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Improved timings crucial for a befitting Olympics succes in womens 4x400m

Improved timings crucial for a 'befitting' Olympics succes in women's...

India's narratives at the Olympics in track-and-field events comprise vivid visuals of so-close-yet-so-far moments. It...
Md Imtiaz12 Aug 2020 7:20 PM IST
First Indian athlete to compete amid COVID-19, Srabani aims for 2nd Olympics

First Indian athlete to compete amid COVID-19, Srabani aims for 2nd...

Ace sprinter Srabani Nanda has not been a regular in the Indian athletics team for a while now but she is leaving no...
Press Trust of India26 July 2020 3:21 PM IST
Hima Das dedicates Asian Games gold medal to Corona warriors

Hima Das dedicates Asian Games gold medal to Corona warriors

On Thursday, the Indian 4x400m mixed relay team’s silver medal in the 2018 Asian Games was upgraded to gold following...
The Bridge Desk24 July 2020 2:37 PM IST
Srabani runs in Jamaica meet, first Indian to participate in competition amid pandemic

Srabani runs in Jamaica meet, first Indian to participate in...

Ace sprinter Srabani Nanda has become the first Indian track and field athlete to participate in a competition amid the...
Press Trust of India22 July 2020 5:32 PM IST
Forest Dept recovers illegal timber from Asiad gold-medallist Swapna Barmans house

Forest Dept recovers 'illegal' timber from Asiad gold-medallist Swapna...

The Forest Department has issued a notice to Arjuna Awardee Swapna Barman, for allegedly hoarding 'illegal' timber at...
The Bridge Desk14 July 2020 1:23 PM IST
Hima Das keeps herself fit by playing cricket at NIS Patiala

Hima Das keeps herself fit by playing cricket at NIS Patiala

She became the first Indian woman to win gold at the World Junior Athletics Meet just two years ago. Indian sprinter...
The Bridge Desk14 July 2020 12:37 PM IST
Dutee Chand puts up her BMW car for sale to fund training for Olympics

Dutee Chand puts up her BMW car for sale to fund training for Olympics

India’s 100-m national-record holder, Dutee Chand, wants to sell her BMW luxury car to cover the cost of training for...
The Bridge Desk14 July 2020 11:50 AM IST
Hima is not worried for not yet qualified for Olympics

Hima is not worried for not yet qualified for Olympics

Star sprinter Hima Das is not unduly worried about having to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, as she feels she can make...
Press Trust of India12 July 2020 5:31 PM IST
On this day, two years ago, the Hima Das phenomenon was born

On this day, two years ago, the Hima Das phenomenon was born

India has so far produced a number of successful athletes in the who have a rich tradition of dazzling performances in...
Md Imtiaz11 July 2020 1:17 PM IST
Bahadur Singh exits from Indian athletics chief coachs post after 25 years

Bahadur Singh exits from Indian athletics chief coach's post after 25...

Indian athletics chief coach Bahadur Singh's 25 year-long reign at the top post has ended with the Sports Authority of...
Press Trust of India7 July 2020 4:50 PM IST
Flashback Friday: When Milkha Singh beat Asias fastest runner, Pakistans Abdul Khaliq

Flashback Friday: When Milkha Singh beat Asia's fastest runner,...

Milkha Singh is still revered as one of the most celebrated figures in the Indian athletics arena. The ‘Flying Sikh’,...
Md Imtiaz3 July 2020 1:09 PM IST
People look at me and my partner differently, but it doesnt matter: Dutee Chand

People look at me and my partner differently, but it doesn't matter:...

Star Indian sprinter Dutee Chand concedes that her revelation of being in a same-sex relationship last year led to...
Press Trust of India1 July 2020 6:11 PM IST
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