Athletics News

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.

Joshua Cheptegei Sets World Record As Athletics Returns In Monaco

Joshua Cheptegei's astonishing display capped a warm welcome back for track and field for a season almost wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic.

Russia Clears Out $6.3 Million Remaining Doping Fine Imposed By World Athletics

The $6.3 million was the remaining part of a $10 million fine that the Russian federation only partially paid off by July 1.

Athletics Can Grow Further In Post-Coronavirus World: Sebastian Coe

Sebastian Coe said athletics can benefit from the new-found habit of more people taking to walking and running and the sport will try to build on it to broaden its base.

World Athletics Sets New Dates For Series Postponed Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

The World U20 Championships will now be held from August 17 to 22 next year, one week after the Tokyo Olympic Games.

World Athletics Approves Changes To Shoe Technology Rules, Olympic Qualification System

The maximum height of the track spike shoes has been amended to 20 mm in field events, 25 mm in triple jump event, 20 mm in track events including hurdle events except for 800m race.

Srabani Nanda, 1st Indian Athlete To Compete Amid Pandemic, Sets Sight On Olympics Qualification

Srabani Nanda became the first Indian track-and-field athlete to participate in a competition amid the COVID-19 pandemic, running the 100m race at the Velocity Fest.

Sprinter Hima Das "Not Worried" About Tokyo Olympics Qualification

Star sprinter Hima Das is not unduly worried about having to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, as she feels she can make it to her maiden Games once the international season resumes.

Usain Bolt Says Open To Comeback, If Coach Asks

In a video interview, Usain Bolt said he would at least consider a comeback if veteran coach Glen Mills asked him.

"Awful Experience": British Sprinter Accuses Police Of Racial Profiling

Bianca Williams accused police officers of racially profiling her and her partner in a stop-and-search operation in London.

People Look At Me And My Partner Differently, But It Doesn't Matter: Dutee Chand

In May last year, Dutee Chand had revealed that she was in a relationship with a woman from her village in Odisha.

PT Usha Birthday: Yuvraj Singh Leads Wishes As India's "Queen Of Track And Field" Turns 56

Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh and Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju extended their wishes to PT Usha who turned 56 on Saturday.