Kumari Punjab 3175100 Komal Haryana 3230600 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/manju-rani-wins-10km-gold-at-national-open-race-walking-competition-514733.html Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/suraj-panwar-meets-paris-2024-qualifying-mark-in-20km-race-walk-event-514318.html Chandigarh Jan 30 Uttarakhands Suraj Panwar has achieved the qualifying standard for the Paris 2024 Olympics in the mens 20km race walk event at the Indian Open Race Walking Competition here on TuesdayPanwar clocked one hour 19 minutes and 43 seconds 1194308 to win the silver medal The mens 20km race walking qualifying standard for the Paris 2024 Olympics is 12010Akshdeep Singh who met the Paris qualification last year successfully defended his title with the timing of 1193756 bettering his own national record of 1195500s which he set during the Nationals last year in FebruaryServin claimed the bronze medal on Tuesday with a timing of 12029 and fell short of breaching the entry standard for Paris 2024The 23yearold is the fourth Indian to breach the entry standard for the Paris 2024 Olympics in the mens 20km race walk event after Akashdeep Vikas Singh and Paramjeet BishtBut a country can have only three racewalkers in an event at the Paris 2024 and now the Athletics Federation of India AFI has the final say on who among the four will be heading to PairsMeanwhile in the womens event Manju Rani of Punjab won the gold medal with a personal best timing of 1341667 Payal 1344510 and Munita Prajapati 1353616 take silver and bronze medals respectivelyThe 35km mens and womens races will be held on Wednesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/suraj-panwar-meets-paris-2024-qualifying-mark-in-20km-race-walk-event-514318.html Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/indian-open-race-walking-exciting-contest-on-cards-as-elite-men-race-walkers-ready-to-prove-themselves-513673.html Chandigarh Jan 29 Aspiring athletes aiming to cement their place in the national squad for the July 26 to August 11 Paris Olympic Games are both mentally and physically tuned to deliver the goods during the 11th edition of the Indian Open Race Walking competition the twoday seasonopening domestic event an Olympic qualifying competition to be held here from TuesdayThe Athletics Federation of India AFI will also select the national team for the inaugural marathon race walking mixed relay The fourleg event comprises one male and one female athlete Each athlete will cover approximately 10km in each legThe top 22 teams will get automatic qualification during the World Athletics Race Walk Team Championships to be held in Antalya Turkey on April 2021The womens 20km race is wide open but a keen contest is on the cards in the mens 20km eventThe top three positions in the mens 20km are expected to be contested between Akashdeep Singh national record holder Vikash Singh Asian bronze medallist Paramjeet Bisht and Suraj PanwarOf the above four athletes the 23yearold Suraj Panwar from Uttarakhand looked hungry Reason Last year he clocked 12011 to narrowly miss the Paris Olympic Games qualification time of 12010I will try my best to breach the Olympic Games qualification time Suraj Panwar said of his Tuesday plan The qualification period for race walkers started on December 31 2022 and will end on June 30 2024Akashdeep Singh Vikash Singh and Paramjeet Bist however have already achieved Paris qualification time last year and are looking ahead to further cement their positions in the team Each national federation is entitled to send three athletes in the 20km race walkIm taking the seasonopening competition in Chandigarh very seriously the 27yearold Vikash Singh from Delhi said after his Monday practice sessionVikash Singh emerged as the most successful racewalker in the 2023 season The Delhi race walker set a personal best of 12005 in Japan in March 2023 to better the Paris Olympic qualification time of 12010Later in the 2023 season he won bronze at the Asian meet held in Thailand He clocked 12158 to finish 27th at the Budapest World Athletics ChampionshipsThe mens 20km race scheduled for Tuesday has attracted as many as 51 athletes While 21 athletes will jostle for the top three positions in the womens 20km Priyanka Goswami has qualified in the womens 20km group Priyanka will skip the Chandigarh competition as she is training in Australia in preparation for the Paris Olympic GamesThe mens 35km will see 26 athletes competing for medals the womens 35km has attracted eight entries only Apart from the senior group competition will also be organised in the U20 boys and girls section The distance in the junior group will be 10kmTwo athletes from Sri Lanka including one female will also compete in the 20km event IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/indian-open-race-walking-exciting-contest-on-cards-as-elite-men-race-walkers-ready-to-prove-themselves-513673.html Mon, 29 Jan 2024 19:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-games-medallists-avinash-sable-parul-choudhary-to-head-to-the-us-for-foreign-training-514037.html New Delhi Jan 29 With their eyes set on performing well at the upcoming Paris Olympics Games later this year middle distance runners Avinash Sable and Parul Choudhary both medallists at last years Asian Games and wrestlers Anshu Malik and Sarita Mor will soon be heading abroad for trainingThe Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports MYAS in their latest meeting approved requests of multiple athletes to train abroad with Asian Games medalists Avinash Sable and Parul Choudhary heading to Colorado USA wrestlers Anshu Malik and Sarita Mor training in Japan and USA respectively and upcoming Table Tennis player Payas Jain heading to Osaka JapanWhile national record holders Sable and Choudhary will be training in the highaltitude centre of Colorado Springs under coach Scott Simmons wrestler Sarita Mor will head to the United States OlympicParalympic Training Center USOPTC which is a training base of several eminent wrestlers including a few Olympic Games medallists theMeanwhile wrestler Anshu Malik will head to Kanagawa Japan to train at Yokohamas Nippon Sports Science University NSSU which is known for producing many of Japans top wrestlers and upcoming paddler Payas Jain will head to Osaka Japan to train under coach Qiu JianThe MYAS under its Target Olympics Podium Scheme TOPS programme will be funding the athletes their coaches and physiotherapists airfare boardinglodging costs among other expendituresBesides international training the MOC also approved proposals of Indian paraarchers Sheetal Devi Sarita and Rakesh Kumars request for archery equipment including compound bows arrows and sight scales among other equipment IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-games-medallists-avinash-sable-parul-choudhary-to-head-to-the-us-for-foreign-training-514037.html Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-meets-roger-federer-says-its-a-dream-come-true-for-me--512454.html Zurich Switzerland Jan 25 Indian Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra found himself in the company of tennis legend Roger Federer in Zurich a moment he aptly described as a dream come true The two stars both ambassadors of Switzerland Tourism met in the picturesque backdrop of Zurichs La Reserve Eden au Lac Neeraj who clinched Indias second individual Olympic gold in the Tokyo Olympics expressed his awe for Federers skill sportsmanship and ability to inspire millions worldwide An absolute honour to meet a sporting icon whose career has been and continues to be an inspiration to people I had a great time talking to you and hopefully well meet againrogerfederer said Neeraj after the meeting The two sports icons exchanged notes about their passions life experiences and the shared responsibility of being Switzerland Tourism ambassadors For Federer the admiration was reciprocal The 20time Grand Slam winner lauded Neerajs remarkable achievements citing his grit and determination as catalysts for personal and national success I am amazed by how much Neeraj has achieved personally and for his country through his grit and determination Its been great to meet him here in Zurich the 20time Grand Slam winner was quoted as saying in a report In a gesture of sportsmanship Federer presented Neeraj with an autographed tennis racquet while Neeraj reciprocated with a signed India jersey from the Asian Games Reflecting on the encounter Neeraj expressed gratitude for the valuable advice received from the Swiss legend inscribing a message on the jersey It was very nice meeting you Thank you for the advice I will follow Neeraj eyeing a repeat of his Olympics success in the upcoming Paris 2024 Games has continued to make history postTokyo Clinching a silver and an unprecedented gold at the World Athletics Championships and retaining his Asian Games gold at Hangzhou he stands as a beacon of Indias sporting prowess IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-meets-roger-federer-says-its-a-dream-come-true-for-me--512454.html Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/gopi-t-eyes-event-record-at-mumbai-marathon-510444.html Mumbai Jan 20 Gopi T is looking to get into the groove in his favourite race for two more marathons to come before Paris 2024 I will aim for the course record at Tata Mumbai Marathon my preparations have been good in the Sports Authority of India complex in Bengaluru The temperatures were high there Mumbai is hotter than last year so I dont know what to expect He is running here after a 21458 at the TCS Amsterdam Marathon last year hoping to find form in Mumbai The direct qualification time in the mens marathon for Paris 2024 is 208 Gopis personal best of 21339 was at the Seoul Marathon 2022 forcing the Army runner to aim for qualification via the average route Runners who dont qualify automatically have the option to average the best five race timings I feel 212 will be needed at Mumbai or in two races ahead for making the grade one in India and one abroad Srinu Bugatha PB 21459 New Delhi Marathon 2021 and Kalidas Hirve are others running among the Indian men in the fray The Indian elite winners stand a chance to win Rs 500000 each for the champion in the mens and womens categories down to the seventh position Jigme Dolma Aarti Patil and Nirmaben Thakor are prominent names in the womens marathon Leh runner Jigmat trains in high altitude at home and will bank on endurance to perform Nima said Women dont believe in themselves The thought that they cant do it is stuck in their minds Once people start believing in themselves anything is achievable Second runnerup at TMM 2023 Kalidas dwelt on the ethics aspect in a message to amateur distance runners aiming for places and prize money Kalidas added I get queries from young runners on social media about quickfix solutions to winning races My advice is to avoid shortcut methods and pay attention to continuous training rest and recovery Amateur runners should listen to their coach instead of getting swayed by shortcuts There is no shortcut in longdistance running IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/gopi-t-eyes-event-record-at-mumbai-marathon-510444.html Sat, 20 Jan 2024 19:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-pride-of-india-says-olympic-champion-katie-moon-509686.html Mumbai Jan 18 Olympic Games and pole vault champion Katie Moon the international Event Ambassador for Mumbai Marathon 2024 is focused on qualifying for Paris 2024 as defending the title will come later We are competing against the best at the US Championships doing what we do well So qualifying for the US gives me a lot of confidence The 32yearold pole vaulter from the United States cut through the clutter to come to the point about the competitive element of track amp field aspirants eying an Olympic berth It applies to defending champions as well She emphasised what differentiates competitive sports and the mindset that one must have Moon briefly spoke about her coach and how he helped her achieve her best by changing her takeoff strategy Indias javelin ace Neeraj Chopra has also achieved a similar level of excellence as the US vaulter with titles at the Olympic Games and World Athletics and emerging as the number one in mens javelin at the Diamond League Talking about his impact on athletics she said I am told cricket is big here In such a situation Neeraj Chopra made people watch his event in track and field which I feel is an achievement The Indian will also be defending his title at Paris 2024 The twotime World Championships gold medalist Diamond League number one in womens pole vault Moon is in Mumbai for the 19th edition of the Mumbai Marathon 2024 scheduled for Sunday Katie spoke about the energy of the city and looked forward to watching the surging interest in participation year after year and wished the best to the 59000 runners who will participate in this edition of TMM 2024 She also mentioned how diverse the Mumbai Marathon is and the impact that the event has on the culture of the city Katie is eyeing the 5km barrier at the Paris Games after qualification Three women vaulters who have cleared 5m will be competing knowing that is the motivation for me Referring to the aura around events like the TMM 2024 which bring thousands together to lace up and give their best she stressed upon the power of such events to bring people together and how pumped she is to cheer at the start line Training for endurance races like the Tata Mumbai Marathon improves mental health and keeps athletes going in the right direction which is the beauty of the sport The US pole vaulter hit the headlines at World Athletics 2023 in Budapest when she and rival Nini Kennedy decided to share the gold medal after being tied at 490m When Tim Hutchings about her feelings towards sharing the medal she replied It was the right thing to do Nina Kennedy is the best mate I ever had and have no issue sharing the gold medal with her IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-pride-of-india-says-olympic-champion-katie-moon-509686.html Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/defending-champs-ethiopians-hayle-lemi-berhanu-anchialem-haymanot-to-headline-mumbai-marathon-504620.html Mumbai 5 Jan Defending champions and event record holders Ethiopians Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Anchialem Haymanot will headline the 19th edition of the Mumbai Marathon a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race scheduled on January 7 Earlier this year Berhanu clocked 20732 and Haymanot logged an incredible 22415 on her debut to win in Mumbai with new event records Later Haymanot improved her timing to 22223 in Amsterdam while finishing sixth where Berhanu posted a seasonbest 20548 to finish at fifth Speaking about returning to the Mumbai Marathon Berhanu said I won the 2023 edition of the Mumbai marathon under perfect conditions It was indeed a surprise and unexpected win at that time But I want to make sure that I replicate my victory in January as Im confident of finishing on top in 2024 However it will not be an easy task for both runners to wrest their titles again in 2024 As many as six other men and two other women runners who had personal bests superior to the current Mumbai course records have entered the fray to challenge the reigning champions The US 405000 prize money event will witness some of the finest athletes take centrestage With equal prize money for men and women winners the first three in each race stand to win US 50000 25000 and 10000 The USD 15000 bonus also awaits those who break the existing event records Ethiopian Kinde Atanw 30 who is credited with a PB of 20351 which he achieved while winning the Valencia Marathon in 2019will be the leading name among the men Incidentally Atanaw finished third during the World 10K in Bengaluru way back in 2014 on his previous appearance in India Lelisa Desisa the 2019 World Champion together with four fellow Ethiopian runners and Eritrean Merhawi Kesete will give Hayle Lemi a run for his money this time Kesete finished ninth in Mumbai in 2020 Desisa who had his earlier appearances in India through the TCS World 10K Bengaluru where he finished third in 2011 and Delhi Half Marathon in three consecutive years 20102012 including a victory in 2010 is credited with the secondfastest time 20445 among those men who entered for the 2024 race On his numerous international ventures Desisa also captured two Boston marathon wins besides a title victory in New York among the big ones The womens lineup includes two Ethiopians and one Kenyan runner to make it tough for Anchialem in the upcoming race in Mumbai Countrymates Tadelech Bekele the 2018 London Marathon podium finisher and Sofia Assefathe 2012 London Olympics steeplechase silver medalist who clocked an impressive 22333 on her marathon debut in Amsterdam this October will be the main challenge to the defending champion Speaking about returning to the Mumbai Marathon Haymanot said I ran my maiden marathon in Mumbai and was lucky to win the race I am eager to repeat the feat once again in 2024 The Mumbai Marathon is one of the designated marathon races to qualify for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/defending-champs-ethiopians-hayle-lemi-berhanu-anchialem-haymanot-to-headline-mumbai-marathon-504620.html Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-ratifies-world-records-for-albertson-ingebrigtsen-and-sorokin-504504.html Monaco Jan 4 World Athletics the governing body for track and field and road running events has ratified World records set by CJ Albertson mens 50km Jakob Ingebrigtsen Mens 100km and Aleksandr Sorokin Mens 2000m Albertsons was the first of the three World Records to be set as he clocked 23843 to break the old mark in 50km at the Ruth Anderson Memorial Endurance Run in San Francisco on October 8 2022 Despite his training being marathonfocused USAs Albertson decided to test himself over the longer distance and took 90 seconds off the previous 50km record of 24013 achieved by South Africas Stephen Mokoka in Gqeberha South Africa on March 6 2022 Albertson ran at an average pace of 505 per mile on the 45mile loop course around Lake Merced to achieve his feat Another ultrarunning record was set seven months later when Lithuanias Sorokin clocked 60535 for 100km at the Nord Security Worlds Fastest Run in Vilnius on May 14 2023 That performance was an improvement of three minutes and 39 seconds on the previous official world 100km record of 60914 set by Japans Nao Kazami on June 24 2018 Competing on a 1644km circuit in the Lithuanian capital Sorokin covered the marathon distance in about 23230 and maintained that rhythm as he reached halfway in just under 302 putting him well on course to break Kazamis record On the track Norways Ingebrigtsen set his first outdoor world record running 44313 for 2000m at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Brussels on September 8 2023 Following the two miles world best of 75410 he set in Paris and the world indoor 1500m record of 33060 he achieved in Lievin Ingebrigtsen this time improved the world 2000m record of 44479 that had been set by Moroccos Hicham El Guerrouj in Berlin on September 7 1999 The pace target for the halfway mark was 221 but the time had drifted out at that point to 22228 After the last pacemaker moved aside with just over 600 metres remaining Ingebrigtsen was off on his solo mission and he managed to beat the clock Ingebrigtsen will target more success in the Diamond League in 2024 as he works towards the defence of his 1500m title in the No1 Olympic sport at the Games in Paris in August IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-ratifies-world-records-for-albertson-ingebrigtsen-and-sorokin-504504.html Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/not-worried-about-them-says-usain-bolt-on-which-of-his-world-records-fall-first-501798.html New Delhi Dec 28 Double 100m and 200m world record holder and eighttime Olympic champion Usain Bolt remains unfazed about anyone breaking his world records saying he is not worried about them The fastest man in the whole world set the 100m world record of 958 and the 200m world record of 1919 at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin Germany Despite having been retired from athletics since 2017 the Jamaican still holds the title of the worlds fastest man In an interview with World Athletics Bolt was asked about which of his records will get smashed first He replied Not worried about none of them Triple world champion Noah Lyles Africas fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala and former world champion Fred Kerley are among the athletes aiming for world records However none of them has achieved this feat so far Lyles the current world champion in both the 100m and 200m events targeted Bolts 200m 1919 in 2023 but did not achieve his goal The Americans 1931 national record remains the thirdfastest time ever Nevertheless the sprint star believes that todays athletes will find it more challenging to chase the 100m record I think the 100ms going to be harder to break because its quicker and if you make a mistake during the race youre not going to get it Its a lot more technical so I think maybe the 100ms going to go last said Bolt I remember actually we had a bet me my coach and my masseuse on how fast I was gonna run I knew I was gonna break the world record because I was in such good shape at the time I was running great throughout the season the 37yearold Jamaican added IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/not-worried-about-them-says-usain-bolt-on-which-of-his-world-records-fall-first-501798.html Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/six-stars-named-athletes-of-2023-by-world-athletics-496177.html Paris Dec 12 Six stars namely Armand Duplantis Noah Lyles Faith Kipyegon Kelvin Kiptum Yulimar Rojas and Tigist Assefa have been announced as World Athletes of the Year for 2023 by World Athletics the global governing body of the sport It is the first time for World Athletics to name six Athletes of the Year who were divided into three event categories track field and out of stadia reports Xinhua Swedens Duplantis was named mens field athlete of the year as the 24yearold improved his world pole vault record both indoors and outdoors in 2023 He also retained his world title at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest Hungary Venezuelas triple jumper Rojas grabbed her fourth straight world title and third consecutive Diamond League trophy in the current season to be named womens field athlete of the year Kenyan distance runner Kipyegon and American sprinter Lyles were named the womens and mens track athletes of the year The 29yearold Kipyegon set three world records in 1500m 5000m and one mile during the season and also won two gold medals at Budapest worlds Lyles 26 notched three gold medals in Budapest in mens 100m 200m and 4X100m relay making him the first man to manage the feat after Jamaicas sprinting legend Usain Bolt Kiptum and Assefa were both named mens and womens out of stadia athletes for their world record breaking feats Ethiopian Assefa clocked 21153 to win the Berlin Marathon in September improving the world record by more than two minutes Kenyas Kiptum 23 became the first man to run a marathon in under 201 hours in October as he took the Chicago Marathon title in 20035 breaking the previous record set by compatriot Eliud Kipchoge The rising Kenyan also won the title at London Marathon in April Just one year on from his marathon debut Kiptum now has three of the seven fastest times in history to his name IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/six-stars-named-athletes-of-2023-by-world-athletics-496177.html Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/losing-a-leg-was-not-a-deterrent-for-200m-champion-rajesh-496071.html New Delhi Dec 12  When the 200m final of the T64 category started at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday it was being telecast live on a big screen at Annai Vailankanni College in Tambaram Tamil Nadu thousands of kilometers away from here because one of the blade runners of this college Rajesh K was participating in the firstever Khelo India Para Games The college administration wanted every child to see Rajesh performing because his story is that of immense courage Rajesh lit up the track of JLN Stadium with his performance and won the gold medal in 200 meters After this Rajesh also took part in long jump on Tuesday but he finished disappointingly in fifth place But there is no place for words like disappointment or frustration in the personal life of Rajesh who lost his leg at the age of just 6 months The personal life of Rajesh who practices under the supervision of Nitin Choudhary at the Sai Center in Gandhinagar Gujarat is full of such incidents that would make anyone sigh but he never considered himself an object of pity Rajesh wants to register his name in history Rajesh said I want to earn a name like Indias gold medal winning Paralympian Mariyappan Thangavelu I want to be like German para long jump athlete Markus Rehm who made the world record in the T64 long jump category Disability never became an obstacle in my path I never let it affect me and always thought like a normal person I have never made myself an object of pity Asked if he was disabled by birth Rajesh said No I am not disabled by birth I was born a normal child but due to an infection in my legs I had to undergo treatment While giving the injection the needle broke in my leg and the poison spread due to this Then following the advice of my parents the doctors amputated my leg to save my life recalled Rajesh of his agony Rajesh told that at the age of 10 months he got his first artificial leg with the help of which he started living his future life but when he was in class seventh his parents left him According to Rajesh Life seemed normal after getting an artificial leg but then my parents separated with mutual consent We did not get anyones support My twin brother and I were forced to live with our grandfather and grandmother My grandfather raised us by driving an auto On how he got into running despite having artificial legs 24yearold Rajesh said I have been doing blade running for the last five or six years I started my journey in 2018 but in the year 2016 I was inspired by watching Mariyappan Thangavelu winning the T42 category high jump gold medal on television at the Rio Paralympics and since then I had decided that I too want to become an Olympian Rajesh further said One day a friend of mine called and said that your dream of playing for the country can be fulfilled You meet Vijay Tamil Nadus first wheelchair player When I met him at Nehru Stadium he advised me to take up blade running I started practicing in 2018 and played Nationals twice I won the bronze medal in the 21st Para Nationals held in Pune in March 2023 After this the Tamil Nadu government gave me a new blade which costs Rs 750 lakh Rajesh said that his aim is to participate in Paralympics and Para Asian Games I want to win medals for the country in the Paralympic and Para Asian Games Right now I am preparing for the Para Nationals to be held in Goa from 9th to 15th January There is less cold there so my performance will be better After this I want to prepare for the Grand Prix to be held in Dubai in February 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/losing-a-leg-was-not-a-deterrent-for-200m-champion-rajesh-496071.html Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/tirtha-pun-wins-vasai-virar-marathon-nurhasan-prajakta-are-half-marathon-champs-495259.html Mumbai Dec 10 Tirtha Pun of the Gorkha Regiment Darjeeling ended defending champion Mohit Rathors dreams of a hattrick of titles by winning the full marathon in the 11th AllIndia Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation Marathon which concluded in Virar in the nearby Thane district on Sunday Tirtha Pun completed the race in 2 hours and 2148 minutes to bag the honours in the event organised by the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation and the Vasai Taluka Kala Krida Vikas Mandal Rathor who kept pace with Pun halfway through the 42km race began cramping at the 30km stage and fell behind but he still had enough steam to hold his own and finish second in 22643 nearly five seconds behind the winner Tadakhe Sikandar Chindhu of Champawat Uttarakhand came in third in a time of 22836 Pun a half marathon runner who recently converted to the longer distance took home Rs 3 lakh while Rathor had to be content with Rs 2 lakh The mens Half Marathon was won by MD Nurhasan in timing 10445 just 8 seconds outside the course record of 10437 set by Anish Thapa in 2022 Coming home in second place was Puneet Yadav in 10449 followed by Arun Rathod four seconds behind in 10453 The womens Half Marathon was won by Nagpurs Prajakta Godbole in a relatively slow timing of 11812 pushing behind the fancied Tamsi Singh who finished in 12009 and third place was Phoolan Pal coming home in 12028 The Half Marathon winners took home Rs 2 lakh each Among the various highprofile dignitaries who participated in the event were Krishna Prakash IPS and Vishwas Nangre Patil IPS along with the former Collector of Palghar District Kailash Shinde IAS The following are the results Full Marathon Elite Men Tirtha Pun 022148 Mohit Rathor 022643 Tadakhe Sikandar Chindhu 022836 Full Marathon Open Men Manoj Kumar Yadav 022725 Nikhil Singh 022953 Bhagatsing Valvi 023059 Full Marathon Open Women Ashvini Jadhav 030638 Abhilasha Bhagat 032248 Nutan N 032344 Half Marathon Elite Men Md Nurhasan 010445 Puneet Yadav 010449 Arun Rathod 010453 Half Marathon Elite Women Prajakta Godbole 011812 Tamsi Singh 012009 Phoolan Pal 012028 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/tirtha-pun-wins-vasai-virar-marathon-nurhasan-prajakta-are-half-marathon-champs-495259.html Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/hero-toh-aate-jaate-rehte-hain-says-shah-rukh-khan-492413.html Mumbai Dec 3 Superstar Shah Rukh Khan who is all geared up for the release of his upcoming comedy drama Dunki shared his excitement at being a part of Rajkumar Hiranis movie He also called films a directors medium Dunki is based on illegal immigration technique named Donkey Flight starring SRK Taapsee Pannu Vicky Kaushal and Boman Irani During a recent Ask SRK session on X formerly Twitter a user wrote AskSrk sorry sir but I am more excited for dunki Not because of you but because of Rajkumar hirani Replying to the same SRK said And thats the right reason I am also excited to be in a Raju film Films are a directors mediumhero toh aate jaate rehte hain Dunki Another fan asked Sir since the film is set in Punjab What are your favourite Punjabi dishes The Kuch Kuch Hota Hai actor said I eat Paranthasin plural And also chola bhatura my favourite One user asked Sir aapko dilli ki yaad aati hai kya Apne bachpan ke baare mein bataiye na SRK replied Main toh Abhi bhi Bachaa hoon Had a lovely childhood and I do miss my parents a lot On whether he is the GOAT or a SHER SRK replied Right now Dunki Dunki helmed by superstar director Rajkumar Hirani is a JIO Studios Red Chillies Entertainment and Rajkumar Hirani Films presentation produced by Rajkumar Hirani and Gauri Khan the film is written by Abhijat Joshi Rajkumar Hirani and Kanika Dhillon It is set to arrive in cinemas on December 21 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/hero-toh-aate-jaate-rehte-hain-says-shah-rukh-khan-492413.html Sun, 03 Dec 2023 11:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/three-runners-mugged-during-100-mile-trail-race-in-cape-town-489796.html Cape Town Nov 26 Three runners were mugged during a 100mile trail race in Cape Town on Saturday reported local media The incident occurred as the athletes were participating in the Ultratrail Cape Town race a wellknown international trail running event held every year in the legislative capital of South Africa reports Xinhua A post on the official Facebook account of the race said that its organizers are aware of the incident involving participants in the 100mile race taking place this weekend The three runners are physically unharmed and have chosen to carry on with the race said the post The matter has been handed over to the South African Police Service SAPS it added This follows the recent assault and robbery of a British elite crosscountry runner a week ago in the city According to media reports Tom Evans a 31yearold former British Army captain was mugged held at knifepoint and beaten up on Table Mountain last Friday while training for the event He withdrew from the race and went back home More than 400 international runners came to Cape Town for the race and more than 2000 were expected to take to the trails in the threeday event that ends on Sunday IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/three-runners-mugged-during-100-mile-trail-race-in-cape-town-489796.html Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ahmedabad-marathon-draws-record-numbers-489948.html Ahmedabad Nov 26 The landmark seventh edition of the Ahmedabad Marathon produced some stellar displays with the city and the running community coming together in what was nothing short of a celebration The Adani Ahmedabad Marathon is an annual run dedicated to the armed forces with the special Run4OurSoldiers campaign taking centerstage A total of Rs 50 lakh was donated for the welfare of the forces and causes opted for by runners in association with philanthropy partner United Way India The marathon was flagged off at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park by Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari AVSM VM and Major General SS Virk GOC 11 RAPID along with legendary cricketer and Mentor and Advisor of the Gujarat Giants cricket team Mithali Raj Gujarati actor Malhar Thakar Karan Adani CEO Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd Dr Priti Adani Chairperson Adani Foundation and Jeet Adani Director Airport Business Adani Group The marathon will always be remembered because not only was this the first time it was held in the heart of the city but also saw a record turnout with more than 22500 participants across categories There were close to 2500 runners from the armed forces 150plus participants from the police and around 4000 who came from outside the city At the recently inaugurated Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park the marathon saw racers divided into the following categories Full Marathon Halfmarathon 10 km run 5 km run and for the very first time the Samarth Champions Wheelchair Drive with a total of 162 winners Ahead of each race the national anthem was played by the armed forces band The Samarth Champions Wheelchair Drive saw 22 participants while another 6 joined as specially abled walkers Speaking on the occasion Karan Adani CEO Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd said I am delighted and grateful to everyone for making this day a monumental success It gives me immense pleasure to see people from all ages come together to take part in the marathon and dedicate their efforts towards the armed forces Jeet Adani Director Airport Business Adani Group said The standout memory for me will be the Samarth Champions Wheelchair Drive which touched everyones hearts We at Adani Group are looking to open up more doors for the specially abled and we hope the initiative today will serve as a catalyst Its a motivation for us to see such a huge enthusiastic crowd supporting the armed forces One is the fitness aspect and the other is running for the city which is happening in front of an iconic background of the riverfront said Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari AVSM VM The marathons seventh edition showed us what a great atmosphere the city and its people can create I am sure this will help kickstart a running revolution in Ahmedabad and Gujarat said Mithali Raj who was present at flag off To see the city take part in the marathon with such enthusiasm was really great It felt like the festive season was back and I congratulate the team on putting together such a fine event said Malhar Thakar IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ahmedabad-marathon-draws-record-numbers-489948.html Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ratified-world-records-for-crouser-duplantis-tsegay-and-cheruiyot-489080.html New Delhi Nov 24 World records set this year by Ryan Crouser Mondo Duplantis and Gudaf Tsegay have been ratified while the world U20 record by Reynold Cheruiyot is also now official Crousers was the first of these recently ratified marks to be set as he launched the shot 2356m at the USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix the seasons sixth World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting on May 27 With that performance the world and Olympic champion added 19cm to the previous world record of 2337m that he achieved at the US Olympic Trials in Eugene in June 2021 The world record mark came in the fourth round and his series also included throws of 2331m 2323m 2294m 2286m and 2280m Im really excited because it didnt feel polished Crouser was quoted as saying It felt like I had a tonne of power and I caught a big one The world records by Duplantis Tsegay and Cheruiyot were all achieved at the Wanda Diamond League Final in Eugene on 1617 September First Kenyas world U20 1500m champion Cheruiyot clocked 34806 to finish fifth in the Bowerman Mile improving the world U20 mile record by more than a second The previous record of 34929 was set by Ilham Tanui Ozbilen in Oslo on 3 July 2009 The race featured a host of fast times including the winning mark of 34373 by Jakob Ingebrigtsen just 06 of a second off the senior world record The following day Ethiopias Tsegay set the second senior world record of her career and her first outdoors improving the world 5000m record with her remarkable 140021 run That performance took almost five seconds off the previous world record of 140520 that Faith Kipyegon set in Paris in June as part of a record spree that also saw her set global marks for the 1500m and mile I was really angry to not bring back two medals from the World Championships but I knew from our training I had a lot of potential to do something with my fitness said Tsegay Even though the conditions werent perfect in Eugene we thought we could do it Duplantis also made history in Eugene Back in the stadium where he broke the world record to win his first senior world title in 2022 the Swedish pole vault star set the seventh world record of his career clearing 623m on his first attempt That mark is one centimetre higher than the world record height he achieved indoors in ClermontFerrand in February The limit is very high and I hope that I can continue to jump well and keep jumping higher than I did today said Duplantis But for now Im not really thinking about anything except enjoying this moment and enjoying what I just did IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ratified-world-records-for-crouser-duplantis-tsegay-and-cheruiyot-489080.html Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-records-set-by-crouser-duplantis-tsegay-and-cheruiyot-ratified-489022.html London Nov 23 World Athletics the global governing body for track and field competitions has ratified World records set this year by Ryan Crouser Mondo Duplantis and Gudaf Tsegay while also making official the world U20 record by Reynold Cheruiyot Crousers was the first of these recently ratified marks to be set as he launched the shot 2356m at the USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix the seasons sixth World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting on May 27 With that performance the world and Olympic champion added 19cm to the previous world record of 2337m that he achieved at the US Olympic Trials in Eugene in June 2021 The world record mark came in the fourth round and his series also included throws of 2331m 2323m 2294m 2286m and 2280m Im really excited because it didnt feel polished Crouser explained It felt like I had a tonne of power and I caught a big one he was quoted as saying by World Athletics The world records by Duplantis Tsegay and Cheruiyot were all achieved at the Wanda Diamond League Final in Eugene on September 1617 First Kenyas world U20 1500m champion Cheruiyot clocked 34806 to finish fifth in the Bowerman Mile improving the world U20 mile record by more than a second The previous record of 34929 was set by Ilham Tanui Ozbilen in Oslo on July 3 2009 The race featured a host of fast times including the winning mark of 34373 by Jakob Ingebrigtsen just 06 of a second off the senior world record The following day Ethiopias Tsegay set the second senior world record of her career and her first outdoors improving the world 5000m record with her remarkable 140021 run That performance took almost five seconds off the previous world record of 140520 that Faith Kipyegon set in Paris in June as part of a record spree that also saw her set global marks for the 1500m and mile I was really angry to not bring back two medals from the World Championships but I knew from our training I had a lot of potential to do something with my fitness said Tsegay Even though the conditions werent perfect in Eugene we thought we could do it Duplantis also made history in Eugene Back in the stadium where he broke the world record to win his first senior world title in 2022 the Swedish pole vault star set the seventh world record of his career clearing 623m on his first attempt That mark is one centimetre higher than the world record height he achieved indoors in ClermontFerrand in February The limit is very high and I hope that I can continue to jump well and keep jumping higher than I did today said Duplantis But for now Im not really thinking about anything except enjoying this moment and enjoying what I just did IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-records-set-by-crouser-duplantis-tsegay-and-cheruiyot-ratified-489022.html Thu, 23 Nov 2023 22:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/five-time-olympic-champion-sprinter-elaine-thompson-herah-splits-with-coach-486264.html Kingston Jamaica Nov 16 Less than a year before her attempt to defend her sprint titles at the Paris 2024 Olympics fivetime Olympic champion sprinter Elaine ThompsonHerah has split with her coach Shanikie Osbourne ThompsonHerahs agency Andi Sports Management said the professional separation came about due to a breakdown in negotiations on a compensation package for the services that would be provided by Coach Osbourne The package proposed by the former coach by any measure of what is the norm for such services was extremely excessive and without any flexibility to negotiate by the other party Collectively we had no choice but to seek the services of another coach the agency said The Jamaican sprint queen won 100m 200m and 4x100m gold at Tokyo 2020 Olympics after winning 100m and 200m gold at Rio 2016 ThompsonHerah made history by becoming the first woman to achieve consecutive Olympic sprint doubles when she successfully defended her 100m and 200m titles in Tokyo in 2021 She concluded her remarkable Games with a gold medal in the 4x100meter relay In 2021 the 31yearold became the secondfastest woman of all time in the 100 meters behind worldrecord holder Florence GriffithJoyner IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/five-time-olympic-champion-sprinter-elaine-thompson-herah-splits-with-coach-486264.html Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/37th-national-games-maharashtras-mansi-mohite-braves-jellyfish-bite-to-clinch-triathlon-gold--482132.html Panaji Nov 5 Maharashtras Mansi Mohite braved leg numbness caused by a jellyfish bite during the swimming leg to clinch the womens triathlon gold medal in the 37th National Games at the Miramar beach on Sunday The 21yearold led Maharashtras 12 finish on the podium with an aggregate time of 11406s with her statement Sanjana Joshi taking the silver after last editions gold medallist Pragyna Mohan of Gujarat who had finished second was disqualified for taking external help to set up her broken cycle pedal This was Mohites fourth gold medal of the National Games She had completed a hattrick of medals in Modern Pentathlon winning the Biathle women Biathle team and Biathle mixed relay last week This gold is special for me since I finished second last time and had worked hard for the last 12 months with the aim of changing the colour of my medal said Mohite who had to be hospitalised soon after the race for treatment since her leg was completely numb The jellyfish bit me when just over 100m were left in the swimming leg and I started feeling numb by the time I changed for the cycling leg But I was in the leader group and told myself that I would at least aim to finish the race and pushed myself she said The swimmers normally use a certain oil to keep the jellyfish away Mohite had also covered her entire body with the oil but had left out her ankle as it was taped following an injury during the Modern Pentathlon competition Mohite was clearly struggling by the time she turned onto the Miramar beach road to finish the race and her mother kept on egging her to push despite the pain as she had almost a 300m lead over the chasing Pragya Mohan She ultimately collapsed after completing the race and had to be taken to the hospital My mother has been my biggest supporter and she figured out that I was struggling So she started running with me on the sidelines and cheered me on said Mohite who trains at the State Governments Kreeda Prabodhini in Pune The 21yearold started as a swimmer and water polo player and even won medals for the state before coach Balaji Kendre asked her to give triathlon a try Coach was impressed by my stamina and wanted me to train for triathlon and I am happy that I made the switch said Mohite who wanted to join the football team after being enrolled in Kreeda Prabodhini as a 12yearold but ended up being sent for swimming training Discharged from the hospital after being kept under observation for a couple of hours Mohite is looking for a day of rest before she goes back to try and win the mixed relay to cap off her National Games campaign IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/37th-national-games-maharashtras-mansi-mohite-braves-jellyfish-bite-to-clinch-triathlon-gold--482132.html Sun, 05 Nov 2023 20:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/37th-national-games-hurdlers-jyoti-yarraji-and-tejas-shirse-break-games-records-479735.html Panaji Oct 30 Asian Games medallists Jyoti Yarraji and Tejas Shirse broke National Games records on their way to winning the gold medals in 100 M and 110 M hurdles in the athletics competitions of the 37th National Games at the GMC Athletic Stadium Bambolim Jyoti improved on her own mark finishing in 1322 seconds while Tejas who had rewritten the Games Record in the heats to 1380 sec held in the morning on Monday improved his timing by finishing in 1371 sec in the finals Maharashtra is leading the medal tally with 47 Gold 34 Silver and 33 Bronze followed by Haryana with 18 Gold 15 Silver and 17 Bronze in second place and last editions champions SSCB are currently third with 17 Gold 9 Silver and 7 Bronze On a day of records being broken Priyanka Goswami bettered the Games record in the 20 Km walk held in the morning Priyanka finished in 13635 sec breaking the record of Munita Prajapati who won the bronze medal Maharashtras Sejal Anil Singh finished in 14113 sec to win the silver In the 400 M Vithya Ramraj of Tamil Nadu took gold finishing in 5285 sec well ahead of Jyotikasri D of Andhra Pradesh and Keralas Jisna Mathew In the mens category K Avinash of Tamil Nadu took gold dipping ahead of Haryanas Vikrant Panchal Maharashtras Rahul Ramesh Kadam finished with the bronze Abha Khatua of Maharashtra won gold in Womens Shot Put with a throw of 1709 m and Muhammed Anees of Kerala won the gold in Long Jump with a jump of 815 m Lili Das of West Bengal beat fellow international KM Chanda of Delhi to the finish line in womens 1500 M to win the gold In the mens 1500 M Ritesh Ohre of Madhya Pradesh won the gold with a timing of 34093 sec In the mens 20 Km walk held in the morning Suraj Panwar of Uttarakhand won gold with a timing of 12743 sec SSCBs Servin won the silver with a timing of 14113 sec and Hardeep of Haryana won the bronze in 14224 sec Tejaswin Shankar representing Delhi is ahead in Decathlon with 4062 points after the completion of Day 1 with Keralas N Thowfeeq closely behind In swimming Delhis Kushagra Rawat and Bhavya Sachdeva underlined their prowess in longdistance swimming when they bettered the National Games mark in 1500m and 800m freestyle respectively on day 2 of the aquatic competition at the Campal Swimming Complex Rawat who stopped the clock at 153873 seconds was so dominant in the mens 1500m freestyle category at the Campal Swimming Pool that secondplaced Sajan Prakash of Kerala was almost 30 meters behind while bronze winner Advait Page of Madhya Pradesh was a lap behind In the 800m womens freestyle event Bhavya Sachdeva staved off the initial challenge for Telanganas Vritti Agarwal to clinch her second successive National Games gold medal with a timing of 90860s improving her own of 91524s set last year in Gujarat National Games records were also bettered in mens and womens 4x100 Medley In the mens category Services 34681s clinched the gold Tamil Nadu 34716s the silver and Karnataka 34743s took home the bronze with all three teams improving on the previous mark In the womens 4x100 Medley gold winner Karnataka 42582s and silver medallists Bengal 42773s improved on the previous National Games record Odisha won the bronze with a time of 42888s In the table tennis competition at the Campal Multipurpose Indoor Stadium Maharashtra women beat Haryana 31 to clinch the gold medal In the Mens category Delhi beat West Bengal 31 to secure the Gold Medal IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/37th-national-games-hurdlers-jyoti-yarraji-and-tejas-shirse-break-games-records-479735.html Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/37th-national-games-uttarakhand-race-walker-suraj-panwar-stamps-his-class-on-his-comeback-trail-479663.html Panaji Goa Oct 30 On a comeback trail after missing the Hangzhou Asian Games due to a lower back injury Uttarakhand race walker Suraj Panwar stamped his authority on the field in the mens 20km race walk event of the 37th National Games In a dramatic finish Panwar edged past Servin of Services to claim gold with a time of 1274300 while Servin clocked 1274400 for silver Haryanas Hardeep took home bronze in 1287700 Panwar said the gold medal is important to boost his confidence as he had missed major international competitions in 2023 due to lower back pain I won silver in the previous edition of the National Games in Gujarat I badly wanted to win gold here in Goa Panwar said after improving the colour of the medal in Goa The race was close But this time I didnt let the opportunity slip from my hands Panwar was one of the four male race walkers who had achieved the Hangzhou Asian Games qualification time in the mens 20km but a lower back injury kept him away from competitions for four months March to June this year It resulted in him missing out on major 2023 international competitions including the recently concluded Hangzhou Asian Games Initially he was advised four weeks of complete rest Later medical experts and physio chalked out a different plan It was a combination of rehabilitation and moderate training routine to recover the lost ground It was psychologically challenging for me as my competitors were miles ahead while I was still struggling to strengthen my basic fitness the 23yearold international racewalker said On Monday morning here on the streets of Goa Panwar dug deep into his reserve to make his presence felt My next goal is to stay healthy and aim for a good performance during next years domestic circuit Panwar added According to Panwar he has recovered from a lower back injury and is looking ahead to a bright 2024 race walking season The 2024 National Race Walking Championships in February will be one of the main domestic competitions that will give opportunity to Panwar to further cement his place in the national team In 2023 I narrowly missed the Paris Olympic Games qualification in the 20km race walk But next year I will give my best to clinch the berth and sustain my performance Panwar said before heading for his morning breakfast IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/37th-national-games-uttarakhand-race-walker-suraj-panwar-stamps-his-class-on-his-comeback-trail-479663.html Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/maharashtras-trupti-keralas-jose-win-kochi-marathon-2023-titles-479202.html Kochi Oct 29 Local runner Jose Ellickal and Trupti Katkar Chavan emerged as the stars of the Kochi Marathon 2023 here on Sunday annexing the coveted Full Marathon crowns Wayanads Ellickal planned his run brilliantly taking the lead in the Mens category early in the race and comfortably staving off all challengers to win in 030255 Benson CB 030534 and Sujith TR 031433 took home the first and second runnersup trophies In the Womens Full Marathon Maharashtras Trupti Katkar Chavan cantered to victory waging a lone battle against the clock Not threatened even once during the run she clocked 043155 Shyma IK 050209 and Shinomol Palathana 050933 finished second and third well behind Trupti I commend the organisers and sponsors for taking this initiative This is easily the most scenic marathon and I am proud to be associated with it Its amazing that close to 7000 runners across age groups are taking part in the event with the determination to Run Ageless Run Fearless said Sachin Tendulkar while flagging off the event Ageas Federal Life Insurance is committed to a cleaner greener and more sustainable future This year we have planted 6000 trees on behalf of the marathon Vighnesh Shahane MD amp CEO Ageas Federal Life Insurance added The HalfMarathons were much closer affairs with Sajith KM 012149 winning the Mens title and Rema AK 020125 the Womens David Cowlishaw 012526 and Athul Raj 012740 followed Sajith home while Sreedevi KC 020741 and Zoja Ziya 021118 won the bragging rights among women IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/maharashtras-trupti-keralas-jose-win-kochi-marathon-2023-titles-479202.html Sun, 29 Oct 2023 18:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-launches-road-to-paris-qualification-tracking-tool-for-olympics-477146.html Paris Oct 23 Tracking which Indian athlete is in the hunt for an Olympic qualification spot and who has already sealed their places has become quite easy now Track and fields global governing body World Athletics has launched Road to Paris 2024 an online tool to help athletes media and fans track the qualification process for next years Olympic Games Searchable by discipline country and qualification status the tool provides a realtime view of each event throughout the Paris 2024 qualification period which ends on May 5 for the marathon and on June 30 for all other events World Athletics informed in a release on Monday The qualification system for the athletics competition in Paris to be held between August 211 was released in December 2022 As was the case for the Olympic Games in Tokyo and the World Athletics Championships in Oregon and Budapest the qualification system is based on a dual pathway with 50 of athletes qualifying through entry standards and the remaining 50 qualifying through world rankings The Road to Paris 2024 tool is only intended to give an overview of which athletes are in a qualifying position it doesnt and will not indicate which athletes have been selected for entry by their National Olympic Committee Final entries will be published nearer to the time of the Games The tool also covers the qualification status for the five relay events though these are not dependent on entry standards or world rankings IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-launches-road-to-paris-qualification-tracking-tool-for-olympics-477146.html Mon, 23 Oct 2023 21:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ekirus-10-year-ban-exposes-complexity-of-doping-in-kenyan-athletics-475084.html Nairobi Oct 18 The lengthy 10year ban slapped on Kenyan marathoner Titus Ekiru by the Athletics Integrity Unit AIU has exposed another dimension to the doping crisis that has plagued the countrys athletics for almost a decade The AIU in a statement in the Kenyan capital here on Monday evening explained that the longest sanction imposed on a Kenyan athlete followed a comprehensive investigation which revealed the 31yearold had tampered with investigations to obstruct the probe into two failed drug tests reports Xinhua It added that Ekiru colluded with a senior doctor in Nandi County in northwest Kenya from whom on two occasions April 29 and May 6 2021 the athlete received injections of triamcinolone acetonide during undocumented hospital visits The senior doctor claimed Ekirus visits were unrecorded by the hospital as the athlete had attended early in the morning before the registration offices had opened AIU added in the statement announcing the ban Ekiru tested positive twice for the presence of prohibited substances or their metabolites or markers and faces a ban from June 28 2022 to June 27 2032 Ekirus results on and since May 16 2021 have been disqualified resulting in the forfeiture of all prizes and money AIU said The Kenyan caught attention after winning the 2021 Milan Marathon in 20257 that would have made him the seventh fastest of all time in the distance He also won the Abu Dhabi marathon later that year in 20613 with both results now disqualified and erased from the record books In May AIU in a lengthy report expressed concern that doping in Kenya had grown from a few isolated incidents into a complex industry where cheats were earning millions of dollars And Ekirus case has just laid bare the extent of the crisis that has seen Kenya placed in category A of the countries whose athletes are likely to dope since 2017 Titus Ekirus case is crazy The extent to which the athlete went to cover his tracks and the lengths to which AIU and AntiDoping Agency of Kenya ADAK went to uncover the truth is mind boggling local television journalist James Wokabi posted on social media after the AIU report was made public Ekiru won marathons in Seville 2017 San Diego Mexico City and Honolulu all 2018 Milan and Honolulu again 2021 before he was busted He won the Half Marathon gold medal for Kenya at the 2019 AllAfrica Games in Rabat Morocco IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ekirus-10-year-ban-exposes-complexity-of-doping-in-kenyan-athletics-475084.html Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-can-spur-on-a-generation-says-two-time-olympic-champion-ashton-eaton-473722.html New Delhi Oct 14 The 18th edition of the Delhi Half Marathon celebrated some of the Asian Games champions at the Beyond the Finish Line event here Asian Games medallists HS Prannoy Priti Lamba Annu Rani Kartik Kumar Saurav Ghosal and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar were present at the event in the presence of Dronacharya Awardee Suma Shirur Until 2018 things were going well After that things started to go off injuries and health issues derailed my progress But thats where support from a lot of people helped me made me believe that it is not over and understand that sport is like this There will be tough patches but you have to keep working hard Post the Covid19 pandemic I decided to reboot and start afresh All the work I had put in over the years was paying off and the experience has taught me to manage my body said HS Prannoy Asian Games Gold Medallist Annu Rani one of the fastest longdistance runners in Asia Kartik Kumar and the decorated veteran Saurav Ghosal spoke about their determination and discipline which helped them break a few glass ceilings I fought with my federation to allow me to go and train overseas However I didnt start the stint well losing a series of competitions But I was focused on winning the Asian Games it was do or die for me and eventually I was able to rise to the occasion in Hangzhou and win against an Olympic and former World Champion It was all down to the hard work and hours that had gone in before said Annu Rani Another person who knows all about coming through the ranks as an athlete with a fair amount of support from the system is the twotime Olympic champion Ashton Eaton The American ace is still the only athlete to have crossed the 9000point mark twice in a decathlon It was Michael Johnson who spurred on a generation with his golden spikes and wonderful performances and Neeraj Chopra can definitely do that with Indian athletics and sometimes thats just what you need Sport is about celebrating human potential and expressing what we are capable of And we always want to get better its about human potential and its about discovering the potential and sharing it with the world too said Ashton Eaton Meanwhile Asian Games Bronze Medallist Priti Lamba said It was very important for me to win a Medal at the Asian Games If I didnt make it then it wouldve been the end of the road for me I promised myself that I would give it my all and then leave it to God My father was in tears after I won the Medal and he told me that I have added 10 years to his life The Delhi Half Marathon will be flagged from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-can-spur-on-a-generation-says-two-time-olympic-champion-ashton-eaton-473722.html Sat, 14 Oct 2023 14:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/kenyas-kiptum-breaks-marathon-world-record-in-chicago-471521.html Chicago Oct 9 Kenyas 23yearold Kelvin Kiptum won Chicago Marathon in a worldrecord time of two hours and 35 seconds Some 49000 professional and amateur runners from all US states and more than 100 countries and regions hit the road in Grant Park for the 45th edition of the annual Chicago Marathon reports Xinhua Sifan Hassan from the Netherlands won the womens race in 21344 the secondfastest womens time in marathon history and a Chicago course record First run in 1977 the Chicago Marathon has been the stage for five world records several national records and countless personal bests The route starts and finishes in Grant Park and runs through 29 of the citys neighborhoods IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/kenyas-kiptum-breaks-marathon-world-record-in-chicago-471521.html Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ehsan-hadadi-loses-mens-discus-gold-for-first-time-since-2006-asian-games-468958.html Hangzhou Oct 2 Iranian strongman Ehsan Hadadi finally failed to win a gold medal in the mens discus throw at the Asian Games after remaining unbeaten for 16 years Hadadi the 38yearold London Olympic Games silver medallist has won the Mens discus through for a record four editions of the Asian Games He first bagged a gold medal in discus throw in the 2006 edition in Doha Qatar and continued to win gold medals in the 2010 2014 and 2018 editions of the Asian Games No one could displace him He holds the Asian record of 6932 metres and the Asian Games record of 6799m On Monday the unthinkable happened Hadadi was beaten and had to be satisfied with the silver medal He managed to throw the iron disc to 6182 his seasons best But his compatriot Hossein Rasouli threw to a distance of 6204 metres to win the gold medal Haddadi was satisfied with the silver medal while Chinas Lueigong Abuduaini won the bronze medal in 6119 metres Interestingly Rasouli was just eight years old when Ehsan Hadadi first won the gold medal in the Asian Games On Monday he ended the win streak of the Iranian legend IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ehsan-hadadi-loses-mens-discus-gold-for-first-time-since-2006-asian-games-468958.html Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-games-parul-priti-bag-silver-bronze-in-3000m-steeplechase-with-personal-best-times-468857.html Hangzhou Oct 2 Parul Chaudhary and Priti Lamba clocked personal best timing to claim silver and bronze medal respectively for India in the womens 3000m steeplechase at the 19th Asian Games here on Monday A day after Avinash Sable romped to victory in the mens event Parul and Priti ran superb tactical races to finish behind Bahrains Olympic and World leader Winfred Mutile Yavi who set an Asian Games Record of 91828 Parul clocked 92763 while Priti finished third in 94332 also her personal best It is a great performance by Parul who stayed on the heels of the Bahraini before opened up a big gap with three laps to go She continued and went to break her personal best for the third time in a month after doing it twice at the World Championships Knowing that the Bahraini runner wastoo strong they did not expend their energy in trying to be with her but kept themselves in the battle for the second and third positions and made their moves at an appropriate times These were Indias first medals in athletics on Monday after the country bagged nine medals on Sunday IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-games-parul-priti-bag-silver-bronze-in-3000m-steeplechase-with-personal-best-times-468857.html Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-games-parul-priti-and-ancy-shine-as-india-claims-three-silver-one-bronze-in-athletics-468935.html Hangzhou Oct 2 After a sensational storming performance on Sunday in which they bagged nine medals the Indian athletes had a quiet day at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium here on Monday winning three silver medals and one bronze in all Vithya Ramraj set the tone for the day in the morning when she came up with a brilliant effort to equal the legendary PT Ushas 40yearold National Record in the womens 400m hurdles Vithya clocked 5542 her personal best and qualified for the final Usha had set the National Record way back in the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles where she missed the bronze medal by a whisker In the evening Parul Chaudhary and Priti Lamba bagged silver and bronze in the womens 3000m Steeplechase while Se Ancy won silver in the womens long jump the 4x400m Mixed Relay team got the third silver medal after Sri Lanka was disqualified for lane infringement Parul Chaudhary bagged the first silver of the day in the womens 3000m steeplechase finishing second in 92763 while Priti Lamba took bronze behind her with a personal best timing of 94332 They finished behind the reigning World Champion and Jakarta Asian Games gold medallist Winfred Mutile Yavi a Kenyaborn athlete who represents Bahrain now who set a new Asian Games Record by clocking 91823 breaking the record of 93136 held by her compatriot Ruth Jabel Sojan Edapilly Ancy leapt to a personal best distance of 663 metres to finish second behind Chinas Shiqi Xiong who achieved her personal best of 673 to claim the gold medal I got a very good rhythm and was happy with my effort from the second attempt itself when I hit 649 I am very happy considering that I had faced a challenging time for some time and it was very nice to get my personal best and win my first medal in the Asian Games said Ancy She achieved her personal best in her fifth attempt She could not go any further as she fouled her sixth and last jump Ancy finished second behind Chinas Xiong Shiqi who too set her personal best with a jump of 673m Nga Yan Yue of Hong Kong China took the bronze medal with a distance of 650m which was also her personal best Indias Shaili Singh a silver medallist in the Junior World Championships came up with a disappointing performance as she could manage only 648 and finished fifth among 15 participants Shaili has a personal best of 676 The third silver was claimed by the 4x400m Mixed Relay in which the Indians initially finished third but were upgraded to silver after the Sri Lankan quartet was disqualified for lane infringement Mohammed Ajmal had given India a good start as he led the race clocking 4314 seconds Vithya completed her leg in 5419 and handed the baton to Rajesh Ramesh with India still in first position But Ramesh clocked 4577 and India fell behind to second position Subha Venkatesh completed her leg in 5124 as India finished the race in 31434 Bahrain took the gold medal in 31302 seconds while Kazakhstan were upgraded to bronze in 32485 I am disappointed with the performance of the Mixed Relay team We should have won the gold medal in this so silver is not satisfactory We will sit down with the coaches and analyse and see what went wrong said Athletics Federation of India AFI president Adille Sumariwalla after the race In the pole vault Indias Pavithra Vengatesh could manage only 400m failing to come closer to her personal best of 410 and finished sixth as Chinas Li Ling who set a new Asian Games Record of 463 metres to take the gold medal In mens 200m national record holder Amlan Borgohain could manage only 2098 to finish a disappointing sixth Borgohain could have won the silver medal if he had replicated his national record of 2052 Japans Kok Ueyama won gold in 2050 seconds Saudi Arabias Mohammed Abdullah Abkar won silver in 2063 and Chinese Taipeis ChunHan Yang won bronze in 2074 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-games-parul-priti-and-ancy-shine-as-india-claims-three-silver-one-bronze-in-athletics-468935.html Mon, 02 Oct 2023 21:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-games-it-will-be-a-different-kind-of-challenge-says-neeraj-chopra-468263.html Hangzhou Sep 30 Neeraj Chopra started his journey towards greatness in athletics at the Asian Games in 2018 in Jakarta It was the year that Chopra won gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast and followed it up by bagging the gold at the Asian Games in Jakarta As he returns to the Asian Games once again in the 19th edition at Hangzhou life has totally transformed for the 25yearold from Sonipat in Haryana In his journey so far Chopra has won the gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 won the Diamond League Final in 2022 and this year fulfilled his dream by winning the title in the World Championships in Budapest Hungary So as he gets ready to defend the Asian Games title that he won in Jakarta a lot of other things have also changed for Chopra When I was participating in Jakarta I had no pressure nobody expected a lot from Games Village do my stuff and enjoy myself he said Now Chopra carries the expectations of the entire nation people expect him to win every time he steps up on the runway to throw his javelin everyone in the athletics team looks up to him and people including other participating sportspersons lineup to take photographs and selfies with him Earlier Chopra was eager to get photos clicked with cricketers treated as demigods in India Now even the cricketers are eager to get photos clicked with him as did the Indian mens cricket team in the Asian Games village in Hangzhou on Friday Now the cricketers are also part of the Games like these Last year the womens team played in the Commonwealth Games and now both the mens and womens teams are here in Hangzhou There are attempts to make it part of the Olympics too So it feels nice to meet them here I felt very good after meeting them yesterday I have always said the athletes village setup has a lot of positive effects on athletes In the village you will feel energised even if you have not had a good training session said Neeraj Chopra during a press conference at the Athletes Village in Hangzhou on Saturday Life certainly has come full circle for Neeraj Chopra He has now become a global superstar in athletics Yes it was a very good event for me I had a good throw of 8806 But things have changed a lot since then I have fulfilled some of my dreams it was my dream to win an Olympic medal which I did Winning the World Championship was also a dream that I fulfilled Chopra said But Chopra says what he has learned throughout this journey is to remain humble talk politely with everyone and take each day as it comes be ready for the new challenges He knows that fame can come and go and the relationships he builds with people will stay forever He said the Hangzhou Asian Games also presents him with a challenge as it will be the first time that he will defend a title he won in a major multidiscipline sports event Chopra had missed the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022 and did not defend the gold he had won in Gold Coast in 2018 For the first time I will be defending a title I won in a mega event so it will be a different kind of challenge I just hope to give my hundred per cent here and do my best said Chopra who is among the few Olympic champions in athletics that are taking part in Hangzhou IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-games-it-will-be-a-different-kind-of-challenge-says-neeraj-chopra-468263.html Sat, 30 Sep 2023 15:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-games-neeraj-chopra-ready-to-do-his-best-at-hangzhou-despite-persistent-groin-niggle-468127.html Hangzhou Sep 30 The year 2023 has been very challenging for Indias Olympic and World Champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra as he competed throughout the year with a groin injury But it also taught him an important lesson how to manage injury and compete at the highest level This year Neeraj Chopra missed a few meets but participated and won the biggest one the World Athletics Championship in Budapest Hungary where he won his first gold medal in World Championship The year was definitely a challenging one for me as I struggled with a groin problem throughout But I have learnt how to manage my injury how to manage my body and how to get ready for major events As an athlete I have to be ready for an injury we participate with some niggle every time But this year I have learned that I have to be ready to face every situation for every challenge and do my best in this situation These are the things I have learnt this year Chopra told the visiting media at the Asian Games Athletics Village in Hangzhou on Saturday The reigning Olympic and World Champion javelin throw Chopra said he is in a great space mentally and physically for the upcoming Asian Games I have struggled with injury throughout the year because of which I could not participate in a few competitions But I am happy with my overall performance this season as the aim was to win the World Championships gold medal which I managed to achieve this year My performance was not that great in the Diamond League Finals in Eugene USA but I am now ready for the Asian Games I will try and give my best here said Chopra The Indian has a history of struggles with injuries Last year he missed the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham where he was the defending champion having won the gold in Gold Coast in 2018 In 2019 he had elbow surgery which sidelined him for the entire season In 2016 he was sidelined for three months after injuring his back in April He said injuries have a greater impact on the performance of a javelin thrower and therefore his aim throughout the year was to remain fit and manage his niggles Javelin throw is a very technical sport and therefore even a slight tightness of the muscle impacts the technique My body itself tells me what the issue so may aim always is to face that challenge directly and try my best in such situations said Chopra The 25yearold from Haryana said he visited the stadium and the track on Friday and found it good He said it is a big stadium and what was heartening to him was that the Hangzhou Olympic Stadium was jampacked It was very nice to see that people had come out to watch athletics and I believe that it encourages athletes when you have a full stadium I am looking forward to performing at this stadium Other facilities at the village are all very nice said Chopra Chopra is the defending champion in the Asian Games having won the gold medal in Jakarta in 2018 His coach Klaus Bartonietz said Neeraj is well prepared for the Asian Games and is looking forward to it He has had good training before and after the Diamond League Finals and will give his best in the Asian Games He will definitely cross the 90metre mark said the German expert IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-games-neeraj-chopra-ready-to-do-his-best-at-hangzhou-despite-persistent-groin-niggle-468127.html Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-games-indians-finish-fifth-in-mens-and-womens-20-km-race-walk-467721.html Hangzhou Sep 29 India finished without any medals in the opening events of the athletics competition in the 19th Asian Games with both Vikash Singh and Priyanka Goaswami finishing an identical fifth in the Mens and Womens 20km Race Walk events held at the Qiantang River Green Belt on Friday morning In the mens 20km Race Walk Vikash Singh finished 5th with a timing of 12733 Priyanka Goswami finishes fifth in the Womens 20km Race Walk with a timing of 14307 Chinas World recordholder Yang Jiayu won the Womens 20km Race Walk in 13003 Ma Zhenxia of China 13004 won silver as China completed a 12 while Japans Fujji Nanako took bronze in 13349 China completed a 12 in the Mens 20km Race Walk event too with Jun Zhang winning gold in 12300 and Zhaozhao Wang taking silver in 12708 Japans Murayaam Yutaro won bronze IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-games-indians-finish-fifth-in-mens-and-womens-20-km-race-walk-467721.html Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/afi-to-decentralise-national-coaching-camps-from-next-calendar-year-467802.html New Delhi Sep 29 To broaden the training base across the country the Athletics Federation of India AFI has decided to decentralise national coaching camps from next calendar year AFI president Adille Sumariwalla said However national camps in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in select events will continue for the elite athletes Instead of having national coaching camps in three main citiesBengaluru Patiala and Thiruvananthapuramthe AFI in future will conduct as many as 20 camps across the country The major decision to decentralize national camps was taken during AFIs Special General Meeting held virtually on Thursday Sumariwalla added More pockets of coaching camps across the country will strengthen the infrastructure and broaden the training base According to Sumariwalla who is one of the vice presidents of the World Athletics modalities to supervise the coaching camps across the country will be chalked out soon The AFI will constitute a panel that will prepare a draft to oversee the functioning of the camps spread across the nation the AFI president said In preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games the AFI will continue to have national camps for elite athletes in seven disciplines mainly javelin men and women steeplechase men and women jumps long and triple throws men shot put race walking both men and women and 4x400m relay men and women We have a bright chance of podium in selected disciplines at the Olympic Games Hence we dont want to break the rhythm of the core group of athletes in the above seven discipline he added Generally over 100 athletes are shortlisted for the national coaching camps in preparation for major competitions including Asian Games However post decentralization the AFI president believes the number of the athletes selected for the camps will be over 400 For each training center the AFI might select around 50 athletes he added The virtual SGM meeting was attended by over 60 officials including members of the state units Former international athletes including Olympian and world bronze medalist Anju Bobby George also attended the meeting According to Sumariwalla majority of those attending virtual meetings were of the view that national coaching camps should be conducted at several venues across the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/afi-to-decentralise-national-coaching-camps-from-next-calendar-year-467802.html Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-champion-sprinter-schippers-retires-466900.html The Hague Sep 27 Twotime world champion sprinter Dafne Schippers from the Netherlands announced her retirement at the age of 31 after having struggled with injuries in recent years The race stops here she posted on Instagram As an athlete you always know this day will come that at one point your career will be a moment in time a collection of memories and hopefully medals The highlight of Schippers career was at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing when she captured the 200m gold and silver in the 100m Two years later in London she defended her title in the 200m and finished third in the 100m In between she grabbed silver in the 200m at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games reports Xinhua Schippers still holds the European record in the 200m with a time of 2163 seconds set in Beijing in 2015 In recent years Schippers suffered from several injuries especially back problems She still had the dream of qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris but now she realized that dream would not become a reality and decided to quit Today I have decided to take my life off track to pursue and embrace whatever comes next but not without saying a massive thank you for all the endless support It has been a journey without regret Schippers said IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-champion-sprinter-schippers-retires-466900.html Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/duplantis-breaks-own-world-pole-vault-record-to-win-diamond-league-title-tsegay-smashes-world-5000m-record-463315.html Eugene US Sep 18 Back in the stadium where he broke the world record to win his first senior world title last year Mondo Duplantis added another centimetre to his global mark clearing 623m at the Diamond League Final to set a new record Duplantis cleared 623m on his first attempt for the seventh world record of his career With his winning performance the Swede claimed his third Diamond trophy Ernest Obiena finished second with 582m and Sam Kendricks was third on countback with 572m The 23yearold opened his campaign at Hayward Field on Sunday with a firsttime clearance at 562m then he passed at 572m and also managed 582m on his first go He chose to skip 592m and returned to go clear at 602m on his first try to win the competition and achieve the 73rd six metreplus clearance of his career But he wasnt done It was no surprise to see the bar raised to 623m one centimetre higher than the world record height he achieved indoors in ClermontFerrand in February With support from the crowd he took his run up planted the pole and then soared clear the bar remaining stationary an incredible 623m above him World Athletics reports Earlier in the day Ethiopias Gudaf Tsegay set the second senior world record of her career and her first outdoors smashing the world 5000m record with a remarkable 140021 timing Tsegay the world 10000m champion took almost five seconds off the world record of 140520 that Faith Kipyegon set in Paris in June as part of a record spree that also saw the Kenyan set global marks for the 1500m and mile IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/duplantis-breaks-own-world-pole-vault-record-to-win-diamond-league-title-tsegay-smashes-world-5000m-record-463315.html Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/anurag-thakur-inaugurates-synthetic-athletic-tracks-at-sai-high-altitude-training-centre-in-shilaroo-463246.html Shilaroo HP Sept 17 The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur on Sunday inaugurated the newlybuilt 6lane 200 Metre Synthetic Athletic Track at the Sports Authority of India High Altitude Training Centre in Shilaroo Himachal Pradesh on Sunday This is the very first track of the country built at an altitude of 8000 feet The SAI centre in Shilaroo also houses the highaltitude Hockey Synthetic Track This stateoftheart track is a significant addition to the facility poised to boost the regions and the nations sporting landscape It will enable athletes to acclimatise to highaltitude conditions and enhance their endurance stamina and quick recovery after intense training sessions Our government is committed to making sports accessible and fostering an environment for athletes to thrive in a more competitive setting mentioned Shri Thakur at the event The SAI High Altitude Training Centre in Shilaroo already has hostels which can accommodate 100 male athletes and 50 female athletes It has 2 multipurpose halls an astroturf hockey field 13 Staff Quarters and a guest house The launch of the Synthetic Athletics tracks is also complete High altitude training helps an athletes body to build more red blood cells and improve endurance capacity giving an upper edge during competitions Also present at the event on Sunday was the Minister of Youth Services amp Sports and Public Works Govt of HP Vikramaditya Singh Member of Parliament Suresh Kumar Kashyap and Senior Executive Director NSNIS Patiala Col Raj Singh Bishnoi IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/anurag-thakur-inaugurates-synthetic-athletic-tracks-at-sai-high-altitude-training-centre-in-shilaroo-463246.html Sun, 17 Sep 2023 23:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-finishes-second-in-mens-javelin-at-diamond-league-2023-final-462999.html Eugene US Sep 17 Reigning Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra finishes second in the javelin throw event at the Diamond League 2023 Final with a best effort of 8380m Neeraj made history last year as he became the first Indian to win a Diamond League Trophy However he was unable to keep the title at Hayward Field late on Saturday night Jakub Vadlejch from the Czech Republic a former Diamond League champion in 2016 and 2017 bagged his third championship with an impressive throw of 8424 meters The 25yearold who holds the Indian national record of 8994m won a world championship silver medal at the same venue last year with an 8813m effort Neeraj began with a foul on his first attempt He got off the mark with an 8380m mark with his second throw and jumped to the second spot behind Vadlejch who started with an 8401m effort An 8137m throw on the third attempt followed by another foul from Neeraj allowed Vadlejch to keep the lead despite the latter managing just one legal throw from the first four attempts Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Vadlejch logged his best mark of the night with the final attempt to defeat Neeraj Chopra for the second time this year Vadlejch had also beaten Neeraj Chopra at the Zurich Diamond League last month On the way to the final Neeraj emerged victorious in the Doha and Lausanne leg of the 2023 Diamond League series but had to settle for second place in Zurich He obtained 23 points from three meetings thereby qualifying for the Diamond League Final However Jakub Vadlejch who participated in all four qualifying events topped the leaderboard with 29 points The Diamond League Final marked Neerajs second to last competition of the season before defending his title at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou later this month IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-finishes-second-in-mens-javelin-at-diamond-league-2023-final-462999.html Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/its-always-tough-competing-against-neeraj-says-jakub-vadlejch-after-winning-diamond-trophy-463039.html Oregon Sep 17 Indian ace javelin star Neeraj Chopra settled for second spot in the finals of the Diamond Trophy after losing to Czech Republic star athlete Jakub Vadlejch late on Saturday night Neeraj failed to defend his crown after Vadlejch managed to get a throw of 8424m Vadlejch expressed his respect towards Neeraj after the match and credited him as a tough competitor Its always tough competing with Neeraj but victory is for me very valuable Im still dreaming I felt very well Actually one throw I had over 85 meters over 86 but it was a centimeter false It was very good said Vadlejch Its very difficult especially at my age Im almost 33 years old so its difficult but javelin throw is my life so I love it This is the end of season and now rest and rest and rest Tomorrow maybe the day after tomorrow I will fly to Prague and then I will lie in bed and nothing more Despite throwing a 8380m Chopra was unable to top the leaderboard of the sixman final Vadlejch took the early lead with an 8401m throw after Neerajs first throw was ruled foul Neeraj recovered from this blip giving it his best shot which helped him finish in second place After the first foul throw Neeraj managed to get his rhythm back and threw 8380m in the second attempt followed by 8137 in the third throw Chopra ended his rally of throw at 8090m while Vadlejch recovered to get his best throw to 8424m in the final attempt to seal the victory IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/its-always-tough-competing-against-neeraj-says-jakub-vadlejch-after-winning-diamond-trophy-463039.html Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-cross-country-championships-2024-to-move-from-croatia-to-new-venue-in-europe-462543.html Lausanne Switzerland Sep 15 World Athletics has decided to withdraw the hosting rights of the World Cross Country Championships 2024 from Croatia because of lack of preparations A new host will be announced soon for the event to be held in February next year World Athletics regrets to announce that the World Athletics Cross Country Championships 2024 will no longer be held in Medulin and Pula in Croatia track and fields world governing body informed in a statement on Friday World Athletics believes that preparations have not advanced sufficiently for Medulin and Pula to host the event on February 10 next year as scheduled However World Athletics is in advanced negotiations with an alternative host in Europe with a view to staging the event in March 2024 The new host will be announced before the end of September World Athletics looks forward to working with Croatia on future events the organisation said IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-cross-country-championships-2024-to-move-from-croatia-to-new-venue-in-europe-462543.html Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/run-sufi-run-this-ajmer-girl-wont-pause-even-after-5-guinness-world-records-460814.html New Delhi Sep 12 The journey that started with a threekilometre run every day after the office has not ended even after five Guinness World records including a 4000 km from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in 87 days For Ajmerborn Sufiya Sufi running is not just about breaking records but in fact a therapy to take all the load off her shoulders see the country find connections with strangers and just be free from 9hour shifts It is also about testing herself knowing her bodys limits and then challenging them I worked at the IGI airport in Delhi for a decade as a baggage handling officer Though joining the aviation industry was always a dream I realized that the robotic schedule was ruining my health and giving me no opportunity to be out there in the real sense of the world Slowly I started taking part in marathons and ultimately hired a professional running coach At that point I knew tarmac would be my best friend the 37yearold tells IANS Just back after running the ManaliLeh circuit in a mere 97 hours becoming the fastest runner in the world in both male and female categories the ultrarunner admits that it was one of the biggest challenges she faced In fact she did it twice so as to finish it under 100 hours When I attempted it in July for the first time it took 113 hours owing to some medical issues However considering my body was already acclimatized I attempted it again after 10 days and succeded Admitting that running as an adventure sport is yet to get its due in India especially as compared to other countries Sufi who has now added Runner to her name officially says it is a huge struggle to get it recognised With no support from the Central or state governments this record clincher who says her partner a cyclist has been a great motivation adds One needs to be on the street constantly and almost lives on them funds are indispensable Till now we have been managing with crowdfunding It is a new sport and it is a lot of struggle to get recognised I have not got support yet from the government but we are trying to get ultrarunning recognition from the government and we have got sponsorships from private companies You need to live on the streets for long months We always try for it and we do get crowdfunding from platforms Under Armour is a constant supporter But sometimes they also struggle with it she asserts And it is a sacrilege to ask her about the run she enjoyed the most Sufi keeps silent for a few seconds and then says Each one has thrown a different challenge and has been across varied places and altitudes The weather has been diverse my own health condition perpetually plays a role In short it has been a different fun each time Now all set to run across Qatar for the second time the year 2025 will witness this proathlete do the Run Around the Globe where she will run 30000 km in 680 days and will be the first female runner to take this challenge I am preparing myself well and extremely confident the two things you need the most IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/run-sufi-run-this-ajmer-girl-wont-pause-even-after-5-guinness-world-records-460814.html Tue, 12 Sep 2023 07:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-ngetich-breaks-women-only-world-10km-record-in-brasov-460229.html Brasov Romania Sep 10 Kenyas Agnes Ngetich broke the womenonly world 10km race record at the Transylvania 10km racing meet clocking 2924 at the World Athletics Elite Label road race held on Sunday as part of the Brasov Running Festival In an impressive solo running display the 22yearold showed her intent from the start and covered the first 5km in 14 minutes 25 seconds four seconds faster than the womenonly world record for that distance She had a lead of 10 seconds ahead of her compatriot Catherine Reline at that point Racing on the loop course Ngetich went on to pass 65km in 1854 and 85km in 2456 before crossing the finish line in 2924 to record the fastest ever 10km in a womenonly race improving on the 3001 set by the late Agnes Tirop in Herzogenaurach Germany in 2021 As well as being the fastest womenonly 10km Ngetichs time is the third quickest by a woman in history behind only the 2914 run by Ethiopias Yalemzerf Yehualaw in a mixed race in Castellon last year and the 2919 Yehualaw clocked in Valencia earlier this year Reline held on to finish second in 3014 while Ugandas Joy Cheptoyek placed third in 3034 The mens race was won by Weldon Langat who completed a Kenyan double in 2705 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-ngetich-breaks-women-only-world-10km-record-in-brasov-460229.html Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/long-jumper-murali-sreeshankar-to-skip-diamond-league-final-to-focus-on-asian-games-459023.html New Delhi Sep 7 Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar will skip next weeks Diamond League final in Eugene USA to focus on the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou China to be held later this month Sreeshankar has decided to prioritise the mens long jump qualifying round at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou which is just 12 days after the Diamond League final scheduled for September 17 Indias long jumper Sreeshankar has decided to skip next weeks Diamond League Final in Eugene and focus on Hangzhou Asian Games the official handle of the Asian Games shared the information The 24yearold became the first Indian long jumper to qualify for the Diamond League final after his fifthplace finish at the Zurich leg earlier this month Before the Zurich leg he finished third and fifth in the Paris and Lausanne legs respectively Athletes get qualifying points based on their finishing positions in each leg of the Diamond League The top six athletes after all the legs make the cut for the seasonending finale Olympic and World champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and 3000m steeple chaser Avinash Sable are the other two Indians who have qualified for the Diamond Final scheduled on September 16 and 17 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/long-jumper-murali-sreeshankar-to-skip-diamond-league-final-to-focus-on-asian-games-459023.html Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/wanda-diamond-league-comes-to-belgium-for-penultimate-round-annu-rani-will-be-in-action-458835.html Brussels Sep 7 The 2023 Wanda Diamond League will host its penultimate event of the season here before heading to Eugene for the 2023 season Finals Multiple world and Olympic champions will be in action along with Indian womens javelin star Annu Rani Rani will be competing against the likes of Haruka Kitaguchi Japan Flor Denis Ruiz Hurtado Colombia and Victoria Hudson Austria among others Womens 200m world champion Shericka Jackson Jamaica has already qualified for the Finals but will hope to claim two wins in Brussels in both the 100m and 200m races Armand Duplantis Sweden will aim to win the mens pole vault and break his own world record of 622m in a challenging field Other stalwarts such as Mary Moraa Kenya womens 800m Femke Bol Netherlands womens 400m hurdles and Jakob Ingebrigsten Norway mens 1500m will also be in action In total 13 champions 17 silver medalists and 10 bronze medalists from the recently concluded World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 will be competing in Brussels Fans can watch all the action on Friday 1130 PM onwards live on JioCinema and Sports18 1 SD amp HD IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/wanda-diamond-league-comes-to-belgium-for-penultimate-round-annu-rani-will-be-in-action-458835.html Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/happy-homecoming-for-the-javelin-star-of-odisha-kishore-jena-456732.html Bhubaneswar Sep 2 Kishore Jena the prodigious javelin thrower from Odisha returned to his homeland to a heartwarming reception on Saturday The Sports Director Siddhartha Das Jt Secretary Ranjit Parida Head Coach Odisha Reliance Foundation Athletics HPC Martin Owens and officials of the Sports amp Youth Services Department gathered at the Biju Patnaik International Airport to extend their enthusiastic welcome to this remarkable athlete who has made his state and country immensely proud Kishore Jena with his incredible talent and relentless dedication has carved his name into the annals of history as the first athlete from Odisha to represent India in the finals of the prestigious World Athletics Championship that recently concluded at Budapest He emerged to be in the top five in the finals there thus making an impression amongst the athletics fraternity of India His journey from the Sports Hostel in Bhubaneswar to the world stage has been nothing short of inspiring and his achievements resonate with the dreams and aspirations of countless young athletes across the nation The State Government has pledged unwavering support to Kishores continued journey towards excellence in the world of athletics Kishore Jenas remarkable achievements are a testament to the immense talent that exists in Odisha His success story serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for aspiring athletes proving that with relentless dedication and hard work they too can reach the pinnacles of success on the global stage shared Sports Director Das Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will be felicitating Kishore with a cash award later on Saturday IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/happy-homecoming-for-the-javelin-star-of-odisha-kishore-jena-456732.html Sat, 02 Sep 2023 11:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/i-am-happy-that-neeraj-bhai-won-gold-says-pakistans-arshad-nadeem-after-winning-silver-in-world-athletic-championship-456515.html Lahore Sept 1 In the recentlyconcluded World Athletics Championship Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan won the silver medal in the final whereas Indias Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal scripting history for India Talking exclusively to BBC Nadeem reflected on the Championship tour and his bonding with Neeraj Neeraj bhai won the gold medal and I am very happy that both countries from Asia clinched the top two spots Sometimes he will win the gold sometimes I will so it will continue like this but I am very happy that Neeraj got the gold medal I went to Guwahati India for SouthAsian Games and won the bronze medal there Neeraj got the gold medal that time I also broke the previous National Record in mens javelin throw As we played more games together we came close and our friendship bond got stronger Arshad also expressed his gratitude towards Neerajs mother who previously congratulated the Pakistani thrower on winning the medal and called him like a son too Arshad said Rumours aside whatever they say that Pakistan did this or India did this thoughts like these hold both the nations together and give us the positive energy to perform well in the tournament I sincerely congratulate Neerajs mother and also the whole of India for the achievement Soon after the final results a picture went viral of all three medalists together in which Arshad was not seen with his country flag Talking about it Arshad told BBC After the final throw I was packing my bag as we carry lots of stuff Neeraj called me for the photoshoot and I just went My flag was with me but since Neeraj called me I thought of just going Later I got clicked with my National flag also The pressure of a big tournament is always there players from across the world compete against you so its never easy to perform he added On being asked if Neeraj Chopra is his biggest competitor Arshad cleared it by saying Arshad Nadeem is the only competitor to Arshad Nadeem Further he added I always look to beat myself I never look to anyone else I always want to give my best and do better than the previous throw Arshad also highlighted the problems he faces which somehow prevents him from giving his best He talked about the facilities and coaching that he lacks on the National level Neeraj gets the worldclass facilities and training we dont get that Our government does provide us with the facilities but thats not enough Athletes here dont even have proper ground to practice I had a few World level Javelin that I use in my training but apart from this we need many things that we dont get Apart from these things we also need a better coach who can train us well If we get these facilities here we can do our training from Pakistan also Paris Olympics is next year so I hope I will win gold there I also wish the best of luck to Neeraj bhai and I wish him to share the podium with me he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/i-am-happy-that-neeraj-bhai-won-gold-says-pakistans-arshad-nadeem-after-winning-silver-in-world-athletic-championship-456515.html Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-sable-chithravel-and-aboobaker-to-appear-in-inaugural-diamond-league-xiamen-event-456637.html Mumbai Sept 1 Indias Avinash Sable is set to return for the mens 3000m steeplechase event when Xiamen hosts its firstever Diamond League event on Saturday at the brandnew Egret Stadium Joining Sable at the event will be two of the countrys best male triple jumpers Praveen Chithravel and Abdulla Aboobaker The start list of the event has 19 World Championship medallists The penultimate leg will be Sables fourth appearance in the 2023 edition of Diamond League where he will compete against reigning Olympic world and Diamond League champion Soufiane El Bakkali and Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medallist Abraham Kibiwot of Kenya Placed tenth in the 2023 Diamond League rankings this will be Sables last chance to qualify for the finals in Eugene Both Chithravel and Aboobaker will be making their second appearance in the Diamond League National record holder Chithravel finished sixth on his Diamond League debut at Monaco in July Aboobaker too made his Diamond League debut this season in June at the Florence event finishing sixth with a 1637m jump Newlycrowned javelin throw World Champion Neeraj Chopra and longjumper Murali Sreeshankar made the cut for the finals during the Zurich event held on August 31 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-sable-chithravel-and-aboobaker-to-appear-in-inaugural-diamond-league-xiamen-event-456637.html Fri, 01 Sep 2023 21:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/union-sports-ministry-approves-preparatory-camp-for-neeraj-chopra-in-switzerland-456649.html New Delhi Sept 1 Soon after his return from Europe after winning the World Championship gold in Budapest and silver in the Zurich Diamond League the government approved a 12day training stint for Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra in Switzerland The Mission Olympic Cell MOC has approved Chopras participation in a 12day training camp in Magglingen Switzerland ahead of his participation in the Diamond League 2023 final scheduled in Eugene USA this September A total of Rs 589 lakh have been sanctioned for the preparatory camp set between September 1 and 12 Neeraj on Thursday finished second in the Diamond League event in Zurich after recording the best throw of 8571m Meanwhile longdistance runner Parul Chaudhary who sealed a Paris Olympics quota by clocking a National Record time of 91531s in the womens 3000m steeplechase at Budapest also has been included in the TOPS Core group the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports informed in a release on Friday The Mission Olympic Cell also approved a financial sanction for Table tennis star Sharath Kamal for participating in various events procuring equipment and hiring personal coach Chris Pfeiffer till the Paris 2024 Olympics Star badminton doubles players Satwik Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have also been provided assistance towards masseur Nishant Nagpuri accompanying them to the China Open 2023 scheduled from September 5 to 10 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/union-sports-ministry-approves-preparatory-camp-for-neeraj-chopra-in-switzerland-456649.html Fri, 01 Sep 2023 22:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-champion-neeraj-chopra-looking-to-repeat-heroics-at-diamond-league-in-zurich-455617.html New Delhi Aug 30 The 2023 Wanda Diamond League will host its 11th competition of the season in Zurich with World Champion Neeraj Chopra looking to continue his hot form Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar will also be seen in action This will be the third Diamond League event for the defending champion where he sits third in the standings behind Czech Jakub Vadlejch and German Julian Weber Both men will form a tenmember strong field including Grenadas Andersen Peters and Finlands Oliver Helander among others Sreeshankar meanwhile will be out for redemption in Zurich After a disappointing performance in the WAC he will look to outjump fierce competitors in Miltiadis Tentoglou Greece William Williams USA and Carey McLeod Jamaica among others The Indian athlete is currently third in the long jump standings and will hope to inch closer to the top All the action will be live on JioCinema and aired on Sports18 1 HD amp SD on August 31 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-champion-neeraj-chopra-looking-to-repeat-heroics-at-diamond-league-in-zurich-455617.html Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/gold-for-our-diamond-cricket-fraternity-hails-neeraj-for-historic-world-championship-feat-454951.html New Delhi Aug 28 Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has brought immense pride to the nation once again as he etched his name in history after securing a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships This remarkable achievement makes him the first Indian to ever win gold at this prestigious event During the final event on Sunday night Chopras second attempt stood out as he hurled the javelin a remarkable distance of 8817 meters securing the top position This achievement marked a remarkable progression from the previous years World Championships in 2022 where he earned a silver medal A number of stars from the Indian cricketing fraternity hailed the javelin star for his historic win Lets take a look at some of the social media posts by the Indian cricketers for Chopras accomplishment Indias firstever gold at the WorldAthleticsChampionships Its a historic milestone for Indian sports May your hard work keep shining in every tournament you represent Sachin Tendulkar wrote on social media platform X Fenkon toh aise fenko ki chaar log bole Kya fekta hai yaar 8817 mtr door Bhaala phenka and a World Athletics Championship Gold for our Champion NeerajChopra The mega run continues said former India opener Virendra Sehwag Former India cricketer and exhead coach Ravi Shastri said A remarkable athlete A true Champion who saves his best for the biggest occasions time after time Take a bow Gautam Gambhir wrote Gold for our diamond Harbhajan Singh Neeraj Chopra making us all proud first Indian to win multiple world athletics championships medals Keep rocking Neerajchopra1 Allrounder Hardik Pandya Congratulations Neerajchopra1 Another outstanding achievement another glorious moment Wasim Jaffer First Indian to win Gold at World Athletics Championship Golden boy makes us proud once again congratulations Neerajchopra1 Besides the javelin ace longdistance Parul Chaudhary and the mens 4x400m relay team set new benchmarks at the World Championships coming up with their best performances Parul clocked 9 minutes 1551 seconds to finish 11th overall improving the national record of 91976 held by Lalita Babar of Maharashtra With her timing of 91651 Parul also breached the qualification mark for the Paris Olympic Games next year Meanwhile mens 4x400m relay team of Muhammad Anas Yahiya Amoj Jacob Muhammad Ajmal and Rajesh Ramesh came with a lionhearted effort as it dipped under three minutes once again finishing fifth overall in 2 minutes 5992 seconds IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/gold-for-our-diamond-cricket-fraternity-hails-neeraj-for-historic-world-championship-feat-454951.html Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-championships-cm-naveen-patnaik-announces-rs-25-lakh-cash-reward-for-javelin-thrower-kishore-jena-455063.html Bhubaneswar Aug 28 Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced a reward of Rs 25 lakh for the states javelin star Kishore Jena who became the first from the state to reach the final of the World Athletics Championship in Budapest Hungary Jena achieved a commendable fifthplace finish in the competition won by compatriot Neeraj Chopra who became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Championship Chopra won the gold with a throw of 8817 meters Jena achieved a new personal best with a throw covering a distance of 8477 meters highlighting his exceptional performance on the global stage Jenas participation is a remarkable feat for the athlete and a historic achievement in the sports history of Odisha the state informed in a release on Monday Commending the indomitable spirit of Kishore Jena Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said Kishore Jenas remarkable journey and exceptional performance at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest have not only brought glory to our state and nation but also inspire many athletes for years to come The World Athletics Championship is a prestigious global event that brings together the finest athletes from around the world competing in various track and field disciplines the release informed Kishore Jenas participation in this championship not only represents a personal achievement but also showcases the sportsmanship and talent that Odisha has to offer to the world IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-championships-cm-naveen-patnaik-announces-rs-25-lakh-cash-reward-for-javelin-thrower-kishore-jena-455063.html Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championship-parul-sets-national-record-in-3000m-steeplechase-mens-4x400-relay-team-finishes-fifth-454821.html Budapest Hungary Aug 28 Indias Parul Chaudhary and the mens 4x400m relay team set new benchmarks at the World Athletics Championships here on Sunday coming up with their best performances Longdistance runner Parul Chaudhary produced a brilliant effort to set a new national record in the womens 3000m steeplechase Parul clocked 9 minutes 1551 seconds on Sunday to finish 11th overall She improved on the national record of 91976 held by Lalita Babar of Maharashtra who set it in the Rio Olympics in 2016 With her timing of 91651 Parul also qualified for the Paris Olympic Games next year The Indian mens 4x400m relay team of Muhammad Anas Yahiya Amoj Jacob Muhammad Ajmal and Rajesh Ramesh came with a lionhearted effort as it dipped under three minutes once again finishing fifth overall in 2 minutes 5992 seconds The quartet which had gone neckandneck with the mighty United States in the semifinal heat and finishing second in 22905 could not manage to improve on that effort in the final But that would not have mattered as the United States team of Quincy Hall Vernon Norwood Justin Robinson and Rai Benjamin clocked a worldleading 25731 to win the gold medal Norwood and Rai Benjamin anchor came up with brilliant efforts of 401 and 4402 respectively that really sealed the gold medal for them France bagged the silver medal in 25845 a national record while Great Britain claimed bronze with a timing of 25871 their season best Jamaica were fourth in 25934 The Indian had the secondbest time in the heats setting an Asian Record Muhammad Anas had a decent start and handed the baton to Amoj Jacob in fifth position Ajmal took the baton in 7th place and surged back to fifth In the anchor leg Ramesh could only maintain the fifth position despite a valiant effort In a fast womens 3000m steeplechase race Bahrains Winfred Yavi finally landed the big one taking gold in 85429 the fifthfastest performance of all time Winfred after finishing just outside of the medals in 2019 and again in 2022 ran away from world recordholder Beatrice Chepkoech who held on for silver in 85898 Faith Cherotich made it a second medal for Kenya taking bronze in 90069 For the first time ever at a World Championships six women finished inside 910 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championship-parul-sets-national-record-in-3000m-steeplechase-mens-4x400-relay-team-finishes-fifth-454821.html Mon, 28 Aug 2023 02:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/i-want-to-thank-the-people-of-india-for-staying-up-late-says-world-champ-neeraj-chopra-454852.html Budapest Aug 28 World Champion Neeraj Chopra on Monday thanked Indian fans for staying up late and watching his event Neeraj won a historic maiden gold medal for India in the World Athletics Championships claiming the top spot in the mens javelin throw competition here His event started at 1145 PM IST On Sunday and went on till 1 AM at night Speaking to the reporters after the event Chopra thanked the Indian fans and said that it was a medal for the country I want to thank the people of India for staying up late This medal is for all of India Im Olympic champion now Im world champion Keep working hard in different fields We have to make a name in the world Neeraj said Neeraj who has been bothered by an injury in the last few months killed the competition in the Hungarian capital with a massive throw of 8817 in his second turn Pakistans Arshad Nadeem took the silver medal the first World Championship medal for his country with a distance of 8782 while Czech Republics Yakub Vadlejch retained the bronze he won in Oregon last year with a distance of 8667 The two other Indians in the fray too did their best but could not finish on the podium Kishore Kumar Jena who had to overcome visa problems to reach Budapest finished fifth with a personal best throw of 8477 while DP Manu finished sixth with 8414 But India had the most hopes from Neeraj Chopra and the 25yearold from Haryana did not disappoint as he came up with a superb throw on his second turn and secured his first World Championship gold Before Sunday no Indian male or female had won a gold medal in the World Championship with Anju Bobby George claiming bronze in womens long jump at Paris in 2003 while Neeraj Chopra won a silver in Oregon US last year Chopra who usually aims to start with a big first throw and had done just that in the qualifying stage with a stunning 8877 metre opened with a foul on his first attempt on Sunday But his next throw straight away catapulted him to the top of the standings as the 25yearold Tokyo Olympic gold medallist from Haryana hurled the spear to 8817 to take the lead Germanys Julian Weber was placed second with 8579 on his second attempt while Yakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic was placed third with 8418m throw in his second attempt Chopra could manage only 8632 metre in his third attempt while Pakistans Arshad Nadeem jumped into the fray with a superb throw of 8782 metre on his third turn Nadeem who had surgery on his shoulder earlier this year following an injury started with a gentle loosener of 7490m and followed that up with 8281m before unleashing a riproaring 8782 in his third turn a seasonbest for the Pakistan thrower Indias DP Manu also came up with his best effort of the first half of the competition with 8372m in his third attempt and was placed fifth while Kishore Kumar Jena came up with 8282m in his second attempt to remain in seventh position Chopra could manage only an 8462m throw in his fourth attempt while Nadeem came up with 8715m while Julian Weber of Germany remained in the third position thanks to his 857 attempt Arshad Nadem made a final attempt in the sixth round with a big one but it was still short of what he wanted and Chopra sealed the gold medal It has been an indifferent year so far for Neeraj Chopra in 2023 as he has participated in only two competitions with the 8867m at Doha Diamond League his best for the season IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/i-want-to-thank-the-people-of-india-for-staying-up-late-says-world-champ-neeraj-chopra-454852.html Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/heartiest-congratulations-nita-ambani-hails-neeraj-chopra-and-other-indian-athletes-454859.html New Delhi Aug 28 Reliance Foundation chairperson and founder Nita Ambani has hailed Neeraj Chopra and other Indian athletes for their stunning performances at the World championships in Budapest Heartiest congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for winning Indias first ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships It is a momentous day for India as the tricolour soared high on the world athletics stage Congratulations also to D P Manu Parul Chaudhary Jeswin Aldrin our mens relay team and our very own Reliance Foundation athlete Kishore Jena for their outstanding performances in making India proud in the global arena We at Reliance Foundation are proud to partner with the Athletics Federation of India and play our part in the journey of Indian athletes from grassroots to glory said Nita M Ambani in a statement Neeraj Chopra won a historic maiden gold medal for India in the World Athletics Championships on Sunday claiming the gold medal in the mens javelin throw competition here Chopra who has been bothered by an injury in the last few months killed the competition in the Hungarian capital with a massive throw of 8817 in his second turn The two other Indians in the fray too did their best but could not finish on the podium Kishore Kumar Jena who had to overcome visa problems to reach Budapest finished fifth with a personal best throw of 8477 while DP Manu finished sixth with 8414 But India had the most hopes from Neeraj Chopra and the 25yearold from Haryana did not disappoint as he came up with a superb throw on his second turn and secured his first World Championship gold Meanwhile Indias Parul Chaudhary and the mens 4x400m relay team set new benchmarks at the Championships coming up with their best performances Longdistance runner Parul Chaudhary produced a brilliant effort to set a new national record in the womens 3000m steeplechase Parul clocked 9 minutes 1551 seconds on Sunday to finish 11th overall She improved on the national record of 91976 held by Lalita Babar of Maharashtra who set it in the Rio Olympics in 2016 With her timing of 91651 Parul also qualified for the Paris Olympic Games next year The Indian mens 4x400m relay team of Muhammad Anas Yahiya Amoj Jacob Muhammad Ajmal and Rajesh Ramesh came with a lionhearted effort as it dipped under three minutes once again finishing fifth overall in 2 minutes 5992 seconds The quartet which had gone neckandneck with the mighty United States in the semifinal heat and finished second in 22905 could not manage to improve on that effort in the final But that would not have mattered as the United States team of Quincy Hall Vernon Norwood Justin Robinson and Rai Benjamin clocked a worldleading 25731 to win the gold medal Norwood and Rai Benjamin anchor came up with brilliant efforts of 401 and 4402 respectively that really sealed the gold medal for them IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/heartiest-congratulations-nita-ambani-hails-neeraj-chopra-and-other-indian-athletes-454859.html Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/treble-for-lyles-and-a-relay-championship-record-on-night-when-kipyegon-and-duplantis-shine-454657.html Budapest Aug 27 Day eight at the World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 ended in joyful fashion for the United States as Noah Lyles and then ShaCarri Richardson anchored victories in the respective mens and womens 4x100m finals after earlier trademark wins for Faith Kipyegon in the 5000m and Mondo Duplantis in the pole vault Chase Ealey also became a multiple world title winner in the shot put while Marco Arop claimed a maiden global gold in the 800m and Pierce LePage added another win for Canada in the decathlon IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/treble-for-lyles-and-a-relay-championship-record-on-night-when-kipyegon-and-duplantis-shine-454657.html Sun, 27 Aug 2023 11:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championships-indian-mens-4x400-relay-team-sets-asian-record-to-qualify-for-final-454613.html Budapest Hungary Aug 26 The Indian mens 4x400m relay team caused a sensation at the World Athletics Championships here finishing second behind the United States in the semifinal heat setting the Asian Record and qualifying for the final As the contestants went into the final leg of the first semifinal in the mens 4x400m relay race on Saturday there was a buzz in the stadium as India went neckandneck with the USA for the finish line Though the USA team of Trevor Bassitt Matthew Boling Christopher Bailey and Justin Robinson eventually pulled ahead to win the heat in 25847 India held on to second in an Asian Record of 25905 The Indian quartet of Muhammad Anas Yahiya Amoj Jacob Muhammad Ajmal Variathodi and Rajes Ramesh came up with a superb race to set a new Asian record dipping below 3 minutes The Indian team improved on the previous mark of 22951 set by Japan in last years World Championship in Eugene USA On Saturday India was followed by Great Britain and Botswana both clocking 25942 Britain grabbed the third automatic qualifying spot while Botswana advanced on time Jamaica won the second semifinal in 25982 and theyll have individual champion Antonio Watson to bring in for the final France took second place from Italy and the Netherlands all of them making it through to the final But the focus on Saturday was on the Indian team as it was placed second overall with a timing faster than sprint powerhouse Jamaica IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championships-indian-mens-4x400-relay-team-sets-asian-record-to-qualify-for-final-454613.html Sun, 27 Aug 2023 01:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/i-set-no-limit-on-myself-says-armand-duplantis-454638.html Budapest Aug 27 It seems that only the soaring bar could stop Armand Duplantis but the pole vault star and world record holder said here that he didnt want to set limits on himself In a sizzling National Athletics Center in Budapest Olympic champion Duplantis took the limelight of the evening The 23yearold Swede cleared the heights six times all with only one attempt retaining his world title in 610m reports Xinhua Being the defending champion was different said Duplantis who won his first world champion title last year with an astonishing result of 621m I felt a bit of pressure as defending champion but Im glad to come through it It feels pretty good to be on top again He did try to improve his own world record of 622m which he set earlier this year by 1cm but missed it after three jumps I try not to set limits and barriers on myself and once I started to realize a world record was possible I tried not to see it as a record just as another height I can achieve said Duplantis But today I never really felt like a world record competition It was more a pure competition and thats how it can be It was great fun Id spend a lot of energy by the time it got up to 623m But sometimes youve just got to compete Duplantis has been keep winning for four years with only one loss on record He credited his consistency to his team I have a really good team around Pole vault is quite technical all the time you need to make the right decision IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/i-set-no-limit-on-myself-says-armand-duplantis-454638.html Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/jackson-and-lyles-retain-200m-titles-rojas-kitaguchi-snatch-gold-in-final-round-454411.html Budapest Aug 26 With a bullet start powerful pickup brilliant bend and utterly scintillating home straight Jamaicas Shericka Jackson sprinted deeper into the history books at the World Athletics Championships on Friday night sizzling to her second straight world 200m title in 2141 the secondfastest time in history The mens race saw USAs Noah Lyles claim his third straight world 200m title which when added to his 100m crown days earlier confirmed his status as the undisputed current king of the sprinting domain In the field events both finals played out in remarkable similar circumstances the womens triple jump and javelin won with a lastgasp act of brilliance right when Yulimar Rojas and Haruka Kitaguchi needed it most IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/jackson-and-lyles-retain-200m-titles-rojas-kitaguchi-snatch-gold-in-final-round-454411.html Sat, 26 Aug 2023 09:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/best-of-luck-to-neeraj-says-pakistans-arshad-nadeem-ahead-of-world-athletics-2023-finals-454461.html New Delhi Aug 26 Pakistans star Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has hailed Indias Neeraj Chopras performance in the ongoing World Athletics Championship 2023 and wished him luck ahead of the finals Best of luck to Neeraj Neeraj bhai Aap bhi achcha karein Hum bhi achcha karein Aapka naam hai world me hamara bhi naam aye Neeraj brother you also do well and I also do well You have a name in the world I hope I also get my name in the world said Arshad to Sportstar Nadeem who just came out of a yearlong knee injury propelled his seasonbest 8679m to book his spot in the finals after Neeraj Chopra in the ongoing championship in Budapest The Indian star athlete who topped the qualification mark secured his spot in the finals with a massive of 887m throw Both the players have also qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 surpassing the qualification mark Nadeem posted a photograph on Instagram and expressed his camaraderie towards Neeraj soon after the game and said that he wants Chopra to perform well in the finals He also looked confident about achieving the big feat in finals on Sunday My fight is with myself only I did 9018m at the Commonwealth Games last year and want to do better than that here My body feels good Inshallah final me maza ayega Arshad added Both the players have their paths crossed many times in the game Nadeem won Gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last year with a humongous throw of 9018m the best by any South Asian in the sport With Manu and Kishore joining Chopra India now has 3 players in the finals The 12member finals on Sunday will be very interesting to watch out which will be dominated by the Asians IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/best-of-luck-to-neeraj-says-pakistans-arshad-nadeem-ahead-of-world-athletics-2023-finals-454461.html Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/rojass-final-jump-kitaguchis-last-throw-and-lyless-double-victories-at-worlds-454517.html Budapest Aug 26 Both Yulimar Rojas and Haruka Kitaguchi triumphed at the World Athletics Championships with their final attempts while Noah Lyles added the 200m title to his 100m crown here Yulimar Rojas the world record holder and Olympic champion in the womens triple jump was far from her best form as she was eighth in 1433m with only one jump to go reports Xinhua But the 27yearold Venezuelan only needed one opportunity to leave everyone behind A final jump of 1508m enabled her to win the world title four times in a row as Maryna BekhRomanchuk of Ukraine and Cuban Leyanis Perez Hernanedez followed behind in 1500m and 1496m respectively It was very difficult The fact that I won the competition with my last attempt makes it very special and memorable said Rojas This is my seventh world championship gold in a row outdoors and indoors but this is the most special of all of them My last attempt was proof of the hard work I have done my mental state and my self confidence Although the result was far behind her personal best of 1567m Rojas said she didnt care The only thing I had in mind was to win the gold In the womens javelin throw final Colombian veteran Flor Denis Ruiz Hurtado held the top position firmly in 6547m with her first try but Japanese Kitaguchi who couldnt surpass the 63m mark in her previous five attempts made a tremendous throw to turn around the table in 6673m The key thing to win this title was just to believe it said 25yearold KitaguchiI who won a bronze medal at last years World Championships My goal at last year was just to get into the final This time coming to Hungary my goal was a medal and even higher I wanted the gold Neither Olympic champion Liu Shiying of China nor twotime world champion KelseyLee Barber from Australia made a podium finish Barbers teammate Mackenzie Little was third in 6338m In the mens 200m final American Lyles took his third straight world title in this distance in 1952 seconds and became the first man to make the 100m and 200m doubles at the World Championships since Jamaican legend Usain Bolt in 2015 Lyles teammate Erriyon Knighton took the silver in 1975 while Letsile Taboo of Botswana finished third in 1981 seconds It is a great feeling to know I did something not a lot of people have done said Lyles who also eyes on winning the third gold from the 4x100m relay event Jamaican Shericka Jackson also took victory in this distance as she defended her title by slicing off 004 second from her previous Championships record of 2145 seconds Americans Gabrielle Thomas and ShaCarri Richardson followed behind in 2181 and 2192 seconds respectively IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/rojass-final-jump-kitaguchis-last-throw-and-lyless-double-victories-at-worlds-454517.html Sat, 26 Aug 2023 15:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championships-neeraj-chopra-enters-final-with-season-best-8877m-throw-seals-2024-paris-olympic-qualification-454229.html Budapest Aug 25 Reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra began his World Athletics Championships campaign in style as he qualified for mens javelin throw final with a season best of 8877m and sealed qualification for 2024 Paris Olympics here on Friday The seasonbest distance of 8877m saw Chopra breaching Paris Olympic qualification mark of 8550m The qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics for track and field athletes began on July 1 2023 The Indian national record holder sent the spear to his seasons and fourth careerbest distance in his very first attempt while competing in Qualification Group A A total of 37 javelin throwers divided into two groups A and B are competing in the qualifiers for a place in the 12man final scheduled on Sunday The automatic qualifying mark is 8300m Those who throw 83m or the top12 best performers from both Group A and B qualify for the Sundays final The 25yearold entered the championships as the worlds topranked javelin thrower and eyeing that elusive gold medal both for his personal medals cabinet and the country Chopra came close to becoming the first Indian world champion in any athletics discipline at the 2022 world championships in Oregon but eventually had to settle for a silver medal after finishing behind Grenadas Anderson Peters Another Indian DP Manu who won the silver at the Asian Athletics Championships this year in Bangkok started off with 7810m and made a bettered in his second attempt to jump to third in Group A with an 8131m throw However his qualification will be confirmed after the conclusion of Group B where another Indian Kishore Jena will be action scheduled later in the day IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championships-neeraj-chopra-enters-final-with-season-best-8877m-throw-seals-2024-paris-olympic-qualification-454229.html Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/olympic-champion-tentoglou-clinches-world-title-with-last-jump-454110.html Budapest Aug 24 Olympic champion Miltiadis Tentoglou clinched the mens long jump title with a tremendous last jump at the World Athletics Championships Heading into the sixth and last attempt on Thursday final Tentoglou and Jamaicas Pinnock had both jumped an impressive 850m However the Greek athletes secondbest result was just 1cm behind Pinnocks 840m placing him in second position Xinhua reports Tentoglou coming in second in the previous years World Championships delivered his final jump with unwavering determination achieving a seasonbest of 852m out of Pinnocks reach The only gold medal I missed is now mine Tentoglou remarked It was a great competition a great battle better than last year Now Im going to defend all my titles Last years defending champion Wang Jianan who narrowly defeated Tentoglou with his final jump had an off day on Thursday The 26yearold Chinese athlete managed only a sixthplace finish with 805m I felt exhausted after yesterdays qualification Wang revealed having achieved his seasons best of 834m previously My muscles are quite tight today I was worried about injury so I didnt give it my all in the final The 2019 world champion Jamaican Tajay Gayle secured third place with 827m In the womens hammer throw Canadian Camryn Rogers dominated from the start sealing the top position with an initial throw of 7722m Americans Janee Kassanavoid and DeAnna Price trailed with results of 7636m and 7541m respectively Chinas Olympic silver medalist Wang Zheng struggled in her last four throws and ended in eighth place with 7214m Both the mens 400m and the womens 100m hurdles saw Jamaican athletes taking the lead Debutant Antonio Watson clinched the gold in the 400m with a time of 4422 seconds and 30yearold Danielle Williams reclaimed her world title in the 100m hurdles finishing in 1243 seconds after an eightyear hiatus Additionally Femke Bol won the Netherlands their first gold in this championship clocking 5170 seconds in the womens 400m hurdles Earlier Alvaro Martin and Maria Perez both triumphed in the 35km race walking events adding to their 20km victories and ensuring Spain clinched all four race walking titles in Budapest IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/olympic-champion-tentoglou-clinches-world-title-with-last-jump-454110.html Fri, 25 Aug 2023 10:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championships-tamberi-wins-high-jump-gold-el-bakkali-clinch-3-000m-steeplechase-title-453462.html Budapest Aug 23 Olympic champion Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy won his firstever world high jump title after a thrilling display here at the World Athletics Championships The joint Olympic gold medallist made a firsttime clearance at 336m a world lead to take the gold on Tuesday Olympic finalist JuVaughan Harrison who failed at his first attempt got the nod at his second to win the silver his first global medal while the bronze medal went to Qatars Mutaz Barshim In the mens 3000 meters steeplechase the Olympic gold medallist Soufiane El Bakkali of Morocco claimed his second consecutive world championship title as he held off world record holder and Olympic silver medallist Lamecha Girma of Ethiopia after clocking 8 minutes 353 seconds Girma took his fourth consecutive global silver in 80544 while Commonwealth Games champion Abraham Kibiwot was able to pip his teammate Leonard Kipkemoi Bett to the bronze with 81198 In the womens 1500m Faith Kipyegon led the track race from start to finish to retain her world title in an event she has already set the world record in this year Kipyegon was unchallenged by the field winning in 35487 Ethiopias Diribe Welteji slotted in for second 35569 Dutchwomen Sifan Hassan who had already missed out on 10000m gold by falling with just 10 metres left in the race took the bronze clocking 35600 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championships-tamberi-wins-high-jump-gold-el-bakkali-clinch-3-000m-steeplechase-title-453462.html Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championship-jeswin-aldrin-qualifies-for-long-jump-final-sreeshankar-fails-453629.html Budapest Hungary Aug 23 Indias Jeswin Aldrin has qualified for the final of the Mens long jump while fellow Indian Murali Sreeshankar failed to make it finishing 22nd overall in the qualifying rounds here on Wednesday Jeswin Aldrin leapt to 800 metres in Qualifying B Group to finish among the 12 best participants to qualify for the final which will be held on Thursday evening The distance for direct qualifying to the final was 815 but only four jumpers managed that distance Jeswin Aldrins best effort in qualifying with 800 metres bagged him the 12th and final position into the final Sreeshankar could manage only 774 in the Qualifying A group and failed to make it to the final This was his less than the distance of 796 he managed in the Final at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon last year In the qualifying round in Oregon last year Sreeshankar had leapt to 800m On Wednesday Jamaicas Wayne Pinnock came up with a worldleading effort of 854 metres to top the qualifying field with Chinas Jianan Wang placed second with a distance of 834 his season best Miltiadis Tentoglou 826m of Greece and Carey McLeod of Jamaica 819m were the other jumpers who crossed the automatic qualifying mark of 815m Among the other Indians Indias Annu Rani failed to make it to the final of the womens javelin throw event Annu managed a best effort of 5705 on Wednesday and could not make it among the 12 athletes who qualified for the final The automatic qualifying mark was 6105 metres or the best 12 athletes Annus performance got her the 19th place among 36 athletes that had qualified for the event IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championship-jeswin-aldrin-qualifies-for-long-jump-final-sreeshankar-fails-453629.html Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championships-debutant-shacarri-richardson-crowned-as-100m-world-champion-452989.html Budapest Aug 22 Debutant ShaCarri Richardson outshone several renowned sprinters to clinch the top spot in the womens 100m race at the World Championships on Monday The 23yearold American beginning inconspicuously from the ninth lane surged impressively clocking a new tournament record of 1065 seconds Xinhua reports In a riveting faceoff at center stage Jamaican veterans ShellyAnn FraserPryce and Shericka Jackson vied for dominance FraserPryces seasonbest of 1077 seconds fell short against Jacksons 1072 seconds The pair could only observe as an elated Richardson jubilantly celebrated on the track Im here Im the champion I told you all Im not back Im better expressed Richardson who had missed the Tokyo Olympic Games due to a suspension for cannabis use and failed to qualify for the previous years World Championships because of subpar performance Holding five world champion titles in the event FraserPryce divulged her intent to forgo the 200m race I am happy to do so because I will be able to rest a bit before the relay I will probably come to the stands to watch and enjoy the competition and then run fast with my relay team she remarked In the mens triple jump Hugues Fabrice Zango secured Burkina Fasos inaugural World Championships gold with a leap of 1764m Following him were Cuban pair Lazaro Martinez and Cristian Napoles with jumps of 1741m and 1740m respectively I had so many difficulties and doubts I have been struggling a lot I had to travel a very long way to get this gold medal shared the 30yearold Olympic bronze medalist I am proud to be the man who keeps his word I promised to make history and I did it tonight Chinas Olympic silver medalist Zhu Yaming placed fourth with a distance of 1715m Jamaicas Jaydon Hibbert boasting this years worldleading result of 1787m unfortunately couldnt make an impact in the final The top qualifier sustained a right thigh injury on his first jump Additionally Olympic champion Daniel Stahl from Sweden shattered the Championships record seizing the mens discus throw title with an impressive 7146m Slovenian Kristjan Ceh clinched second place with 7002m while Mykolas Alekna of Lithuania secured third with 6885m Grant Holloway clinched his third consecutive world title in the mens 110m hurdles sprinting to victory with a seasonbest time of 1296 seconds IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championships-debutant-shacarri-richardson-crowned-as-100m-world-champion-452989.html Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ugandas-cheptegei-wins-10-000m-world-title-three-times-in-a-row-452605.html Budapest Aug 21 Ugandas Joshua Cheptegei delivered his seasons best performance of 27 minutes 5142 seconds clinching the mens 10000m world title for the third consecutive time on Sunday Cheptegei 26 only surged ahead in the final lap comfortably securing the top spot even if his time couldnt rival his world record of 261100 Kenyas Daniel Simiu Ebenso bagged the silver with a time of 275260 while Ethiopian Solemn Brega clinched bronze just 012 seconds behind I am very excited and proud that I have succeeded in winning my third world title in a row This was the best possible way to end the season Cheptegei remarked This might be my last championships on the track Thats why this gold medal means even more In the mens 100m the flagship event of the World Championships defending champion Fred Kerley faced an unexpected exit in the semifinals However his American compatriot Noah Lyles took the baton recording this years worldbest time of 983 seconds I came here for three golds ticked off one others are coming Lyles commented looking forward to defending his 200m title in Budapest The 100m was the toughest I will have fun with the event I love now Botswanas U20 double world champion Letsile Tebogo secured silver setting a new national record at 988 seconds Britains Zharnel Hughes trailed just behind Italys Olympic victor Lamont Marcell Jacobs despite posting his seasons best time of 1005 seconds couldnt make it to the final Local hero Bence Halasz electrified the home crowd when he hurled the hammer beyond 80m on his initial attempt Nonetheless Canadian newcomer Ethan Katzberg seized the lead with his 8125m fifth attempt Polands Wojciech Nowicki also bested Halasz recording 8102m Halasz eventually settled for third with 8082m securing his second World Championships bronze In other events Britains Katarina JohnsonThompson regained the heptathlon world title with an aggregate of 6740 points Serbias Ivana Vuleta clinched the womens long jump gold marking this years top global result of 714m IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/ugandas-cheptegei-wins-10-000m-world-title-three-times-in-a-row-452605.html Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championships-usa-sets-world-record-in-4x400m-mixed-relay-on-day-of-firsts-and-falls-452292.html Budapest Aug 20 The United States won the mixed 4x400m relay at the World Athletics Championships here on Saturday night improving their own world record to 30880 after the Netherlands world indoor 400m recordholder Femke Bol fell three strides from the finish line having appeared on the brink of anchoring her team to victory It was not the only dramatic moment on an eventful opening day of the competition It started with the greatest depth mens 20km race walk in championship history won by Spains Alvaro Martin and culminated in the sensational 4x400 mixed relay In between those Ryan Crouser successfully defended his shot put title with a championship record of 2351m and Gudaf Tsegay led an Ethiopian sweep of the medals in the womens 10000m But falls from two prominent Dutch athletes first by Sifan Hassan in the 10000m and then by Femke Bol in the mixed 4x400m proved the two big talking points of the dramatic evening Handed the baton with a narrow lead Bol could not hold it to the finish as USAs Alexis Holmes gritting her teeth moved up to challenge her over the final 50 metres Bol fell and landed very close to the spot where her Dutch teammate Sifan Hassan had fallen face down as she appeared ready to win the preceding womens 10000m final The new mark set by Justin Robinson Rosey Effiong Matthew Boling and Holmes bettered the 30934 set by the United States in the Doha 2019 World Championships when the mixed 4x400 relay was made its debut Great Britain took silver in a national record of 31106 with bronze going to Czechia in 31198 also a national record The womens 10000metre race was no less dramatic as Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia and Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands raced to the finish shoulder to shoulder with their arms pumping and their eyes fixed on the line Both were chasing 10000m gold in a thrilling firsttrack final on the first day at Budapest Two of the fastestever women runners on this distance were locked in a fierce fight before disaster struck the Dutch hopes Just metres from the finish line Hassan the Olympic champion fell and her dreams of another global medal treble went crashing down with her As Hassan stumbled Tsegay remained resolute The world 5000m champion from Oregon last year gritted her teeth and ended up adding a maiden 10000m title to her burgeoning global medal haul clocking 312718 to lead an Ethiopian medal sweep ahead of world recordholder and defending champion Letesenbet Gidey and world indoor medallist Ejgayehu Taye American Ryan Crouser overcame all possible hurdles as he retained the world title he claimed in his home state of Oregon last year in the process becoming the first man in history to land double world and Olympic shotput titles Leading from the first throw of the competition Crouser twice bettered the championship record he set in Oregon in 2022 with 2298m in round two and then with a stunning 2351m in round six just five centimetres shy of the world record he nailed in Los Angeles in May this year Italian Leonardo Fabbri claimed silver with a lifetime best of 2234m while American Joe Kovacs took the bronze medal with a distance of 2212m IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championships-usa-sets-world-record-in-4x400m-mixed-relay-on-day-of-firsts-and-falls-452292.html Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/olympic-medalist-zhu-aims-for-season-best-at-world-athletics-championships-451987.html Budapest Aug 19 Tokyo Olympic triple jump silver medalist Zhu Yaming hoped to achieve his season best at the upcoming World Athletics Championships here Zhu and his teammates took a training session in the National Athletics Center on Friday one day before the 2023 athletics worlds begin reports Xinhua Zhu told Xinhua everything has been going well so far and he hoped to qualify for the final through his first attempt on Saturday and save the best for the last I can feel the pressure because the World Championships are such an important event for everyone I tried to calm down You can probably jump well yesterday but nobody knows what will happen tomorrow said the 29yearold Like many other Chinese athletes Zhu said the newly built stadium makes athletes feel excited and comfortable This is a great venue The track is close to the audience and its easy to enjoy the atmosphere I love this stadium said Zhu Nelio Alfano Moura a Brazilian coach in the Chinese jumping team said Zhu has been recently in good shape and he believed Zhu can fight for a medal in Budapest Triple jump is a very tough event with many strong competitors There are so many great athletes around the world and Yaming is definitely one of them said Moura He has proven that he can jump really well He finished well in the Tokyo Olympics and Oregon World Championships and I believe he can do it well here in Budapest As the bronze medalist in Eugene last year Zhu jumped 1736m in Chinas National Athletics Championships in June which Zhu believed was a new start for him Moura was also confident that Zhu will achieve a better result If he can achieve his season best here he will be able to fight for a medal 1736m was good enough for the national competitions in China but its not his goal I think he will try to reach the Asian record here in Budapest or in the Asian Games in Hangzhou he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/olympic-medalist-zhu-aims-for-season-best-at-world-athletics-championships-451987.html Sat, 19 Aug 2023 09:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championships-spanish-race-walker-martin-wins-opening-gold-452247.html Budapest Hungary Aug 19 Spains Alvaro Martin claimed the first gold medal at the 2023 World Athletics Championships by winning the mens 20km race walk here on Saturday This was the only final in the morning session on the first day and the start was delayed because of inclement weather However Martin did not allow the delay to distract him as he came up with a tactical race The 29yearold pushed himself forward with 5km to go winning his first gold in a major event with this seasons worldleading result of 11732 reports Xinhua I had an amazing race today I did not expect to finish this fast it is amazing I cannot express all my feelings right now it feels like a dream said Martin as all of the top eight finalists improved their personal bests in the race Perseus Karlstrom of Sweden finished second in 11739 followed by Brazils Caio Bonfim in 11747 Martin had finished fourth at the Tokyo Olympics and said missing out on the bronze medal then had motivated him to work harder The next goal is gold at the Olympic Games but the only thing I want to do now is to cry out of happiness I am going to enjoy this moment he said The race at the Heroes Square in Budapests city centre was delayed for two hours due to a thunderstorm and the 50 athletes started the race in heavy rain Japans Olympic silver medalist Koki Ikeda led for a long time but faded in the final stages The 25yearold had to settle for a 15thplace finish in 11944 Ikedas compatriot Toshikazu Yamanishi who won the event at the previous two World Championships finished 24th in 12139 Chinas Zhang Jun who had led this years world list with 11738 finished 29th in 12313 The National Games champion admitted that he had been affected by the cold weather and the delayed start to the race IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-championships-spanish-race-walker-martin-wins-opening-gold-452247.html Sat, 19 Aug 2023 22:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/just-need-one-perfect-day-with-favourable-weather-conditions-to-breach-90m-mark-neeraj-chopra-451688.html Mumbai Aug 18 Having achieved 8994 m in Stockholm on June 30 2022 Indias Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was expected to cross the psychological 90 m mark Chopra the Tokyo Olympic Games winner the Diamond League Final winner the Commonwealth Games gold medallist and the World Championship silver medallist has faced questions for the last many months on when he would be able to cross the 90 m distance in international competitions The question has once again cropped up on the eve of the 2023 Athletics World Championship in Budapest Hungary Chopra said he is close to achieving this feat and needs just one perfect day with favourable weather conditions to achieve it Definitely Im close I just need one perfect day with favourable weather conditions and I am confident Ill be able to achieve the throw Neeraj Chopra said in an exclusive interview with JioCinema In the interview the 25yearold Chopra said he is not keeping a target in mind going into World Championships in Budapest and also set out his priorities whether it is about his preparations for the Olympics or his favourite dish made from ghee The Armyman from Haryana who called Pakistans Arshad Nadeem a skillful thrower said he was not feeling the pressure of expectations I have somewhat become accustomed to handling pressure However when I participate in competitions that occur once every two to four years like the World Championships and the Olympics there is undoubtedly a sense of responsibility But I always give my hundred per cent and perform with complete focus Initially there were other factors which used to overwhelm me but gradually I have gotten used to it Chopra was quoted as saying in a release on Friday Chopra who is coming back from an injury that made him miss some key events and opportunities for preparations said at Budapest he is just hoping to give his best without fear of injury Competing and being consistent at the highest level against the worlds best athletes is definitely challenging At the beginning of the year I had prepared quite well but then I got injured which led me to skip a few competitions After that I returned and participated in the Lausanne Diamond League where my performance was good Since then everything has gotten better and I am happy with my performance and training For me the most important thing is to be mentally prepared for the challenge knowing that the World Championships is approaching and I want to perform well there Im not carrying a specific throwing distance or medal target in my mind but its important that when I compete there I dont want to have any fear of injury or anything else on my mind I want to give it my best and if that happens I will come back better than before said Chopra who listed the traditional dish Choorma as his favourite made from ghee Asked whom does he consider the top contender for the gold at the World Championship there are quite a few throwers who have crossed the 90m mark Some are experienced senior athletes while others have recently performed well However I wont mention names because you never really can be sure I remember during the 2019 World Championships we were discussing amongst ourselves and chose three throwers who we thought would perform well and win medals but they werent on that list So I believe one should focus on themselves and give it their best because these competitions are highly unpredictable and nobody really knows how someone has prepared We shouldnt fear or underestimate anyone too much Chopra said in the interview IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/just-need-one-perfect-day-with-favourable-weather-conditions-to-breach-90m-mark-neeraj-chopra-451688.html Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/indias-sumariwalla-elected-vice-president-in-world-athletics-governing-council-451392.html Budapest Hungary Aug 17 The Athletics Federation of India AFI President Adille Sumariwalla was on Thursday elected as one of the four vicepresidents of World Athletics even as track and fields global governing body reelected Sebastian Coe as its president Sumariwalla made history by becoming the first Indian to be elected as vicepresident in World Athletics 26member Governing Council for the term 20232027 during the polls held at the World Athletics Congress in Budapest ahead of the upcoming World Athletics Championships in the Hungarian capital Sumariwalla was elected as vice president along with Raul Chapado Jackson Tuwei and Ximena Restrepo In the elections held on Thursday Sumariwalla polled 115 votes as the Colombian sprinter Ximena bagged 154 votes Spanish triple jumper Raul Chapado got 119 votes and Kenyas Jackson Tuwei received 104 votes in the polls conducted on Thursday Sumariwalla Chapado and Ximena Restrepo were part of the outgoing Governing Council with Ximena as one of the four vice presidents Their election means pole vault legend Sergey Bubka will not be part of the Governing Council of the track and fields governing body in two decades Bubka was the senior vice president of the outgoing committee IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/indias-sumariwalla-elected-vice-president-in-world-athletics-governing-council-451392.html Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-championships-javelin-thrower-kishore-jenas-visa-for-hungary-cancelled-neeraj-chopra-comes-out-in-support-451297.html Mumbai Aug 17 Indias Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has come out in support of fellow javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena who is likely to miss the World Athletics Championship to be held in Budapest Hungary from August 1927 because the embassy of Hungary in India has cancelled his visa Chopra has urged the authorities to find a solution to the problem as the World Championship is one of the biggest moments of an athletes career Jena was part of three Indians that had qualified for the mens javelin throw event in Budapest with Neeraj Chopra silver medallist of the 2022 event in Oregon USA and DP Manu In Budapest the qualification round of mens javelin throw will be held on August 25 while the final is scheduled for the final day of the World Championship on August 27 Jena was to leave for Hungary on August 20 It was the Athletics Federation of India AFI that highlighted Jenas visa problems on social media late on Wednesday informing that his onemonth visa for the World Championship has been cancelled for reasons unknown Setback for javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena as Embassy of Hungary in Delhi has cancelled his onemonth visa for reasons unknown He is doubtful for the World Championships the AFI wrote in a tweet tagging the Sports Authority of India SAI Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and World Athletics the global governing body for track and field competitions Odisha javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena was issued 1 month Schengen visa last month He was to leave for Budapest on August 20 If visa is cancelled he cant compete the AFI further said in its tweet Neeraj Chopra asked the authorities to do everything that they can to solve the issue Just heard that there are issues with Kishore Jenas Visa preventing him from entering Hungary for the World Cships I hope the authorities are able to find a solution as this is one of the biggest moments of his career Lets do everything we can Jena who hails from Odisha is in good form as he recently won the gold medal in the Sri Lanka National Athletics Meet on July 30 He came up with his personal best throw of 8438 metres in Sri Lanka to win the gold Earlier Jena had qualified for the World Athletics Championships in Budapest and also the Asian Games in Hangzhou China with a throw of 8438 metres IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-championships-javelin-thrower-kishore-jenas-visa-for-hungary-cancelled-neeraj-chopra-comes-out-in-support-451297.html Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-adopts-rules-for-athletes-representatives-safeguarding-players-from-abuse-or-exploitation-451004.html Lausanne Aug 15 World Athletics will introduce a centralised licensing system for Athletes Representatives from September 1 after the regulatory framework was approved by the World Athletics Council this week The new system will set global minimum standards for becoming an Athletes Representative AR and maintaining a licence to act on behalf of athletes for any competition The World Athletics Council also approved new Safeguarding Rules to guard against abuse harassment or exploitation by World Athletics officials or which may occur at a World Athletics Series event or Congress In exceptional cases these rules will also apply to MF officials Under the new system for Athletes Representatives ARs Member Federations MFs will not be permitted to regulate World Athletics ARs or charge any fees to them If MFs wish to implement a framework to regulate ARs they will only be permitted to regulate matters falling within their national jurisdiction but must meet the minimum standards of the World Athletics framework World Athletics informed in a release on Tuesday World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said We have consulted with ARs and athletes around the current system examining the practical realities faced by ARs and athletes working within the global athletics market and we believe a centralised system which sets minimum professional standards and provides ongoing professional development will lead to a better outcome for both athletes and agents The new rules will introduce eligibility criteria to become an AR which will apply equally on a global basis Individuals who apply will be subject to a vetting and exam process The vetting requirements will be similar to those required to become a World Athletics official but will also include specific requirements related to the duties of an AR A new World Athletics Athletes Representative Panel will conduct the vetting The AR exam will contain essential subjects for acting as a sports agent including ethical compliance and safeguarding To maintain a licence an AR must pay an annual licence fee to cover costs incurred by World Athletics maintain professional indemnity insurance and complete a minimum amount of continuing professional development World Athletics will establish an online portal to facilitate the licensing process and also plans to provide education to athletes on matters such as the meaning of their contracts appropriate levels of paymentcommissions and introductory information for emerging athletes on becoming an elite athlete The maximum amount of time that an athlete and AR may enter into an agreement will be two years which can be extended for oneyear periods Athletes are also allowed to represent themselves Safeguarding rules The new safeguarding rules give World Athletics the power to make orders imposing safeguards limitations and restrictions on certain individuals in order for World Athletics to ensure that safe happy and positive environments are created for everyone involved in athletics and that all involved are treated with dignity and respect An independent Case Management Group will be appointed to make decisions in relation to safeguarding concerns which are investigated by the Athletics Integrity Unit AIU The role of the Case Management Group will be to review investigations by the AIU assess risk and make orders relating to safeguards limitations restrictions sanctions and other matters IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-adopts-rules-for-athletes-representatives-safeguarding-players-from-abuse-or-exploitation-451004.html Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/olympic-champs-gong-liu-to-lead-china-for-world-athletics-championships-449414.html Beijing Aug 12 The Chinese Athletics Association has named a roster of 41 athletes for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest Hungary this month Gong Lijiao 34 will be seeking her 3rd world title for womens shot put in her ninth world championships while Liu Shiying aims for her first worlds title in the javelin throw reports Xinhua The Olympic champion duo will be joined by teammates including mens long jump reigning champion Wang Jianan defending champion in womens discus throw Feng Bin and the bronze medalist at Tokyo Liu Hong The 2023 World Athletics Championships will feature 49 medal events More than 2100 athletes from over 200 teams will compete at Hungarys new National Athletics Centre between August 1927 Women He Wuga Li Zhixuan Zhang Deshun Li Ling Niu Chunge Xu Huiqin Gong Lijiao Song Jiayua Zhang Linru Feng Bin Wang Fang Ji Li Wang Zheng Zhao Jie Liu Shiying Liu Hong Ma Zhenxia Yang Jiayu Bai Xueying Li Maocuo Qieyang Shijie Men Feng Peiyou He Jie Yang Shaohui Zhu Shenglong Xie Zhiyu Huang Bokai Yao Jie Zhong Tao Wang Jianan Zhang Jingqiang Zhang Mingkun Fang Yaoqing Su Wen Zhu Yaming Niu Wenchao Wang Zhaozhao Zhang Jun He Xianghong Wang Qin Zhaxi Yangben IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/olympic-champs-gong-liu-to-lead-china-for-world-athletics-championships-449414.html Sat, 12 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/hamstring-injury-rules-out-ugandan-favorite-kiplimo-from-world-athletics-449415.html Kampala Aug 12 Ugandas long distance star athlete Jacob Kiplimo has been ruled out of the forthcoming World Athletics Championships slated for August 1927 in Budapest due to his hamstring injury It is unfortunate the doctor told us on Friday that Kiplimos hamstring injury cannot let him compete in Hungary We have decided that he is withdrawn Dominic Otuchet President of the Uganda Athletics Federation UAF told Xinhua Kiplimo together with world champion Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei were Ugandas medal hopefuls in the 5000m and 10000m races This is a very unfortunate development because this is a medal missed for Uganda But we shall focus on the remaining 20 team members who will travel added Otuchet He added that Kiplimo sustained the injury during the speed training session on August 1 in Kapchorwa Otuchet made it clear that as a federation they will do whatever it takes to ensure Kiplimos recovery We urge Kiplimo to remain focused and steadfast while taking the brief period positively added Otuchet Kiplimo won gold in the 10000m race at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham He also holds the mens half marathon record of 57 minutes and 31 seconds set on November 21 2021 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/hamstring-injury-rules-out-ugandan-favorite-kiplimo-from-world-athletics-449415.html Sat, 12 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/polish-sprinter-zakrzewski-completes-double-gold-at-european-athletics-u20-448680.html Jerusalem Aug 10 Teenage Polish sensation Marek Zakrzewski clinched double gold in the mens sprint races at the 2023 European Athletics U20 Championships in Jerusalems Givat Ram Stadium After triumphing in the 100meter race a day prior 17yearold Zakrzewski followed it up by winning the 200meter sprint with a time of 2063 seconds He outpaced Dutch runner Timo Spiering who clocked 2097 reports Xinhua In the womens 200meter race Swedens Nora Lindahl secured first place with 2326 narrowly edging out Hungarys Alexa Sulyan by a mere eightthousandths of a second Dutch athlete Niels Laros showcased his prowess by claiming the mens 1500meter gold with a total time of three minutes and 5678 His impressive final lap timed at 5135 placed him nearly three seconds ahead of the Austrian runnerup Kevin Kamenschak Latvias Agate Caune dominated the womens 3000meter run finishing in 85320 This outstanding performance marked the second fastest in European U20 Championship history setting a record race margin of 28 seconds Following Cypriot Valentina Savvas victory in the womens hammer throw her compatriot Iosif Kesidis clinched silver in the mens category registering a throw of 7773m The top spot was secured by Finlands Max Lampinen with a world U20 leading throw of 7972m As anticipated Serbias Angelina Topic triumphed in the womens high jump at 190m In the mens pole vault Italys Simone Bartelli bagged the gold with a vault of 540m Turkeys Dilek Kocak brought home the countrys first gold medal from the championship by winning the womens 1500meter race in 41686 Swedens Jonathan Grahn took the gold in the mens 3000 meters with a time of 84467 Danish sprinter Jonas Gunnleivsson set a national record in the mens 400 meters finishing in 4586 In the womens category the Czech Republics Lurdes Gloria Manuel dominated with a time of 5194 In the field events Germanys Lasse Schulz was peerless in the mens shot put being the only finalist to achieve over 20 meters with his 2021m throw The mens javelin gold went to Hungarian Gyorgy Herczeg with a throw of 7945m Other notable gold medalists included the Czech Republics Karolina Jarosova in the womens 3000meter steeplechase on 100457 and Spains Sofia Santacreu in the womens 10000meter walk clocking a personal best of 455976 As the championship approaches its conclusion on Thursday Germany is leading the medal tally boasting four gold five silver and four bronze medals IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/polish-sprinter-zakrzewski-completes-double-gold-at-european-athletics-u20-448680.html Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-to-lead-indian-challenge-as-world-athletics-confirms-entries-for-budapest-2023-448950.html Mumbai Aug 10 Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra will lead a strong contingent including stars like steeplechaser Avinash Sable long jumpers Jeswin Aldrin and Murali Sreeshankar and Jyothi Yarraji womens 100m hurdles who will participate in the World Athletics Championships to be held in Budapest from August 19 to 27 Chopra Indias best hope for a medal will lead the charge in the mens javelin throw hoping to improve on the silver medal he won in Eugene last year and will have compatriots Kishore Jena and DP Manu will also be in contention Chopra has excelled on the international stage winning the Golden League Final in Zurich In May this year he won gold in the Doha Dimond League with a throw of 8867m Track and Fields world governing body World Athletics on Thursday released the final entry lists for the World Athletics Championships to be held in Budapest It has been confirmed that more than 2100 athletes from 202 teams intend to compete in the Hungarian capitals new National Athletics Centre between August 1927 Of the 44 individual winners from the 2022 edition in Oregon 38 are entered to defend their titles in Budapest with Perus double champion Kimberly Garcia set to contest both the 20km and 35km race walk events ShellyAnn FraserPryce seeks a recordextending sixth world 100m title after she led a Jamaican sweep of the medals last year winning a championship record of 1067 Pawel Fajdek also has the chance to secure a sixth gold medal having won the past five consecutive world hammer titles Ryan Crouser shot put Mondo Duplantis pole vault Faith Kipgeyon 1500m and Yulimar Rojas triple jump are among the world recordholders who return targeting backtoback world title triumphs In the mens section 17 individuals and the 4x400m relay team have been included in the final confirmed list In the womens section Parul Chaudhary 3000m steeplechase Jyothi Yarraji 100m hurdles Shaili Singh long jump Annu Rani Javelin throw and Bhawana Jat 20km race walk will be the Indians that will compete in the World Championships The other Indian men that have qualified to participate in the World Athletics Championships are Krishna Kumar 800m Ajay Kumar Saroj 1500m Santosh Kumar Tamilarasan Sarvesh Anil Kushare high jump Praveen Chithravel Abdulla N and Eldhose Paul in the triple jump Paramjeet Singh Bisht Akashdeep Singh and Vikash Singh in 20km race walk and Ram Baboo in 35km race walk Amoj Jacob Mijo Chacko Aul Rajalingam Rajesh Ramesh Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi and Muhammed Anas Yahiya IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-to-lead-indian-challenge-as-world-athletics-confirms-entries-for-budapest-2023-448950.html Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/italys-furlani-wins-long-jump-gold-at-european-athletics-u20-championships-448236.html Jerusalem Aug 9 Italian standout Mattia Furlani won the mens long jump title at the 2023 European Athletics U20 Championships at Jerusalems Givat Ram Stadium The 18yearold achieved a leap of 823m narrowly missing his personal best by one centimeter and edging out Bulgarias Bozhidar Saraboyukov by the same margin who set an under20 national record with 822m reports Xinhua Polands 17yearold Marek Zakrzewski captured the mens 100meter sprint clocking in at 1025 seconds Britains Joy Eze claimed gold in the womens 100meters finishing in 1139 seconds Austrias Enzo Diessl took top honors in the 110m hurdles completing the race in 1312 seconds Germanys Rosina Schneider secured first place in the womens 100 hurdles setting a 2023 European U20 lead with a time of 1306 seconds Ukraines Mykhailo Brudin posted a world U20 leading distance of 6658m to easily clinch the gold in the mens discus throw Germanys Chioma Ndubuisi also achieved a world U20 lead reaching 1797m on her way to the womens shot put gold medal Germanys Sandrina Sprengel triumphed in the heptathlon with 5928 points after precompetition favorite Jana Koscak of Croatia withdrew on Day 1 due to injury In the womens triple jump Ukraines Oleksandra Chernukha secured gold with a personal best of 1363m while Valentina Savva earned Cyprus the gold in the hammer throw with a distance of 6469m After two days of the fourday competition Germany sits atop the medal table with three golds two silvers and two bronzes IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/italys-furlani-wins-long-jump-gold-at-european-athletics-u20-championships-448236.html Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/sports-ministry-to-fund-28-indian-athletes-for-world-athletics-championship-in-budapest-447879.html New Delhi Aug 8 Sports Ministry will fund the participation of the Indian contingent consisting 28 athletes for the upcoming World Athletics Championships which will be held in Budapest Hungary from August 19 A 42member contingent including coaches and support staff are heading for the world event which will have the best of the best athletes from across the world competing In the previous edition a total of 6 individuals reached the finals at the World Championships in 2022 with 3 of them making it to Top 8 finishes amp Neeraj returning with a historic silver medal This was Indias best performance in any edition of the World Athletics Championships The funding will cover the teams training cost plus boardingLodging costs airfare visa costs and Out of Pocket Allowance OPA among other expenditures a media release from the Ministry said on Tuesday Out of 28 competing athletes 13 are Target Olympic Podium Scheme TOPS athletes and 15 would be competing at the World Championships for the very first time Former U20 World Athletics Championships silver medalist Shaili Singh is the youngest member of the contingent The 19yearold would be competing in her first senior World Championships this year Athletes who will be competing at the event are Jyothi Yarraji 1OOm Hurdles TOPS Athlete Parul Chaudhary 3000m SC Shaili Singh Long Jump TOPS Athlete Annu Rani Javelin Throw TOPS Athlete Bhawna Jat Race Walk Krishan Kumar 800m Ajay Kumar Saroj 1500m Santhosh Kumar Tamilarnsan 400m Hurdles Avinash Mukund Sable 3000m SC TOPS Athlete Sarvesh Anil Kushare High Jump Jeswin Aldrin Long Jump TOPS Athlete M Sreeshankar Long Jump TOPS Athlete Praveen Chithravel Triple Jump TOPS Athlete Abdulla Aboobacker Triple Jump TOPS Athlete Eldhose Paul Triple Jump TOPS Athlete Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw TOPS Athlete DP Manu Javelin Throw TOPS Athlete Kishore Kumar Jena Javelin Throw Akashdeep Singh Race Walk TOPS Athlete Vikash Singh Race Walk Paramjeet Singh Race Walk TOPS Athlete Ram Baboo Race Walk Amoj Jacob 4 x 400m Relay Muhammed Ajmal 4 x 400m Relay Muhammed Anas 4 x 400m Relay Rajesh Ramesh 4 x 400m Relay Anil Rajalingam 4 x 400m Relay Mijo Chacko Kurian 4 x 400m Relay IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/sports-ministry-to-fund-28-indian-athletes-for-world-athletics-championship-in-budapest-447879.html Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/even-the-sky-is-not-the-limit-for-huafrid-billimoria-the-asian-championship-medallist-para-triathlete-440857.html By B Shrikant Mumbai June 24 Diagnosed with Dystonia a neurological movement disorder in which the muscles of the patient contract involuntarily causing repetitive or twisting movements Huafrid Billimoria used to find a simple act like running difficult But by the dint of his hard work singleminded dedication and desire to excel in his chosen field the 27yearold athlete who has also battled severe learning disabilities like dyslexia dyscalculia dysgraphia and a behavioural problem like ADHD Attention Deficiency Hyperactive Disorder has made it to record books as the first Indian male to win a Continentallevel medal in one of the toughest endurance events in the world Ironman finishing on the podium on three occasions Billimoria who has many more firsts like the first individual with dystonia to swim 10km in open waters backtoback in a year and the first individual with Dystonia to complete an Ironman competition comprising a 39km swim 180km cycling and 42km running to compete in an Asian triathlon event which involves a 750 metres swim 20 km cycling and 5 km running recognised by the sports world governing body World Triathlon Earlier this month Huafrid Billimoria won a bronze medal in the PTS5 section of the Asia Triathlon Para Championships held in Samarkand Uzbekistan Billimoria completed the course in 1 hour 2630 minutes to finish third behind Japanese duo Hideki Uda and Keiya Kanako The bronze medal won in Samarkand is not only the culmination of a journey for Billimoria as he has endured tremendous hardship in overcoming his disabilities to achieve success but it also triggers the start of a new dream for the 28yearold from Mumbai who now wants to represent the country in the Paralympics and hopefully won a medal His journey has been arduous and an inspiration for people with disabilities to not get bogged down but rather go out and achieve their dreams At the start I couldnt even run for 5 kilometres due to spasmodic involuntary movements and thats when I read about an Ironman the toughest singleday longdistance race thats how I heard about a triathlon I also realised that only one other person with my condition in the world had done an Ironman Billimoria told IANS about how he got inspired to take part in these tough endurance sports A student of St Marys ICSE Mumbai Billimoria went on to study in Hotel Management at the Institute of Hotel ManagementMumbai one of the best Hotel Management colleges in India graduating with distinction Billimoria who wanted to help others with the same challenges as himself became a disability and mental health advocate as he did his MA in Social Work in Disability Studies and Action from Tata Institute of Social Science Mumbai and passed with first Grade My Disability is Genetic I had it from birth but it went undiagnosed till it got debilitating and my greatgrandmother had it It skipped two generations and became debilitating at the age of 1516 said Billimoria But his life took a separate course from academics when Billimoria decided to walk the talk and prove that someone like him who suffers from a genetic neurological disorder can endure physical stress and compete in competitive sports After trying Ironman events Billimoria gravitated towards Ironman and from that to triathlon and has now made it his calling Thats when I realised that there are a lot of disability advocates just talking and not doing anything extraordinary to back it up with action to create social impact Thats when I took my chance to do what had never been done before in India and do it the fastest Eventually making me the fastest Indian and the fastest person with my condition in the world to complete an Ironman Then getting into the shorter format of triathlons to representing the country with its historymaking performance said Billimoria Billimoria who was diagnosed with dystonia at the age of 16 and despite that participated in marathons Ironman events and triathlon achieving three podium finishes in Ironman races a medal at the national level besides the Asian Championship medal Having charted his way into the record books Billimoria now wants to represent India in the Paralympics and participate in spinechilling endurance feats like Climbing Mount Everest Ultra cycling races swimming the English channel swimming from India to Sri Lanka and back Ultramans Ultramarathons He is determined to achieve his dreams and go above and beyond where even ablebodied individuals would get goosebumps because thats what his lifes mission is and he has found it alas Considering the way she has achieved his feats with determination and endurance the sky is not the limit for this brilliant paraathlete IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/even-the-sky-is-not-the-limit-for-huafrid-billimoria-the-asian-championship-medallist-para-triathlete-440857.html Sat, 24 Jun 2023 21:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/focus-on-toor-sreeshankar-aldrin-as-india-hope-to-reap-success-of-inter-state-at-asian-world-championships-439468.html New Delhi June 21 The fiveday InterState Athletic Championships 2023 which ended at Bhubaneswar on Monday lived up to its expectations as on the final two days of the competition shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and long jumper Murali Sreeshankar set the standard high with worldclass performances Toor hogged all the limelight on the final day of the competition when he threw the shot put as far as 2177 metres to improve his twoseasonold Asian record of 2149m Needless to say a new national record the effort was also good enough to breach the qualifying standard of the World Athletics Championships Sreeshankars 841m leap was no mean feat too as he came within 1cm of the national record with the holder Jeswin Aldrin himself competing in the tournament as the Athletics Federation of India AFI made it mandatory for all elite athletes except javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra the Olympic gold medallist and steeplechaser Avinash Sable to compete in Bhubaneswar to qualify for the Asian Games Apart from the two highlight performances of the InterState Athletics Championships several athletes expectedly qualified for the Asian Games as well And a few also qualified for the upcoming World Championships in Budapest But can we expect a rich medal haul with so many of the Indian athletes making the cut The good news is that the Asian Games promises glory with the quadrennial event being a happy hunting ground for Indian athletes While the likes of Toor Sreeshankar Aldrin Neeraj and Avinash Sable are among the frontrunners to bring back gold from Hangzhou the expectations are no different from Jyothi Yarraji 100m hurdles Jinson Johnson 1500m Praveen Chithravel and Eldhose Paul triple jump A few other Indian athletes are also expected to be in medal contention they include Anjali Devi 400m Deeksha KM 800m Harmilan Bains 1500m Swapna Barman heptathlon and Tejaswin Shankar decathlon A dress rehearsal of the Asian Games would be on display during the Asian Athletics Championships in July when most of these names will be competing in Bangkok after they qualified through the Federation Cup in Ranchi last month However the real challenge remains the World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August Neeraj Chopra will be in the spotlight aiming to become the World Champion for the first time while both Sreeshankar and Aldrin will lay claim to medals as well after being the worldleading performers with their big jumps this season Tajinderpal Singh Toor will have a shot at a medal as well if he repeats his big throw from the InterState Athletics However theres a point worth pondering about as none of these stars really brought out their AGame in foreign conditions However Indian athletes will be expected to buck the trend just like Neeraj did in the Tokyo Olympic Games two years ago IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/focus-on-toor-sreeshankar-aldrin-as-india-hope-to-reap-success-of-inter-state-at-asian-world-championships-439468.html Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/inter-state-senior-cships-indias-murali-sreeshankar-qualifies-for-budapest-world-athletics-championship-438722.html Bhubaneswar June 18 Indian long jumper and Commonwealth Games medalist Murali Sreeshankar stole the show on the penultimate day of the 62nd National Inter State Senior Athletics Championship and qualified for the Budapest World Athletics Championship here on Sunday In his opening preliminary round Keralas 24 years international athlete recorded an 841m jump to better Budapest World Athletics Championship and Hangzhou Asian Games qualification marks He also improved his own meet record of 823m Bhubaneswars Kalinga stadium has been lucky for Sreeshankar He first broke the 8m barrier at the same venue in 2018 His fathercumcoach S Murali was hopeful his son would further improve the mark in the medal round on Monday He could do better in the final Sreeshankars father said While the World Championship qualification mark was 825m the Athletics Federation of India qualification criteria set for Asian Games was 795m Tamil Nadus Jeswin Aldrin another leading jumper this season best jump in qualification was 783m Jeswins personal best recorded earlier in March was 842m Muhammed Anees Yahiya of Kerala 771m is also among 12 athletes in the final The mens long jump final is expected to be a major attraction on Monday The womens long jump qualification round was also the main attraction in the morning session today The leading jumperAncy Sojan 649m achieved the Asian Games qualification mark of 645m The final is scheduled for Monday Nayana James 631m and Shaili Singh 627m were the other two leading jumpers in the field Away from the jumping arena the men javelin throw qualification round saw good performance by Odishas Kishore Kumar Jena His best throw of 7996m was better than the Asian Games qualification mark of 7823m Shivpal Singh 7935m and Anuj Kalera 7904m were other two throwers whose preliminary round performance was inside the Asian Games qualification round Rohit Yadav 7632m and Manu DP 7621m the two main contenders for the podium were fourth and fifth respectively in the qualification round and advanced to the final The mens 1500m opening heat saw four runners including Ajay Kumar Saroj 34413 secs Yoonus Shah 34422 secs and Sachelal Patel 34433 secs dip inside the Asian Games qualification time of 34784 seconds Olympian and national record holder Jinson Johnson clocked 34883 secs in third heat to advance to the final The womens 800m final is expected to be keenly contested It was easy passage for both KM Deeksha and Harmilan Bains considered strong medal contenders to the final round KM Chanda and Lili Das were other two prominent runners to have advanced to the medal round Tamil Nadus R Vithya Ramraj also gave a good account of herself in the womens 400m hurdles qualification round to post a time of 5723 seconds which was better than the Asian Games qualification mark of 5748 seconds It was also easy for Indias star thrower Tajinderpal Singh Toor in the mens shot put preliminary round Assams Amlan Borgohain 2137 secs emerged the fastest male runner in the 200m heats Akash Kumar of Uttar Pradesh 2148 secs was the second fastest runner to advance to the final Odishas Srabani Nanda will be one to watch in the womens 200m final She clocked 2431 secs in heats IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/inter-state-senior-cships-indias-murali-sreeshankar-qualifies-for-budapest-world-athletics-championship-438722.html Mon, 19 Jun 2023 01:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/inter-state-senior-athletics-cships-murali-sreeshankar-makes-cut-for-world-championships-438651.html Bhubaneswar June 18 Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar punched his ticket for the upcoming World Athletics Championships with a massive 841m leap at the National InterState Senior Athletics Championships 2023 here on Sunday The 24yearold Sreeshankar achieved his personal best on his first attempt during the heats at the Kalinga Stadium He however fell short of Jeswins Aldrins national record by 001m but easily breached the world championships qualifying mark of 825m S Murali had also crossed the 825m mark in an athletics meet in California USA last month with an 829m effort but since his jump was windassisted it did not help him make the cut for the world championships Last week the star jumper registered an impressive 809m attempt to finish third in the mens long jump event at the Paris Diamond League 2023 Fellow jumpers Jeswin Aldrin managed a 783m long jump during the heats to be placed second while Muhammed Anees Yahiya was third with 771m jump as a total of 12 long jumpers successfully advanced to the final which is scheduled to take place on Monday IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/inter-state-senior-athletics-cships-murali-sreeshankar-makes-cut-for-world-championships-438651.html Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/inter-state-senior-cships-long-jumper-murali-sreeshankar-wins-ticket-to-budapest-world-athletics-championship-438665.html Bhubaneswar June 18 Indian long jumper and Commonwealth Games medalist Murali Sreeshankar stole the show on the penultimate day of the 62nd National Inter State Senior Athletics Championship and qualified for the Budapest World Athletics Championship here on Sunday In his opening preliminary round jump Keralas 24 years international athlete recorded 841m jump to better Budapest World Athletics Championship and Hangzhou Asian Games qualification marks He also improved his own meet record of 823m Bhubaneswars Kalinga stadium has been lucky for Sreeshankar He first broke the 8m barrier at the same venue in 2018 His fathercumcoach S Murali was hopeful his son would further improve the mark in the medal round on Monday He could do better in the final Sreeshankars father said While the World Championship qualification mark was 825m the Athletics Federation of India qualification criteria set for Asian Games was 795m Tamil Nadus Jeswin Aldrin another leading jumper this season best jump in qualification was 783m Jeswins personal best recorded earlier in March was 842m Muhammed Anees Yahiya of Kerala 771m is also among 12 athletes in the final The mens long jump final is expected to be a major attraction on Monday The womens long jump qualification round was also the main attraction in the morning session The leading three jumpers Ancy Sojan 649m Nayana James 631m and Shaili Singh 627m achieved the Asian Games qualification mark of 645m The final is scheduled for Monday Away from the jumping arena the men javelin throw qualification round saw good performance by Odishas Kishore Kumar Jena His best throw of 7996m was better than the Asian Games qualification mark of 7823m Shivpal Singh 7935m and Anuj Kalera 7904m were other two throwers whose preliminary round performance was inside the Asian Games qualification round Rohit Yadav 7632m and Manu DP 7621m the two main contenders for the podium were fourth and fifth respectively in the qualification round and advanced to the final The mens 1500m opening heat saw three runners Ajay Kumar Saroj 34413 secs Yoonus Shah 34422 secs and Sachelal Patel 34433 secs dip inside the Asian Games qualification time of 34784 seconds Olympian and national record holder Jinson Johnson clocked 34883 secs in third heat to advance to the final The womens 800m final is expected to be keenly contested It was easy passage for both KM Deeksha and Harmilan Bains considered strong medal contenders to the final round KM Chanda and Lili Das were other two prominent runners to have advanced to the medal round Tamil Nadus R Vithya Ramraj also gave a good account of herself in the womens 400m hurdles qualification round to post a time of 5723 seconds which was better than the Asian Games qualification mark of 5748 seconds It was also easy for Indias star thrower Tajinderpal Singh Toor in the mens shot put preliminary round Assams Amlan Borgohain 2137 secs emerged the fastest male runner in the 200m heats Akash Kumar of Uttar Pradesh 2148 secs was the second fastest runner to advance to the final Odishas Srabani Nanda will be one to watch in the womens 200m final She clocked 2431 secs in heats IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/inter-state-senior-cships-long-jumper-murali-sreeshankar-wins-ticket-to-budapest-world-athletics-championship-438665.html Sun, 18 Jun 2023 20:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/over-900-budding-athletes-shortlisted-for-afi-junior-talent-identification-programme-starting-next-week-438418.html Bhubaneswar June 17 The Athletics Federation of India AFI junior talent identification programme will start from June 20 across the country said AFI president Adille Sumariwalla here on Saturday The AFI has shortlisted more than 900 athletes in the age group of under U14 and U16 for a fortnight assessment camp starting next week at six different locations Adille Sumariwalla explained The athletes were selected through a talent identification programme during the 2023 National InterDistrict Junior Athletics Meet held earlier in Patna Patiala Punjab Bhopal Madhya Pradesh Patna Bihar Gandhinagar Gujarat Lucknow Uttar Pradesh and Thiruvananthapuram Kerala are the six venues where the fortnight camps will be conducted The camps will be funded by Rural Electrification Corporation Limited the AFI president added The assessment camps said Adille Sumariwalla will be fun and play The basic goal during the camps will be to test budding athletes overall general fitness and aptitude towards sports the AFI president added The process to formulate a new junior programme is in the pipeline The AFI also announced the appointment of Nagapuri Ramesh a senior Sports Authority of India SAI athletics coach as head of its junior athletics team According to Adille Sumariwalla the percentage of juniors graduating to the senior level is a minuscule three per cent Rameshs experience will greatly contribute to the AFI junior development programme The AFI president said the fiveday 62nd national interstate senior athletics championship that will conclude on June 19 in Bhubaneswar will act as a final selection for next months Asian Athletics as well as Hangzhou Asian Games Regarding the humid conditions here at this time of the year the AFI president said despite warm conditions there have been excellent performances in some events particularly the womens 1500m race The top three competitors ran a superb race and dipped below the Asian Games qualification time of 41549 seconds The eventual winner KM Deeksha clocked 40607 secs the AFI president added The local weather conditions were warm at the 2022 Oregon World Athletics Championships The athletes must get used to different weather conditions to excel at the international level Adille Sumariwall said The athletes might encounter similar conditions like Bhubaneswar in Bangkok during the July 12 to 16 Asian Athletics Championship he concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/over-900-budding-athletes-shortlisted-for-afi-junior-talent-identification-programme-starting-next-week-438418.html Sun, 18 Jun 2023 02:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/inter-state-athletics-championships-kicks-off-at-kalinga-stadium-in-bhubaneswar-437856.html Bhubaneswar June 15 The 62nd InterState Athletics Championships began at the Kalinga Stadium here on Thursday At the inaugural ceremony Indian Olympic Association IOA president and legendary Indian athlete PT Usha declared the meet open I am delighted that the Odisha government is organising this event This event is very important for our athletes as it is a qualification for the Asian Games I wish the participants the very best said Usha Apart from PT Usha the Minister for Sports and Youth Services Tusharkanti Behera Sports and Youth Services Secretary Vineel Krishna and Chief Coach of Indian Athletics Radhakrishnan Nair were also present at the occasion It is our way of promoting sports and providing a platform for the sporting talent of our state country It allows athletes to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level Earlier we hosted the IGP 3 4 and it was a memorable experience for all This time too our efforts are directed towards the necessities and comfort of athletes said Behera The state government is fully committed to ensuring the smooth conduct of these events and providing the best possible facilities and support to the participating athletes he added On behalf of the entire athletic contingent ace Indian sprinter from Odisha Srabani Nanda took the pledge that symbolised the spirit of fair play and competition ahead of the commencement During the InterState Athletics Championship the athletes will not only be competing for individual triumphs and state pride but also to assert themselves as contenders for three major international events the upcoming biannual Asian Athletic Championship the World Championship and the Asian Games in September Following the opening and Day 1 medal ceremony the legendary sprinter PT Usha was accompanied by Sport secretary Vineel Krishna and they visited the upcoming Indoor Athletics Stadium which upon completion would be Indias first ever indoor athletics stadium IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/inter-state-athletics-championships-kicks-off-at-kalinga-stadium-in-bhubaneswar-437856.html Fri, 16 Jun 2023 06:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/gurbachan-singh-randhawa-steps-down-as-afi-selection-panel-chairman-437174.html New Delhi June 13 Former track and field athlete Gurbachan Singh Randhawa on Tuesday resigned as the chairman of the Athletics Federation of India AFI selection committee after holding the post for 18 years In a letter to AFI president Adille Sumariwalla Randhawa who was the first track and field athlete to receive the Arjuna Award in 1961 said that due to the challenges posed by advancing age it has become difficult for him to dedicate his full commitment to the job I have resigned as the Chairman of the Athletics Federation of India Selection Committee after serving in the position for 18 years My advancing age makes it difficult for me to give the job my 100 per cent I think it is the right time for me to hand over the reins to a younger person at a time when Indian Athletics is at a very exciting stage of its evolution Randhawa said in a statement Randhawa was the flagbearer of the Indian contingent at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics where he bagged 5th position in the 110metre hurdles event He won gold in Decathlon at the 1962 Jakarta Asia Games and bestowed with the Best Athlete title After a span of 57 years the Olympic medal that eluded Randhawa in the 1964 Tokyo Games was finally been brought home by Neeraj Chopra coincidently in the city of Tokyo I am truly delighted that we now have two World Athletics Championships medalists in Anju Bobby George and Neeraj Chopra The cherry on the cake of course is Neeraj Chopras Olympic Games gold medal in Tokyo2020 After a number of near misses including that of my friend the late Milkha Singh in 1960 and PT Usha in 1984 Neeraj Chopra made all our dreams come true Athletics has been in my veins from my childhood and I am privileged that I could serve the sport in various capacities After winning the Asian Games Decathlon gold medal in 1962 and finishing fifth in the 110m Hurdles in the 1964 Olympic Games where I was flag bearer in the opening ceremony the statement further read The 84years has been associated with AFI earlier the Amateur Athletics Federation of India for 63 years as athlete coach Government Observer and Chairman of Selection Committee I look back at the six decades with great pride and humility that I was able to serve track and field sport in our country in various capacities Randhawa said I am of the firm opinion that the vision of Dr Lalit K Bhanot and the officebearers led by Adille J Sumariwalla Anju Bobby George and others will keep Indian athletics on the road to greater success I look forward to watching Indian Athletics cross many more wonderful milestones in the years to come he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/gurbachan-singh-randhawa-steps-down-as-afi-selection-panel-chairman-437174.html Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/chinas-top-sprinter-su-withdraws-from-2023-season-436520.html Beijing June 12 China top sprinter Su Bingtian on Monday announced his withdrawal from the 2023 season on his social media account In a statement the current Asian mens 100m record holder disclosed that he decided to drop out of this years World Athletics Championships and Hangzhou Asian Games and put an end to the 2023 season due to physical reasons reports Xinhua As a 34yearold sprinter the accumulated injuries over the years and the decline of physical conditions after the pandemic have brought difficulties to my preparations this year he said in the post My team has conducted a series of examinations and tests for me and actively sought advice from various sources To prolong my career I have to give up this years competitions to take a rest and make adjustments But I will not stop pursuing my dreams Next I will continue to actively recover and fully prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics Su added Su with a personal best of 983 seconds in the 100m event is the fifth fastest man alltime in the category at the Olympics IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/chinas-top-sprinter-su-withdraws-from-2023-season-436520.html Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-kipyegon-sets-world-record-in-5000m-girma-races-to-world-mark-in-paris-436159.html Paris June 10 On a historic night Faith Kipyegon of Kenya and Lamecha Girma of Ethiopia set world records in the 5000m and 3000m steeplechase respectively at the Meeting de Paris providing the standout moments at a highly memorable Wanda Diamond League meeting in the French capital A week after breaking the 1500m world record in Florence Kipyegon etched her name into the record books for 5000m winning in 140520 here on Friday night Participating in her thirdever race at the distance and her first 5000m outing in eight years Kipyegon went quietly about her job as she quelled a strong challenge from world recordholder Letesenbet Gidey But the 29yearold Kenyan the world and Olympic champion showed no fear as she navigated her way through the race passing 3000m in 8321 tucked behind world recordholder Letesenbet Gidey Kipyegon took the lead with about 600 metres to go but Gidey kept close contact Kipyegon now speeding up with each and every stride hit the bell in 13041 needing a final lap of about 62 seconds to break Gideys record She did exactly that covering the last 400m in 611 seconds to cross the line in 140520 a 142second improvement on Gideys mark Gidey finished second in 140794 the thirdfastest time in history the World Athletics informed in a report on Saturday Girma who started his year with a world indoor record over 3000m had requested an ambitious pace for the mens 3000m steeplechase one that would result in a finishing time of about 752 The world and Olympic silver medallist almost got a bit carried away midrace though and ran well ahead of the pacing lights through the middle section of the race With two laps to go the lights almost caught up with the Ethiopian who by now was well ahead of the rest of the field But the sound of the bell and the reaction of the crowd seemingly gave him added impetus on the final lap as he moved clear of the lights once more He sped around the final lap in about 64 seconds crossing the line in 75211 taking 152 seconds off the world record set 19 years ago by Said Saeed Shaheen Jakob Ingebrigtsen had set the tone for the evening before the main programme got underway The world and Olympic champion set a world best in the rarelycontested two miles winning in 75410 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-kipyegon-sets-world-record-in-5000m-girma-races-to-world-mark-in-paris-436159.html Sun, 11 Jun 2023 03:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-diamond-league-indias-murali-sreeshankar-finishes-third-in-long-jump-436030.html Paris June 10 Indias Murali Sreeshankar registered an impressive 809m attempt to finish third in the mens long jump event at the Paris Diamond League 2023 here Murali logged his best jump of the Friday night with his third attempt The 809m effort put him in the second spot only behind the reigning Olympic and Diamond League champion Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece who won the Paris Diamond League with an 813m jump However a foul from Murali in the fourth attempt and an 811m jump by Switzerlands Simon Ehammer pushed the Indian long jumper down to the third spot Sreeshankars fifth attempt read 799m and his sixth run down the track ended with a foul This was Sreeshankars second appearance in the Diamond League Last year in Monaco he came sixth with an effort of 794m His personal best jump is 836m which he logged last year Notably Indias national record in mens long jump belongs to Jeswin Aldrin who hit 842m earlier this year The 24yearold Sreeshankar came into the Paris leg of the Diamond League after winning three consecutive gold medals He won a World Athletics Continental Tour bronze label event in Kallithea Greece last month with his seasonbest jump of 818m and made the cut for the upcoming Asian Games in China The meeting in Paris was the fourth leg of the Diamond League an annual series of toptier track and field competitions organised by World Athletics However it was the first time this year that the mens long jump was featured in the list of events Points in the Diamond League are awarded to athletes based on their performances in each leg and the top eight athletes in each event qualify for the final This year the Diamond League Final will be held in Eugene USA on September 16 and 17 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/paris-diamond-league-indias-murali-sreeshankar-finishes-third-in-long-jump-436030.html Sat, 10 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-indias-jyothi-wins-silver-amlan-borgohain-bags-bronze-in-finland-435549.html Jyvaskyla Finland June 8 Indian athletes continued to shine in European meets in the runup to this years Asian Games in China as Jyothi Yarraji won silver and Amlan Borgohain bagged bronze in the Jyvaskyla Motonet GP 2023 athletics meet here Jyothi claimed a silver medal in the womens 100m hurdles event while Borgohain claimed bronze medal in the mens 100 race on Wednesday evening The 23yearold Jyothi registered a time of 1295s in a strong eightwomen final race at the event rated as a Bronze event on World Athletics Continental Tour for her podium finish in Finland She had earlier finished second in her heat with a time of 1296 Reetta Hurske of Finland took gold ahead of the Indian athlete with a time of 1280s while another Finn Nooralotta Neziri clocked 1317s to take the bronze It was the fourth medal of the season for the Visakhapatnamborn Jyothi who holds the national record of 1282 in the womens 100m hurdles Heading into the Finland athletics mee Jyothi had won gold in the womens 100m hurdles in 1320s at the TMeeting 2023 in the Netherlands another gold with a seasonbest time of 1284s at the Kurpfalz Gala 2023 athletics meet in Germany back in May Last month Jyothi Yarraji clocked 1289s at the Federation Cup 2023 in Ranchi to make the cut for the Asian Athletics Championships scheduled in Thailand this July She had finished fourth in a meet in Poland last week In the mens 100m race Indias Borgohain clocked 1049 seconds his seasonbest time to finish third Oshane Bailey 1028 of Jamaica and Samuli Samuelsson 1036 of Finland finished first and second respectively ahead of Amlan Borgohain in the 100m dash Borgohains previous best this season was 1052 which came at the Kurpfalz Gala 2023 athletics meet in Germany last month The 25yearold holds Indias mens 100m national record with a time of 1025s Amlan Borgohain came into the event in Finland after winning gold medals in the mens 100m 1070s and 200m 2096s races at the Flanders Cup 2023 athletics meet in Merksem Belgium last week IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-indias-jyothi-wins-silver-amlan-borgohain-bags-bronze-in-finland-435549.html Fri, 09 Jun 2023 02:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-amlan-borgohain-clinches-gold-at-flanders-cup-in-antwerp-434257.html New Delhi June 4 Indias Amlan Borgohain bagged gold medals in the mens 100m and 200m races at the Flanders Cup 2023 athletics meet also called the International Antwerp Athletics Gala in Merksem Belgium Borgohain emerged as the winner in the mens 100m dash with a time of 1070 seconds which was 045 seconds slower than his own national record Aubrey Allen of Jamaica clinched the silver clocking 1080 while Belgiums Victor Hofmans took the bronze with an 1101s timing Borgohain secured the top spot on the podium in the mens 200m race with a timing of 2096 Following closely behind was Hofmans who finished in second place with a time of 2142 Jamaican sprinter Samuel Rowe rounded up the top three crossing the finish line with a time of 2188 Meanwhile Sapna Kumari finished behind Belgiums Amber Vanden Bosch in the womens 100m hurdles after clocking 1410 in what was a twowoman field Indias Mohammed Afsal P failed to finish the mens 800m race IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-amlan-borgohain-clinches-gold-at-flanders-cup-in-antwerp-434257.html Mon, 05 Jun 2023 01:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-u-20-athletics-cships-rezoana-mallick-bharatpreet-win-gold-in-yecheon-434284.html Yecheon South Korea June 4 Rezoana Mallick Heena and Bharatpreet Singh kicked off their campaigns at the Asian U20 Athletics Championship with a remarkable start clinching gold medals in the womens 400m race and mens discus throw respectively here on Sunday Rezoana who is a reigning Asian U18 Champion won first track gold for India on the opening day after clocking 5331 sec to win the womens 400m title Discus thrower Bharatpreet Singh won the second gold with his best throw of 5566m which came in his third attempt Earlier in the opening day Antima Pal clinched a bronze in thewomens 5000m race with a timing of 17 minutes 1711 secs while Bushra Khan Gauri finished fourth with 181598 secs On the other hand Abinaya Rajarajan clocked 1191 secs in her 100m heat to qualify for the final IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-u-20-athletics-cships-rezoana-mallick-bharatpreet-win-gold-in-yecheon-434284.html Mon, 05 Jun 2023 03:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/faith-kipyegon-breaks-womens-1-500m-world-record-in-florence-433907.html Florence Italy June 3 Kenyan Faith Kipyegon broke the womens 1500 meters world record at the Wanda Diamond Leagues Golden Gala meeting here The 29yearold world and Olympic champion refreshed Ethiopian Genzebe Dibabas record of three minutes and 5007 seconds set in Monaco in 2015 by clocking 34911 becoming the first female athlete to break through the 350 mark in the 1500 meters category reports Xinhua Kipyegon was paced through the first 400 meters in 10237 and after the pacemaker seceded the pack the Kenyan speeded up to finish the last 600 meters at unprecedented speed I said yesterday that I wanted to run a beautiful race run my race and see what is possible and this was possible Kipyegon said adding Theres still more to come Im still working on running faster than that faster than 349 Im really thankful today that I managed to run 349 and Im still heading towards beautiful races in the rest of the season British Laura Muir finished second in 35709 and thirdplaced Australian Jessica Hull clocked 35729 to set an Australian and Oceania record Also on Friday world champion Feng Bin of China was overtaken by Olympic champion American Valarie Allman in the fifth throw of the womens discus throw Allman threw a 6596m to outperform Fengs 6591m to top the discipline Today was all about competing Allman said The rain messed with my timing and my technique I was not able to throw properly but in the end I managed IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/faith-kipyegon-breaks-womens-1-500m-world-record-in-florence-433907.html Sat, 03 Jun 2023 19:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/long-jumper-sreeshankar-keen-to-improve-performances-ahead-of-busy-competitive-season-433261.html Athens Greece June 1 Having started his season with early success in an international jumping meet in Greece Commonwealth Games medallist Murali Sreeshankar is looking forward to continuing that throughout the busy and challenging competitive season leading to Asian Games in China Sreeshankar clinched gold with a jump of 818m at the International Jumping Meet 2023 in Kallithea Greece earlier this month In a release issued by the Inspire Institute of Sport Sreeshankar talked about his thought process during the meet in Greece I didnt quite intend to push this hard but of course 820m was my target for this competition I had competed in two meets prior as preparatory competitions to check where my body stood at that time The competitive phase of the season has just started So I didnt want to push that hard but of course since 820m was my target for this competition I wanted to hit my target the 24yearold was quoted as saying in the release The 24yearold from Kerala said he struggled to hit the mark he had set for himself for the meet in Greece Sreeshankar who won a silver medal in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham said The wind played a major part on the day and this was the first time in Kallithea that we faced a headwind Usually we have a good tailwind and the day before when we had the warmup the conditions were quite ideal I was not quite able to get into my rhythm so I had to keep my approach more in front because I was lacking some speed also The International Jumping Meet 2023 held in Greece was the Inspire Institute of Sport athletes first competitive meet after injury This was my second international competition of the season but my first competitive tournament I have not been able to execute exactly as we planned Usually during the competitions my approach used to move back by around 30 or 40 centimetres but this time around it came in front like 2030 centimetres because I was lacking speed Sreeshankar also talked about his fitness and conditioning going into the busy season I have to put in more effort getting into the rhythm and getting the feeling right towards the boat So in the next couple of competitions I think Ill be able to get into the rhythm better and go for big jumps as I ease my body and mind into a competitive mode Sreeshankar said Sreeshankar who is great friends with fellow Indian jumper Jeswin Aldrin with whom he shares a very healthy competitive spirit spoke about how they push each other on the track Jeswin had an incredible jump of 842m which not only set the tone for Indian jumpers but also for all the jumpers in the world This healthy competition will of course help all the other jumpers rise and improve our own performances Its very important that during this period we get to compete with each other at international competitions to gain more international exposure with top athletes from around the world We want to get prepared for the big stage events like the World Championships and Asian Games which are lined up for this year said Sreeshankar Sreeshankar will compete in the Paris Diamond League that will be held on June 9 where he will go up against the best athletes from across the globe Sreeshankar who is coached by his father S Murali a former triple jump athlete and silver medallist at the South Asian Games went on to talk about the fastapproaching hectic competitive season Sreeshankar said This season is pretty challenging because the Asian Games will be happening in the first week of October and the Asian Games qualifiers will take place in the first week of June So we have to plan the season very carefully so that we could maintain the form and sustain the performances till the Asian Games We have the World Championships in August and the Asian Championships in July so we have to prioritise the kind of events which we have to focus on and give our best towards the main competition which will be the World Championships He concluded by talking about what he feels he should focus on for performing at his peak Right now the main focus for me will be to get the rhythm right on the approach thats what Im lacking a bit We figured it out in the first competition which we had in Kallithea So now we are trying to figure out how I can improve my last phase of the approach and the overall rhythm so that I will be able to execute the takeoff properly for the jumps Sreeshankar said IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/long-jumper-sreeshankar-keen-to-improve-performances-ahead-of-busy-competitive-season-433261.html Thu, 01 Jun 2023 22:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/indian-athletes-excel-in-europe-as-jyothi-yarraji-wins-gold-at-t-meeting-2023-432466.html New Delhi May 30 Indian athletes stole the show in meets in Europe in the last few days with hurdler Jyothi Yarraji bagging gold in the TMeeting 2023 athletics meet in Tilburg the Netherlands while Selva Prabhu wins a gold medal in the triple jump at VenizeliaChania 2023 athletics in Greece In Tilburg Jyothi Yarraji clinched the gold medal in the womens 100m hurdles event while Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath finished third in the mens 400m race at the TMeeting 2023 athletics meet on Monday The 23yearold Jyothi clocked 1320s in the final to win the event at the category E World Ranking competition En route to the final Jyothi topped the heats with a time of 1308s Angel Agwazie of Belgium clinched the silver with 1364s while Dutch athlete Mira Groot clocked 1378s to bag the bronze This was Jyothi Yarrajis second gold medal in two days The Andhra runner clinched the gold medal in the womens 100m hurdles event at the Kurpfalz Gala 2023 athletics meet in Weinheim Germany on Saturday In Germany Jyothi Yarraji clocked a seasonbest time of 1284s just 002 seconds off her national record in the final to medal at the World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger meet In the same meet Indias Sapna Kumari finished fourth in the heats of the womens 100m hurdles event but didnt start in the final Meanwhile Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath clocked a time of 4843s to win a bronze medal in the mens 400m event at the Tilburg meet The 27yearold has a personal best of 4822 which he clocked in Thenhipalam Kerala in 2022 In the 100m event Amlan Borgohain ran the heat in 1055s to finish fourth but didnt line up for the final On Sunday Indias Selva Prabhu Thirumaran bagged the gold medal in the mens triple jump event at the VenizeliaChania International 2023 athletics meet in Greece and in the process recorded his personal best and also overhauled the junior national record The 18yearold Selva Prabhu topped the podium in the event with a leap of 1678m The Tamil Nadu athlete registered three legal jumps of 1634m 1678m and 1625m However his second jump was enough to win him a medal and break the junior national record Selva Prabhu had won a silver medal in the World Athletics U20 Championships with a jump of 1615m in Colombia last year Julian Konle of Australia finished second with a jump of 1660m while local athlete Dimítrios Tsiamis claimed third place with a 1633m effort In the mens long jump event at the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet Indias Jeswin Aldrin finished overall fifth with a best jump of 766m The 21yearold Jeswin Aldrin holds the mens long jump national record courtesy of an 842m leap at the National Open Jumps competition in Bellary earlier this year The gold medal went to Jalen Rucker of Australia who produced a jump of 786m Frances Jules Pommery 784m and Nikolaos Stamatonikolos 781m of Greece bagged the silver and bronze medals respectively IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/indian-athletes-excel-in-europe-as-jyothi-yarraji-wins-gold-at-t-meeting-2023-432466.html Tue, 30 May 2023 14:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-pulls-out-of-fbk-games-in-hengelo-with-an-injury-432304.html New Delhi May 29 Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has pulled out of the upcoming FBK Games in Hengelo the Netherlands due to a muscle strain he sustained during training Chopra started his season by winning the Doha Diamond League 2023 with a worldleading effort of 8867m on his first attempt at the Qatar Sports Club on May 5 FBK could have been the second event of the season for the World Championships silver medallist Taking to Twitter Neeraj wrote Injuries are part of the journey but its never easy Recently I sustained a muscle strain during my training Following a medical evaluation me and my team have decided to avoid any risks which can aggravate the injury Unfortunately it means that I have to withdraw from the FBK Games in Hengelo Wishing the organisers and the tournament all the success I am on the road to recovery and will aim to be back on the track in June The 25yearold recently became the worlds number one in the mens javelin with 1455 points becoming the first Indian to top the chart Chopra has planned to train at Kuortane Olympic Training Centre in Finland during this time and his proposal was accepted by the Sports Ministry last Thursday Neeraj is scheduled to compete in multiple World Athletics Gold Level tournaments in June After FBK he was slated to compete in the Paavo Murmi Games on June 13 in Finland But after this muscle strain injury it remains to be seen if he will be fit enough to appear for that event as well IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-pulls-out-of-fbk-games-in-hengelo-with-an-injury-432304.html Tue, 30 May 2023 02:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/olympic-champion-ryan-crouser-breaks-own-world-shot-put-record-in-la-431819.html Los Angeles USA May 28 Twotime Olympic champion Ryan Crouser demolished his own world shot put record at the USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix the seasons sixth World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting Crouser added 19cm to the previous world record to register the throw of 2356m on Saturday The previous world record was 2337m which the 30yearold recorded at the US Olympic Trials in Eugene in June 2021 The explosive world record throw of 2356m throw was achieved by the world and Olympic champion on his fourth attempt He was already sending remarkable throws into the field before the record his first attempt of 2323m became the joint fifthlongest throw in history and his second attempt of 2331m is the thirdlongest throw in history His series also included marks of 2294m 2286m and 2280m Im really excited because it didnt feel polished It felt like I had a tonne of power and I caught a big one Crouser was quoted as saying by World Athletics Crouser won the 2016 and 2020 Olympic gold and claimed his first World Championship title last year in Eugene IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/olympic-champion-ryan-crouser-breaks-own-world-shot-put-record-in-la-431819.html Sun, 28 May 2023 13:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/murali-sreeshankar-pips-jeswin-aldrin-to-win-gold-at-international-jumping-meeting-in-greece-430924.html Kallithea Greece May 25 Indias Murali Sreeshankar successfully defended his title in the mens long jump event at the International Jumping Meeting 2023 qualifying for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou China in September The 24yearold Sreeshankar had won the International Jumping Meeting here last year with an effort of 831m registered his seasonbest jump of 818m to beat compatriot and national record holder Jeswin Aldrin who claimed silver with an effort of 785m The International Jumping Meeting at the Kallithea is a World Athletics Continental Tour bronzelabel event Sreeshankar who bagged a silver in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last year came up with his best jump came in his sixth and final attempt His other jumps measured 794m 817m 811m 804m and 801m Jeswin Aldrin who claimed the silver medal in Asian Indoor Athletics Championship earlier this year meanwhile warmed up with a jump of 781m and had his best jump on his second attempt His subsequent tries read 774m 774m and 779m Jeswin Aldrins final attempt ended up as a foul Jalen Rucker of Australia won bronze for a 780m effort in the 12man field This was Sreeshankars third competition of the year and also the third gold medal He won the gold medal at the MVA HighPerformance athletics meet in Chula Vista USA in May with an effort of 829m 007m short of his personal best Earlier he won the long jump event at the third Indian Grand Prix in March with a jump of 794m Since Sreeshankars jump in Chula Vista was windassisted by 31ms it did not help him make the cut for the World Athletics Championships 2023 to be held in Budapest in August said a report in Olympicsorg Jumps with over 20ms wind assistance are not logged as official records or qualifying timings in the long jump The entry standard for world championships is set at 825m However Sreeshankars effort on Wednesday helped him make the cut for the Asian Games 2023 which is set at 795m by the Athletics Federation of India AFI for the mens long jump IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/murali-sreeshankar-pips-jeswin-aldrin-to-win-gold-at-international-jumping-meeting-in-greece-430924.html Fri, 26 May 2023 01:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-rankings-neeraj-chopra-rises-to-world-no-1-in-mens-javelin-throw-429948.html Mumbai May 23 Indias Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Monday surged to the top of the latest mens javelin throw and is the new World No1 in the rankings issued by the World Athletics Chopra was leading the ranking with 1455 points 22 ahead of Grenaas Anderson Peters Chopra had been at the No2 position since August 30 2022 but overtook Peters the reigning world champion this week Czech Republics Jakub Vadlejch is placed third with 1410 points with Julian Webber of Germany in fourth with 1385 points and Pakistans Arshad Nadeem at fifth on 1306 points The No 1 ranking will come as a boost for Chopra who will next compete at the FBK Games 2023 on June 4 in the Netherlands He also confirmed his participation at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2023 in Turku Finland on June 13 The 25yearold from Haryana has risen to the top of the rankings based on superb performances since September last year when Chopra won the Diamond League 2022 finals in Zurich becoming the first Indian athlete to win the prestigious Diamond League trophy However he was out of action with an injury following the triumph in Zurich Chopra who holds the Indian national record in mens javelin throw returned to action at the seasonopening Doha Diamond League on May 5 this year and finished first with a throw of 8867m Anderson Peters managed 8588m to finish third at the Doha meeting Chopras surge to the top is a pointer to his brilliant form ahead of next years Paris Olympics Rohit Yadav world No 15 and DP Manu world No 17 are the other Indian javelin throwers in the top 20 In Mens 3000m steeplechase Indias Avinash Sable is in the top 20 placed 14th with 1286 points in the rankings led by Soufiane EL Bakkali of Morocco IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-rankings-neeraj-chopra-rises-to-world-no-1-in-mens-javelin-throw-429948.html Tue, 23 May 2023 12:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-shaili-singh-finishes-third-in-golden-grand-prix-in-japan-429407.html Yokohama Japan May 21 Indias Shaili Singh finished third in the womens long jump event at the Golden Grand Prix 2023 athletics meet a Continental Tour Gold event here on Sunday Shaili registered a winning jump of 665m to finish third on the podium in her first international meet of 2023 Her other jumps measured 659m 635m 635m 636m and 641m Germanys Maryse Luzolo won the gold medal with an effort of 679m while Australias Brooke Buschkuehl bagged the silver medal with a 677m leap Shailis performance here comes on the back of a solid start to the 2023 season At the Indian Grand Prix 4 the 2021 U20 Worlds silver medallist registered a personal best jump of 676m the secondbest by an Indian woman after the legendary Anju Bobby George 683m During the Bengaluru meet the 19yearold also made the cut for the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023 by breaching the qualifying standard of 645m set by the Athletics Federation of India AFI IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-shaili-singh-finishes-third-in-golden-grand-prix-in-japan-429407.html Sun, 21 May 2023 21:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/six-athletes-from-iis-strike-qualification-for-2023-asian-athletics-championship-428910.html New Delhi May 20 With the conclusion of the 26th National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships in Ranchi on May 18 as many as six athletes from the Inspire Institute of Sport IIS qualified for the prestigious Asian Athletics Championships to be held in Bangkok from July 12 to July 16 2023 Priya Mohan was the first to make the cut in the 400metre event striking gold with a time of 5340 seconds While the 20yearold couldnt beat her own timing from the 2021 Senior National Championships it was enough to ensure that she met the qualification standards Speaking about her performance Mohan said It is a moment of joy for me but at the same time I know I have a lot to improve upon It will be my first senior Asian Athletics Championship and I want to ensure that I make the most of the opportunity My time at IIS has significantly benefited me and I am still learning the nuances of competing at the senior level The season has just begun and I am looking forward to improving my timing further Alongside Mohan the IIS jumpers also made a significant mark at the competition Rubina Yadav breached the qualification mark for the Asian Championships with a 180metre jump clinching gold in the high jump event while Abhinaya Shetty claimed bronze with a 176metre jump In the mens category Jesse Sandesh clinched silver with a jump of 218 metres On the other hand Ancy Sojan had already made a mark at the Indian GP1 in March where she jumped 649 metres She surpassed her previous personal best of 655 metres by jumping 656 metres setting a new personal best and clinching gold in the womens long jump event Finally amongst the jumpers it was Commonwealth Games silver medallist Abdulla Aboobacker who clinched gold with a 1676metre jump and qualified for the Asian Championships in the triple jump In the same event Karthik Unnikrishnan clinched silver with the best jump of 1644 metres Speaking about his qualification Aboobacker said I am still under a heavy training regime and the objective this year is to clear the 17metre mark consistently I was aiming for the national record as well but it was pretty hot so I had to change my plan a little At the same time I am really happy that the core objective of breaching the qualification barrier for the Asian Championships has been achieved Finally it was the javelin throw unit that lit up the stage at the Federation Cup clinching two spots for the Asian Championships Rohit Yadav clinched gold with the best throw of 8340 metres and Manu DP won silver with a throw of 8295 metres both clearing the Asian qualification mark of 7823 metres set by AFI with ease in their second throw of the series respectively Apart from the qualifications there were a number of good results Madhvendra Singh and Sachin Binu clinched silver and bronze respectively in the mens 110metre hurdle with timings of 1401 seconds and 1423 seconds In the throw events it was Damneet Singh who clinched gold in the hammer throw with a best of 6491 metres IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/six-athletes-from-iis-strike-qualification-for-2023-asian-athletics-championship-428910.html Sat, 20 May 2023 12:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/reyan-dondapati-selected-for-asian-junior-athletics-championship-camp-427736.html Bhubaneswar May 16 Talented sprinters Reyan Basha and Dondapati Mrutyam Jayaram have been selected to take part in the 2023 Asian Junior Athletics Championship camp which will be held in NSSC Bengaluru Both Reyan and Dondapati train at the Odisha Reliance Foundation High Performance Centre   Reyan represents Odisha U18 Boys and India U18 Boys He has one gold 100m sprint two silver one each in 200m sprint and 1000m medley relay medals at the 18th National Youth Athletics U18 Championship which was held in Udupi in March 2023 He also made a successful international debut by winning the boys medley relay silver medal at the 5th Asian Youth U18 Athletics Championship which was held in Tashkent Uzbekistan in April 2023 On the other hand Dondapati Mrutyam Jayaram won the gold in 100m sprint at the Khelo India Youth Games with timings of 1053 seconds He also secured first position in the Junior Fed Cup Championship 2023 and at the National Junior Championship 2022 in the 100m category He was also selected for the relay squad for the Asian U20 Championship camp In February 2023 Dondapati was also awarded Rs 1 lakh for winning the gold medal in 100m sprint with an impeccable timing of 1096 seconds at the Khelo India Youth Games which was held in February this year I am very proud of the boys They have been performing exceptionally well for the past few months I am sure that they will take a lot of confidence from this and look to build on this in the upcoming months said Martin Owens head coach of the Odisha Reliance High Performance Centre about Reyans and Jayarams performance in a media release Coach Owens further praised the sprinters for their dedication and their hard work We spotted them last year during and then we called them for the trials at the highperformance centre Ever since they have joined they have only been better and breaking records They will always have our full support and I am sure that many youngsters will look up to them as their role model and inspiration he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/reyan-dondapati-selected-for-asian-junior-athletics-championship-camp-427736.html Wed, 17 May 2023 01:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-lithuanias-sorokin-breaks-own-world-record-for-100km-ultramarathon-427162.html Vilnius Lithuania May 14 Lithuanian runner Aleksandr Sorokin broke his own world record in the 100km Ultramarathon Championship held here on Sunday Sorokin finished first in six hours five minutes and 35 seconds six seconds faster than the previous record made by himself Sorokin told press that he had had a stomach ache during his run but did his utmost during the last hour to break the record A hot spring day in Vilnius on Sunday slowed the pace of many runners with Timothy Munzhelele of South Africa often seen walking the course Sorokin emphasised that he did not achieve his goal of finishing within six hours In 2022 Sorokin was chosen by the International Ultramarathon Association as the best runner in the world IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-lithuanias-sorokin-breaks-own-world-record-for-100km-ultramarathon-427162.html Mon, 15 May 2023 11:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-jamaican-sprinter-fraser-pryce-keen-to-launch-world-title-defence-in-nairobi-426411.html Nairobi Kenya May 12 Jamaican female sprint icon ShellyAnn FraserPryce hopes that an impressive run in Nairobi Kenya will help her defend her world title in Budapest with just 100 days remaining before the global track and field event FraserPryce is in Kenya for the fourth edition of the Kip Keino Classic a starstudded World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event which will take place on Saturday at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani She will compete in the womens 100m dash Speaking on Thursday ahead of the event where she achieved a time of 1067 last year before securing the world title in Eugene Oregon with the same worldleading mark in August 2022 the 36yearold threetime Olympic champion aims to kick off her season on a high note celebrating her recent recognition as the 2022 Laureus Sports Awards Female Athlete of the Year in Lausanne Switzerland reports Xinhua I havent run since September last year but Im looking forward to competing well at Kasarani Its a different year so I want to see where I stand for now FraserPryce said Last year I ran 200m in Kingston before coming here this time I havent run at all So I need to come in have a good time execute and see where I am Im sure itll be fantastic she added In Nairobi she will face newlyminted Oceania record holder Zoe Hobbs from New Zealand who officially dipped below the 1100second barrier at the Sydney Track Classic clocking 1097 on March 11 FraserPryce will vie for her 11th world title but the anticipated showdown against American ShaCarri Richardson who ran a worldleading 1076 and set a Doha Diamond League meet record last week will not occur in Nairobi Richardson is only expected to compete in the womens 200m I feel good in this body I definitely feel like a 21yearold which is great but no two years are ever the same she said So you continue to work and I chose that You correct things in training and then execute those improvements Last year I built on that on the experiences and the moments that I had this year remarked the Beijing 2008 London 2012 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-jamaican-sprinter-fraser-pryce-keen-to-launch-world-title-defence-in-nairobi-426411.html Sat, 13 May 2023 04:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-renews-ukraine-fund-to-support-athletes-affected-by-the-war-425113.html Lausanne May 8 The World Athletics track and fields governing body together with the International Athletics Foundation IAF and Members of the Diamond League Association has renewed the Ukraine Fund established last year to support professional athletes affected by the conflict in their home country The Funds purpose is to ensure that elite Ukrainian athletes can continue to train qualify for and participate in World Championship events this year following Russias invasion of Ukraine last year The fund currently has USD190000 available to assist athletes their immediate families and key support personnel This years priorities will be paying for travel and accommodation for elite athletes at training camps over the summer season covering travel and accommodation for nonquota officials and athletes to participate at the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 which will be held from August 192 and the World Athletics Road Running Championships Riga from September 30October 1 and in purchasing equipment destroyed during missile attacks The Ukrainian Athletic Federation General Secretary Iolanta Khropach explained that a large sporting complex in Bakhmut an athletics stadium an indoor arena throwing fields a medical centre and the Sergey Bubka Olympic sports college had been destroyed in the battle for Bakhmut in recent months It was the only centre where athletes could conduct training camps at any time of the year This was very important because in cold winters we do not have enough arenas for training It was also a very important training centre for pole vaulters Now there is nothing left in Bakhmut she wrote in a letter to World Athletics We are grateful for all the help support and understanding that you give us but we ask you if it is in your power to contact the manufacturers of athletics equipment with a request to provide us with athletics equipment as humanitarian aid the letter said The Federation reports that track and field facilities in Kharkiv and Chernihiv have also been badly damaged during the fighting World Athletics intends to work with equipment manufacturers to replace equipment that has been damaged or lost and ship it to training camps near Ukraines western border World Athletics president Sebastian Coe commented Last year the Ukraine Fund enabled the Ukrainian Federation to send a strong team to the World Athletics Championships Oregon23 where Yaroslava Mahuchikh and Andriy Protsenko won medals and we want to make sure Ukrainian athletes have the same opportunity to compete and succeed this year They have been put in a terrible situation following the invasion of their country This years fund will provide further support to enable them to find stability and security as they prepare to represent their country this year Coe was quoted as saying in a release The deliberate destruction of Ukrainian athletics facilities and equipment is also a serious attack on the accessibility of our sport We will do whatever we can to help athletics survive and recover in Ukraine he said The Ukraine Fund will provide financial assistance to two groups Group One will include athletes affiliated to the Ukrainian Athletic Federation and who have qualified or have a credible chance to qualify to compete at any upcoming World Athletics Championships until Fund closure Group Two will cover Ukrainian Federation requests for funding for specific activities such as the cost of training camps purchase of athletics equipment or travel and accommodation of outofquota Federation officials and support personnel to World Athletics Championships The assistance will help in enrolment subsistence and accommodation at training camps or temporary housing support in travel and accommodation to compete at qualifying events for World Championships and in travel and accommodation to compete at World Athletics Championships if not otherwise provided The Fund can receive additional contributions from other athletics organisations at any time until Fund closure which is set for December 31 2023 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-renews-ukraine-fund-to-support-athletes-affected-by-the-war-425113.html Mon, 08 May 2023 23:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/praveen-chithravel-sets-national-record-in-triple-jump-in-cuba-qualifies-for-worlds-424880.html Havana May 7 Indian triple jumper Praveen Chithravel set a new national record with an effort of 1737 metres on his way to winning a gold medal in the Prueba de confrontacion 2023 athletics meet in Havana Cuba Chithravel improved on the previous mens triple jump national record of 1730m set by Renjith Maheswary at the third Indian Grand Prix in Bangalore in 2016 Chithravel who missed out on a podium finish at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham achieved his recordbreaking mark on Saturday night with his fifth jump at the Prueba de confrontacion 2023 with a headwind reading of 15ms As the permissible wind assistance for official records is 20ms In this meet in Cuba TOPS athlete Chithravel made four jumps over 17m during the event and also qualified for the World Championships in Budapest from August 19 to 27 Te mens triple jump qualifying standard for Budapest 2023 is set at 1720m Recently Chithravel had a onemonth training camp in Cuba which was followed by training and competitions in Greece and Europe The 21yearold from Tamil Nadu has already qualified for the Asian Games 2023 with a 1717m leap at the second Indian Open Jumps Competition in Bellary Before Saturday Praveen Chithravels personal best in the triple jump was 1718m recorded in Chennai last year IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/praveen-chithravel-sets-national-record-in-triple-jump-in-cuba-qualifies-for-worlds-424880.html Mon, 08 May 2023 00:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-kenya-pushes-for-upgrade-of-kip-keino-classic-to-diamond-league-424587.html Nairobi May 6 Kenya is negotiating with the sports governing body World Athletics to have its annual Kip Keino Classic Oneday International Athletics Meet upgraded to a Diamond League event Athletics Kenya president Jackson Tuwei said on Friday that the world governing body was considering their request There is only one Diamond League in Africa and hopefully the next time we are gathered here we will be talking about a Diamond League event Tuwei said at the launch of the 2023 Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi Kenyas capital The Meeting International Mohammed VI dAthletisme de Rabat Morocco is the only African event in the annual Diamond League circuit the elite track and field oneday competition that has 14 oneday meets This years Kip Keino Classic which will be held on May 13 in Nairobi is classified as a World Athletics Tour Gold event the second most lucrative oneday meeting and will run with the billing for a third year So far the organisers have announced a stellar lineup that includes Jamaican female sprint icon ShellyAnn FraserPryce who is billed to take the United States ShaCarri Richardson as well as local favourite and African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala Olympic bronze medallist Yaroslava Mahuchikh from Ukraine will feature in the womens high jump with twotime African 400m champion Isaac Makwala also added to the lineup On Friday the organisers announced that 204 international athletes will join 68 athletes from Kenya at the Challenge Tour event to give them a chance to qualify for the forthcoming World Championships in Budapest this summer IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-kenya-pushes-for-upgrade-of-kip-keino-classic-to-diamond-league-424587.html Sun, 07 May 2023 03:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/parul-chaudhary-avinash-sable-break-national-records-at-sound-running-track-festival-424851.html New Delhi May 7 Indias Parul Chaudhary and Avinash Sable broke the national records in the womens and mens 5000meter runs respectively at the Sound Running Track Festival held in Los Angeles Avinash bettered his own national record by clocking 131930 more than a sixsecond improvement from his previous time of 132565 late on Saturday night However the headlines were made by 28yearold Parul who broke the 13yearlong record set at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou by Preeja Sreedharan bettering it by more than five seconds Parul clocked 151035 while the previous national record stood at 151589 I am feeling great that I have been able to break a record that has been intact for the last 13 years I am thankful to my coaches IIS and JSW Sports for constantly supporting me and ensuring that all my requirements for training are taken care of said Parul who is an Inspire Institute of Sport IIS athlete about her achievement The 2019 Asian Championship bronze medallist also commented on her training in the US saying that it has benefited her I have been training in the United States since April and I would say that this training has really benefited me I have been getting the exposure that is needed and I would continue training outside the country to improve my results she said Every day I set a new target and aim to achieve it My next target is to qualify for the World Championships and I am confident that I will do it My next competition is on the 19th of May and I want to improve my performance she added IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/parul-chaudhary-avinash-sable-break-national-records-at-sound-running-track-festival-424851.html Sun, 07 May 2023 21:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/2023-diamond-league-reigning-champion-neeraj-chopra-returns-to-action-in-doha-423654.html Mumbai May 4 Neeraj Chopra Indias first Olympic gold medallist in track and field and first Indian ever to win a Diamond Trophy will start the defence of his javelin throw title in the first event of the 2023 Diamond League at the Qatar Sports Club in Doha on Friday Chopra will be among a host of champions to feature in one of the most prestigious athletics events of the season The Doha meet will also see Commonwealth Games triple jump champion Eldhose Paul compete in a field including reigning Olympic champion Pedro Pichardo from Portugal and reigning Diamond League winner Andy Diaz Hernandez from Cuba For the first time Chopra will be seen in action since his sensational 8844m throw that clinched the 2022 Diamond Trophy in Zurich His title defence will have a familiar cast of competitors in the seasonopening meet Reigning world champion and 2022 Doha meet winner Anderson Peters from Grenada PB 9307m Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch from the Czech Republic PB 9088m European champion Julian Weber from Germany PB 8954m and former Olympic champion Keshorn Walcott from Trinidad and Tobago PB 9016m will be Chopras biggest competitors this season the broadcasters informed in a release on Thursday Apart from Chopra several other Olympic and World champions will be part of the season opener in Doha The womens 100m will feature fivetime Olympic medallist Shericka Jackson from Jamaica former 200m world champion Dina AsherSmith from Great Britain and a talented American quartet featuring Melissa Jefferson Abby Steiner Twanisha Terry and ShaCarri Richardson The 200m mens race will feature reigning Olympic 200m champion Andre De Grasse from Canada 400m world champion Michael Norman from the USA 100m world champion and Olympic silver medallist Fred Kerley from the USA and Olympic and world 200m silver medallist Kenny Bednarek from the USA in a competitive field The annual Diamond League is track and fields most prestigious series sitting in the top tier of World Athletics oneday meeting competitions The 2023 Diamond League comprises 13 meetings starting with the Doha event leading up to the twoday Diamond League Final in Eugene on September 1617th In India the 2023 Diamond League will be broadcast live on JioCinema and Sports18 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/2023-diamond-league-reigning-champion-neeraj-chopra-returns-to-action-in-doha-423654.html Thu, 04 May 2023 16:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/long-jumper-murali-sreeshankar-wins-gold-at-chula-vista-athletics-meet-422768.html New Delhi May 1 Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar bagged the gold medal at the MVA High Performance 1 athletics meet held in Chula Vista USA Sreeshankar recorded his best jump at Chula Vista at 829m on Sunday to win the gold The 24yearolds jump was over the World Athletics Championships 2023 qualifying standard for mens long jump set at 825m Unfortunately the effort didnt make him qualify for the Worlds in Budapest because the tailwinds recorded at 31ms during his jump Notably jumps with over 20ms wind assistance are not logged as official records or qualifying timings in long jump Sreeshankar who has been training in Texas Tech University Lubbock started his 2023 season at the Indian Grand Prix 3 in Bengaluru last month where he won the gold medal with a 794m effort The meet in the US was his second competition of the year and the first piece of competitive action on foreign soil for 2023 IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/long-jumper-murali-sreeshankar-wins-gold-at-chula-vista-athletics-meet-422768.html Mon, 01 May 2023 19:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/priyanka-goswami-shaili-singh-among-athletes-feted-for-winning-medals-in-national-level-events-420303.html Bangalore April 18 Athletes from the Sports Authority of India SAI National Centre of Excellence NCOE were felicitated for their medalwinning performances in recent nationallevel athletics events here on Tuesday They were recognised for their medalwinning achievements in the event named Recent Significant Achievers during the recentlyconcluded Indian Grand Prix 14 held in Trivandrum and Bengaluru Race Walking Championships and Jump Competitions as well as other Nationallevel athletics tournaments The evening began with the felicitation of the outstanding athletes who have been training at the NCOE Bangalore The Medal winners included the Athletes of NCOE Bangalore Athletes training under the National Coaching Camp at SAI Bangalore Having recently qualified for World Championships in Budapest and Paris 2024 Olympic Games Priyanka Goswami Akshdeep Singh who created a new nationl mens 20km race walk record at the National Open Race Walking Championships in Ranchi this year Vikas Singh and Paramjeet Sing Bisht were a part of the felicitation ceremony the SAI informed in a release on Tuesday Shaili Singh 19 who recently produced an alltime secondbest long jump effort with a mark of 676 metres at the IGP 4 in Bengaluru last week was also felicitated The mark was only behind the record held by Anju Bobby George at 683 metres Shaili has been a part of NCOE Bengaluru for three years Shaili who qualified for the Asian Games to be held later this year trains under Dhronacharya Awardee coach Robert Bobby George the HighPerformance Coach of SAI A host of other athletes were also felicitated on Tuesday by Smt Ritu Pathik Regional Director of the Sports Authority of India Padmashree Anju Bobby George Vice President of the Athletics Federation of India AFI Rupinder Pal Singh Olympic medallist in hockey Aparna Ghosh Dhyan Chand Awardee in basketball and Divya Singh former basketball player and HighPerformance Manager at the Sports Authority of India The other NCOE athletes felicitated included athletes who also have qualified for the Asian Games Eldhose Paul gold medalist in Triple Jump at Commonwealth Games 2022 Manju Rani for the 35km Race Walk and Munita Prajapati and Hardeep both for the 20km Race Walk Other national campers who are being trained in SAI Bengaluru who were also felicitated at the event for their recent performances included Rakshitha Raju 400m 1500m Keshavmurthy 1500m 5000m Sharath 1500m 5000m Neeraj Yadav Para Javelin Discuss Para Shot Put Navdeep Singh Para Javelin Throw Meet Tadhani 100m Jinson Johnson 1500m Ram Baboo 35Km Race Walk Mansi Negi 10Km Race Walk under20 Muhammed Yahiya Anees Long Jump Ancy Sojan Long Jump Abhishek Pal 5000m Chanda 800m 1500m Ankesh Chaudhary 800m Balkishan 3000m Steeplechase Komal Chandraka Jagadale 3000m Steeplechase Krishan Kumar 800m Gulveer Singh 5000m Shekar Kumar Pandey Polevault Ankita 5000m Vijayakumari 800m Priyanka C 6km Team Cross country and Rashi C M 1500m IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/priyanka-goswami-shaili-singh-among-athletes-feted-for-winning-medals-in-national-level-events-420303.html Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/olympic-champion-holub-kowalik-suspends-sprinter-career-416364.html Warsaw April 7 Twotime Olympic medalist Polish sprinter Malgorzata HolubKowalik announced that she is pregnant and will suspend her career She also revealed that she does not know whether she will return to the track reports Xinhua The 30yearold earned two medals for Poland during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games as she stood on the highest podium in the womens 4x400m relay and secured a bronze in a mixed relay Im really happy Im preparing for the most important moment in my life I was dreaming about being a mother I always repeated that family is the top value for me I know my body very well so I thought that something was going to happen I went to the doctor who confirmed that Im pregnant Thats why I have to suspend my career she explained in an interview with Polish media I will try to get back into the sport I dont know if Ill succeed but I promise Ill try If not then my world wont collapse the athlete added IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/olympic-champion-holub-kowalik-suspends-sprinter-career-416364.html Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/lima-withdraws-from-hosting-2024-world-u20-championships-over-political-unrest-416181.html New Delhi April 6 Lima has withdrawn as the host city of the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships citing political unrest and natural disasters in the country The Peruvian Athletics Federation has informed World Athletics that recent political instability and social unrest as well as natural disasters in Peru have left the federation and the local organising committee unable to stage the event next year World Athletics said in a statement The World U20 Championships was to be held in the Peruvian capital from August 2631 2024 World Athletics said it is in discussion with a replacement host for next years event and will provide further information in due course Over the past two months Peru has experienced waves of protests and unrest after Pedro Castillo was removed as the president of the country and Dina Boluarte his deputy came into power The situation also led to FIFA taking away the countrys hosting rights of the 2023 under17 World Cup IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/lima-withdraws-from-hosting-2024-world-u20-championships-over-political-unrest-416181.html Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/new-gen-of-women-athletes-ready-to-pick-up-the-baton-from-hima-dutee-414515.html By Avinash Kr Atish New Delhi April 2 Stalwarts PT Usha and Anju Bobby George have been the flag bearers of womens athletics in India since a long long time and have inspired number of females to take up sports A graceful sprinter PT Usha dominated Asian trackandfield events for most of the 1980s winning 23 medals in all 14 of which were gold Long after her successful career as an athlete she was elected as the President of the Indian Olympic Association IOA in 2022 at the age of 58 becoming the first woman president of the IOA in its 95year history and the first Olympian appointed as IOA chief On the other hand Indias first World Championships medal winner athlete Anju Bobby George occupies a special place in the countrys track and field history The longjump star was also bestowed with the Woman of the Year Award by World Athletics for grooming and encouraging young girls to take up sports in India Not long ago Indian fans mentioned only these two names when they had to show the countrys success in athletics with regard to women But slowly but steadily things have changed and many more female athletes are now making their names After Usha and Anju Hima Das gave India that muchawaited success At the 2018 IAAF World Under20 Championships at Tampere Finland Hima etched her name in sports history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at an international track event She continued her successful run even after that Another female athlete Dutee Chand a twotime Olympian and 100m national record holder has also been a trail blazer for Indian athletics ever since she burst onto the scene in 2013 The sprinter scripted history in 2019 at the World Universiade in Naples when she became the first Indian to clinch gold in a 100m event at a global meet As often said there should be enough quality on the bench to maintain that continuity of success and India is definitely not much behind in that aspect The likes of Priyanka Goswami Bhawana Jat Annu Rani and Jyoti Yerraji are Indias present and future in womens athletics Priyanka who competes in 20 km race walk represented India at the Tokyo Olympics 2021 finishing in 17th position She then won the silver in 10000m walk at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham Recently Priyanka also qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics and 2023 World Athletics Championships after meeting the qualifying standards in the womens 20km race walk at the National Open Race Walking Championships in Morabadi Jharkhand She clocked 12850 five seconds slower than her own national record to take top spot Her timing was better than 12920 the qualifying standard for the womens 20km race walk event at both Paris Olympics and World Championships Though Bhawana Jat missed the berth by 024s clocking 12944 to finish behind Priyanka in the nationals she has had noticable success in recent past Tokyo Olympian Bhawna along with Ravina and Munita Prajapatis combined effort won India a bronze medal in the team category of the womens 20km race walk at the 2022 World Race Walking Team Championships in Muscat Oman It was Indias firstever medal for women at the marquee race walking event As far as Annu Rani is concerned she scripted history by becoming the first Indian female javelin thrower to win a medal a bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last year Annu sent the spear to a distance of 60m in her fourth attempt to finish third Annu has a busy season lined up in 2023 for which she has made Offenberg Germany her training base for the time being as she thinks training under highlyrated German coach Werner Daniels is her best chance to accomplish a target of breaching the 65m mark Jyothi Yarraji who is only in her early 20s is currently the fastest womens 100m hurdler in India In her international debut at the Cyprus International athletics meet in Limassol in May 2022 Jyothi set the womens 100m hurdles national record with a timing of 1323 seconds shattering the previous mark of 1338 set by Anuradha Biswal way back in 2002 Last years Commonwealth Games in Birmingham turned out to be a disappointing one for Jyothi who failed to make the cut for the final after finishing 10th in the first round However she ended the 2022 season with a flurry as she won gold in the 100m hurdles at the National Games with a new personal best of 1279 seconds which made her the first Indian woman to dip below the 13second mark in her discipline Among the juniors Shaili Singh longjump and Priya Mohan sprint have also done well in the recent past So as things stand the future of womens athletics in India looks bright Its just that they have to be careful about doping which has historically hampered Indian athletics badly These young women athletes need to keep improving polish their skills and continue win laurels for the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/new-gen-of-women-athletes-ready-to-pick-up-the-baton-from-hima-dutee-414515.html Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-kenyan-ethiopian-runners-win-at-2023-xiamen-marathon-414585.html Xiamen China April 2 Kenyan Philimon Kiptoo Kipchumba claimed the mens title while Meseret Abebayehu Alemu from Ethiopia took the womens gold in the 2023 Xiamen Marathon on Sunday Kipchumba who was not leading in the early phase of the race clocked a time of two hours eight minutes and four seconds to cross the finishing line first reports Xinhua This is my first time competing in Xiamen Marathon The race impressed me with the number of racers and the enthusiastic spectators Kipchumba said I kept my pace in the early stages of the race and begin to speed up at the end this is my strategy Lencho Tesfaye Anbesa from Ethiopia and Omar Ait Chitachen from Morocco took the silver and bronze medals in 20829 and 20859 respectively The womens title went to Ethiopias Alemu who clocked 22442 while Gladys Chesir Kiptagelai from Kenya finished second in 22551 Guteni Shone Imana also from Ethiopia took the bronze in 22558 As one of Chinas top marathons the 2023 Xiamen Marathon has attracted 35000 contestants The Xiamen Marathon gained the World Athletics Elite Platinum Label in 2021 becoming the second Chinese marathon race to win this label after the Shanghai Marathon IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/athletics-kenyan-ethiopian-runners-win-at-2023-xiamen-marathon-414585.html Sun, 02 Apr 2023 22:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-deals-a-big-blow-to-dsd-male-to-female-transgender-athletes-411437.html Monaco March 24 The World Athletics Council has agreed to update the eligibility regulations for Transgender and Differences of Sexual Development DSD athletes making it difficult for them to participate in international events for females The new regulations requires DSD athletes to reduce their testosterone levels to compete in the female category in all events while the Council has agreed to exclude maletofemale transgender athletes who have been through male puberty from the female World Rankings competition from March 31 2023 For DSD athletes the new regulations will require any relevant athletes to reduce their testosterone levels below 25 nmolL for a minimum of 24 months to compete internationally in the female category in any event not just the events that were restricted 400m to one mile under the previous regulations Earlier they were allowed to participate in 400m and one mile but the Council decided to bring in the new regulations during a crucial meeting here on Thursday The principle of restricted events has been removed from the regulations World Athletics informed in a release on its website on Thursday night Interim provisions will be introduced for those relevant athletes who are already competing in what were the unrestricted events distances below 400m and above one mile plus field events These provisions include a requirement to suppress their testosterone levels below 25nmolL for a minimum of six months before they are eligible to compete again The six months period is consistent with the previous regulations which required six months of testosterone suppression below 5nmolL for DSD athletes to compete in the restricted events The interim provisions do not apply to the previously restricted events 400m to one mile where two years of testosterone suppression will be required before the relevant athlete is eligible to compete These regulations will come into effect on March 31 2023 Regarding transgender athletes World Athletics conducted a consultation period with various stakeholders in the first two months of this year including Member Federations the Global Athletics Coaches Academy and Athletes Commission the IOC as well as representative transgender and human rights groups It became apparent that there was little support within the sport for the option that was first presented to stakeholders which required transgender athletes to maintain their testosterone levels below 25nmolL for 24 months to be eligible to compete internationally in the female category In terms of DSD regulations World Athletics has more than ten years of research and evidence of the physical advantages that these athletes bring to the female category However there are currently no transgender athletes competing internationally in athletics and consequently no athleticsspecific evidence of the impact these athletes would have on the fairness of female competition in athletics In these circumstances the Council decided to prioritise fairness and the integrity of the female competition before inclusion However the Council has agreed to set up a Working Group for 12 months to further consider the issue of transgender inclusion This Working Group will include an independent chair up to three Council Members two athletes from the Athletes Commission a transgender athlete three representatives of the Member Federations and representatives of the World Athletics Health and Science Department Its remit will be to consult specifically with transgender athletes to seek their views on competing in athletics to review andor commission additional research where there is currently limited research and to put forward recommendations to Council World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said Decisions are always difficult when they involve conflicting needs and rights between different groups but we continue to take the view that we must maintain fairness for female athletes above all other considerations We will be guided in this by the science around physical performance and male advantage which will inevitably develop over the coming years As more evidence becomes available we will review our position but we believe the integrity of the female category in athletics is paramount IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-deals-a-big-blow-to-dsd-male-to-female-transgender-athletes-411437.html Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-lifts-suspension-of-russia-over-doping-ban-for-ukraine-war-continues-411382.html Monaco March 24 The World Athletics Council has agreed to reinstate the Russian Federation RusAF following seven years of suspension due to egregious institutional doping violations but the ban on Russia and Belarus over the war in Ukraine continues Because of this athletes officials and supporting personnel from Russia and Belarus are still excluded from competition for the foreseeable future due to Russias invasion of Ukraine The decision was taken during the World Athletics Council meeting held in Monaco on Thursday The Council approved the Russia Taskforces recommendation that RusAF which has been suspended for seven years due to doping be reinstated after meeting all the requirements of the Reinstatement plan which has been confirmed by an independent audit However RusAF will be required to comply with a set of 35 Special Conditions that are intended to ensure that RusAfs antidoping reforms remain in place and continue to operate effectively These Special Conditions are designed to enable the Athletics Integrity Unit to monitor evaluate communicate mentor oversee and assist RusAF and its external stakeholders to ensure they maintain good governance practices and to protect RusAF from external pressures and attempts to influence or control its functioning They focus on four areas organisational good governance protection from inappropriate external influence and control operational capability and capacity with a particular emphasis on ethical and antidoping requirements and change in the regions and budget allocation and fiscal management These Special Conditions are intended to be applied for three years with a review at the end of that period to determine whether or not it is necessary to maintain those conditions as they are or with variations for a further period the World Athletics informed in a release on Thursday night Further the Athletics Integrity Unit has determined that RusAF should be categorised as a Category A member federation after its reinstatement That means that RusAF will have to comply not only with the general obligations applicable to all member federations but also with the special obligations applicable to Category A member federations like being subjected to greater scrutiny and more testing requirements The Taskforce confirmed that RusAF has paid all of the costs of the reinstatement process until the end of 2022 World Athletics will invoice RusAF in early April for the costs incurred by it in JanuaryMarch and the prompt payment of that invoice will be one of the Special Conditions RusAF must also pay all of the costs incurred by the AIU in overseeing RusAFs compliance with the Category A requirements and the Special Conditions over the next three years as well as any World Athletics costs in connection with this oversight s a consequence of these decisions the Authorised Neutral Athlete ANA programme will be discontinued and the Doping Review Board which rules on ANA applications will be stood down the release said The Russia Taskforce having completed its work will be disbanded and the two international experts who have advised it will be stood down IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/world-athletics-lifts-suspension-of-russia-over-doping-ban-for-ukraine-war-continues-411382.html Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-to-train-in-turkey-for-61-days-under-tops-funding-409940.html New Delhi March 20 Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra will train at Gloria Sports Arena Turkey after the Sports Ministrys MYAS Mission Olympic Cell MOC approved his proposal for training for a period of 61 days in the Middle East country Neeraj who under Target Olympic Podium Scheme TOPS funding had trained at Gloria Sports Arena last year as well will head to Turkey on April 1 and will remain there till May 31 The TOPS funding will cover Neeraj his coach Klaus Bartonietz and his Physiotherapists Airfare Boarding Lodging Medical Insurance and Local Transportation costs among others a media release said on Monday Apart from Neeraj the MOC members during their meeting on March 16 also approved financial assistance towards procurement of golf set equipment hiring of a personal coach fitness nutrition trainer for Deaf Olympics gold medalist Diksha Dagar They also approved financial assistance for badminton players Priyanshu Rajawat towards participation in Swiss Open Spain Masters Orleans Masters and for shuttler Sankar Muthusamy towards participation in Orlen Polish Open and Slovenia Yonex Open IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/neeraj-chopra-to-train-in-turkey-for-61-days-under-tops-funding-409940.html Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-20km-race-walking-cships-akshdeep-clinches-gold-vikash-paramjeet-qualify-for-paris-olympics-409690.html Nomi Japan March 19 Indias Akshdeep Singh clinched the gold medal while Priyanka Goswami bagged bronze in the mens and womens categories respectively at the Asian 20km Race Walking Championships 2023 here on Sunday In the mens 20km race walk event national record holder Akshdeep Singh clocked a timing of 12057 to finish on top of the podium The athlete from Punjab secured Indias second gold medal in the Asian 20km Race Walking Championships after Olympian Gurmeet Singh in 2016 South Koreas Choe Byeongkwang finished second with a timing of 12120 while Chinas Wen Yongjie clocked 12244 to secure the bronze medal in the mens event an olympicscom report said Among the other Indians Vikash Singh and Paramjeet Bisht clocked 12005 and 12008 respectively in the mens open category which saw them breach the 12010 mark the qualification standards for both the 2023 World Championships and Paris 2024 Olympics Notably Akshdeep and Priyanka had already qualified for the World Championships and Paris Olympics at the National Championships earlier this month Meanwhile Commonwealth Games 2022 silver medallist Priyanka Goswami completed her race in 13227 to finish third in the womens event Lan Gao of China won the gold medal with a timing of 12925 Ayane Yanai of Japan clocked 1058 to finish second ahead of the Indian athlete With these medals Indias overall tally in the championships rose to nine two gold two silver and five bronze Indias Suraj Panwar and Hardeep Singh finished with timings of 12231 and 12538 respectively in the mens race Tokyo Olympian Bhawana Jat logged a time of 13620 in the womens race while her compatriot Munita Prajapati finished her course in 13322 Sonal Sukhwal did not start IANS https://dailyworld.in/athletics/asian-20km-race-walking-cships-akshdeep-clinches-gold-vikash-paramjeet-qualify-for-paris-olympics-409690.html Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:22:00 +0530