Athletics
11 Jul 2020
Olympic legend Usain Bolt open to make a comeback
Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt, on Saturday, hinted that he could come out of retirement if former coach Glen Mills urges him.
21 Aug 2019
Happy birthday Usain Bolt: Here are his unbreakable records
The world of athletics has seen a number of prolific athletes rule the sport for a number of years.
19 Aug 2019
These countries have won the most Olympic medals
The Olympics is the greatest sporting extravaganza on this planet.
17 Aug 2019
Nike will not apply any performance-related clause for pregnant athletes
After having faced intense scrutiny for its policy towards pregnant women athletes, global sportswear Nike has changed its policy to guarantee full payment and bonuses.
11 Aug 2019
AFI asked for athletes' photos; received shirtless, photoshopped images instead
Last month, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) had made online registration compulsory for athletes to enter into competitions.
18 Jul 2019
Tabor Athletics Meet: Hima Das, Muhammad Anas win gold medals
Indian athletes enjoyed a good day at the Tabor Athletics Meet, as their campaign continued to take shape.
13 Jul 2019
After 100m gold, Dutee finishes fifth in 200m race
Indian sprinter Dutee Chand finished fifth in the women's 200m final at the World University Games in Napoli.
10 May 2019
#NewsBytesExclusive: National record-holder Muhammed Anas talks about his journey
India have been slowly and steadily rising in the field of athletics.
31 Mar 2019
US teen receives acceptance from 55 colleges, Rs. 7cr scholarship
A Georgia-based teen, Jakelia Baker, has been selected in 55 colleges out of 65 she had applied to including Oklahoma, Clemson and Michigan State.
23 Feb 2019
#NewsBytesExclusive: An interview with India's 'Small Wonder' Gymnast Dipa Karmakar
Gymnast Dipa Karmakar became a household name after her stunning performance at Rio 2016 Olympics.
01 Jan 2019
Here's the complete sporting calendar of the year 2019
Fans enjoyed a lot of sporting events in 2018.
27 Nov 2018
Doping Scandal: Nirmala Sheoran, four other athletes test positive
India's quarter-miler Nirmala Sheoran is among five athletes, who have tested positive for banned substances, as a fresh sporting doping scandal rocks the country.
03 Nov 2018
Indian athlete Hima Das features on Vogue's cover
Indian athlete Hima Das has been having an excellent year and the newest feather added to her cap is featuring on the cover of Vogue.
02 Nov 2018
Seoul Olympics 100m race was fixed, claims Ben Johnson
Tainted Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson has alleged that the 1988 Seoul Olympics 100m race was fixed.
22 Oct 2018
Usain Bolt's agent claims Mariners have offered him a contract
Usain Bolt's agent has claimed that Central Coast Mariners, the A-League club with whom he is under trial, have offered him a professional contract.
27 Sep 2018
Athlete Mariam Farid says religion and fashion can go together
Leading Qatari woman athlete Mariam Farid, who competes wearing a hijab, says she would never compromise on her identity but would not mind blending a bit of fashion with religion.
19 Sep 2018
Adidas signs India's young athlete Hima Das
Global sports brand Adidas has signed India's young athlete Hima Das.
13 Sep 2018
Usain Bolt is winning races in zero-gravity as well
Usain Bolt is definitely the fastest man on the planet and now he is doing wonders in zero-gravity as well.
04 Sep 2018
Tejinder's father passes away before he could show his gold-medal
Asian Games 2018 shot put gold medalist, Tejinder Pal Singh Toor, battled all odds to claim the first prize in Indonesia.
31 Aug 2018
#MeetTheMedalists: All about India's star athlete Jinson Johnson
India's athlete Jinson Johnson made the Asian Games 2018 a memorable one as he won his second medal at the coveted tournament.
30 Aug 2018
5 youngsters who excelled at Asian Games 2018
The Indian contingent is enjoying an excellent run at the Asian Games 2018.
27 Aug 2018
#MeetTheMedalist: All you need to know about Dharun Ayyasamy
Indian track and field athlete, Dharun Ayyasamy, clinched the second spot in men's 400m hurdles at the 2018 Asian Games.
27 Aug 2018
#AsianGames2018: Neena Varakil wins silver medal in women's long jump
Neena Varakil gave India another silver medal from the athletics arena after she came second in the women's long jump event at the ongoing Asian Games in Jakarta today.
27 Aug 2018
#AsianGames2018: Silver-medalist Dutee Chand awarded Rs. 1.5cr by Odisha govt
Odisha government today announced a cash award of Rs. 1.5cr for sprinter Dutee Chand, a day after she clinched silver at women's 100m dash at the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia.
24 Aug 2018
Himachal hikes award-money for medal winners in international sporting events
The Himachal Pradesh government has increased the award money for medal winners from the state in the Olympics, Commonwealth, and the Asian Games, the state's Sports Minister Govind Singh said in the Assembly today.
13 Aug 2018
European Championships: Dina Asher-Smith excels to clinch 3rd gold
British team's Dina Asher-Smith secured her third gold medal in the final evening of the European Championships held at Berlin, Germany.
11 Aug 2018
Abhinav Bindra's video is a must watch for every athlete
In a bid to inspire the youth to aim for gold in the upcoming Asian Games and 2020 Olympics, India's only individual Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra has released a video to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his historic gold-winning performance.
07 Aug 2018
Mukul Mudgal Committee suggests jail term for dope suppliers
The Mukul Mudgal Committee has recommended that the suppliers of banned substances to athletes should be sent to prison.
04 Aug 2018
#NewsBytesInvestigation: Nepotism in India's Sambo Federation killing deserving athletes' chances
Sambo, a Russian combat-sport came to India, 25 years ago, but has failed to produce even one player of International stature. It's because of rampant nepotism in the Sambo Federation of India (SFI), alleged athlete Meenu Poonia.
02 Aug 2018
Equipment shortage sees SAI academies in dire situation
The Sports Authority of India's (SAI) several academies are in desperate need of equipments.
30 Jul 2018
Ahead of Asian Games, IOA demands kits from non-affiliate sports
Ahead of the 2018 Asian Games, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has landed itself into a battle with non-affiliate sports federations.
30 Jul 2018
Javelin thrower Neeraj impresses ahead of Asiad, wins top prize
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been amongst the medals in recent times.
29 Jul 2018
Asiad Gold medalist, Hakam Singh Bhattal, battling serious ailments
Former Indian athlete, Hakam Singh Bhattal, who had won gold medal at the 1978 Asian Games, is battling for his life.
29 Jul 2018
Chargesheet to be filed against the coach of Hima Das
This month, Nipon Das was being hailed as a hero after his pupil, Hima Das, became the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in an international track event.
24 Jul 2018
New records set at Youth Athletics Championships
The 15th National Youth Athletics Championships, being held at Vadodara, saw new records being set on its final day.
22 Jul 2018
SAI selects 734 players under Khelo India scheme
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has selected 734 players for a scholarship programme.
18 Jul 2018
#IndiaProudAgain: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra bags gold at French meet
India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the gold at the Sotteville Athletics meet in France yesterday, beating 2012 London Olympics gold-medallist Keshorn Walcott.
17 Jul 2018
Sexual abuse allegations rock USA Diving, former coach accused
Two female divers have filed a lawsuit stating that USA Diving, the governing body, had ignored their plea to investigate coach Will Bohonyi.
13 Jul 2018
Who have been India's best track and field athletes?
India's 18-year-old track athlete Hima Das became the latest sporting sensation after she bagged the gold medal yesterday.
13 Jul 2018
Who is India's athletics sensation Hima Das?
18-year-old Hima Das has captured the imagination of every Indian as she became the first athlete to bag a gold medal in the 400 metre final-event at the World U20 Championships in Finland.
