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ATHLETICS | WA Silver meet a good preparatory platform, say Indian long jumpers

August 20, 2026 admin

Ancy Sojan speaks on Thursday at the press conference ahead of the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meet to be held at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday, August 22, 2026. | Photo Credit: x@sports_odisha Ace long jumpers Murali Sreeshankar and Ancy Sojan think the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meet, to be held at…

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We have a good chance to win two medals in CWG: long jumper Sreeshankar

July 21, 2026 admin

Leaving no stone unturned: Sreeshankar has been training in Spała, Poland, for the past three weeks to acclimatise to the weather conditions expected in Glasgow. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: RITU RAJ KONWAR In his “best physical condition ever”, long jumper M. Sreeshankar, who missed the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold in Birmingham on countback, cannot…

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Sreeshankar eyes a good showing at Indian Athletics Series

May 9, 2026 admin

Murali Sreeshankar believes his recent training stint in South Africa will help him do better in major events – like the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games – lined up later this year. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The sixth leg of the Indian Athletics Series, beginning at the Nehru Stadium here on Sunday and part…

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Indian Athletics 2024: Neeraj Chopra Shining But Dope Cheats Also Thriving

December 19, 2024 admin

Gold eluded him and so did the 90m mark but Neeraj Chopra was the undisputed star of Indian athletics for yet another year even as the sport itself continued a long-standing battle with dope cheats while trying to assert itself internationally by bringing big-ticket events to the country. The 26-year-old javelin throw superstar…

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AFI Signs Multi-Year Deal With Sports Wear Brand Puma

May 16, 2024 admin

Indian athletes in new kit The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Thursday announced that it has signed a multi-year deal with the sports wear brand Puma, which will now provide apparel, footwear and accessories to around 400 Indian athletes during domestic and international tournaments. Being the official kit sponsor, Puma’s accessories will…

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Asian Games 2023: Murali Sreeshankar Secures Silver, Double Delight In Men’s 1500m

October 1, 2023 admin

Murali Sreeshankar in action during Asian Games 2023© AFP India’s Murali Sreeshankar on Sunday won a silver medal in the Men’s Long Jump Final with a best finish of 8.19 meters at the ongoing 19th Asian Games. Meanwhile, Jeswin Aldrin finished in 8th position in the same event with a best jump of 7.76m. China’s…

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Zurich Diamond League 2023 Highlights: Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second With 85.71m Throw

August 31, 2023 admin

Zurich Diamond League Highlights: Neeraj Chopra finished second© AFP Neeraj Chopra and Murali Sreeshankar, Zurich Diamond League Highlights: Neeraj Chopra finished in second spot with a 85.71m throw at the Diamond League meet in Zurich. He began with 80.79m throw in his first attempt followed by two foul throws. He got a 85.22 throw…

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