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…
On August 2, 2025, the state of Telangana marked a historic moment in Indian sports development by signing an ambitious Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TENVIC, the sports education venture co-founded by legendary cricketer Anil Kumble. This strategic partnership is far more than a symbolic gesture it represents a comprehensive, scientifically backed, and socially inclusive…
At just 17 years old, Siddhant Kumar from Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas is already carving out a name for himself in the competitive world of sprinting. Specialising in the 100m, 200m, and 400m events, Siddhant has steadily progressed to become a standout figure in Nevada high school track, with growing curiosity around…
Indian athletics fans have plenty to cheer about as two of India’s leading long jumpers Sreeshankar and Abdulla Aboobacker gear up to compete at the XXXIV Qosanov Memorial, a World Athletics Continental Tour bronze level meet (category C). Scheduled to take place this weekend, the meet offers valuable World Ranking points a critical currency in…
In the quiet, mist-wrapped Himalayan village of Maroda in Uttarakhand, it would have been hard to imagine that a young girl running alongside local boys on the hilly trails would one day bring global recognition to Indian athletics. Yet, that is exactly what Ankita Dhyani, now 23, has done. From her roots in Garhwal to…
Indian star decathlete Tejaswin Shankar delivered a milestone performance at the prestigious Wiesław Czapiewski Memorial in Bydgoszcz, Poland, setting a new National Record in the men’s decathlon with a stunning total of 7826 points. Competing at this World Athletics Combined Events Tour Gold level meet, Tejaswin finished fourth overall in a competitive international field, but…
In a race defined by grit, strategy, and an electrifying final lap, India’s Ankita Dhyani delivered one of her career’s finest performances to win the silver medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the World University Games 2025 in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. Clocking a personal best of 9:31.99, Ankita not only secured India’s first ever medal…
Indian triple jump star Praveen Chithravel soared to a silver medal at the World University Games 2025 with a best leap of 16.66 meters, marking India’s first athletics medal at this edition of the Games. For Praveen, who already owns the national record (17.37m), this was more than just a podium finish it was a…
Indian decathlon national record holder Tejaswin Shankar produced a stellar opening day at the 4th Wiesław Czapiewski Memorial a prestigious World Athletics Combined Events Tour Gold meet finishing with 4292 points and leading the field by a comfortable 155 points. From setting personal and season bests to fighting through narrow misses, Day 1 was a…
On a day when Indian athletics needed a spark, 24-year-old Seema delivered a performance that will echo for years. At the World University Games 2025, Seema stormed to a sensational silver medal in the women’s 5000m final, clocking 15:35.86 her second fastest time ever and a new season’s best. This remarkable feat not only earned…
India’s pole vault sensation, Dev Meena, continues to redefine the limits of Indian athletics. At the World University Games 2025 in Germany, the 20-year-old cleared an impressive 5.40m in the qualification round smashing his own national record for the third time this season and securing his place in the final. This milestone isn’t just about…
India Gears Up to Host Its First Continental Tour Bronze: AFI Names 134 Athletes for Historic Bhubaneswar Meet In a landmark moment for Indian athletics, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has released the list of 134 domestic athletes nominated to compete at the upcoming World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet, set to be held…
India’s premier decathlete Tejaswin Shankar, the national record holder and fresh off a silver medal at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, is set for another big test on the global stage. Shankar will compete at the prestigious 4th Wiesław Czapiewski Memorial, part of the World Athletics Combined Events Tour Gold series, to be held on…
Highs, Lows, and Hopes: Tracking India’s Athletics Journey at the World University Games WUG 2025 The World University Games 2025 have brought a mixed bag of triumphs, heartbreaks, and new milestones for India’s track and field contingent. From Jeswin Aldrin’s struggles with form to new names like David Solomon and Sanya Yadav stepping up, here’s…
Day 1 Wrap-up: Mixed Results for Indian Athletes in Athletics at the World University Games 2025 Athletics at World University Games 2025 got underway with Indian athletes stepping onto the track and field in Bochum, Germany, on the opening day. Competing across sprints, jumps, hurdles, throws and middle-distance events, the Indian contingent produced a mix…
Sreeshankar’s return to international competition after a brief break continues to build momentum. On a humid evening in Maia, Portugal, the 25-year-old Indian long jumper claimed top honours at the Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto 2025, a World Athletics Continental Tour bronze-level meet. Sreeshankar produced a best jump of 7.75 metres, adding another win to…
In what comes as a big blow to Indian athletics, Pooja Singh, the newly crowned Asian champion in women’s high jump, has been ruled out of the upcoming World University Games and the Interstate Championships. She suffered a Grade-2 ligament tear during a routine training session last month. The injury is expected to keep the…
The Indian Open athletics calendar enters a landmark moment this weekend as the bustling city of Patna gets ready to host its first-ever senior national-level meet. The seventh leg of the Indian Open Athletics Series 2025, organised by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) in collaboration with the Bihar Athletics Association and the Bihar State…
Indian Athletes Gear Up for European Tests: Spotlight on Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern and PUMA Fast Arms Fast Legs With the European athletics circuit in full swing, several Indian athletes are set to test themselves against strong international fields this week. The action begins on July 16 at the prestigious Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern 2025 meet in…
The Indian Open Athletics Meet at Pune’s Savitribai Phule University Sports Complex turned into more than just a competition it became a celebration of resilience, youth promise, and quiet comebacks specially Sreeshankar. Over the course of a humid Saturday, India’s domestic circuit witnessed impressive performances, personal bests, and, above all, the emotional return of the…
Indian athletes had a busy and promising weekend across Europe, with several athletes delivering notable performances at World Athletics Continental Tour meets in Belgium, Finland, Italy, and the United States. From Gulveer Singh’s historic run in California to solid showings in Finland and fresh starts in Italy, the week showcased the breadth of talent and…
Between mid-2023 and mid-2025, Animesh Kujur’s steady rise shows what targeted coaching, international exposure, and clear goals can do for an athlete from a non-traditional sporting background. In this period, he moved from national promise to becoming India’s fastest man breaking national records in both the 100m and 200m, and contributing to a relay record…
In sport, few moments capture the essence of resilience and determination quite like an athlete returning from a career-threatening injury, and this is about Sreeshankar On a warm evening at the Indian Open Athletics Meet 2025 in Pune, India witnessed one such moment: the comeback of long jumper Sreeshankar, who soared to a remarkable 8.05m…
Trailblazer in Monaco: Animesh Kujur becomes first Indian sprinter to compete at Diamond League, finishes fourth in U23 200m India’s sprinting landscape marked a historic moment on Friday evening as Animesh Kujur became the first Indian sprinter to step onto the track at a Diamond League event. Competing in the U23 200m race at the…
At just 22, triple jumper Poorva Hitesh Sawant has built a career on chance, courage, and the stubborn belief that greatness isn’t a single leap, but a thousand carefully measured steps. In a country that often reserves its loudest cheers for cricket, some stories find their own way to be heard not by accident, but…
Animesh Kujur Set to Race in Monaco Diamond League’s U23 200m: A Milestone Moment for Indian Sprinting India’s sprinting sensation Animesh Kujur is all set to take the international spotlight once again as he features in the U23 200m race at the prestigious Monaco Diamond League meet on July 11, scheduled for 11:17 PM IST….
Over the past decade, Neeraj Chopra has not only rewritten record books but also redefined what it means to be an athlete in India. More than a javelin thrower with medals around his neck, Chopra has emerged as a cultural icon, policy catalyst, and commercial game-changer one whose influence extends well beyond the sector of…
Blazing Tracks in Greece: Indian Sprinters Shine at Dromia 2025 with National Record, Relay Silver On a breezy evening at the Dromia International Sprint and Relays Meet in Vari, Greece, Indian sprinters made a strong statement on the European circuit, delivering standout performances that included a National Record, a relay silver, and multiple personal bests….
In a country known more for its prowess in cricket and wrestling, Animesh Kujur has silently and now thunderously rewritten what it means to be a sprinter in Indian athletics. The 22-year-old from Odisha has officially stamped his name across the record books in Indian sprinting, holding all three major national records: 100m, 200m, and…
In a stunning display of speed and consistency, 22-year-old Animesh Kujur has officially become India’s fastest man, clocking an astonishing 10.18 seconds in the 100m sprint at the Dromia International Sprint & Relays Meet held in Vari, Greece. With this performance, Kujur has not only rewritten the Indian record books but also reaffirmed his status…
