Dev Meena betters pole vault record for third time in 2025
Dev Meena broke the men’s pole vault record for the third time in 2025 during the World University Games in Germany on Friday. During the qualification, he cleared 5.40m to … Read More
Category: Athletics
AFI releases list of athletes eligible for World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze event
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Thursday announced the list of athletes eligible to participate in the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze event in Bhubaneswar on the basis of … Read More
Chopra-Nadeem’s face-off in Poland unlikely, says Pakistani javelin thrower’s coach
The much-anticipated duel between double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and reigning champion Arshad Nadeem at the Diamond League in Poland lies in uncertainty after the Pakistani javelin thrower underwent a … Read More
Qatar sets sights on 2036 Olympics Games by creating bid committee
The Qatar Olympic Committee on Wednesday announced the creation of a bid committee for the 2036 Olympics and Paralympic Games, confirming its intention to host the events that would come … Read More
Mahendra Gurjar breaks own World Record in Men’s F42 Javelin
Mahendra Gurjar broke the World Record in the men’s F42 javelin once again at the Indian Open International Para Athletics Championships, which took place on July 11 and 12 in … Read More
Appointment of IOA CEO to be ratified by Executive Council, announcement likely on Thursday
The long-standing bitter conflict within the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is set to end with the majority of Executive Council members, who have been at loggerheads with President PT Usha, … Read More
Gout Gout at Commonwealth Games 2026: Australia’s sprint sensation confirms plans for Glasgow CWG
Australia’s teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout is set to to take part in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. It was expected for Gout to prioritise the World Junior Athletics … Read More
World Athletics releases annual sustainability report for events
World Athletics on Tuesday released its first annual review assessing meets against its “Athletics for a Better World” standard, designed to minimise environmental impact while enhancing social and local economic … Read More
US Olympic & Paralympic Committee bars transgender women from competing in women’s sports
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has updated its policy to align with an executive order signed earlier this year by U.S. President Donald Trump barring transgender women … Read More
Janeth Chepngetich books World Athletics Championships 2025 spot after winning women’s 10,000m at Kenya trials
Janeth Chepngetich on Tuesday stunned a strong field at the Kenyan trials to claim the women’s 10,000m title and earn a maiden appearance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. … Read More