High jumper is the only Indian to meet the AFI-set qualifying standard of 2.27 metres for men. Shared News: June 22, 2022 7:54:12 am Tejsaswin, representing the Kansan State University, won the high jump NCAA championship last week with a best jump of 2.27m at Eugene, Oregon where teh upcoming World Championships will be held. […]
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This test is ‘nothing related’ to him getting a drive in F1 next year, Daruvala clarifies. “There are not many seats opening up in F1. But I want to tick all the boxes before hopefully, I get a seat,” he says. Shared News: June 20, 2022 9:56:52 pm “It’ll be tempting to go flat out. […]
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FINA voted against allowing transgender athletes to participate in female competitions – the exception being that the transgender athlete must have completed their transition before the age of 12. Shared News: June 21, 2022 7:58:08 am One could say Lia Thomas was the reason the world body of swimming took this measure. Thomas earlier competed […]
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A few months back, while training in Turkey, he had met Jan Železný, the supreme deity of the javelin faithful. Now he was hitting headlines from Finland, the country where spear-throwing is a national pastime and the very popular Keihaskarnivaalits – they have a designated word for javelin-carnivals – have a kumbh mela-like fervour. Shared […]
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Shelly-Ann equaled her world-leading time of the year in winning the 100 meters in 10.67 seconds at the Diamond League; West Indies need 35 runs to go 1-0 up against Bangladesh. Shared News: June 19, 2022 9:58:12 am (From left) Kemar Roach celebrates after taking a wicket; Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrates after crossing the line […]
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Wet, slippery conditions at Kuortane Games pose challenge as Neeraj Chopra seals gold ahead of Keshorn Walcott’s 86.64. Shared News: June 19, 2022 9:17:05 am Neeraj Chopra had made a spectacular return to competition after his historic gold in the Tokyo Olympics with a stunning throw of 89.30m shattering his own national record, which placed […]
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Srinjoy defeated fellow West Bengal shooter Abhinav 16-4 in a thrilling gold medal match in the 10m air rifle event in New Delhi on Wednesday. Shared News: June 9, 2022 2:01:37 am In a precision sport like shooting, having a handle on one’s nerves means everything, and even more so if one is vying for […]
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In a separate statement, the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) identified the complainant and the coach, said it stands “with the complainant” and has formed a probe panel of its own. Shared News: June 9, 2022 7:35:45 am The Sports Authority of India had initiated an investigating committee to look into the case of a […]
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According to the complaint, when the cyclist decided to quit the camp and return to India, Sharma called her family and asked them to get her married as she did not have a future in the sport. Shared News: June 8, 2022 3:04:23 pm The SAI and Cycling Federation of India (CFI) have formed two […]
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Less than a year ago, the under-confident Vizag girl was worried about clearing one hurdle. After a long and slow rebuilding process, monitored by a team of experts, the 22-year-old improved the 100m hurdles national record thrice in less than a month. Now, those on her team say she has the potential to shave more […]
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