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World Athletics turns down 11 switches to Turkey over recruitment drive
April 17, 2026 12:29 am
The World Athletics Nationality Review Panel considered that approval of these applications would impinge upon and compromise the imperatives underlying the eligibility rules and transfer of allegiance regulations.
National Indoor Athletics: How pole vaulter Baranica Elangovan soared into the record book
March 24, 2026 11:06 pm
A smaller pole, a new technique and an improved runway approach helped the 28-year-old set the national record at 4.22m, a three-year-old dream wrecked by injuries
The challenges and excitement of India’s first athletics event under roofs
March 23, 2026 9:32 pm
The athletes are getting used to the lack of wind, the organisers are fixing the angles to avoid mishaps
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.
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