Athletes like world number one wrestler and Asian Games champion Bajrang Punia and Asian Games champion Vinesh Phogat, apart from other medallists in both the events have got reduced prize money. Shared News| Published: June 26, 2019 8:32:07 am Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat (left) are among those who have got reduced prize money. […]
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The upcoming state championships in Mumbai will be the second occasion where NADA officials will be present – the first instance was at the Kerala state meet 10 days back. Shared News| Updated: June 24, 2019 10:11:33 am NADA sleuths will conduct tests at the Maharashtra State Athletics Championships, starting next week in Mumbai. (Representational […]
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Caster Semenya, who is battling the sport’s governing IAAF over rules that prevent her from running her preferred distance races unless she takes testosterone-suppressant medication, won a 2,000 metres at the Montreuil athletics meeting on Tuesday. Shared News|Published: June 12, 2019 10:34:21 am South African athlete Caster Semenya prepares to race during a 2,000 metres […]
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While Manu Bhaker broke records on her way to a gold at the Commonwealth Games, the 16-year-old already has her eyes set on the next big tournament. Shared News| Updated: April 9, 2018 8:45:24 am Manu Bhaker has been shooting high scores for fun, and has hardly ever returned from a tournament without […]
Continue ReadingRahi Sarnobat is the first in her event to book a spot for Tokyo Olympics next year. Shared News| Updated: May 28, 2019 8:40:46 am Rahi Sarnobat clinched 25m gold at Munich World Cup. Rahi Sarnobat exuded calm as she smiled for the cameras after the women’s 25m pistol final at the Munich World Cup. […]
Continue ReadingAfter becoming the first Indian sportsperson to talk about being in a same-sex relationship, Dutee Chand opens up about dealing with the dilemma of coming out and the reaction of her family and well-wishers since Shared News| Updated: May 26, 2019 7:38:11 am Asian Games medallist Dutee Chand opens up about dealing with the dilemma […]
Continue ReadingIn her first detailed interview after opening up about being in a same-sex relationship to The Sunday Express last weekend, Dutee spoke about the delight of receiving overwhelming support for her announcement. ‘Knew it would make news, didn’t realise extent’.: Dutee Chand (Express photo) Star sprinter Dutee Chand has sweet recollection of a special WhatsApp […]
Continue ReadingAfter winning the French Open in 2017, Jelena Ostapenko won just 23 matches next season and comes into this edition with eight matches won in 2019. She is now ranked 40th in the world, unseeded and unfancied. Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko celebrates with the French Open trophy in 2017. (Source: Reuters) When Jelena Ostapenko cracked a […]
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On Wednesday night, Saroj ran a perfectly tactical race in Doha to win the 1,500m silver medal at the Asian Athletics Championships ahead of Mussab Ali of Qatar in a photo-finish. Ajay Kumar Saroj after the 1,500m race at the Asian Athletics Championships. Last year in March when 24-year-old Ajay Kumar Saroj was injured, he […]
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India’s new shooting star: Needing at least a 10.2 to seal mixed gold, Divyansh strikes 10.5 in the final. Shared News: Updated: April 26, 2019 10:44:50 am Divyansh Panwar and Anjum Moudgil won gold in the 10m air rifle mixed team event. There’s a difference between being a good shooter, and a good competitor. The […]
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