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IN PHOTOS: Know India's para star Preethi Pal's early life challenges

IN PHOTOS: Know India's para star Preethi Pal's early life challenges

Indian para-athlete Preethi Pal scripted history at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Here is all you need to know about the challenges she faced in her initial stages of life (Pic: File Pic/X/@RCBTweets/@narendramodi/@sachin_rt)

02 September,2024 02:06 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
Paris Olympics 2024: Five Indian-origin athletes you need to know about

Paris Olympics 2024: Five Indian-origin athletes you need to know about

India would not be limited to the Indian contingent in the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024. Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries (Pic: AFP)

01 August,2024 01:04 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
IN PHOTOS: Victory for Hayle Lemi Berhanu at Tata Mumbai Marathon 2024

IN PHOTOS: Victory for Hayle Lemi Berhanu at Tata Mumbai Marathon 2024

Ethiopian long-distance runner Hayle Lemi Berhanu secures victory, retains the International Elite Men's title at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2024

21 January,2024 11:01 AM IST | Editor
Neeraj Chopra aim for elusive Diamond League glory

Neeraj Chopra aim for elusive Diamond League glory

A World Championships gold was the crowning glory of this season but superstar javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has a title to defend as he takes the field against familiar rivals at the prestigious Diamond League finals on Saturday (Pic: AFP)

15 September,2023 10:31 PM IST | Srijanee Majumdar
Chopra effect fuels world record three Indians in top 6 of Worlds javelin final

Chopra effect fuels world record three Indians in top 6 of Worlds javelin final

The Neeraj Chopra-inspired javelin revolution is headed in the right direction with three Indians finishing in top six of the World Championships final, unprecedented in the tournament's history. (Pic: AFP)

28 August,2023 10:51 PM IST | Srijanee Majumdar
Jeswin Aldrin qualifies for maiden World C'ships finals, Sreeshankar exits

Jeswin Aldrin qualifies for maiden World C'ships finals, Sreeshankar exits

National record holder long jumper Jeswin Aldrin qualified for his maiden World Athletics Championships finals but fellow competitor Murali Sreeshankar made a shock exit at the qualification round after a below-par show on Wednesday. (Pic: PTI/AFP)

23 August,2023 10:24 PM IST | Srijanee Majumdar
Rattled by level 1 cancer, India's fastest Dutee Chand living & training in fear

Rattled by level 1 cancer, India's fastest Dutee Chand living & training in fear

India's fastest woman runner Dutee Chand experienced the shock of her life when she was told by a doctor in November 2021 that level 1 cancer has attacked her body and she must quit the sport. That was after she failed to go past the preliminary round in the Tokyo Olympics women's 100m and 200m races. (Pic: AFP)

18 August,2023 08:55 PM IST | Srijanee Majumdar
Reliving javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra's finest performances over the years

Reliving javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra's finest performances over the years

From an overweight teenager who took up sports merely for confidence to becoming the first Indian track and field athlete to win an Olympic medal, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has come a long way. What the Indian Army Subedar from Haryana has already achieved at his age is nothing short of staggering. In a short but impressive career, Chopra has already erased several records, both national and global, to bring glory to India. (Pic: AFP)  

30 June,2023 10:26 PM IST | Srijanee Majumdar
Photos: Happy Birthday to the speedster Usain Bolt

Photos: Happy Birthday to the speedster Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt is regarded as the fastest man on the planet who makes sprinting events look like child's play with his immense speed. With a name befitting his athletic prowess, Usain will go down as one of the best athletes of all time. Pictures Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Usain Bolt

21 August,2022 10:00 AM IST | Mumbai
In Pics: Neeraj Chopra bags silver at World Championships 2022

In Pics: Neeraj Chopra bags silver at World Championships 2022

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra created history when he bagged silver at the World Championships 2022. By doing so, he became only the second Indian and the first ever male track and field athlete to bag a medal at the coveted event. Neeraj Chopra a best throw of 88.13m, which came in the fourth round, to finish second behind defending champion Anderson Peters of Grenada (90.54m). Pics courtesy: AP/PTI and AFP

24 July,2022 12:41 PM IST

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