Category: Athletics

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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 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…

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…

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…