Thought I could win gold at CWG till last 500 metres: Avinash Sable

India’s long-distance runner Avinash Sable on Thursday stated he believed he could win gold till the last stretch within the 3000 metres steeplechase occasion at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games just lately.

I have stopped following the herd now, I try to lead them: Avinash Sable

Avinash Sable has learnt to break information, win medals, and beat the Kenyans. But extra importantly, he has learnt to suppose like a winner. One chat with the Beed runner assures that his silver in the 3000m steeplechase occasion at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games was no fluke. As one listens to him converse, he comes … Read more

Neeraj Chopra can compete in Lausanne Diamond League if 'medically match': AFI chief

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who pulled out of the latest Commonwealth Games because of a minor harm, can compete in the Lausanne Diamond League Meeting on August 26 if he’s “medically match”, in keeping with the highest boss of Athletics Federation of India.

Neeraj figures in list of Diamond League Meeting competitors

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who pulled out of the current Commonwealth Games resulting from a minor damage, figured in the list of competitors for the Lausanne Diamond League Meeting on August 26.

CWG medallists at their relaxed best

With their hermetic coaching and journey schedules, it’s a uncommon sight to see high athletes throughout sports activities underneath the identical roof. The Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) felicitation programme for the Commonwealth Games medallists this week offered that window. At ease after finishing their Games duties, athletes may very well be seen in their pure … Read more

How a lazy mason cleared hurdles, built a new home and found a way to beat Kenyans at steeplechase

You want to cross a water impediment to attain the home of India’s greatest steeplechaser. Not the vertical hurdle on a flat observe that Avinash Sable gracefully leaps over to bag medals, however a five-foot large crater, with brown slushy water, that may swallow a sedan. Beyond this level, there are not any roads, no water. … Read more

Watch out athletics world – Here comes Team India

Team India after all has had a couple of shining lights, who gave the remainder of the athletics world a run for its money of their respective disciplines, from time to time on the worldwide stage. Indian athletes have been collaborating on the athletics World Championships since 1983 and have to this point received two … Read more