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:…
Asian Games medalist Amoj Jacob announced a confident return to form by clocking a season’s best 45.96 seconds in the men’s 400m at the T. Kop Cup in the Czech Republic. More than just a race win, this performance marked his seventh career run under the 46‑second barrier an elite milestone that underscores both consistency…
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…
