India's Leading 400m Runner MR Poovamma Quits National Camp
3 years, 5 months ago

India's Leading 400m Runner MR Poovamma Quits National Camp

News 18  

India’s leading women’s 400m runner MR Poovamma has quit the national camp in Patiala due to an injury, said a source late on Sunday evening. “Due to an injury Poovamma didn’t compete in the final selection trials held for today here in Patiala to select two female athletes for the mixed 4x400m relay Indian team,” the source told IANS. The development could result in a big setback for the Athletics Federation of India to field a strong 4x400m mixed relay team at the Tokyo Olympic Games, starting July 23. The men’s 4x400m relay has qualified for the Olympics while the women’s 4x400m relay team failed to make the cut before the June 29 deadline, set by World Athletics to achieve qualification norms.

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Athletics Federation of India planning drastic changes in grooming athletes after Paris 2024 upset
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Paris 2024 Olympics: India Men’s 4x400m relay team narrowly misses berth in final
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: India Men’s 4x400m relay team narrowly misses berth in final

The Hindu  

Despite a spirited effort and returning a season best time, Asian Games gold medallist Indian men’s 4x400m relay team was heartbroken after narrowly missing a berth in the Olympics final at the Stade de France here on Friday. The Indians, who saw Anas clocking 45.79 to complete the first leg at the eighth place, lacked a bit of luck as …

India at Paris Olympics: Men’s 4x400m relay team narrowly misses berth in final
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India at Paris Olympics: Men’s 4x400m relay team narrowly misses berth in final

The Hindu  

Despite a spirited effort and returning a season best time, Asian Games gold medallist Indian men’s 4x400m relay team was heartbroken after narrowly missing a berth in the Olympics final at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday. Paris Olympics day 14 live updates The Indians, who saw Anas clocking 45.79 to complete the first leg at the eighth …

Can India win their first medal in the 4x400m relay? Previous Olympic medal timings, top medal contenders, season best times
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Can India win their first medal in the 4x400m relay? Previous Olympic medal timings, top medal contenders, season best times

The Hindu  

On August 9, India will attempt to make a new headway in athletics by securing a medal in the men’s and women’s 4x400m relay events. Here are the winning times from the last three 4x400m events, and the top eight according to season best: Previous medal timings in 4x400m relay Tokyo 2020 Gold - USA - 2:55.70 Silver - Netherlands …

AFI to reward consistent performers for Paris relay teams
5 months, 3 weeks ago

AFI to reward consistent performers for Paris relay teams

Hindustan Times  

The focus was all on the quarter-milers as the runners, men and women, staked a claim for berths in the Paris-bound relay teams at the Inter-State Athletics Championships here. Both Kiran and Deepanshi, however, are not part of national camp and might not be considered for Paris relay squads as per Athletics Federation of India’s selection policy. India’s men’s and …

Asian Relay Championships: Indian men's and women's 4x400m teams win silver medals
7 months ago

Asian Relay Championships: Indian men's and women's 4x400m teams win silver medals

The Hindu  

Fielding under-strength teams after having qualified for the Paris Olympics, both the men's and women's 4x400m quartets finished second at the inaugural Asian Relay Championships in Bangkok on May 21. The men's quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Santosh Kumar, Mijo Chacko Kurian and Arokia Rajiv also failed to stand on top of the podium as they clocked 3:05.76 to finish …

Indian Women's And Men's 4x400m Relay Teams Qualify for Paris Olympics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Women's And Men's 4x400m Relay Teams Qualify for Paris Olympics

News 18  

The Indian men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams qualified for Paris Olympics after finishing second in their respective second-round heats at the World Athletics Relays in Nassau on Monday. It was a sort of a surprise that the women’s 4x400m team qualified for the Olympics as the focus was more on the men’s 4x400m team which has broken Asian record …

Indian men’s 4x400m team fails to finish World Relays heat race, second leg runner pulls out due to cramps
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian men’s 4x400m team fails to finish World Relays heat race, second leg runner pulls out due to cramps

The Hindu  

Second leg runner Rajesh Ramesh pulled out due to cramps as the Indian men's 4x400m team failed to finish its heat race at the World Athletics Relays in Nassau on May 5, during round one of Paris Olympics qualifications. The Indian quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Rajesh Ramesh, Muhammed Ajmal and Amoj Jacob was hoping to book a Paris ticket …

Indian Men's 4x400m Team Fails to Finish World Relays Heat Race, 2nd Leg Runner Pulls Out Due to Cramps
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Men's 4x400m Team Fails to Finish World Relays Heat Race, 2nd Leg Runner Pulls Out Due to Cramps

News 18  

Second leg runner Rajesh Ramesh pulled out due to cramps as the Indian men’s 4x400m team failed to finish its heat race at the World Athletics Relays here on Sunday, during round one of Paris Olympics qualifications. The Indian quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Rajesh Ramesh, Muhammed Ajmal and Amoj Jacob was hoping to book a Paris ticket with a …

After strong 2023, Indian athletes hope to make impact in World Relays
7 months, 3 weeks ago

After strong 2023, Indian athletes hope to make impact in World Relays

The Hindu  

A 15-member strong Indian athletics contingent will look to make an impact in scenic Nassau and hope to qualify for the Paris Olympics in three events when the two-day World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24 commences in Nassau on May 4. India has sent an eight-member men's 4x400m relay team here, including the Asian Games gold-medallist quartet of Amoj Jacob, Muhammad …

ATHLETICS | Strong field for Indian Open 400m events
9 months, 1 week ago

ATHLETICS | Strong field for Indian Open 400m events

The Hindu  

The leading quartermilers of the country will be seen in action in the 5th Indian Open 400m competition 2024 which begins at the LNCPE athletics stadium, Kariyavattom, here on Monday. After the fabulous show by the Indian 4x 400m men’s relay squad in the World Athletics Championships, the 400m, the feeder event for the relays, is back in the limelight. …

‘Die if you have to, don’t let go’ - How Indian men’s 4x400 relay team made World Championships final with record-shattering run
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Die if you have to, don’t let go’ - How Indian men’s 4x400 relay team made World Championships final with record-shattering run

The Hindu  

Midway through the final leg of the men’s 4x400m heat at the Athletics World Championships on Saturday, Ramesh Rajesh felt the dreadful burn of lactic acid build up in his legs. He stormed past the finish line in the men’s 4x400m heats at the World Championships, just behind Justin Robinson of the USA. By virtue of finishing second, the Indian …

Indian men’s 4x400m relay team breaks Asian record, qualifies for World Championships final for first time
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian men’s 4x400m relay team breaks Asian record, qualifies for World Championships final for first time

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s 4x400m relay team shattered Asian record in a stunning race, clocking 2 minute 59.05 seconds to qualify for its maiden final round of the World Championships here on Saturday. The Indian quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi and Rajesh Ramesh finished second in heat number one behind USA to make it to the …

World University Games | Indian women race walkers win team bronze
1 year, 4 months ago

World University Games | Indian women race walkers win team bronze

The Hindu  

India, comprising Pooja Kumawat, Nikita Lamba, Mansi Negi, Priyanka Goswami took the women’s 20km race walk team bronze medal at the World University Games in Chengdu on Saturday. 🥉for the 🇮🇳 Race Walking Team at #WorldUniversityGames, Chengdu, 🇨🇳 The team of #TOPScheme Athlete @Priyanka_Goswam, Mansi Negi, Nikita Lamba & Pooja Kumawat win 🥉 in the Women's 20km Event Many congratulations …

Indian mixed 4x400m relay team may miss upcoming World Athletics Championships
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian mixed 4x400m relay team may miss upcoming World Athletics Championships

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The Indian 4x400m relay team is currently placed 17th in the world rankings with the qualifying period window ending on Sunday. The Indian mixed 4x400m relay team may miss the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary by a whisker as it failed to improve upon its best timing of the season during the Sri Lankan National Championships in Colombo …

Indian Mixed 4x400m Relay Team May Miss Upcoming World Athletics Championships
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian Mixed 4x400m Relay Team May Miss Upcoming World Athletics Championships

News 18  

The Indian mixed 4x400m relay team may miss the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary by a whisker as it failed to improve upon its best timing of the season during the Sri Lankan National Championships in Colombo on Sunday. On Sunday, the Indian mixed 4x400m relay quartet of Amoj Jacob, Aishwarya Mishra, Muhammed Anas and Himanshi Malik failed …

Indian mixed 4x400m relay team may miss upcoming World Athletics Championships
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian mixed 4x400m relay team may miss upcoming World Athletics Championships

The Hindu  

The Indian mixed 4x400m relay team may miss the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary by a whisker as it failed to improve upon its best timing of the season during the Sri Lankan National Championships in Colombo on Sunday. READ | Rare gold, strange happenings and calculations gone awry “Yes, our mixed 4x400m relay team is at 17th …

M. R. Poovamma suspended for two years, NADA appeal upheld
2 years, 3 months ago

M. R. Poovamma suspended for two years, NADA appeal upheld

The Hindu  

Multiple medallist in the Asian Games and Asian championships, M. R. Poovamma, has been suspended for two years by an Anti-Doping Appeal Panel, ruling the Karnataka quarter-miler out of next year’s Asian Games, World championships and Asian championships. In a decision given on September 16, two days before the completion of the three-month suspension period ordered by the Anti-Doping Disciplinary …

Asian Games relay gold medallist Poovamma suspended for three months
2 years, 5 months ago

Asian Games relay gold medallist Poovamma suspended for three months

The Hindu  

The National Anti-Doping Agency has suspended multiple Asian Games relay gold medallist M.R. Poovamma was a member of the gold-winning 4x400m women’s and mixed relay teams in the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games and also part of the squad that won the women’s relay gold at the 2014 Incheon Asiad where she also took the bronze in the individual 400m. The …

AFI AGM to Discuss Ways to Popularise Javelin Throw, Race Walking Among Other Disciplines
2 years, 6 months ago

AFI AGM to Discuss Ways to Popularise Javelin Throw, Race Walking Among Other Disciplines

News 18  

The Athletics Federation of India will discuss ways to popularise distance running at the district level and javelin throw, race walking and 400m events across the country at its two-day Annual General Meeting here this weekend. Among the key proposals aimed at enhancing transparency, fair play and professionalism beyond the national level, AFI will discuss and approve a proposal to …

Indian 4x400m relay team breaks Asian record but fails to qualify for final in Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian 4x400m relay team breaks Asian record but fails to qualify for final in Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

The Indian men's 4x400m relay quartet shattered the Asian record during the Olympics heat race but missed qualifying for the final round by a whisker here on Friday. The quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Tom Noah Nirmal, Rajiv Arokia and Amoj Jacob completed the race in 3:00.25sec to finish fourth in the second heat. Jacob, who ran the last leg, …

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Day 14 Highlights: Men's 4x400m Relay Set New Asian Record But Miss Finals, Bajrang Punia Loses in Semis
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Day 14 Highlights: Men's 4x400m Relay Set New Asian Record But Miss Finals, Bajrang Punia Loses in Semis

News 18  

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Games Day 14 Highlights: The Indian men’s 4x400m relay team of Amoj Jacob, Rajiv Arokia, Pandi Naganathan, Nirmal Tom Noah and Anas Muhammed Yahiya set a new Asian record of 3:00.25 but narrowly missed out on qualification in the finals. Wrestler Seema Bisla lost in the first round of Women’s 50 kg freestyle to Tunisa’s Sarra Hamdi …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Dutee Chand included in AFI's 26-member Indian athletics team for Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Dutee Chand included in AFI's 26-member Indian athletics team for Games

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Dutee, MP Jabir, Gurpreet Singh and Annu Rani have been assured of entries on the strength of their rankings. New Delhi: The Athletics Federation of India on Monday announced a 26-member team, including ace sprinter Dutee Chand, to compete in the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo. The 26-member team includes 16 athletes, who will compete in the individual events, five …

Tokyo 2020: AFI names Revathi, Subha, Dhanalakshmi in mixed relay team; 26-member team announced
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: AFI names Revathi, Subha, Dhanalakshmi in mixed relay team; 26-member team announced

The Hindu  

The absence of the seasoned M.R. Poovamma, who won the 400m gold in five of the six meets this year, and the inclusion of Tamil Nadu's S. Dhanalakshmi in the 4x400m mixed relay squad were the big surprises in the 26-member Indian athletics team for this month's Tokyo Olympics which was announced on Monday. Poovamma, the 400m silver medallist with …

400m runner Poovamma quits national camp
3 years, 5 months ago

400m runner Poovamma quits national camp

India TV News  

India's leading women's 400m runner MR Poovamma has quit the national camp in Patiala due to an injury, said a source late on Sunday evening. "Due to an injury Poovamma didn't compete in the final selection trials held for today here in Patiala to select two female athletes for the mixed 4x400m relay Indian team," the source told IANS. The …

Revathi wins women's 400m trials, Dhanalakshmi finishes third
3 years, 5 months ago

Revathi wins women's 400m trials, Dhanalakshmi finishes third

The Hindu  

S. Dhanalakshmi, the 100m champion in the recent inter-State Nationals and the Federation Cup, provided the big surprise by finishing third in the women’s 400m trials in Patiala on Sunday evening. The trials were held to select the three girls for the 4x400m mixed relay team for this month’s Tokyo Olympics. READ: Priya Mohan left out of relay team V. …

Tokyo Olympics: Priya Mohan left out of relay team
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Priya Mohan left out of relay team

The Hindu  

She is just 18 and the country’s fastest quartermiler this year but Priya H. Mohan will not be a part of the 4x400m mixed relay team at this month’s Tokyo Olympics. Hit by injuries and unable to travel abroad for competitions, the national campers were in poor form this season and the women’s mile relay team even failed to qualify …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Dutee Chand, Annu Rani, MP Jabir qualify for Games through rankings, confirm World Athletics
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Dutee Chand, Annu Rani, MP Jabir qualify for Games through rankings, confirm World Athletics

Firstpost  

Twelve individual athletes, including star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, booked automatic quota for the Olympics by breaching the qualification mark, while the trio of Dutee, Rani and Jabir made it to the Games through rankings. Star sprinter Dutee Chand, javelin thrower Annu Rani and 400m hurdler MP Jabir qualified for the Tokyo Olympics through world rankings as 15 Indian athletes …

World Athletics: 15 athletes in individual events, two relay teams from India qualify for Tokyo 2020
3 years, 5 months ago

World Athletics: 15 athletes in individual events, two relay teams from India qualify for Tokyo 2020

The Hindu  

Sprinter Dutee Chand, javelin thrower Annu Rani, and 400m hurdler M P Jabir qualified for the Tokyo Olympics through world rankings as 15 Indian athletes and two relay teams were confirmed for the Games by World Athletics on Thursday. Twelve individual athletes, including star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, booked automatic quota for the Olympics by breaching the qualification mark, while …

15 athletes in individual events, two relay teams qualify for Olympics: WA officially confirms
3 years, 5 months ago

15 athletes in individual events, two relay teams qualify for Olympics: WA officially confirms

Hindustan Times  

Star sprinter Dutee Chand, javelin thrower Annu Rani and 400m hurdler M P Jabir qualified for the Tokyo Olympics through world rankings as 15 Indian athletes and two relay teams were confirmed for the Games by the sport's world governing body on Thursday. Indian sprinter Dutee Chand, javelin throwers Annu Rani and Neeraj Chopra Twelve individual athletes, including star javelin …

15 athletes in individual events, two relay teams qualify for Olympics: WA officially confirms
3 years, 5 months ago

15 athletes in individual events, two relay teams qualify for Olympics: WA officially confirms

Hindustan Times  

Star sprinter Dutee Chand, javelin thrower Annu Rani and 400m hurdler M P Jabir qualified for the Tokyo Olympics through world rankings as 15 Indian athletes and two relay teams were confirmed for the Games by the sport's world governing body on Thursday. Indian sprinter Dutee Chand, javelin throwers Annu Rani and Neeraj Chopra Twelve individual athletes, including star javelin …

Ace Sprinter Hima Set to Miss Tokyo Games as 4x100m Relay Team Fails To Make The Cut
3 years, 5 months ago

Ace Sprinter Hima Set to Miss Tokyo Games as 4x100m Relay Team Fails To Make The Cut

News 18  

Star sprinter Hima Das, who sustained a hamstring injury on Saturday while running 100m heats is set to miss the Tokyo Olympics as the women’s 4x100m of which she was a part earlier clocked 44.15 seconds, well outside the targeted time of 43.03 seconds. Besides the 4x400m mixed relay squad, Avinash Sable, Tajinder Pal Singh Toor, Neeraj Chopra and Shivpal …

Hima Das set to miss Tokyo Olympics after suffering hamstring injury
3 years, 5 months ago

Hima Das set to miss Tokyo Olympics after suffering hamstring injury

The Hindu  

Star sprinter Hima Das, who sustained a hamstring injury on Saturday while running 100m heats is set to miss the Tokyo Olympics as the women's 4x100m of which she was a part earlier clocked 44.15 seconds, well outside the targeted time of 43.03 seconds. Hima also tried to compete in the women's 200m final, chasing 22.80 seconds to qualify for …

Indian men's 4x400m relay team edge closer to Games with 3:01.89 time at National Inter-State Athletics Championships
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian men's 4x400m relay team edge closer to Games with 3:01.89 time at National Inter-State Athletics Championships

Firstpost  

Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Arokia Rajiv and Noah Nirmal Tom took the track with the singular aim of improving the team’s time from 3:02.61 in the Indian Grand Prix 4 on Monday. Patiala: The Indian men’s 4x400m relay team enhanced its chances of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics with a 3:01.89 effort in the heats on the opening day …

Indian Men's 4x400m Relay Team Gets Closer to Olympic Berth
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian Men's 4x400m Relay Team Gets Closer to Olympic Berth

News 18  

The Indian men’s 4x400m relay team enhanced its chances of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics with a 3:01.89 effort in the heats on the opening day of the National Inter-State Athletics Championships on Friday. Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Arokia Rajiv and Noah Nirmal Tom took the track with the singular aim of improving the team’s time from 3:02.61 in …

Indian men's 4x400m relay team sets meet mark to assure Tokyo spot
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian men's 4x400m relay team sets meet mark to assure Tokyo spot

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s 4x400m relay team had been holding on precariously to the last qualifying spot for Tokyo Olympics for a long time now. On Friday, the quartet broke the three minute two second mark at the National inter-State championships, bettering the meet record and lifting itself up the rankings to be assured of an Olympic spot. Pulling away Running …

Dutee Chand, Hima Das among top athletes taking part in National Inter-State Championships with eye on Tokyo 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

Dutee Chand, Hima Das among top athletes taking part in National Inter-State Championships with eye on Tokyo 2020

Firstpost  

Graded as ‘B’ category event by World Athletics, the five-day event offers some of the top athletes the chance to either breach qualifying standards for an automatic Olympic berth or garner valuable ranking points to make it to the Games. Patiala: A host of top Indian track and field athletes, including the likes of star sprinters Dutee Chand and Hima …

Indian 4x400m Relay Team Looks to Cement Spot in Tokyo Olympic Games
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian 4x400m Relay Team Looks to Cement Spot in Tokyo Olympic Games

News 18  

Indian men’s 4×400 metres relay squad will look to avoid elimination and stay in contention for Tokyo Olympic Games at the Indian Grand Prix IV which takes place on June 21 in Patiala. “Inclusion of men’s 4x400m relay team in the IGP IV programme will give athletes a chance to improve their timing before the deadline of June 29. “Based …

AFI chief Sumariwalla confident relay teams can make it to Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 7 months ago

AFI chief Sumariwalla confident relay teams can make it to Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

There are just two slots left to fight for in the women’s 4x100m relay for the Olympics and at No. This sort of sprint power nobody has.” READ: Narinder Batra: I don’t see any reason why Olympics should not happen Change in stance That came as a bit of a surprise for only a few weeks ago, the AFI withdrew …

India likely to miss Olympic qualifier World Relays in Poland due to flight ban
3 years, 7 months ago

India likely to miss Olympic qualifier World Relays in Poland due to flight ban

The Hindu  

Star sprinters Hima Das and Dutee Chand might miss the Olympic qualifying World Athletics Relays in Poland on May 1 and 2 as the Indian team's connecting flight to Amsterdam has been suspended following the record-shattering spike in the country's COVID-19 case load. The women's 4x100m and the men's 4x400m relay teams were to board a KLM flight to Amsterdam …

4X100m Relay Team Can Qualify for Tokyo Olympics: Hima Das
3 years, 8 months ago

4X100m Relay Team Can Qualify for Tokyo Olympics: Hima Das

News 18  

Star sprinter Hima Das is confident that the Indian women’s 4x100m relay team, of which she is a part, can qualify for the Tokyo Olympics during the World Athletics Relay in Poland next month. Hima, who is yet to qualify for the upcoming Olympics, is set to be a key member of the Indian 4x100m relay quartet, with the other …

India's 4X100m relay team can qualify for Tokyo Olympics, says Hima Das
3 years, 8 months ago

India's 4X100m relay team can qualify for Tokyo Olympics, says Hima Das

The Hindu  

Star sprinter Hima Das is confident that the Indian women's 4x100m relay team, of which she is a part, can qualify for the Tokyo Olympics during the World Athletics Relay in Poland next month. Hima, who is yet to qualify for the upcoming Olympics, is set to be a key member of the Indian 4x100m relay quartet, with the other …

Strong Indian Squad Announced for World Athletics Relays
3 years, 8 months ago

Strong Indian Squad Announced for World Athletics Relays

News 18  

Indian sprinters will finally get to test their form and fitness in a top-notch event after nearly two years when a 20-member squad competes in the World Athletics Relays in Chorzow, Poland on May 1-2. The Athletics Federation of India has named a strong 4x100m relay squad, which has the likes of Dutee Chand, Hima Das and S Dhanalakshmi, who …

Dutee Chand, Hima Das named in Indian women's 4x100m team for World Athletics Relays
3 years, 8 months ago

Dutee Chand, Hima Das named in Indian women's 4x100m team for World Athletics Relays

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S Dhanalakshmi, who had beaten Dutee in the final of women’s 100m sprint in the Federation Cup last month, was also named in the team, along with Archana Suseendran, Himashree Roy and AT Daneshwari. Star sprinter Hima Das and national record holder Dutee Chand were on Tuesday named in the Indian women’s 4x100m team for the World Athletics Relays, an …

Neeraj, Hima set for training-cum-competition stint in Turkey ahead of Olympics
3 years, 8 months ago

Neeraj, Hima set for training-cum-competition stint in Turkey ahead of Olympics

The Hindu  

India's top track and field athletes, including javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and sprinter Hima Das, will embark on a training-cum-competition tour of Turkey later this month, the national federation said on Tuesday. READ| Kamalpreet Kaur qualifies for Tokyo Games, breaks national record in women's discus throw Indian track and field athletes have earlier trained at Antalya, before the 2016 Rio …

Neeraj Chopra, Hima Das set for training-cum-competition stint in Turkey ahead of Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 8 months ago

Neeraj Chopra, Hima Das set for training-cum-competition stint in Turkey ahead of Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

India's top track and field athletes, including javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and sprinter Hima Das will embark on a training-cum-competition tour of Turkey later this month, the national federation said on Tuesday. The Indian relay teams are set to take part in the World Athletics Relays at Silesia in Poland on May 1 and 2. The country's 4x100m and 4x400m …

Indian Grand Prix-1: Good start for M. R. Poovamma
3 years, 10 months ago

Indian Grand Prix-1: Good start for M. R. Poovamma

The Hindu  

The seasoned M. R. Poovamma stayed steady and won the women’s 400m comfortably but there were some big surprises in the Indian Grand Prix-1, the national athletics season-opener for seniors, in Patiala on Thursday. Like Muhammed Anas, the national record holder in the men’s 400m, who made his 100m debut on Thursday and produced a big upset. The Asian Games …

Indian mixed relay team's 2018 Asian Games silver upgraded to gold
4 years, 5 months ago

Indian mixed relay team's 2018 Asian Games silver upgraded to gold

The Hindu  

The Indian 4×400 mixed relay team's 2018 Asian Games silver medal has been upgraded to gold. The Bahrain squad, which finished first in the 4×400 mixed relay final, was disqualified with Kemi Adekoya of Bahrain being handed a four-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit for failing a dope test. The 4x400m mixed relay team of Anas, Poovamma, Hima Das …

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