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…
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra once again delivered when it mattered most, clinching gold at the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 with a best throw of 86.18m. The meet, held at the buzzing Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, was India’s first-ever World Athletics-sanctioned Gold-level competition, marking a significant milestone for Indian track and field. The event,…
As the outdoor athletics season gathers pace in Europe, Indian athletes are set to feature in three significant meets on July 5, 2025 the Dromia International Sprint and Relays Meeting in Greece, the Míting Internacional Ciutat de Barcelona in Spain, and the Czesław Cybulski Memorial in Poland. These World Athletics Continental Tour events are vital…
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025: All You Need to Know About India’s First-Ever International Javelin Tournament In what marks a historic first for Indian athletics, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 India’s first international javelin competition is set to take centre stage this Saturday, July 5 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru. The event is co-organised by…
India’s middle-distance ace Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath began his European season on a triumphant note by clinching gold in the men’s 800m ‘A’ race at the Swietelsky Grand Prix, a World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger meet in Tábor. Afsal clocked 1:47.01, marking his 7th career-best performance, and secured valuable World Ranking points as the race for…
In a nation where cricket often steals the spotlight, stories like Sakshi Chavan’s remind us of the resilience and undying spirit that define Indian athletics. At just 20, Sakshi has lived a life filled with breathtaking highs and devastating setbacks, yet her fire burns brighter than ever. Speaking to us candidly, Sakshi opened up about…
From relay aces to record-holders, India’s top athletes gear up for a high-octane showdown on June 28 at The Indian Open Athletics Meet. It is set to bring Bengaluru alive on 28th June 2025, as several of India’s elite track and field athletes return to domestic action fresh from their heroics at the Asian Athletics…
Neeraj Chopra Wins Gold at Ostrava Golden Spike 2025, Extends Remarkable Top-2 Streak to 24 In a season already marked by consistency, class, and composure, Neeraj Chopra has added yet another feather to his glittering cap. The reigning Olympic and World Champion in men’s javelin throw clinched gold at the 64th Ostrava Golden Spike 2025…
Gujarat’s 19-year-old Murad Sirman lit up Day 3 of the National Junior (U20) Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar with a stunning double act first breaking a 12-year-old meet record in the morning session, and then returning in the afternoon to seal gold in the men’s 400m hurdles with an even better timing. The youngster, already one…
It’s June 24th, 2025, and all eyes in the athletics world are set on the Městský Stadion in Ostrava, Czechia as Neeraj Chopra is set to participate. The stage is set for the 64th Ostrava Golden Spike, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Label meet, and Neeraj Chopra, India’s Olympic and World Champion, is back…
Neeraj Chopra has not only become the face of Indian athletics but has also redefined the possibilities for javelin throwers from non-traditional nations. From humble beginnings in 2013 to becoming an Olympic and World Champion, his journey has been marked by consistent improvement, technical refinement, and historic achievements. The visual timeline of Neeraj Chopra’s best…
Scroll through Tejas Shirse’s social media feed and you’ll find more than a national record holder you’ll discover a storyteller. The 22-year-old from Maharashtra, a rising force in Indian athletics, doesn’t just document his training or results. He curates a narrative, one of grit, grind, and growth. “I just try to express myself however I…
On a humid June afternoon, as India celebrated Olympic Day at the Reliance Foundation Celebration, long jumper Ancy Sojan took a rare detour from her intense training schedule to soak in the energy of the young aspiring athletes around her. “I feel very good here, far from my regular training session. The children, the atmosphere…
India’s junior athletics talent pool delivered a spectacular show at the National (U-20) Junior Federation cup Athletics Championships 2025, with a flurry of national records and personal bests lighting up the track and field. The standout performer of the day was Odisha’s Astik Pradhan, whose brilliant run in the men’s 400m final announced him as…
In a year where Indian athletics is steadily gaining international traction, one young name has stood out on the road Nitin Gupta, the 17-year-old racewalker from the Boys Sports Company of the Madras Regimental Centre, has turned 2025 into a personal breakthrough season. From breaking long-standing national records to putting Indian race-walking on the global…
India’s national 200m record holder Animesh Kujur lit up the track at the AtleticaGeneve 2025, a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze level meet, with a breathtaking run of 20.27 seconds. Though the wind reading of +2.3 m/s renders the performance ineligible as a new national record, it remains the fastest time ever run by an…
Rising Stars Take Center Stage, U20 National Junior Fed Athletics Championship 2025 Begins in Prayagraj From June 22 to 24, the Under-20 National Junior Athletics Championship 2025 will turn the spotlight toward India’s next generation of elite athletes. Hosted for the first time in Prayagraj, at the Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium, the event is expected…
April 20, 2025, at the National 4×100 Relay Carnival in Chandigarh, could well be remembered as a pivotal day in Indian athletics. On a warm Sunday evening, four sprinters—Amlan Borgohain, Gurindervir Singh, Manikanta H, and Animesh Kujur came together not just to run, but to redefine what was thought possible for India in the men’s…
India’s golden javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally returned to the top of the Diamond League podium, clinching victory at the Paris Diamond League 2025 with a throw of 88.16m, ending a 722-day gap since his last Diamond League win. This win marked Chopra’s first Diamond League triumph since Lausanne 2023, where he had topped the…
Neeraj Chopra Wins 2025 Paris Diamond League with 88.16m, Adds Fifth DL Title to Career Tally Neeraj Chopra continued his remarkable run of consistency on the international circuit by winning the men’s javelin throw at the Paris Diamond League 2025 with a best effort of 88.16 metres, achieved on his very first attempt. The Indian…
Neeraj Chopra Set to Light Up Paris Diamond League Tonight: All Eyes on India’s Golden Boy Date: June 21, 2025 Time: 01:12 AM IST Event: Paris Diamond League — Men’s Javelin Throw Watch Live: Wanda Diamond League YouTube India’s greatest-ever track and field athlete, Neeraj Chopra, is back in action tonight at the Paris Diamond…
India’s premier triple jumper Praveen Chithravel delivered one of the surprise performances of the 2025 athletics season, not in his trademark event, but in the men’s long jump, where he recorded a lifetime best of 7.86m at the XXIV Reunión Internacional Ciudad de Guadalajara in Spain. Competing outside of his preferred triple jump, Praveen not…
Top Indian Athletes Set to Train at Olympic Sports Center in Spala, Poland Ahead of 2025 Inter-State Championships In preparation for the 2025 Inter-State Athletics Championships, a strong contingent of India’s top track and field athletes is set to train at the prestigious Olympic Sports Center in Spala, Poland. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI)…
By any measure, Neeraj Chopra’s 2025 season has begun with a quiet roar not just for the historic distances he has hurled the javelin, but for the consistency, purpose, and growing maturity with which India’s Olympic icon is now navigating the elite athletics circuit. At 27, Chopra is not just a javelin thrower chasing distances;…
Two of India’s most promising collegiate athletes, Selva Prabhu and Lokesh Sathyanathan, delivered top-five finishes at the NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track & Field Championships 2025, held at the iconic Hayward Field in Eugene. Both athletes have been on the radar for their consistent performances this season, and their results at one of the toughest…
India’s youngest national record holder in athletics, Dev Meena, returns to the spotlight today as he competes at the prestigious Busan International Pole Vault Meeting, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger series. After rewriting the Indian national record twice already this season, the 20-year-old is now eyeing even greater heights—and possibly a historic…
The NCAA Track & Field Division I Outdoor Championships 2025 are underway in Eugene, Oregon — and for Indian athletics fans, all eyes will be on four rising stars who have earned their place at one of the most prestigious collegiate meets in the world. Representing different universities across the United States, Lokesh Sathyanathan, Selva…
In the world of Indian athletics, where resilience often goes hand-in-hand with results, few athletes embody that spirit quite like Yashas Palaksha. Over the last three years, the Indian Army hurdler has transformed from a promising name into one of the country’s most consistent performers in the men’s 400m hurdles—a journey marked by personal bests,…
India’s 34-member athletics squad delivered a masterclass over two days in Taipei, clinching a staggering 12 golds, 3 silvers, and 1 bronze at the Taiwan Athletics Open—a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet. Hosted at the Taipei Municipal Stadium, the event offered valuable world ranking points and crucial competitive exposure, and Team India seized the…
The 2025 edition of the Taiwan Athletics Open concluded in style with India asserting its athletic prowess by finishing as the most successful overseas nation across both men’s and women’s events. India topped the Taiwan Athletics Open Medal Tally. Held in Taiwan with participation from a wide range of Asian and Oceania nations, the meet…
India’s premier javelin thrower and national record holder, Annu Rani, continues to strive for consistency in the 2025 season. While her year has been highlighted by podium finishes and international appearances, the one elusive marker—crossing the 60m barrier—remains a challenge she’s yet to overcome this season. Gold in Taiwan, but Room to Grow At the…
Silver and Bronze for India in Thrilling Women’s Long Jump Final at Taiwan Athletics Open 2025 In a nail-biting finish to the Women’s Long Jump final at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025, India secured two spots on the podium with Shaili Singh clinching silver and Ancy Sojan taking bronze. The drama unfolded in the very…
Neeraj Chopra Set for Paris Diamond League Return After 8 Years: Indian Javelin Star Eyes Momentum after Olympic Season India’s golden boy of athletics, Neeraj Chopra, is all set to compete at the Paris Diamond League 2025 on June 20 at the Stade Sébastien-Charléty, marking his return to this meet after an eight-year gap. The…
Indian athletes made a thunderous statement on Day 1 of the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025, winning six out of six gold medals in a flawless showing that underlined their rising stature on the continental circuit. The World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze event, held in Taipei, saw Indian track and field stars deliver personal brilliance, relay…
