Category: Athletics

India continued their dominant run at the 4th South Asian Athletics Championships in Ranchi, bagging an impressive 7 gold, 8 silver, and 3 bronze medals on Day 2. The day witnessed record-breaking performances, personal bests, and the emergence of exciting young talents, keeping India firmly on top of the medal standings. The evening session belonged…

When Man Singh crossed the finish line at the ASML Marathon Eindhoven in 2:14:41, he wasn’t just testing his endurance; he was probably testing his readiness for the most crucial stage of his career the Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM) 2026. The performance, though marginally slower than his personal best of 2:14:16, affirmed one thing with…

The evening session of Day 2 at the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025 in Ranchi promises intense track action, headlined by the men’s 400m final, hurdles showdowns, and women’s 400m heats. With a mix of rising Indian athletes and experienced Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi runners, the Morabadi Stadium is set for a pulsating…

The 4th South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 opened in Ranchi with a day of domination for Team India, as the hosts captured five golds, six silvers, and three bronzes across nine finals. It was a day that combined emerging stars and seasoned performers from Sanjana Singh’s record-breaking 5000m gold to Samardeep Singh’s monster throw in…

Sixteen-year-old Shourya Ambure continued her stellar 2025 season by winning the silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the Asian Youth Games 2025, clocking a personal best of 13.73 seconds. The young hurdler, who has been on a meteoric rise this year, once again proved her consistency and composure on the continental stage,…

The evening session of the South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025 in Ranchi is set to feature a high-stakes display of endurance and speed as India’s top athletes prepare for the men’s and women’s 5000m finals and the 100m sprint heats. With season-best timings indicating promising form, Indian athletes are poised to challenge the region’s…

When the 4th South Asian Athletics Championships begin on October 24 at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi, the focus will be firmly on the 100m, 200m, and 400m showdowns. Despite being a Category D event on the World Athletics calendar, the meet promises to serve as an exciting late-season contest between India and Sri…

The countdown to another electrifying season of world athletics has begun. The 2026 Wanda Diamond League schedule has been officially confirmed, charting a thrilling 15-meet journey across four continents from Doha’s desert heat to the historic finale in Brussels. For athletes and fans alike, the calendar marks the heartbeat of elite track and field competition,…

The 2025 Wanda Diamond League (DL) season was more than just another campaign for Indian athletics it was a declaration of intent. A year that reaffirmed Neeraj Chopra’s supremacy while marking a significant shift toward diversified participation across multiple disciplines. From Chopra’s record-breaking 90.23m throw in Doha to Parul Chaudhary’s steeplechase breakthrough and the inclusion…

India’s long jump fraternity just got another reason to celebrate. Kerala’s Anurag CV, a 100/200m sprint specialist turned jumper, has officially joined the elite 8-metre club a mark that defines world-class long jumping. At the India Open U-23 Athletics Championships in Warangal, Anurag stunned the field with a personal best leap of 8.06 metres, clinching…

The India Open U-23 Athletics Championships in Warangal turned into a showcase of India’s next generation of track and field talent a meet that blended promise, precision, and personal breakthroughs. Across sprints, jumps, throws, and distance events, young athletes from across the country delivered performances that underlined the depth and direction of Indian athletics in…

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has announced a formidable team for the South Asian Senior Athletics Championships (SASAC) 2025, to be held from October 24–26 in Ranchi, featuring a mix of experienced Asian-level performers and emerging domestic champions. The event, seen as both a confidence-building platform and a developmental proving ground, will mark India’s…

At 18, Parth Singh stands at a rare crossroads for Indian athletics a sprinter and jumper whose potential stretches across two of track and field’s most explosive events. His recent performance at the 40th National Junior Athletics Championships (NJAC) in Bhubaneswar has not only redefined benchmarks for India’s U20 circuit but also offered a glimpse…

Odisha’s young sprint sensation Pratik Maharana produced a career-defining performance at the National Junior Athletics Championships 2025, scorching the track with a 21.24s run in the men’s U-20 200m final to clinch gold, set a new personal best, and breach the World U20 Championships qualification mark. It was a moment of glory for the 18-year-old,…

India’s sprinting prodigy Aarti Siwach delivered one of the most dominant performances of the National Junior Athletics Championships 2025, clinching double gold in the U-18 girls’ 100m and 200m both with personal best times and securing qualification for the World U20 Championships. It was a week of records, resilience, and raw speed for the 17-year-old…

India’s rising javelin star Deepika continued her golden run in the junior circuit, clinching back-to-back gold medals at the National Junior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar on Monday. The defending champion once again stamped her authority in the women’s U-20 javelin throw, producing a best effort of 54.16m a throw that not only secured her the…

The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM) once again lived up to its billing as one of Asia’s premier road races, blending world-class competition with inspiring domestic performances. Held under humid early-morning skies in the Indian capital, this year’s edition reaffirmed both the event’s global prestige and the evolving competitive depth within India’s distance running scene….

The opening day of the 40th National Junior Athletics Championships (NJAC) at the Kalinga Stadium served as a revealing snapshot of the next generation of Indian athletics a day of record-breaking highs and structural reminders of the work that still lies ahead. From Mohit Choudhary’s record 5000m run to Nikita Kumari’s world-qualifying discus throw, India’s…

A new star has emerged on India’s athletics horizon. Asian Under-18 javelin champion Himanshu Jakhar broke Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra’s 11-year-old meet record in spectacular fashion at the 40th National Junior Athletics Championships at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday, throwing an astounding 79.96 metres in the men’s under-18 qualifying round. The 17-year-old’s performance…

The 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will go down in history as the moment Botswana transformed from a nation of promise into a global sprinting powerhouse. The southern African country, long admired for producing talent but yet to fully deliver on the world stage, finally had its breakthrough led by a 21-year-old phenom who…

India’s para-athletics superstar Sumit Antil has once again proven why he is regarded as the undisputed king of the F64 javelin throw. At the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, Antil clinched his third consecutive world title with a monumental championship record throw of 71.37 metres, reaffirming his dominance on the global stage…

India’s 400m scene has a new standard-bearer. Rajesh Ramesh stormed to victory in the men’s one-lap final at the 64th National Open Athletics Championships with a season-best 45.75 seconds, reinforcing his status as one of the country’s most consistent quarter-milers and ending his domestic season on a high. The 25-year-old from Tamil Nadu produced a…

A year ago, Neeru Pathak was struggling with injuries, juggling board exams, and training without a proper track. This week, the 18-year-old from Uttar Pradesh stood atop the podium at the 64th National Open Athletics Championships, capping a remarkable comeback with two gold medals and one of the fastest 400m times of the Indian season….

The 64th National Open Athletics Championships 2025 in Ranchi delivered a gripping blend of comebacks, season bests, and breakthrough performances as India’s top athletes battled for national glory and future Asian Games spots. From the women’s 400m drama to lightning-fast 100m sprints and field-event heroics, the championships served as a fitting finale to an action-packed…

Indian athletics is at a crossroads. Over the past three years, the country has witnessed both its greatest triumphs and its most sobering reality checks. Tokyo 2025, the site of India’s lowest number of World Athletics Championship finalists in recent memory, forces us to ask hard questions about whether Indian sport is truly building a…

In the ever-evolving world of athletics, stories of prodigies who dominate from an early age often capture the spotlight. Yet, sometimes the most compelling narratives emerge from athletes who arrive late but rise rapidly, rewriting expectations. One such story is that of Sachin Yadav, the towering javelin thrower from Uttar Pradesh, India. His meteoric ascent…

When the history of Indian athletics is written, Neeraj Chopra will stand out not only as the nation’s first Olympic gold medallist in track and field but also as the athlete who redefined consistency at the very top of world sport. His 2025 season, as captured in performances across nine major competitions, is a testament…

On a night when world javelin throw’s elite assembled at Tokyo’s iconic Olympic Stadium, Indian youngster Sachin Yadav delivered the performance of his life. Competing in his first-ever World Championships final, the 24-year-old rose to the occasion with a massive personal best of 86.27m, finishing a heartbreaking yet brilliant fourth missing the podium by just…

A Cycle That Began in Tokyo Ends in Tokyo: Neeraj Chopra’s Streak Comes to an End For the better part of the last decade, Neeraj Chopra has been the beacon of Indian athletics, a figure who transformed the nation’s relationship with track and field. From a teenager bursting onto the scene at the U20 World…

For months leading up to the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, Indian athletics fans had circled one name in particular Animesh Kujur. The 20-year-old sprinter from Odisha carried the hopes of a nation as the first-ever Indian male sprinter to qualify for the 200m event at the Worlds. His entry itself was historic, but…

There is a certain inevitability about Neeraj Chopra on the qualification stage. The reigning Olympic and World Champion once again lived up to his reputation of making it look effortless, sealing his place in the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 men’s javelin final with a single, assured throw. On a cool morning inside the Olympic…

For decades, Indian athletics has searched for a male sprinter who could break through on the global stage. The women’s side had its share of breakthroughs, from P.T. Usha’s near miss at the 1984 Olympics to Hima Das’s World Junior title in 2018. But among the men, medals and even meaningful progress in sprints remained…

Sarvesh Kushare, the 29-year-old high jumper from Maharashtra, produced the performance of his life at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, clearing 2.28m to finish sixth in the men’s high jump final. In doing so, Kushare not only set a new personal best but also became the first Indian high jumper ever to reach a World…

Indian athletics has been rewriting its story on the global stage over the past decade. From Neeraj Chopra’s Olympic and World Championship titles in javelin to Parul Chaudhary’s medal in distance running, the boundaries of possibility for Indian athletes are constantly being stretched. On 14 September 2025 in Tokyo, history was made yet again Sarvesh…

India’s long jump hopes rested heavily on the shoulders of Sreeshankar Murli, a jumper who has consistently breached the 8m mark in international competition. Coming into the World Championships with a season’s best of 8.13m and a personal best of 8.41m, expectations were high that the 25-year-old would at least secure a berth in the…

In the heats of the men’s 110m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, India’s Tejas Shirse came agonisingly close to creating history. Running in a star-studded field, the 21-year-old from Maharashtra clocked 13.57 seconds to finish sixth in his heat and 29th overall, missing out on a semifinal berth by the slimmest of…