Andrew Amsan
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Mentor Murali guides jumps squad to success
During the high jump final, Murali also kept a close watch on Tejaswin’s approach before take-off and the mid-mark during the run-up.
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
After throwing sugarcanes, bamboo sticks, Annu Rani now hurls javelin for CWG bronze
It was a school PE teacher who saw Annu's talent and he wanted her to participate in district and state-level meets. The brother and father insisted that they would accompany her for every outstation tournament.
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
Historic triple jump silver at U20 Worlds in bag, Selva eager to savour mom’s biryani
His determination paid off on Friday as he won India’s first junior Worlds medal in triple jump after finishing second with a best effort of 16.15m.
Sun, Aug 07, 2022
With two medals at U20 Worlds, quarter-miler Rupal in fast lane to elite level
ouble U20 Worlds medallist hurdler in the fast lane to elite level
Sat, Aug 06, 2022
Fruit juice parties, no TV after 11 pm, social media restrictions, bright student: Life of perfect kid Sreeshankar Murali
Son of former athletes, CWG silver medalist long jumper Sreeshankar is an 'ideal son', 'caring brother' and an excellent jumper
Sat, Aug 06, 2022
U 20 mixed relay: India give US a tough fight for gold, leave Jamaica chasing shadows
The competition at this edition was tougher as countries like the United States, Britain, Australia, Japan and Germany did not participate in Nairobi due to Covid concerns.
Thu, Aug 04, 2022
Stuck at home, CWG squad-member Tejaswin Shankar catches opening ceremony on TV
The high jumper, whose entry to CWG was accepted after a month-long anxious wait, will reach the Games village on Sunday and be competition ready by Tuesday for his qualification round.
Sat, Jul 30, 2022
World Championships: India’s best ever showing in track and field but Neeraj Chopra the only shining star
Neeraj Chopra’s historic silver medal and six athletes reaching the finals make Oregon India’s best outing at the World Championships. Here are a few highs and lows from the Indian camp witnessed at the event.
Wed, Jul 27, 2022
Days ahead of Commonwealth Games, another Indian athlete fails dope test
Less than a week ago, sprinter Dhanalaksmi, who was also part of the 4x100m relay team, and triple-jump national record holder Aishwarya Babu had failed their drug tests.
Mon, Jul 25, 2022
Four years back Neeraj Chopra’s late Aussie coach Calvert had seen this coming: ‘He is Dennis Lillee of javelin throw in India’
In a 2018 interaction with The Indian Express, just months before he passed away, Gary Calvert shed some light on Neeraj's technique, style and demeanour and explained why he was a class apart. Long before he won the Olympic gold in 2021 and World Championship silver now, Calvert knew Neeraj had it in him.
Mon, Jul 25, 2022
Reeling under power cut, javelin thrower Rohit’s village glued to mobile phone to catch his exploits
To ensure they didn’t miss Rohit in action, father Sabhajeet went to the town a day before to get his mobile charged from an inverter and also bought a subscription for the streaming app for the Worlds.
Sat, Jul 23, 2022
Javelin thrower Annu Rani is much stronger but a technical flaw remains: Former coach Naik
World Championship finalist Annu Rani has the potential to throw 65 metres.
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
New national record holder among two athletes who fail dope test
The 24-year-old Dhanalakshmi returned positive for a banned steroid in a dope test conducted abroad by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of the World Athletics.
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
My father understands me and my body better than me’ — M Sreeshankar, father Murali on their close relationship after finishing 7th at Worlds
Sreeshankar, the only Indian male jumper to reach the finals at Worlds, finished seventh with a best attempt of 7.96m
Mon, Jul 18, 2022
Sreeshankar’s giant leap: Why the long jumper’s qualification for World Championship final is a big breakthrough in Indian athletics
23-year-old becomes first Indian male long jumper to qualify for World Championship final, with an effort of 8m in qualifying round.
Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Leaps of faith: The making of India’s jump queen Aishwarya Babu
The country's all-time second-best female jumper has vaulted over hurdles - switching from sprint to jump, battling a career-threatening injury - and is now preparing to overhaul her technique to reach the next level, with her family firmly behind her, finds Andrew Amsan.
Sun, Jul 10, 2022
‘Athletes’ job is to train, not fight court cases’: High jumper Tejaswin relieved after CWG inclusion
Tejaswin Shankar hopes legal battle removes ‘arbitrariness’ in AFI selection policy.
Thu, Jul 07, 2022
Hima Das: Thought would die from Covid… kept door open so that no one would have to break it down
Fresh off a 100m gold at the Inter-State Meet in Chennai, the 22-year-old speaks to Andrew Amsan about her overnight stardom, her physical battles, and the road ahead.
Sun, Jun 26, 2022
Omitted from the CWG squad, high jumper Tejaswin takes AFI to court
Tejaswin Shankar is the only Indian to meet the AFI-set qualifying standard of 2.27 metres for men.
Wed, Jun 22, 2022
Tejaswin, Jeswin still hopeful of CWG spot despite AFI snub
After failing to make the athletics squad, both jumpers are seeking a trial in California, where India is likely to hold a camp before the World Championships.
Fri, Jun 17, 2022
Inter-state athletics meet: Chitravel becomes third Indian to breach 17m mark in triple jump this year
Tamil cinema fan makes World championship cut with leap of 17.18m.
Wed, Jun 15, 2022
Aishwarya breaks decade-old triple jump record with 14.14m
In red-hot form at the inter-state meet, the explosive jumper, just over 5 ft tall, has Anju Bobby George's 6.83m mark in her sights; coach reckons even 7m possible in Tuesday's finals
Tue, Jun 14, 2022
Inter-state Athletics: Aishwarya only behind Anju in long jump on Indian soil
Triple jump her pet event but leaps 6.73m in long jump at the JN Stadium
Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Inter-state Athletics: Manu strikes javelin gold as 80-plus throws become a norm
Manu, who breached the 80m mark in March this year, restored Kashinath’s faith with a huge throw of 84.35m at the Inter-State Meet in Chennai on Saturday.
Sun, Jun 12, 2022
Javelin’s Next Gen: Yashvir Singh follows in Neeraj Chopra’s footsteps
Having made the CWG cut, the youngster aims at 85m to qualify for World Championships.
Sat, Jun 11, 2022