athletics news

Sebastian Coe says Kenya could be banned from 2016 Rio Olympics

This could serve as a big blow for the Kenyans.

Feb 18, 2016, 10:54 AM IST

Justin Gatlin vows to beat Usain Bolt at 2016 Rio Olympics

The prospect of another clash between Bolt and Gatlin sets the tone for an epic 100m showdown during the summer Olympics in Brazil.

Feb 17, 2016, 16:48 PM IST

12th South Asian Games: Kavita Raut books Rio 2016 berth with marathon gold

Nashik girl Raut is the lone athlete to have qualified for the Olympics from the 12th SAG.

Feb 12, 2016, 15:08 PM IST

More money needed to fight cheats, says WADA chief Craig​ Reedie

Lack of money could equally prove a handicap for a proposed independent testing authority, says Reedie.

Feb 06, 2016, 21:08 PM IST

South Asian Games: Mega event begins on Friday after multiple delays

The 12-day Games, will feature 2,500 athletes from eight SAARC countries.

Feb 04, 2016, 16:40 PM IST

IAAF chief Sebastian Coe denies he's source of 'bribery' claims

Ed Warner said there had been allegations of "brown envelopes" and bribe demands.
 

Jan 29, 2016, 10:57 AM IST

Shiva Keshavan forced to pull out of World Championships: Report

Currently the Olympian is also without a sponsor.

Jan 22, 2016, 09:38 AM IST

Mumbai Marathon: Gopi, Kheta Ram qualify for Rio Olympics; Nitendra Singh​ Rawat sets course record

Gopi took 2:16:15 hours, while Ram ended in 2:17:23 hours.

Jan 17, 2016, 22:40 PM IST

Former IAAF president Lamine Diack​ organised conspiracy, corruption, says WADA commission report

Pound`s report added to a rapidly growing scandal involving organised doping and its concealment that has rocked world athletics.

Jan 14, 2016, 21:06 PM IST

There was no IAAF cover-up on positive drug tests by Russian athletes: Sebastian Coe

Claims have emerged that the IAAF was aware of illegal and dangerous levels of doping in Russian athletics as far back as 2009.

Jan 13, 2016, 23:16 PM IST

Former Olympic discus champion Ria Stalman admits doping

Stalman used anabolic steroids in the run-up to the 1984 Games in Los Angeles. 

Jan 09, 2016, 01:20 AM IST

New IAAF road map includes doubling anti-doping budget

The aim of the plan, according to the IAAF, is to make the governing body "an accountable, responsible and responsive organisation".

Jan 06, 2016, 02:22 AM IST

We do not get any grant from government: IOA

Mehta said that it had already written to the Sports Ministry to stop this practice six months back.

Jan 01, 2016, 18:00 PM IST

Ex-IAAF chief says Russia meddled in Senegal vote: Report

Diack, his legal adviser Habib Cisse and a former IAAF doctor are being investigated for corruption.

Dec 19, 2015, 10:32 AM IST

Usain Bolt confirms his place at London Anniversary Games

World`s fastest man, Bolt, will compete in London`s world-class Diamond League event on July 22-23.

Dec 15, 2015, 19:26 PM IST

Vikas Gowda qualifies for Rio Olympics after revision of entry standards

IAAF Council decided to lower the cut-off mark to 65.00 metres.

Dec 12, 2015, 16:02 PM IST

Sebastian Coe defends Eugene choice amid French probe

Eugene won the right to host the biennial event despite the absence of a formal bidding procedure.

Dec 11, 2015, 11:14 AM IST

South African court grants Oscar Pistorius bail after murder conviction

The Supreme Court last Thursday upgraded the 29-year-old athlete`s sentence to murder from culpable homicide.

Dec 08, 2015, 17:36 PM IST

Indian para-athletes face societal difficulties: Paralympic champion Heinrich Popow

The Kazakhstan-born sprinter is here to conduct a running clinic for people with disabilities. 

Dec 05, 2015, 17:04 PM IST

Oscar Pistorius risks 15 years in jail after Reeva ​Steenkamp murder conviction

The judge described the Paralympian`s testimony over the 2013 shooting of Reeva Steenkamp as "untruthful".

Dec 03, 2015, 19:10 PM IST