Nirmala Sheoran

Sprinter Nirmala Sheoran banned for 4 years, stripped of Asian titles over doping violation

Indian sprinter Nirmala Sheoran on Wednesday was banned by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for four years after she was found positive for steroids.

Oct 09, 2019, 19:39 PM IST

World Athletics Championships: Nirmala Sheoran qualifies for women's 400m semifinals

The Haryana girl will have to come up with a performance better than her personal best of 51.20 seconds in the semifinals tomorrow if she wants to qualify for the final.

Aug 06, 2017, 21:41 PM IST

Asian Athletics Championships: India dominate by grabbing four gold, consolidate top position

All the gold winners in this championships get automatic qualification for the World Championships to be held in London next month.

Jul 07, 2017, 23:33 PM IST

Asian Athletics Championships: India athletes bag four golds on Day 2

Nirmala Sheoran clinched the yellow metal in women's 400m, while Mohammed Anas grabbed the gold in men's 400m.

Jul 07, 2017, 22:29 PM IST

Nirmala Sheoran qualifies for 2016 Rio Olympics in 400m

Nirmala became the 24th track and field athlete from India to qualify for the Rio Olympics after she surpassed the Olympic qualification mark of 52.20 secs.

Jul 01, 2016, 21:53 PM IST