Page 4 - Athletes

CWG 2022 Opening Ceremony: When and where to watch the event Live in India?

The entire program of the CWG opening ceremony, expected to last about two and a half hours, has been created by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. Thus a lot of buzz has been created around it.

WADA signs four-year anti-doping agreement with Commonwealth Games

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced on Tuesday that they had agreed a four-year agreement with the Commonwealth Games Federation aimed at increasing collaboration on anti-doping

'Payyoli Express' reaches the Rajya Sabha: Sprinter PT Usha's long journey

Payyoli Tevaraparampil Usha, or PT Usha, was known as the queen of track and field for her unprecedented achievements that inspired girls and boys alike

Will try to improve further: Neeraj Chopra after breaking national record

The 24-year-old, has registered a best throw of 89.30m -- a new personal best and national record, to finish behind Finland's Oliver Helander, who won gold with a personal best throw of 89.83m.

SAI to release Rs 6.52 crore as out-of-pocket allowance for 2,189 athletes

The Sports Authority of India has sanctioned a total of Rs 6.52 crore as out of pocket allowance (OPA) for 2,189 Khelo India athletes across 21 disciplines, including para, for the April-June period

Top athletes rediscovering form for CWG berth at inter-state championships

Some of them are already on a record-breaking spree but those who are struggling will strive to rediscover form as the National Inter-State Senior Championships are set to kick off, here on Friday.

India to produce champions when parents will emphasise on sports: Kapil Dev

Cricket legend Kapil Dev feels the day Indian parents start giving more emphasis on sports, the country will produce more champions across disciplines.

Will see what needs to be done to ensure interest of Indian players: Thakur

The highly-anticipated second edition of the Khelo India University Games 2021 is set to kick off with the opening ceremony on Sunday

The golden thrower

Neeraj Chopra's biography chronicles how he triumphed despite the deplorable state of Indian sports infrastructure

Earlier there was no transparency in athletes' selection: PM Modi

He was speaking after inaugurating the 11th edition of the 'Khel Mahakumbh', an annual sports competition organised by the Gujarat government

Ukrainian coaches, Indian athletes: Field days

The beleaguered country's influence on Indian athletics has been very strong

Adidas announces its biggest-ever commitment to Indian women athletes

Ahead of a major year for sport, Adidas has announced its biggest ever commitment to Indian women athletes, in line with its "Impossible is Nothing" tagline.

Nigerian sprinter Okagbare banned for 10 years for doping

Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare received a 10-year ban for being part of an organized doping regimen" ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, the Athletics Integrity Unit said Friday. The former world championships silver medalist was initially suspended in July just before she was due to run in the semifinals of the 100 meters at the Olympics. Okagbare tested positive for blood booster EPO in Nigeria in June, in addition to another failed test for human growth hormone in Slovakia in July. A ban of five years was imposed by the AIU for the presence and use of multiple prohibited substances and the suspension was doubled for her refusal to cooperate with the investigation. A ban of 10 year(s) is a strong message against intentional and co-ordinated attempts to cheat at the very highest level of our sport, AIU head Brett Clothier said. This is an outcome that was driven by our intelligence-led target testing as well as our commitment to investigate the circumstances behind a positive ...

Neeraj Chopra nominated for Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year award

India's Olympic gold medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Wednesday nominated for the prestigious Laureus 'World Breakthrough of the Year' award.

Hope on horizon for people with disabilities aspiring to be sports stars

India's splendid show at the Tokyo Paralympics has inspired many people with disabilities to get into sports; here's how they can complete the exciting yet challenging journey that will get them there

A look at the top sporting moments of Indian athletes in 2021

India fared really well in sports and it was not just cricket

World's no 1 gymnast Simone Biles named Time's 2021 Athlete of the Year

Simone Biles was named Time's 2021 Athlete of the Year, the magazine announced.

Journey of awardees doesn't end here, there is more, says Anurag Thakur

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur congratulated all the awardees of the National Sports Awards 2020 and said that the country should continue looking for talented athletes

At e-auction of PM's mementos, Olympians, paralympians' gear grab eyeballs

Badminton rackets used by the Paralympic gold medallist, the javelin which brought India its first gold in the Olympics are among PM Modi's mementos which are drawing the highest bids

Double medal tally in Paris Olympics, create support for athletes: VP

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday called upon the nation to fix a target to double the medal tally in the 2024 Paris Olympics