Category: Athletics

The women’s 3000m steeplechase has often been one of the most grueling and unpredictable events on the track, demanding not only endurance but tactical awareness and precision in barrier technique. For India, the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo offered hope that Parul Chaudhary, the national record holder and a finalist in the previous edition,…

In a landmark moment for Indian athletics, Sarvesh Kushare became the first Indian high jumper to qualify for the final of the World Athletics Championships, clearing 2.25m in the men’s high jump qualification round in Tokyo. The 29-year-old athlete, who has been steadily rising on the continental stage, now takes a giant leap onto the…

The opening day of the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo saw the demanding 35km race walk set the stage for a dramatic morning of endurance sport. For India, the results brought more disappointment than celebration, as the nation’s three representatives Sandeep Kumar, Priyanka Goswami, and Ram Baboo fell well short of their personal bests…

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The 35km race walk at the World Athletics Championships has steadily grown in prestige as a test of endurance, technique, and mental resilience. This year, India enters the competition with three determined athletes Ram Baboo, Priyanka Goswami, and Sandeep Kumar with each carrying unique credentials, aspirations, and the weight of expectations. While medals will require…

The World Athletics bandwagon moves on from the Diamond League to the blue riband event of the year, the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo. Follow World Athletics Championships from Indian Perspective on IndiaSportsHub App. Download Here The sporting world’s focus would be on the National Stadium at Tokyo a venue famous for giving us India’s first…

The spotlight in Indian athletics is steadily shifting towards a new name Shivam Lohakare. At just 20, the young javelin thrower announced himself in stunning fashion at the 74th Inter Services Athletics Championship 2025, producing a monstrous throw of 84.31m to shatter the meet record previously held by Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra. The throw earned…

A Legacy of Persistence: How Annu Rani and Vikas Gowda Redefined Consistency in Indian Athletics For decades, Indian athletics was defined by flashes of brilliance sporadic moments of international success rather than sustained global presence. From Milkha Singh’s near miss at the Rome 1960 Olympics to P.T. Usha’s agonizing fourth place in Los Angeles 1984,…

When the story of Indian athletics is written in decades to come, Sandeep Kumar’s name will feature as one of endurance, adaptability, and quiet resilience. A three-time Olympian, national record holder, and Commonwealth Games medallist, the Haryana-born race walker has carved out a career that spans nearly two decades, reflecting both the progress of Indian…

As the countdown begins for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Indian athletics is scripting one of its most compelling chapters. A 19-member squad 14 men and 5 women will represent the country in 15 events, marking a blend of historic firsts, seasoned campaigners, and breakthrough performers. For a nation whose athletics journey has…

India will field a 19-member contingent at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo (September 13–21), headlined by Olympic champion and defending world champion Neeraj Chopra. The squad, announced by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), features a blend of established names and promising debutants, reflecting both continuity and diversification in Indian athletics. At the…

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 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…

  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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…