Athletics News

Neeraj Chopra Splits With Czech Coach Jan Zelezny After A Mixed Season

Two-time Olympic medal-winning javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra on Saturday announced an end to his partnership with Czech coach Jan Zelezny after just one season.

Neeraj Chopra Parts Ways With JSW Sports, Launches Own Athlete Management Firm

Two-time Olympic medal-winning javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra has ended his decade long partnership with JSW Sports to launch his own athlete management firm, Vel Sports.

Neeraj Chopra Focussing On Rehabilitation Of His Back Injury, Season Opener Not Known Yet

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is focussing on rehabilitation of his back injury he had suffered just before the World Championships last September.

Neeraj Chopra, Sachin Yadav In Athletics Integrity Unit's Registered Testing Pool For 1st Quarter Of 2026

Javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra and Sachin Yadav are the only Indian athletes to figure in the Registered Testing Pool (RTP) of World Athletics' anti-doping watchdog Athletics Integrity Unit's (AIU) for the first quarter of this year.

India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra's Stellar 2025: From Touching 90m Mark To Heartbreaking 26-Event Streak End

This defeat in the World Athletics Championships also marked the end of Neeraj Chopra's impressive 33-event podium streak, which began at the 2018 All-India Inter-Services Championships.

Neeraj Chopra And Wife Himani Host Marriage Reception, PM Narendra Modi Attends Event. See Photos

Neeraj Chopra and his wife, Himani Mor Chopra, hosted their marriage reception in Delhi on Saturday

"Great Interaction On Various Issues": Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met two-time Olympic medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and his wife Himani Mor.

Indian Athletics In 2025: Neeraj Chopra Hits 90m High But No End To Country's Doping Woes

Despite a rare blip in form, Neeraj Chopra was the biggest saving grace for India's doping-marred athletics landscape after getting the 90m "monkey off his back" even as the sport's administrators worked towards making the country a hub of big-ticket events in a bitter-sweet 2025.

Seema Punia Gets 16-Month Ban For Failing Dope Test

Former Asian Games gold-winning discus thrower Seema Punia has been handed a 16-month ban for failing a dope test.

Harmanpreet Kaur Joins Hands As Brand Ambassador Of Vedanta Pink City Half Marathon 2025

The 10th edition of the Vedanta Pink City Half Marathon (VPCHM) concluded on Sunday, showcasing an extraordinary display of community spirit and determination.

Top-Notch Security And Medical Arrangements In Place For 9th Adani Ahmedabad Marathon

Ahmedabad is preparing for one of its most celebrated sporting events - the 9th Adani Ahmedabad Marathon (AAM) - scheduled for Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Ahmedabad Proposed As Host City For 2031 Senior, 2028 U20 World Athletics Championships

Indian officials on Wednesday revealed that Ahmedabad has also been proposed as the venue for the 2028 World U20 Championships and the 2031 World Senior Athletics Championships.

Cuban High Jump Legend Javier Sotomayor Hails JLN Stadium's MONDO Track

Cuban legend Javier Sotomayor, the only man ever to clear the 8-feet barrier in high jump, graced the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium in New Delhi, taking a look at the MONDO track.

Visually Impaired Medallist Saurabh Sharma Set For His Adani Ahmedabad Marathon Debut

For 20-year-old para-athlete Saurabh Sharma, the upcoming Adani Ahmedabad Marathon isn't just another race, it's a moment that reflects how far he has travelled, both in sport and in spirit.

Adani Ahmedabad Marathon Unveils Official Jersey Ahead Of 9th Edition

The official jersey for the 9th Adani Ahmedabad Marathon was revealed at Palladium Mall on Saturday, in front of fitness enthusiasts and local runners.

Asian Games Medallist Manju Bala Handed Five-Year Ban For Doping Violation

Manju Bala, a bronze medallist at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, has been handed a five-year ban by the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).

India Bids For 2028 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, 2026 Asian Relays

India has submitted bids to host the 2028 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships as well as the 2026 Asian Relays.

India Tops Medals Tally In SAAF Senior Athletics Championships With 20 Gold Medals

India reaffirmed its regional athletic dominance by emerging as the overall champion in the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025.