Athletics
(Search results - 58)IndiaMar 8, 2024, 5:00 PM IST
Indian Army to set up two Army Girls Sports organization for young girls
At the Army Marksmanship Unit in Mhow and the Army Sports Institute in Pune, the Indian Army will establish two Army Girls Sports Companies (AGSC). The AGSCs will give young females formal education while teaching them sports like weightlifting, boxing, shooting, and athletics.
BiographyDec 12, 2023, 1:49 PM IST
Eldhose Paul’s Biography | Birth | Education | Family | International Games | Medals | Facts
Eldhose Paul is an Indian athlete and Indian Navy officer. In 2021, he played at the national level for the first time in the Indian Grand Prix 4 Patiala and won a gold medal. Eldhose Paul is the first Indian to win a gold medal in men’s triple jump at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
India UntoldNov 8, 2023, 10:14 AM IST
Mohammad Ibrar: This Village Boy is an Incredible Athletics Champion
Mohammad Ibrar is a resident of Sangrampur village, Pratapgarh. He used to participate in the village games during Nag Panchami. By succeeding at the district level competitions, he became a state-level player. Ibrar clinched a gold medal at the South Asian Games held in Dhaka and a bronze medal at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championship in Iran.
India UntoldOct 30, 2023, 8:39 AM IST
The incredible record breaking journey of Rambabu, the Asian Games gold medallist
Sonbhadra’s Rambabu has an exceptional tale of victory to share. Despite coming from a humble background, he trained himself as a professional runner and secured the bronze medal alongside Manju Rani in the mixed team event of the 35 km walk at the 2023 Asian Games. Previously, he held the record of completing 35 km walk in just 2 hours, 31 minutes, and 36 seconds.
India UntoldOct 21, 2023, 10:55 AM IST
Meet Sabahat Afreen, Kashmir’s First Martial Arts Player
Sabahat Afreen has participated in Taekwondo competitions at both national and international levels. She has won medals at district-level championships. At the age of 8, Sabahat faced opposition from people questioning her choice of wearing hijab during training. Today, she receives immense support from her family and has has won 4 National Championships, 3 Federation Cups, and Asia Championship.
BiographyOct 5, 2023, 2:41 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra’s Biography | Birth | Family | Marriage | International Championships | World Records | Olympics
Neeraj Chopra is an Indian athlete. He competes in track and field events. At 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Neeraj became the first Indian to clinch a gold medal in javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games. In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he made history by winning a gold medal with a javelin throw of 87.58 metres.
BiographyAug 28, 2023, 2:32 PM IST
Swapna Barman’s Biography | Birth | Family | Asian Games
Swapna Barman is an Indian athlete. She received training from the 'Sports Authority of India Campus'. With the help of scholarships, Swapna participated in several state and national level competitions. She won a gold medal in 2018 Asian Games in women's category of heptathlon.
India UntoldAug 28, 2023, 10:06 AM IST
Not in stadiums, but these players train near the river banks in this village
Sangrampur remains a secluded village in Pratapgarh district even after boasting a huge number of national level players. The village is not connected to the cities and lacks basic facilities. Despite these difficulties, the young players train themselves to participate in the national level competitions.
Beyond NewsAug 10, 2021, 8:45 AM IST
Neeraj Chopra Exclusive: 'My gold medal will silence those who said India can't win in athletics events'
Neeraj Chopra is today a household name in India. The Javelin thrower is yet to fully come to terms with the magnitude of his achievement at the Tokyo Olympics. He spoke exclusively to Asianet News.
IndiaDec 21, 2020, 6:12 PM IST
Kalaripayattu, Mallakhamba among 4 new games added to Khelo India Youth Games 2021
The upcoming edition of the Khelo India Youth Games would be the fourth edition of the annual youth sporting competition in India. The tournament sees Indian kids participate in various sports, including athletics, to showcase their brilliant talent and become a prospect.
IndiaDec 8, 2020, 3:04 PM IST
Read to know why Anju Bobby George is an inspiration for all of us
Anju Bobby revealed that she was born with only one kidney
Other SportsMay 20, 2020, 5:00 PM IST
Coronavirus: Sprinter Dutee Chand resumes outdoor training amid lockdown
'After two months, I am training outdoors and it is a very nice feeling to experience the air while running on the track. For a track athlete, there is no better feeling than this. At the same time I am also experiencing an unusual feeling,' India's 100m record holder Dutee Chand said
SportsApr 3, 2020, 2:01 PM IST
Fight against coronavirus: PM Modi interacts with sportspersons; gives 5-point mantra
PM Narendra Modi praised the sportspersons for bringing glory to the nation through stellar performances on the field. Now they have a very important role to play in boosting the morale of the nation as well as spreading the message of social distancing along with asking people to continuously follow advisories given during lockdown, he said
Other SportsNov 19, 2019, 10:32 AM IST
World Para Athletics Championships: Kiren Rijiju honours medal winners; says 'very proud' of them
'I'm extremely delighted to personally felicitate all the medal winners at the World Para Athletics Championships. India delivered their best medal haul winning 9 medals and securing 13 quotas at the Paralympics @Tokyo2020 I'm very proud of them,' Kiren Rijiju said
Other SportsNov 14, 2019, 10:21 AM IST
Indian sprinter Dutee Chand named in ‘TIME 100 Next’ list; says ‘will continue to fight for rights of young girls’
'I am delighted to receive this recognition from the TIME. I believe in gender equality. I will continue to fight for the rights of young girls and women in sports as well as in the larger society,' Dutee Chand said