Category: Athletics
Ostrava Calling, Neeraj Chopra Answering: The Champion Returns to Czechia After 7 Years
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: A Decade of Dominance in Javelin – Season-by-Season Analysis of His Best Throws
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…
Beyond the Hurdles: Tejas Shirse’s Journey from Missed Moments to Mastering the Process
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…
Chasing 7 Meters and Olympic Dreams: Ancy Sojan’s Leap of Faith
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…
Astik Pradhan Headlines Record-Breaking Day at National Junior Federation Cup 2025
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…
Nitin Gupta: India’s Racewalking Revelation Making 2025 His Own
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…
Animesh Kujur Clocks Fastest-Ever 200m by an Indian 20.27s at AtleticaGeneve 2025
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…
Junior Fed Athletics: Who to Watch for at U20 National Junior Athletics Championship
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…
India 4×100 Relay Renaissance: National Record and a New Beginning
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…
Neeraj Chopra Ends 722-Day Wait with Paris Diamond League Victory
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
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
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…
Praveen Chithravel Surprises with Personal Best in Long Jump in Spain
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
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)…
8 Years Later, Neeraj Chopra Returns to Paris with Eyes on the Summit
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;…
Selva Prabhu and Lokesh Sathyanathan, delivered top-five finishes at the NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track & Field Championships 2025
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 Record-Breaking Pole Vault Star Dev Meena Set for Big Test at Busan International
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…
Four Indians Aim for Glory at NCAA Track & Field Championships 2025
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…
Yashas Palaksha: A Story of Grit, Growth, and Glory in the 400m Hurdles
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,…
Taiwan Athletics Open 2025: India’s 12-Gold Spectacle in Taipei
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…
India Dominate 2025 Taiwan Athletics Open Medal Tally With 12 Gold Medals
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…
Annu Rani’s 2025 Journey: Searching for Rhythm Despite Golden Moments
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…
Delta’s Final-Flight Stunner Edges Out Shaili and Ancy at Taiwan Athletics Open
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
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…
India’s Golden Start at Taiwan Athletics Open 2025: Day 2 Loaded with Big Finals
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…
Indian 4x100m Relay Teams Shine Bright at Taiwan Athletics Open 2025
Redemption in Gold: Indian 4x100m Relay Teams Shine Bright at Taiwan Athletics Open 2025 India’s sprint relay teams delivered a statement performance at the 2025 Taiwan Athletics Open, clinching double gold in the men’s and women’s 4x100m relay events. Coming off a disappointing outing at the Asian Athletics Championships, where the men’s team was disqualified…
Jyothi Yarraji and Tejas Shirse Shine in Hurdles at Taiwan Athletics Open 2025
Double Gold Delight for India at Taiwan Athletics Open: Jyothi Yarraji and Tejas Shirse Shine in Hurdles Indian athletics had a reason to celebrate at the 2025 Taiwan Athletics Open, as hurdlers Jyothi Yarraji and Tejas Shirse delivered commanding performances to clinch double gold in their respective events. At a time when global qualification windows…
Live Updates | Taiwan Athletics Open 2025
Hello & Welcome to our coverage of the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025. A large 34 member contingent is participating at the event which is over two days. You can also follow the same on IndiaSportHub Application Here are all the details of the squad and the time of the event. YouTube Live Streaming Link Day…
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025: Star-Studded Javelin Show Returns to Bengaluru on July 5
The javelin world will turn its attention to Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium on July 5, 2025, as the Neeraj Chopra Classic returns after getting rescheduled earlier. With a stacked field featuring Olympic champions, world medallists, and rising Indian throwers, this event promises to be one of the most significant standalone javelin competitions globally. Organized by…
Taiwan Athletics Open 2025: 34 Indians Ready for Continental Test in Taipei
Following a successful outing at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, a 34-member Indian contingent will compete at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025, scheduled for June 7 and 8 in Taipei City. The event is part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze (Category C) and presents another crucial international opportunity for Indian athletes ahead of…
India to Send Strong Squad for Taiwan Athletics Open 2025
A sizeable and competitive Indian contingent has been entered for the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025, scheduled to be held on June 7–8 at the Taipei Municipal Stadium. This event, classified as a World Athletics Continental Tour – Bronze (C category) meet, is a vital stop in the lead-up to major global competitions and carries crucial…
Gulveer Singh: From Village Tracks to Asia’s Long-Distance Throne
From the mustard fields of Sirsa in Uttar Pradesh to the top of the Asian podium, Gulveer Singh’s journey is not just one of speed and stamina, but also of grit, sacrifice, and relentless pursuit of excellence. In just a few years, the Armyman has risen to become India’s premier long-distance runner, breaking national records…
A Winning Week for India at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl
The ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 in Suhl concluded, with India emerging as the undisputed champion on the medals table. The young Indian contingent showcased remarkable composure, consistency and skill, finishing with an impressive 11 medals- 3 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze, comfortably outpacing all other nations. China with 4 medals, and Italy with…
India’s Resurgence on the Asian Track: 24 Medals and 2nd Place Finish in Asian Athletics Championships Gumi
In a performance marked by grit, personal milestones, and national pride, India wrapped up a historic campaign at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea, finishing second on the medal tally with 24 medals — 8 gold, 10 silver, and 6 bronze. This was not just a week of podium finishes; it…
The Rise of Animesh Kujur: New National Record, Asian Bronze, and Endless Promise
Animesh Kujur Breaks Barriers and Records: Bronze for India in Men’s 200m at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 Indian athletics witnessed a seismic moment on the track in Gumi, South Korea, as Animesh Kujur stormed his way into the history books, clinching a bronze medal in the men’s 200m at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025….
Abhinaya Rajarajan: The Future of Indian Sprinting Arrives with a Silver Streak
In Indian athletics, every few years a name emerges from the junior circuit that promises a new chapter of excellence. In 2025, that name is Abhinaya Rajarajan. At just 18 years of age, Abhinaya announced her arrival on the senior international stage in the most dramatic fashion possible. Running the third leg for India’s women’s…
Sachin Yadav: The Meteoric Rise of India’s Next Javelin Star
A year ago, Sachin Yadav was a name buried deep within the ranks of Indian athletics—talented but largely unknown. Fast forward to May 2025, and he’s now not only one of India’s most promising javelin throwers but also an Asian silver medalist and the fourth-best thrower in Indian history. In the unforgiving world of elite…
India’s Medal Hunt Intensifies: Evening Finals Line-Up at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025
As the 26th Asian Athletics Championships enter a decisive evening session on Day 5 in Gumi, South Korea, Indian athletes are gearing up for a potential medal rush. With nine finals scheduled for Indian participation, this session could significantly alter India’s position on the medal tally. Here’s a preview of the action-packed evening: 1:40 PM…
Golden Day for India at Asian Athletics Championships 2025
Golden Day for India at Asian Athletics Championships 2025: Nandini, Pooja, Parul, and Gulveer Shine India had a spectacular day at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025, adding multiple medals and records to their tally in Gumi. From Nandini Agasara’s gutsy heptathlon gold to Parul Chaudhary breaking her own national record, and 18-year-old Pooja scripting history…
Gulveer Singh, Parul Chaudhary Shine Bright at Asian Athletics Championships 2025
Indian distance running witnessed a historic evening at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships as Gulveer Singh completed a rare 5000m-10000m double, while Parul Chaudhary smashed her own national record once again en route to a silver medal in the 3000m steeplechase. Gulveer Singh Completes a Historic Double Two years ago, Gulveer Singh was an emerging…
Pooja Singh Jumps into History with Asian Championships Gold in Women’s High Jump
In a landmark moment for Indian athletics, 18-year-old Pooja Singh clinched the gold medal in the women’s high jump at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, clearing a personal best height of 1.89m. With this achievement, she became only the second Indian woman to win a high jump medal — and the first in 25 years…
India’s 4x100m Relay Team Disqualified in Gumi: What Exactly Happened
What was supposed to be a medal march turned into a moment of heartbreak in 4×100 relay for Indian athletics. At the Asian Athletics Championships 2025, the Indian men’s 4x100m relay team was disqualified in the heats after a baton exchange error between Pranav Pramod Gurav and Ragul Kumar Ganesh Kumar. The violation occurred during…
Asian Athletics Championships 2025 | Live Updates Day 4
Asian Athletics Championships is now on penultimate day and we have everything that you need. Here are the Final Matches for today and if you missed the coverage yesterday here is the link. 💥 High Jump W 💥 5000m M 💥 3000m SC W 💥 Heptathlon 4:25pm | IT IS YET ANOTHER GOLD FOR INDIA..THIS…
Asian Athletics Championships 2025 : India Climbs to Second Place with 14 Medals end of Day 3
India had a stellar Day 3 at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships, winning six medals — including three golds, two silvers, and one bronze — to take their overall tally to 14 medals (5 gold, 5 silver, 4 bronze) and climb to second place on the medal table. It was a day of dominance, comebacks,…
Subha Venkatesan Delivers a Golden Finish as India Wins Women’s 4x400m Relay
In the high-pressure cauldron of championship relays, few athletes thrive as consistently and dramatically as Subha Venkatesan. Once again, under the glaring lights and roaring stands of the Asian Athletics Championships, Subha lived up to her growing reputation as India’s “Anchor Leg GOAT”, delivering a clutch finish that sealed India’s fifth gold medal of the…
Jyothi Yarraji Shatters Records, Defends Title with Golden Run at Asian Athletics Championships 2025
Jyothi Yarraji reaffirmed her place at the top of Asian sprint hurdles by storming to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, defending her title with a Championship Record time of 12.96 seconds. The 24-year-old from Visakhapatnam not only secured India’s fourth gold medal of the championships, but also…
Avinash Sable Ends 36-Year Wait with Gold in Steeplechase in Asian Athletics Championships 2025
Avinash Sable Ends 36-Year Wait with Gold in Steeplechase: A Glorious Chapter in India’s Asian Championship Legacy In Gumi, South Korea, on a damp May evening in 2025, Avinash Sable ran his name into the history books with a storming victory in the men’s 3000m steeplechase, clinching gold with a season-best time of 8:20.92 at…
India Stun Hosts Argentina in Shootout Thriller at Junior Women’s Four Nation Hockey Tournament
In a pulsating encounter that showcased resilience, nerves of steel, and rising talent, India defeated World No. 2 Argentina 2-0 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time at the Junior Women’s Four Nation Hockey Tournament. Captain and goalkeeper Nidhi delivered a masterclass in goalkeeping, pulling off four consecutive saves to seal…
Live Updates | Asian Athletics Championships 2025 | Day 3
Good Morning & Welcome to our coverage of the third day of the Asian Athletics Championships 2025. Follow Asian Athletics on IndiaSportsHub Application live on AppStore & Playstore. Download Link Here is the Schedule for the day The preview of how today can be is here Here is what we won on Day 2 INDIA…
Asian Athletics Championships 2025 – Day 3 Preview: India Eyeing Medal Surge in Suwon
As the 26th Asian Athletics Championships in Suwon enters Day 3, the Indian contingent stands at a critical juncture. With 8 medals already secured — 2 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze — India sits third in the overall medal standings behind China (11 golds) and Japan (3 golds). But with a packed Day 3…
