India has submitted ‘letter of intent’ to host World Athletics U-20 Championships in 2028, says Sebastian Coe
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India has submitted ‘letter of intent’ to host World Athletics U-20 Championships in 2028, says Sebastian Coe

The Hindu  

The Athletics Federation of India has submitted a letter of intent to host the 2028 Under-20 World Athletics Championships, the sport’s world governing body head Sebastian Coe told PTI on Wednesday. “I’m pleased to say that I take home a declaration of intent, a letter of application to join the bidding discussions for the 2028 Under-20 World Championships,” Coe revealed. “So, look, this is moving in the right direction,” said the legendary former middle-distance runner, who has already met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya since arriving here. READ | Coe ‘very pleased’ with India’s interest to host 2036 Olympics but warns of hurdles Coe, who is a contender for the International Olympic Committee’s president’s post during the elections next year, added that if he is elected to the top post, athletes will be at the centre of every policy the global body formulates.

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Sebastian Coe underlines cricket’s importance in Olympic movement, sports markets
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Sebastian Coe underlines cricket’s importance in Olympic movement, sports markets

The Hindu  

Hailing cricket’s inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Games, International Olympic Committee president’s post frontrunner Sebastian Coe says the move will open up new markets, which will be critical for the growth of the Olympic movement. Coe, who is currently the head of World Athletics, stressed that cricket’s support base goes far beyond South Asia, which has a population of …

IOC top post contender Sebastian Coe says India has ‘strong case’ in 2036 Olympics bid but competition tough
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IOC top post contender Sebastian Coe says India has ‘strong case’ in 2036 Olympics bid but competition tough

The Hindu  

International Olympic Committee president's post contender Sebastian Coe feels India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is a "strong case" but competition will be tough with several other countries throwing their hats in the ring. The 68-year-old Coe, a double Olympic 1500m gold medallist, also advised India to not end its ambition to organise the Olympics if it does …

2036 Olympics: IOC top post contender Seb Coe says India has “strong case” in bid, but competition tough
2 weeks, 6 days ago

2036 Olympics: IOC top post contender Seb Coe says India has “strong case” in bid, but competition tough

The Hindu  

International Olympic Committee president’s post contender Sebastian Coe feels India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is a “strong case” but competition will be tough with several other countries throwing their hats in the ring. Coe said South Asia, of which India is the major country, has the potential to help grow the Olympic movement further by bringing more …

India set to host top Javelin competition headlined by Neeraj Chopra
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India set to host top Javelin competition headlined by Neeraj Chopra

India Today  

Olympic gold and silver medallist Neeraj Chopra will headline a star-studded global javelin competition which India will host most likely in September, the Athletics Federation of India announced on Tuesday. Outgoing AFI president Adille Sumariwalla confirmed that India has expressed interest to host the 2029 World Championships, as well as the 2027 World Relays. The AFI has already submitted its …

What Sebastian Coe, IOC presidential candidate, thinks can help India win 2036 Olympics hosting bid
3 months ago

What Sebastian Coe, IOC presidential candidate, thinks can help India win 2036 Olympics hosting bid

Firstpost  

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has appreciated India’s efforts to hosts global level sporting events and spoke about things that can help India land the 2036 Olympics hosting rights. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe feels that India can bolster its bid for hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics by successfully hosting international-level sporting tournaments. Coe was speaking on India after confirming …

Delhi to host 2025 Para Athletics World Championships
3 months ago

Delhi to host 2025 Para Athletics World Championships

The Hindu  

Marking a historic first for India, the national capital will host the Para Athletics World Championships in 2025, the global governing body WPA announced on Thursday, December 19, 2024. “The 2025 Para Athletics World Championships will be the largest international Para sport event ever to take place in India, representing a massive opportunity to grow our sport, our fan base, …

New Delhi to host World Para Athletics Championships in 2025
3 months ago

New Delhi to host World Para Athletics Championships in 2025

The Hindu  

New Delhi is set to host the World Para Athletics Championships in 2025 at the city’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the World Para Athletics announced on Thursday. Moreover, India’s capital will also host a World Para Athletics Grand Prix, serving as a precursor to the marquee event, scheduled to take place between March 11 and 13. “NPC India is privileged to …

Hosting world events will boost chance to get Olympics: Sebastian Coe
3 months ago

Hosting world events will boost chance to get Olympics: Sebastian Coe

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: India’s track and field athletes, with the exception of two-time Olympic medallist and reigning world champion Neeraj Chopra, may still be finding their feet at the world level but the country is increasingly pushing to host major athletics events. But that’s over to our evaluation panel and bidding teams to go through the checks, and make sure that all …

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour event on August 10, 2025
3 months, 1 week ago

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour event on August 10, 2025

The Hindu  

India will host its maiden World Athletics Continental Tour event — a bronze-level global meet — in Bhubaneswar on August 10 next year, the national federation said on Sunday. "The Continental Tour will be a good opportunity for the Indian team to showcase their potential on home ground before the World Championships in September," AFI President Adille Sumariwalla said. A …

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour event in August 2025
3 months, 1 week ago

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour event in August 2025

The Hindu  

India will host its maiden World Athletics Continental Tour event -- a bronze level global meet -- in Bhubaneswar on August 10 next year, the national federation said on Sunday. A World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze Level Meet can only be held in a facility which has a minimum sitting capacity of 3000 with a minimum class 2 certified track …

Athletics Federation of India planning drastic changes in grooming athletes after Paris 2024 upset
3 months, 1 week ago

Athletics Federation of India planning drastic changes in grooming athletes after Paris 2024 upset

The Hindu  

Looking forward to the Los Angeles Olympics, the Athletics Federation of India is set to give promising athletes a chance to raise the performance of the men’s 4x400m relay team. I think it went to their head.You are going to see new faces and new coaches,” AFI president Adille Sumariwalla told Sportstar during the National Junior Athletics Championships at the …

Delivering an Olympics a complicated process: Sebastian Coe
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delivering an Olympics a complicated process: Sebastian Coe

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Sebastian Coe, the only man in Olympic history to win back-to-back 1,500m gold medals who heads World Athletics and is in the running to be the next International Olympic Committee president, brought up the Perth Test. Cricket wasn’t the only subject of interest during Coe’s visit to India that concluded in Mumbai with World Athletics and Tata Communications presenting …

World Athletics boss Sebastian Coe meets Sports Minister in India, discusses 2036 Olympics bid
3 months, 3 weeks ago

World Athletics boss Sebastian Coe meets Sports Minister in India, discusses 2036 Olympics bid

The Hindu  

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe met Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi on Monday and discussed India’s intent to host the 2036 Olympics along with development of athletics in the country. Mandaviya spoke about India’s resolve to host a sustainable, inclusive, and inspiring Games, and added that our ambition to host Olympics 2036 reflects the widespread support at every …

Olympics 2036: India submits ‘Letter of Intent’ to IOC to host summer games — Report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympics 2036: India submits ‘Letter of Intent’ to IOC to host summer games — Report

Live Mint  

Expressing its desire to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, India has formally submitted a 'Letter of Intent' to the International Olympic Committee's Future Host Commission. Informal Dialogue stage: Despite submitting the LOI, India will have to wait until the IOC elections next year and also face competition from several other nations, such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey, …

Tata Communications announces five-year host broadcasting services deal with World Athletics
9 months, 1 week ago

Tata Communications announces five-year host broadcasting services deal with World Athletics

The Hindu  

Tata Communications on Wednesday announced a five-year global host broadcasting services deal covering the World Athletics Series of events from 2025. Tata Communications, with its tie-up with World Athletics, will find its hands busy with a host of competitions coming up in 2025, which include the World Athletics Championships set to be held in Tokyo from 13–21 September in 2025. …

Lord Coe wants ‘must-watch’ new athletics championship among top sporting events
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lord Coe wants ‘must-watch’ new athletics championship among top sporting events

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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Beijing to host 2027 World Athletics Championships
1 year ago

Beijing to host 2027 World Athletics Championships

The Hindu  

Beijing has been selected to host the 2027 World Athletics Championships, governing body World Athletics said on Wednesday. The announcement comes after the Italian athletics federation earlier in the day announced it had withdrawn its bid to host the event in Rome after failing to receive financial support from the government. “Congratulations to Beijing on their successful bid to host …

Neeraj Chopra: India can host competitions like Continental Tour before 2029 World Championships
1 year, 1 month ago

Neeraj Chopra: India can host competitions like Continental Tour before 2029 World Championships

The Hindu  

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra wants the country to go a notch higher in the pecking order by hosting global events in the next two to three years. India is set to bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, but Chopra said the country can host other global competitions of a smaller scale before that. I think India can …

Neeraj Chopra says India must host global athletics competitions within two-three years
1 year, 1 month ago

Neeraj Chopra says India must host global athletics competitions within two-three years

The Hindu  

He has single-handedly raised the profile of Indian athletics internationally and Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra now wants the country to go a notch higher in the pecking order by hosting global events in the next two-three years. India is set to bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships but Chopra said the country can host other global competitions …

Banning Russia was only decision that was left open to IOC: World Athletics president
1 year, 5 months ago

Banning Russia was only decision that was left open to IOC: World Athletics president

The Hindu  

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Saturday the International Olympic Committee had made the "only decision left open to them" in suspending Russia's national Olympic body for violating the territorial integrity of Ukraine's membership. The IOC's move, made Thursday during an ongoing executive board meeting in Mumbai, came after the Russian Olympic Committee recognised regional organisations from four Ukrainian territories …

India set to bid for 2027 World Athletics Championships, believes Neeraj Chopra
1 year, 6 months ago

India set to bid for 2027 World Athletics Championships, believes Neeraj Chopra

India TV News  

The World Championship and Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra mentioned on Wednesday that India will be bidding for the 2027 World Athletics Championships. It is reported that the Athletics Federation of India is about to bid for the 2027 edition of the World Championships but will require a green signal from the government first. The submission deadline for …

World Athletics Championships 2023: In the end, it does matter for team India
1 year, 6 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2023: In the end, it does matter for team India

The Hindu  

If you were an Indian in Budapest’s Nemzeti Atletikai Kozpont on August 20, you would have got to marvel as the night sky above the stadium was lit up in a massive pyrotechnic display shot off over the Danube to mark St. Istvan’s day, which celebrates the foundation of the Hungarian nation and coincidentally timed alongside the start of the …

World Athletics Championships 2023 Highlights: Neeraj Chopra Qualifies for Javelin Final, Secures Paris Olympics Berth
1 year, 6 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2023 Highlights: Neeraj Chopra Qualifies for Javelin Final, Secures Paris Olympics Berth

News 18  

World Athletics Championship 2023 Live: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will begin his quest for his maiden World Championship crown as the 25-year-old gears up to take part in the qualifying round of the men’s javelin throw event at the World Athletics Championship 2023. When will Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw qualification event at World Athletics Championships 2023 take place? Where will …

World Athletics Championships 2023 Day Six: Indians in action, timings, streaming info
1 year, 6 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2023 Day Six: Indians in action, timings, streaming info

The Hindu  

Jeswin Aldrin and Ram Baboo will be in action on day six of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. FOLLOW | World Athletics Championships 2023 Day Five Highlights Aldrin, who entered the showpiece as season leader with his 8.42m national record effort in March, cleared 8.0m in his first attempt and fouled his next two jumps. The World Athletics …

World Athletics Championships 2023 Day Two: Indians in action, timings, streaming info
1 year, 7 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2023 Day Two: Indians in action, timings, streaming info

The Hindu  

Two Indians will be in action on day two of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, on Sunday. World Athletics Championships-2023 Live Updates DAY 2, Indians in Action, Results, Latest News Kushare qualified for the World Championships on the basis of his ranking, no doubt thanks to the silver he won at the Asian Championships with a season’s best …

World Athletics Championships 2023 Day One: Indians in action, timings, streaming info
1 year, 7 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2023 Day One: Indians in action, timings, streaming info

The Hindu  

Nine Indians will be in action on the opening day of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday. World Athletics Championships 2023 Live Updates, Indians in Action, Results, Latest News The day begins with the men’s 20km race walk final where Akashdeep Singh, Vikash Singh and Paramjeet Singh Bisht will participate. The evening session will have Ajay Kumar …

World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023: Schedule of Indian athletes, full squad
1 year, 7 months ago

World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023: Schedule of Indian athletes, full squad

The Hindu  

A 27-member Indian squad is set to participate at the World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary, from August 19 to 27. READ - World Athletics Championships 2023 Preview: Indians in action, form guide Steeplechaser Avinash Sable, long jumpers M. Sreeshankar and Jeswin Aldrin and triple jumper Praveen Chithravel will look to make it to the podium …

World Athletics Championships: Will Neeraj Chopra lead India to glory?
1 year, 7 months ago

World Athletics Championships: Will Neeraj Chopra lead India to glory?

Live Mint  

On 28 July, two days before the qualification period for the 2023 World Athletics Championships was about to end, India’s Kishore Jena hurled the javelin to a distance of 84.38m. If you compare the magnitude of what Neeraj Bhaiyya has achieved in the Olympic Games, it’s equivalent to India winning two consecutive Fifa World Cups.” While India is far from …

India has bid for 2024 World under-20 Athletics Championships, informs AFI president Sumariwalla
1 year, 9 months ago

India has bid for 2024 World under-20 Athletics Championships, informs AFI president Sumariwalla

The Hindu  

Even though the selection committee will pick athletes for the Asian Games, the Athletics Federation of India is keeping a close watch on the athletes returning with exceptional performances over a short span of time and those who are not regulars at the National camp. The AFI is “careful” about the sudden burst of eye-catching results by some athletes at …

US eyes more athletics events after successfully pulling off World Championships
2 years, 7 months ago

US eyes more athletics events after successfully pulling off World Championships

Firstpost  

Eugene will host the finale of the Diamond League season while others have even wondered whether Los Angeles could be a contender to host the World Championships in 2027, a year ahead of the Olympics. Eugene: As a metaphor for a sport with lofty ambitions, Armand Duplantis soaring to a pole vault world record was the perfectly scripted final act …

World Athletics Championships 2022, Day 7 Highlights: Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, Eldhose Paul Qualify for Finals
2 years, 8 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2022, Day 7 Highlights: Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, Eldhose Paul Qualify for Finals

News 18  

Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw Qualification World Athletics Championships 2022 Highlights: India’s golden boy Neeraj Chopra eyes success at the World Athletics Championships 2022 in Oregon, USA, having already ended India’s long wait for an Olympic gold medal in athletics last year. What date World Athletics Championships Javelin qualifiers take place? The World Athletics Championships Javelin qualifiers Group A and Group …

World Athletics Championship 2022: When and Where to Watch, Live Streaming Details, Full Schedule
2 years, 8 months ago

World Athletics Championship 2022: When and Where to Watch, Live Streaming Details, Full Schedule

News 18  

The 18th edition of the World Athletics Championship 2022 will kick start on July 15 in the United States of America. The World Athletics Championship 2022 will be held in Eugene and Oregon in the United States of America. All the timings are according to the Indian Standard Time : 15/07/22 – Day 1 Morning Session 16/07/22 – Day 1 …

Tokyo to Host 2025 World Athletics Championships
2 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo to Host 2025 World Athletics Championships

News 18  

Tokyo has been selected as the host city for the 2025 World Athletics Championships, the sport’s governing body announced on Thursday a day before this year’s event begins in Eugene, Oregon a year later than planned due to COVID-19. "Within an extremely strong field of candidates Tokyo offered a compelling bid," World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said after the decision …

Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo gold will broaden the base of athletics: Coe
3 years, 3 months ago

Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo gold will broaden the base of athletics: Coe

Hindustan Times  

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe labelled Neeraj Chopra’s historic javelin throw gold at the Tokyo Olympics this year as a “powerful” moment in Indian athletics and an ideal platform to grow track and field in the country by not just tapping on its popularity boost but also hosting big-ticket events. Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo gold will broaden the base of athletics: …

Athletics Federation of India joins hands in global effort to shape future of athletics
3 years, 11 months ago

Athletics Federation of India joins hands in global effort to shape future of athletics

Hindustan Times  

Athletics Federation of India on Monday announced their active support for World Athletics’ unprecedented campaign to gather feedback and set the future strategy for athletics across the world. The campaign, named a ‘Global Conversation for the Future of Athletics’, offers the opportunity for all those with an active interest in the sport to share their opinion on the steps that …

World Athletics launch 'Global Conversation' initiative to plan course for following decade
4 years ago

World Athletics launch 'Global Conversation' initiative to plan course for following decade

Firstpost  

“Today, we are embarking on an unprecedented Global Conversation with all those who love our sport and want to have a say in its future,” World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said in a release. World Athletics on Monday launched an ambitious initiative named “The Global Conversation for the Future of Athletics” to develop the profile of the sport through the …

Sebastian Coe suggests Tokyo as future World Championships host city
4 years, 5 months ago

Sebastian Coe suggests Tokyo as future World Championships host city

The Hindu  

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said on Thursday that he wants Tokyo to host an athletics World Championships in the National Stadium rebuilt for the 2020 Olympic Games “as soon as we possibly can”. “I saw a stadium that will be a fitting venue for a future World Championships in track and field,” Coe said. “It is our ambition, with …

World Athletics unveils four-year strategic plan
4 years, 9 months ago

World Athletics unveils four-year strategic plan

India TV News  

World Athletics has come out with a new four-year strategic plan with an aim of driving the growth of the sport worldwide, as its headquarters in Monaco reopened this week after an 11-week shutdown. In three online meetings that spanned the globe on Wednesday, World Athletics and its 214 member federations discussed the direction athletics will take over the next …

Sebastian Coe wants to see more athletics meetings in US
4 years, 10 months ago

Sebastian Coe wants to see more athletics meetings in US

The Hindu  

World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe hopes the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, will spark a resurgence of the sport in the United States leading into the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. In an interview with NBC Sports on Friday, Coe said he'd like to see more one-day track and field meetings in the United States, giving American athletes a chance …

World Athletics Championships in Oregon shifted to 2022 after postponement of Tokyo Olympics 2020
4 years, 11 months ago

World Athletics Championships in Oregon shifted to 2022 after postponement of Tokyo Olympics 2020

Firstpost  

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says 2022 will be a “bonanza for athletics fans around the world” with the Commonwealth Games beginning in Birmingham, England, only three days after the World Championships The world athletics championships have been moved back 11 months to July 2022 to avoid clashing with the Tokyo Olympics, which have themselves been delayed by the coronavirus …

World Athletics to postpone 2021 World Championships to 2022
4 years, 11 months ago

World Athletics to postpone 2021 World Championships to 2022

China Daily  

Women's 100 Metres Hurdles Final at 2019 World Athletics Championships in Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar, Oct 6, 2019. PARIS - The global athletics governing body released a statement on Monday to support the new 2021 dates of the Tokyo Olympic Games and promised to postpone the 2021 World Athletics Championships to 2022. "Everyone needs to be flexible and compromise …

World Athletics ready to shift 2021 World C'ships for Olympics
4 years, 11 months ago

World Athletics ready to shift 2021 World C'ships for Olympics

The Hindu  

World Athletics said Monday it was prepared to shift the world championships in 2021 in order to accommodate a potential move of this year's coronavirus-threatened Tokyo Olympic Games. “World Athletics welcomes discussions with the IOC to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and has written to the IOC to share this feedback from the sport,” track and field's global governing …

World Athletics boss Sebastian Coe says athletics on course to challenge traditionally popular sports after 'year of innovation'
5 years, 2 months ago

World Athletics boss Sebastian Coe says athletics on course to challenge traditionally popular sports after 'year of innovation'

Firstpost  

Taking stock of the year, which saw the successful hosting of the World Championships in Doha and the re-branding of the IAAF as World Athletics, Coe promised to ring in more changes in the coming years World Athletics President Sebastian Coe believes that track and field is well on course to becoming one of the top-four global sports in the …

IAAF president warns against boycott of Qatar world championships
6 years, 4 months ago

IAAF president warns against boycott of Qatar world championships

The Hindu  

Sebastian Coe said Sunday that sport should take precedence over politics and urged nations locked in a diplomatic dispute with Qatar not to boycott next year's world athletics championships in Doha. The IAAF president was speaking in the Qatari capital as organisers launched ticketing arrangements for next year's event, the first athletics world championships to be held in the Middle …

IAAF president Sebastian Coe believes athletics will rise again to be among world's top 4 sports
8 years, 2 months ago

IAAF president Sebastian Coe believes athletics will rise again to be among world's top 4 sports

Firstpost  

IAAF president Sebastian Coe feels the sport will rise from the unprecedented Russian doping crisis to be among the world’s top-four sports. New Delhi: International Athletics Federation president Sebastian Coe feels the sport will rise from the unprecedented Russian doping crisis to be among the world’s top-four alongside football, tennis and formula one in the next three years. Asked to …

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