In the heart of Haryana’s Fatehabad district lies Bangaon, a small village often dubbed the “Mini Finland of Haryana” and also javelin hub of Haryana due to its remarkable contribution to javelin throwing. Among its emerging talents is Deepika, a young javelin thrower whose meteoric rise has captured the attention of India’s athletics community. At…
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra once again underlined his remarkable consistency on the global stage, finishing second in the men’s javelin throw at the Diamond League Final in Zurich with a best effort of 85.01m. His mark came on the very last attempt of the competition, sealing yet another podium finish for the Indian star. The…
When Neeraj Chopra stood on the top step of the Olympic podium in Tokyo on August 7, 2021, few could have imagined the sheer scale of dominance he would sustain in the years that followed. That gold medal was historic for India the nation’s first in track and field but for Chopra, it was just…
When Gulveer Singh steps onto the track at the upcoming World Athletics Championships, he won’t just be running for himself. He will be carrying the weight of decades of Indian distance running history. Singh will become only the third Indian male athlete ever to contest the men’s 5000m at the World Championships. Before him, only…
When Sreeshankar walks into the Tokyo Olympic Stadium for the World Athletics Championships 2025, every step he takes will carry the weight of a story that almost ended before it began again. Sixteen months ago, India’s finest long jumper was staring at the bleakest verdict an athlete can hear: your career may be over. Today,…
With the updated Road to Tokyo rankings now out, Indian athletics finds itself in a promising position ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. A mix of established names and emerging talents have secured their spots through the World Athletics ranking pathway, while a handful of others remain agonizingly close, awaiting potential withdrawals…
It’s Neeraj Chopra time again. The reigning world champion and two-time Olympic medallist is set to return to action at the Diamond League Final in Zurich on August 28, 2025, where he will aim to reclaim the prestigious title in men’s javelin throw. For the Indian superstar, the event represents both an opportunity to reaffirm…
Indian athletics, specially Indian Javelin is on the cusp of another landmark moment. For the first time in history, the men’s javelin throw contingent could feature four athletes at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025. While early discussions credited Rohit Yadav’s breakthrough performance with creating this opportunity, a closer analysis reveals a more…
India’s premier long jumper Sreeshankar finds himself at a crossroads in the wait to qualifying for the World Championships After battling back from injury to claim gold at the 2025 National Inter-State Championships in Chennai with a leap of 8.06m, he stands on the edge of qualifying for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Yet,…
For decades, Indian athletics has celebrated its distance runners, jumpers, and more recently, a javelin superstar in Neeraj Chopra. But when it came to sprinting, the story was largely one of unfulfilled potential. That narrative shifted dramatically in 2025 when 22-year-old Animesh Kujur from Chhattisgarh became the first Indian male sprinter to qualify for the…
In the high-stakes world of track and field, where every leap, sprint, and throw is a culmination of years of sacrifice, an injury can feel like a cruel theft of dreams. For Indian athletes in 2025, the season was a rollercoaster of triumphs and tribulations, with injuries abruptly halting the campaigns of stars like Avinash…
Indian athletics has been riding a wave of transformation since Neeraj Chopra’s historic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. That 87.58m throw not only placed India on the Olympic athletics map but also inspired a generation of athletes to chase global benchmarks. Five years later, in 2025, that inspiration has translated into…
Mohammed Afsal and the Breaking of Barriers: A New Chapter for Indian Middle-Distance Running For decades, the men’s 800 metres has remained one of Indian athletics’ most competitive yet frustrating events. From the legendary Sriram Singh’s trailblazing 1:45.77 at the 1976 Montreal Olympics to Jinson Johnson’s national record in 2018, India often produced quality runners…
The 64th National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Chennai enters its decisive Day 4 today, with a packed evening schedule that promises fireworks across field and track. From high jump duels to sprint showdowns, the spotlight will shine on India’s established stars and rising prospects, many of whom are eyeing qualification standards for the World Championships….
At 25, Damneet Singh stands at a crossroads that has defined many Indian athletes before him. Already the premier hammer thrower in the country, with back-to-back gold medals at major national meets and a steadily improving personal best, he has proven his credentials on the domestic stage. Yet, in athletics, where global standards are unforgiving,…
Sub Standard Broadcasting at the Interstate Athletics Championships Highlights India’s Deeper Athletics Problem Download IndiaSportsHub App to Stay Updated We Cover Indian Athletes in Global Sports. The 64th National Inter State Athletics Championships was expected to be a celebration of record-breaking performances, with athletes rewriting the national charts in events ranging from the 400m to…
At the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, amidst rain-slicked tracks and a fiercely competitive field, Moumita Mondal of West Bengal etched her name deeper into Indian athletics history. The 23-year-old hurdler clinched the gold medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships with a stunning personal best of 13.22 seconds. It wasn’t…
The year 2025 will be remembered as a watershed moment in Indian athletics. Four national records in the men’s 100m, 200m, 400m, and 800m set by Animesh Kujur, Vishal T.K., and Mohd. Afsal P. have signalled a transformation that goes far beyond the stopwatch. For decades, India has celebrated individual breakthroughs, but this cluster of…
Indian athletics witnessed a historic moment at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Chennai when Vishal Thenarasu (Vishal TK) stormed to gold in the men’s 400m final, clocking 45.12 seconds, a new national record. With this performance, Vishal not only secured his fifth sub-46 timing of the year but also shattered the six-year-old national record…
Indian middle-distance star Pooja continued her remarkable season with another golden finish, this time at the 64th National Inter State Athletics Championships, where she claimed the women’s 1500m title in 4:10.68. Her commanding run leading from the gun to the tape not only earned her the gold medal but also delivered the crucial ranking points…
The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai witnessed a day of high drama, national records, and strong all-round performances on Day 2 of the 64th National Inter State Athletics Championships. While Tamil Nadu’s Vishal TK stole the spotlight by breaking the men’s 400m national record, the day also featured a memorable decathlon victory for Stalin Jose,…
The 64th Indian Interstate Athletics Championships in Chennai produced a moment of redemption and resurgence for Dhanalakshmi Sekar, who stormed to the women’s 100m title with a lifetime best of 11.36 seconds. The performance not only gave her the national crown but also marked a remarkable comeback after serving a three-year doping ban, a period…
The 64th Indian Interstate Athletics Championships in Chennai witnessed one of the most electrifying sprint finals in recent memory as S. Tamilarasu scorched down the track to win the men’s 100m gold medal in 10.22 seconds his personal best and a performance that places him among the fastest sprinters in Indian history. The 23-year-old Tamil…
The 64th Indian Interstate Athletics Championships in Chennai served up one of the most thrilling evenings of track and field in recent memory. The day was packed with drama, comebacks, meet records, and moments of pure athletic brilliance. From Tamil Arasu’s breathtaking 10.22s sprint to Dhanalakshmi’s fairytale return in the women’s 100m, and even a…
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As the 64th National Inter-State Athletics Championships gets underway in Chennai from August 20–24, 2025, Indian athletes find themselves at a decisive crossroads. With the qualification deadline for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo closing on the same day the Chennai meet ends, this domestic competition represents the last and most critical chance for many…
Introduction: A Tale of Two Asian Championships as India decides to skip Asian Throwing Championships in Mokpo The Asian athletics calendar in 2025 has been unusually crowded, with two distinct events creating both opportunities and dilemmas for national federations. First came the 26th Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea (May 27–31), a full-scale continental…
When Neeraj Chopra steps onto the runway at Zurich’s iconic Letzigrund Stadium on August 28, 2025, he will once again carry the weight of a nation’s expectations. The double Olympic medallist, reigning World Champion, and India’s most celebrated track-and-field athlete has qualified for the Diamond League Final the season’s most prestigious one-day competition in athletics….
Indian hurdler Tejas Shirse, the national record holder in the men’s 110m hurdles, delivered another strong performance in Europe, clocking a season-best 13.51 seconds at the Meeting voor Mon in Belgium, a World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger event. The 23-year-old finished second in the Elite Heat 1, demonstrating both form and resilience as he builds…
Indian middle-distance runner Ankita Dhyani added another milestone to her growing career by winning the women’s 2000m steeplechase at the Grand Slam Jerusalem Meeting, a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver-level event, with a national best time of 6:13.92. The performance not only earned her the top spot in a competitive international field but also improved…
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has announced a comprehensive selection roadmap for India’s men’s and women’s 4x100m relay squads ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, scheduled from 19 September to 4 October 2026. The federation will select eight athletes each for the men’s and women’s squads, using a mix of performance-based…
Indian middle and long-distance running has been experiencing a quiet revolution over the past two years, and at the heart of it is Gulveer Singh. The reigning Asian champion once again redefined the limits for Indian distance running, shattering his own 3000m national record at the Gyulai István Memorial Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, a World…
Indian long-distance running will witness a significant moment on August 12, when Gulveer Singh lines up for his first-ever track race in Europe. The 26-year-old, fresh from a golden double at the Asian Athletics Championships, will compete in the men’s 3000m at the Gyulai István Memorial Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, a prestigious World Athletics Continental…
In a country where javelin throw has captured the public imagination since Neeraj Chopra’s Olympic triumph, a new name is beginning to echo in stadiums and training grounds Shivam Lohakare. At just 20 years old, Lohakare has burst onto the national scene with back-to-back throws over 80 metres, including a personal best of 80.95m. These…
17-year-old Shahnavaz Khan rises to #2 in U20 world list and breaks his own U18 national record at Bhubaneswar’s Continental Tour Bronze Meet Bhubaneswar, August 10, 2025: In the world of athletics, few moments capture the imagination like a young talent breaking barriers well ahead of schedule. At the inaugural Indian Open World Athletics Continental…
The spotlight was firmly on the javelin runway at the inaugural World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet in Bhubaneswar, as throwers from India and Sri Lanka delivered standout performances in front of an enthusiastic Sunday crowd at the Kalinga Stadium. It was the clutch last jump from Sreeshankar who stole the limelight. Sri Lanka’s Rumesh…
On a humid August evening at the iconic Kalinga Stadium, veteran Indian javelin thrower Annu Rani delivered a golden performance that not only secured her the top podium spot but also reignited her bid for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Competing in the inaugural Indian Open World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze Label meet,…
Sreeshankar returned to his favorite jumping pit in India with a performance that combined patience, precision, and pure competitive spirit. On the final attempt of the men’s long jump competition at the 1st Indian Open World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet, the 26-year-old soared to 8.13 m to claim gold, his best mark since returning…
The morning session of the Continental Tour meet in Bhubaneswar delivered a thrilling display of sprinting talent, with Indian athletes making their presence felt across the 100m, 200m, and 400m events. From commanding heat victories to stacked finals lineups, the home crowd is set for an action-packed evening of finals. 400m: Indians Set the Tone…
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The Kalinga Stadium is set to come alive on Sunday as India’s top track and field athletes gear up for the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet, a one-day competition carrying a prize purse of $25,000 and attracting participants from over 15 countries. Leading the charge for the home contingent will be Annu Rani, India’s…
The lanes at Kalinga Stadium are set to witness a high-octane clash in the men’s and women’s 400m as top sprinters from across Asia, Africa, and Europe prepare to test their mettle at the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet in Bhubaneswar. With national champions, international medalists, and Olympic hopefuls on the entry list, the…
India is poised to make history on August 10, 2025, as Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar hosts its first-ever World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet. Among the headline events of the day, the Men’s and Women’s 100m sprints promise to deliver an electric atmosphere and fierce competition, featuring a rich blend of domestic standouts, promising youth,…
As the World Athletics Continental Bronze event in Bhubaneswar draws closer, all eyes turn to one of India’s most exciting disciplines men’s javelin throw. Hosted at the iconic Kalinga Stadium on August 10, 2025, the event will bring together a competitive field of Indian and international throwers, many of whom are shaping into serious prospects…
India’s first-ever World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze event is set to make history at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium on August 10, 2025. And among the star attractions of the meet, none shine brighter than the Women’s Long Jump a marquee event that features a thrilling domestic rivalry, international challenge, and a platform for rising talent. The…
India’s national record holder and Asian Games champion Annu Rani delivered her best performance in nearly a year, hurling the javelin to a season-best distance of 62.59m to claim gold at the 8th International Wiesław Maniak Memorial, a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze event held in Szczecin, Poland. In what can only be described as…
Bhubaneswar is set to host another landmark event in India’s athletics journey. The capital of Odisha, which has fast become a hub for track and field, will welcome athletes from over 15 countries on August 10 for the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meeting. This one-day international competition, jointly organized by the Athletics Federation of…
Tajinderpal Singh Toor has long stood as the face of Indian and Asian shot put. With multiple Asian titles and a national record of 21.77 meters (set in 2023), Toor’s career reflects both remarkable highs and persistent challenges. Over the past eighteen months, from February 2024 to August 2025, his trajectory shows a revealing contrast:…
As Indian athletics gears up for its biggest domestic meet of the season, after Indian Grand Prix all eyes now turn to the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships scheduled for August 20–24 in Chennai. This pivotal event is not only a national title decider but also serves as the final qualification opportunity for the upcoming…
India’s premier long jumper Sreeshankar added yet another feather to his cap by clinching first place at the Qosanov Memorial part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze series held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. His best effort on the night, a 7.94m leap, proved enough to outclass the field and secure valuable world ranking points. But…
