Athletics News

World Athletics Announces Finalists For Male World Athlete Of The Year 2020

World Athletics announced the names of five finalists for Male World Athlete of the Year 2020: Joshua Cheptegei, Ryan Crouser, Mondo Duplantis, Johannes Vetter, Karsten Warholm.

Indian Athletics' High Performance Director Volker Herrmann Resigns, Says Could No Longer Meet "Self-Imposed Expectations"

Volker Herrmann was the second person to become Indian athletics' High Performance Director after a short stint by American Derek Boosey.

Caster Semenya To Challenge Athletics Ban At European Court Of Human Rights

South Africa's Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya is taking her battle with World Athletics to the European Court of Human Rights, her lawyers said Tuesday.

Adille Sumariwalla Elected As Athletics Federation of India President For 3rd Term

Adille Sumariwalla was elected as the AFI president for the third time while former athlete Anju Bobby George was elected as the senior vice-president.

World 100m Champion Christian Coleman Handed Two-Year Ban, To Miss Tokyo Olympics

Sprinter Christian Coleman has been banned from athletics for anti-doping violations after committing three whereabouts failures within 12 months.

Russia's Evgeny Ustyugov To Lose 2nd Olympic Gold Over "Orchestrated" Doping

Evgeny Ustyugov has been suspended for doping for a second time.

Adille Sumariwalla Set To Become Athletics Federation of India Chief For Third Time, Anju Bobby George To Be Senior Vice President

Adille Sumariwalla is set to be Athletics Federation of India president for the 3rd successive term; Anju Bobby George will be the vice president.

Athletics Federation Of India To Elect New Office Bearers On October 31

Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will elect its office bearers during the "in person" Annual General Body Meeting on October 31.

World Athletics Boss Sebastian Coe Backs Right To 'Take Knee' At Tokyo Olympics

Earlier, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe had told to The Times that he supported respectful protest and said it was impossible to "separate sport from social and cultural issues".

Eliud Kipchoge Loses First Marathon Since 2013 As Shura Kitata Wins London Marathon

It proved 13th time unlucky as world record holder Eliud Kipchoge fluffed his lines at Sunday's London marathon, won in a thrilling sprint finish by Ethiopian Shura Kitata.

AFI Cancels National Championships This Year In View Of COVID-19 Pandemic

There has not been any athletics competition so far this season.

Former Athletics Chief Lamine Diack Guilty Of Russian Doping Corruption

Former International Association of Athletics Federations chief Lamine Diack was found guilty of corruption in covering up Russian doping cases.

Athletics Federation Of India Requests Government To Give Priority To Olympic-Bound Athletes For COVID-19 Vaccine

AFI President Adille Sumariwalla said the federation has discussed with the government the matter of vaccinating Olympic-bound athletes first.

National Athletics Championships Postponed To October

The National Championships were scheduled to be held from September 20 to 24 while the Federation Cup, which was due to start from October 5 to 9, has also been postponed.

Usain Bolt's Agent Confirms Sprinter's Positive Coronavirus Test: Report

The agent for Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt confirmed on Tuesday that the eight-time Olympic gold medallist has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Sprint King Usain Bolt Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Report

Quoting Jamaican media, AFP reported that eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt had tested positive for coronavirus.

Sprint King Usain Bolt Says He's Self-Quarantining After COVID-19 Test

Sprint legend Usain Bolt said Monday he is self-quarantining after undergoing a COVID-19 test amid reports he was positive for the deadly coronavirus.

Arjuna Award Will Motivate Me For Tokyo Olympics, Says Dutee Chand

Ace Indian sprinter Dutee Chand on Saturday said the Arjuna Award will motivate her for next year's Tokyo Olympics and it will also inspire young athletes to pick up a sport.