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The cash award, says Patel, will help him train in Kenya for 3-4 months and prepare him for the 2020 season. “I have a dream of clinching an Olympic berth in 10,000m track event.

Suresh Kumar Patel chases dream on Delhi streets

Oct 19, 2019 23:20

The cash award, says Patel, will help him train in Kenya for 3-4 months and prepare him for the 2020 season. “I have a dream of clinching an Olympic berth in 10,000m track event. read more

Dutee Chand broke her own national record as she clocked a timing of 11.22 seconds in the women’s 100m semifinals on her way to a gold medal at the 59th National Open Athletics Championships in Ranchi on October 11.

Will go abroad if required: Dutee Chand on Olympic preparation

Oct 15, 2019 22:13

Dutee Chand broke her own national record as she clocked a timing of 11.22 seconds in the women’s 100m semifinals on her way to a gold medal at the 59th National Open Athletics Championships in Ranchi on October 11. read more

India held Qatar to a goalless draw in Doha last month to underline their marked improvement under new head coach Igor Stimac who since taking charge has stressed on introducing a host of new faces in the team.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: India aim for 1st win against Bangladesh

Oct 14, 2019 10:22

India held Qatar to a goalless draw in Doha last month to underline their marked improvement under new head coach Igor Stimac who since taking charge has stressed on introducing a host of new faces in the team. read more

Here’s our list of six athletes who can blaze through records at the 2020 Games—each of their winning marks in Doha is better than the mark that fetched gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016.

Six Tokyo Olympic contenders post Doha

Oct 09, 2019 08:58

Here’s our list of six athletes who can blaze through records at the 2020 Games—each of their winning marks in Doha is better than the mark that fetched gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016. read more

Hassan’s blistering winning time of 3min 51.95sec was the sixth fastest in history, and sliced around seven seconds off the 16-year-old championship record.

‘Test me every day’ says Salazar runner Hassan after golden double

Oct 06, 2019 13:08

Hassan’s blistering winning time of 3min 51.95sec was the sixth fastest in history, and sliced around seven seconds off the 16-year-old championship record. read more

For the first time at the biennial event, the marathon and race walks will have midnight starts to avoid daytime heat. But runners are still worried.

No cool runnings for Doha marathoners

Sep 28, 2019 08:36

For the first time at the biennial event, the marathon and race walks will have midnight starts to avoid daytime heat. But runners are still worried. read more

DOHA 2019: Barring Jinson Johnson and Tajinder Singh, Indian athletes’ performances have dipped since the Jakarta Asian Games and the forecast is bleak

The Worlds not quite in their grasp

Sep 26, 2019 09:54

DOHA 2019: Barring Jinson Johnson and Tajinder Singh, Indian athletes’ performances have dipped since the Jakarta Asian Games and the forecast is bleak read more

The former Olympic and world champion middle-distance runner became head of world athletics’ governing body in 2015 and receives his second mandate just two days before the World Athletics Championships open in Doha.

Now for the ‘fun bit’ - Sebastian Coe gets new term as IAAF chief

Sep 25, 2019 20:52

The former Olympic and world champion middle-distance runner became head of world athletics’ governing body in 2015 and receives his second mandate just two days before the World Athletics Championships open in Doha. read more

Indian Football Team on Tuesday announced their 29-man squad for preparatory camp ahead of their clash with Bangladesh in the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers.

Indian football team announce 29 probables for camp ahead of Bangladesh game

Sep 24, 2019 23:11

Indian Football Team on Tuesday announced their 29-man squad for preparatory camp ahead of their clash with Bangladesh in the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers. read more

Though the Russian federation remains banned, athletes from Russia have been competing for years as neutrals with 118 due to participate in the World Athletics Championships which get underway in Doha Friday.

World athletics body maintains Russia ban over doping

Sep 23, 2019 21:29

Though the Russian federation remains banned, athletes from Russia have been competing for years as neutrals with 118 due to participate in the World Athletics Championships which get underway in Doha Friday. read more

The selection committee of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), which met in the capital on Wednesday, announced the team consisting of shooters across the 15 Olympic events.

41-member Indian team announced for Asian Shooting Championship

Sep 19, 2019 15:53

The selection committee of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), which met in the capital on Wednesday, announced the team consisting of shooters across the 15 Olympic events. read more

Semenya was elevated to the gold medal position two years ago when Russian athlete Mariya Savinova, who sped past her on the final straight, was later disqualified for doping violations.

Caster Semenya to receive gold medal from 2011 world championships

Sep 12, 2019 17:35

Semenya was elevated to the gold medal position two years ago when Russian athlete Mariya Savinova, who sped past her on the final straight, was later disqualified for doping violations. read more

World Cup qualifiers: Former stars see bright future after Blue Tigers hold Asian champions Qatar to goalless draw in away match

Draw in Doha, football’s giant leap in India

Sep 12, 2019 10:58

World Cup qualifiers: Former stars see bright future after Blue Tigers hold Asian champions Qatar to goalless draw in away match read more

Igor Stimac’s side survived waves of attacks from Qatar to hold the reigning Asian champions to a goal-less draw to steal an unexpected point from their away match of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Doha.

Bhaichung Bhutia hails India’s draw against Qatar, says it’s a ‘great achievement’

Sep 11, 2019 18:10

Igor Stimac’s side survived waves of attacks from Qatar to hold the reigning Asian champions to a goal-less draw to steal an unexpected point from their away match of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Doha. read more

In a statement to the AFI, the US-based Shankar said he was in his off-season and not in jumping shape yet and hence declined to compete in Doha.

High-jumper Tejaswin Shankar opts out of World Championships

Sep 11, 2019 14:10

In a statement to the AFI, the US-based Shankar said he was in his off-season and not in jumping shape yet and hence declined to compete in Doha. read more