Track and Field

Watch: Parul Chaudhary's Thrilling Finish - How She Lept Past In Last 15 Seconds To Win Women’s 5000m Gold

Parul's story is not just about winning medals; it's about breaking barriers and paving the way for young athletes to dream big.

Oct 03, 2023, 19:45 PM IST

Long-Jumper Murali Sreeshankar Aims To Better Gold Medal-Winning Performance At International Jumping Meet 2023

Sreeshankar will compete in the Paris Diamond League that will be held on the 9th of June 2023, where he will go up against the best athletes from across the globe.

Jun 01, 2023, 16:00 PM IST

'If I eat a paratha, my coach will...', Neeraj Chopra REVEALS BIG diet sacrifices he makes to become champion

Neeraj has told the press that he would want to eat some of his favourite food again during the off season but ensure that he does not get overweight like the last time around.

Nov 03, 2022, 11:24 AM IST

'Fit-again' Neeraj Chopra uninterested in breaking records but wants to throw over 90m in upcoming season

After Anderson Peters, a competitor from Grenada, breached the mark with a 93.07m at the season-opening Doha Diamond League this month, all eyes will be on Neeraj whose best so far is 88.07m.

May 21, 2022, 16:53 PM IST

Another set of athletes leave for Australia before Commonwealth Games

With four athletes, including star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, having left for Australia yesterday, the total number of Indians from track and field to reach Australia well in advance of the CWG has risen to 16.

Mar 15, 2018, 19:26 PM IST

2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics unveils budget cuts

The overall games' budget now stands at a total of 1.35 trillion yen ($12.6 billion) organizers said in a statement.

Dec 22, 2017, 14:39 PM IST

Birmingham named as 2022 Commonwealth Games host city

The Games were originally awarded to Durban in 2015, but the South African city had the event taken away earlier this year for financial reasons.

Dec 21, 2017, 17:30 PM IST

Jailed South African track star Oscar Pistorius to appeal increased sentence at South Africa's highest court

South Africa's Supreme Court more than doubled Oscar Pistorius` murder sentence last month, accepting prosecutors` argument that the original jail term of six years for shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was "shockingly lenient".

Dec 19, 2017, 18:33 PM IST

57th National Open Athletics begins on Monday

Around 1200 athletes from various states and departments/public sector undertakings would be taking part in the meet, Tamil Nadu Athletics Association (TNAA) officials said.

Sep 24, 2017, 20:01 PM IST

Usain Bolt is greatest-ever male sprinter but remember other champions in GOAT discussions

While there is no question that Bolt will go down as the greatest of all male sprinters, a legend who stamped his class by winning six individual Olympic gold medals, three each in 100 m and 200 m, one should not forget the achievements of the other legends.

Aug 13, 2017, 16:21 PM IST

Athletics World Championships: Mo Farah advances in 5,000 metre for final assault on track gold

In Saturday`s final, he will be seeking an incredible fifth consecutive 5,000m/10,000m double at a global championships.

Aug 10, 2017, 09:38 AM IST

Rio Olympics: Russia athletics suffers final disgrace as last competitor barred

Klishina defended herself, saying she was clean and was appealing against the decision to sport`s highest tribunal.

Aug 14, 2016, 09:22 AM IST

Three more athletes, including Renjith Maheswary, qualify for 2016 Rio Olympics

Maheswary and Dharambir Singh (200m) shattered national records.

Jul 11, 2016, 21:13 PM IST

Russia will not boycott 2016 Rio Olympics, even if track and field team is banned: Report

The Russian sports minister said that the country will not boycott the 2016 Rio de Janerio Olympics even if the track and field team is banned.

Nov 12, 2015, 23:58 PM IST