Australia backs calls to ban Russia from Olympics
Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said there was no evidence for the accusations against the Russian AthleticsFederation
Nov 10, 2015, 09:49 AM IST
Runner dies after competing in 'Rock n Roll Marathon' in Georgia
The victim was reported as a 35-year-old male but further information was being withheld by the family.
Nov 08, 2015, 08:31 AM IST
Sports ministry to give more incentives to athletes, coaches ahead of Rio Olympics: Report
India's sports ministry has decided to come up with a variety of incentives for athletes, coaches and National Sports Federations (NSFs).
Oct 28, 2015, 10:50 AM IST
Kenyan, Ethiopian runners dominate Hefei Marathon
Kenyan and Ethiopian runners swept the men's and women's top three positions at the Hefei International Marathon.
Oct 25, 2015, 14:45 PM IST
Rutherford, Schippers big winners at 2015 European Athletics Golden Tracks awards
Greg Rutherford and Dafne Schippers were the big winners at the European Athletics Golden Tracks awards in Lausanne.
Oct 18, 2015, 08:42 AM IST
Indian athletes to leave for training stint in Turkey
As part of preparation for the Rio Olympics, a 22-member Indian athletics squad, will be training in Antalya, Turkey.
Oct 16, 2015, 17:31 PM IST
Women's associations disappointed with Oscar Pistorius' release
Three women's right associations have expressed their disappointment over the release orders of Oscar Pistorius.
Oct 16, 2015, 15:35 PM IST
Oscar Pistorius ordered to undergo psychotherapy
Paralympian star Oscar Pistorius will have to undergo psychotherapy, South Africa's parole review board said on Tuesday.
Oct 06, 2015, 20:34 PM IST
Sebastian Coe wants athletics to be part of physical education in Indian schools
IAAF chief Sebastian Coe on Monday urged Indians to take a cue from nations like Jamaica and Kenya in order to excel at the world athletics stage.
Oct 06, 2015, 10:10 AM IST
AFI says Turkey training tour will go ahead, nobody skipping
Athletics Federation of India said that the 90-day training stint of its athletes in Turkey will go ahead if the government clears it and nobody has officially communicated to the AFI to skip the tour.
Oct 01, 2015, 19:13 PM IST
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge, Gladys Cherono win 42nd Berlin Marathon
Kenya`s athletes Eliud Kipchoge and Gladys Cherono won the 42nd Berlin Marathon on a sun-drenched autumn day.
Sep 28, 2015, 07:04 AM IST
Usain Bolt to support IAAF Programme
Athletics superstar Usain Bolt has said his foundation is to become part of "Athletics for a Better World" powered by the sport's world governing body IAAF, the media reported.
Sep 26, 2015, 11:45 AM IST
Eliud Kipchoge eyes marathon world record in Berlin
The men`s world marathon record threatens to fall for the eighth time in Berlin this Sunday with Kenya`s Eliud Kipchoge eyeing Dennis Kimetto`s mark, set last year in Germany`s capital.
Sep 25, 2015, 09:17 AM IST
Sprint king Usain Bolt comes to aid of ailing alma mater
Sprint icon Usain Bolt has donated JAM$1.3 million ($10,960), along with equipment, to bolster the ailing sports programme at his alma mater, William Knibb Memorial High.
Sep 18, 2015, 15:38 PM IST
Mo Farah clear to continue with coach Alberto Salazar: UK athletics
UK Athletics said Friday they have found "no reason to be concerned" about double Olympic champion Mo Farah`s coach Alberto Salazar and his training programme at the US-based Oregon Project.
Sep 18, 2015, 15:20 PM IST
Oscar Pistorius defence files arguments fighting state appeal for murder
Oscar Pistorius` defence team on Wednesday submitted its argument fighting a state bid to have the star athlete found guilty of murder instead of culpable homicide.
Sep 17, 2015, 15:17 PM IST
WADA responds to Paula Radcliffe call for help
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has responded to marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe`s call to "help clear her name" by saying it is committed to protecting the confidentiality of all athletes` blood data.
Sep 12, 2015, 12:32 PM IST
Roger Bannister's record-breaking shoes sold for $412,000
The pair of running shoes worn by Roger Bannister when the Briton ran the first sub-four minute mile in 1954 were sold by auctioneers Christie`s on Thursday for 266,500 pounds ($412,062.30).
Sep 11, 2015, 09:28 AM IST
