Journalism of Courage
World Athletics
WORLD ATHLETICS NEWS
India at World Athletics Championships, complete results and schedule: Sarvesh Anil Kushare qualifies for High Jump final; Gulveer Singh finishes 16th in 10000m
September 14, 2025 8:30 pm
High jumper Sarvesh Anil Kushare jumped 2.25m in the qualification book his berth for the final at World Athletics Championships while Gulveer Singh finished 16th in the men's 10000m on Day 2
Chance to test themselves against the best, money, fame, their prime sporting years: what Russian athletes are losing due to decade-long international ban
August 12, 2025 9:35 pm
There's hope that Friday's Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin summit can pave the way for the end of the suspension, imposed first due to doping scandal and then the invasion of Ukraine.
Sreeshankar Murali saves best for last, wins dramatic long jump at Indian Open World Athletics Continental Tour event in Bhubaneswar
August 10, 2025 11:50 pm
On an evening where Indian performances didn't quite get the juices flowing, Sreeshankar provided a final flourish in style. "I think this is Bhubaneswar magic, whenever I come here, I do well," Sreeshankar said.
World Athletics mandates gene test for athletes wishing to participate in female category
July 30, 2025 9:25 pm
The once-in-a-lifetime test for the SRY gene, which helps in determining biological sex, can be conducted via a cheek swab or blood test.
Behind Neeraj Chopra's NC Classic: Learning about lighting levels, getting out of comfort zone, nurturing a dream
July 05, 2025 5:43 pm
Mondo Duplantis has the Mondo Classic. Keely Hodgkinson has the Keely Klaasic. And now Neeraj Chopra has the NC Classic. India's greatest track & field athlete says it's a dream come true – comparable with the medals he has won.
Athlete declines to race after being told to pay to represent Great Britain
April 01, 2025 7:11 pm
UK Athletics said the fee was likely to be below £500; As per UK Athletics selection policy, athletes can be asked to pay upto £1,100 to cover things like travel, accommodation, food, kit and staff.
Neeraj Chopra's Paris 2024 shirt inducted into WA's heritage collection
December 14, 2024 4:59 pm
In the Paris Olympics, it took a monster throw of 92.97m from Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem to keep Neeraj from claiming his second Olympic gold on the trot.
Will new restrictions on thickness of shoe soles make races slower?
October 25, 2024 12:21 pm
World Athletics has ruled that shoes worn by competitors – except for in road events – cannot have soles more than 20mm thick, in a bid to rein in the advancement of technology and protect the credibility of the sport
What was the secret of US track and field athletes' success at Paris Olympics? Max Siegel, USATF CEO, reveals
August 24, 2024 2:12 pm
USATF CEO Max Siegal on how their track and field athletes claimed 34 medals at Paris despite no financial support from the government.
World Athletics says awaiting report on Delhi meet where athletes dodged dope-testing officials
October 15, 2023 7:38 am
AFI disciplinary committee, headed by retired IPS officer B K Sinha, is conducting the probe.
Advertisement
Best of Express
EntertainmentBrand SRK: Advertising gurus weigh in on why Shah Rukh Khan has been as successful a brand ambassador as a movie star
EntertainmentShah Rukh Khan turns 60: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and Fan reveal an actor freed from the bonds of superstardom
TrendingMan runs $175 million business but still drives Uber at 86: ‘I send this money to educate girls in India’
Trending‘Please don’t damage the dignity of the Metro’: Delhi man questions pan masala brand's ad at Noida station, DMRC responds
SportsAhead of Women's World Cup final, families on road trip, visit temples, hope for a famous triumph: 'They have taught us to dream...'
Advertisement
Advertisement