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Indonesia gears up to host 2025 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships
Jakarta (Indonesia), July 8: Indonesia is set to host the 2025 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, which will take place in Senayan, Jakarta, from October 19 to 25, the chair of the Indonesian Gymnastics Federation, Ita Yuliati, announced here on Tuesday.
Overwhelming response to distance track races in U20 national competition
Prayagraj, June 22: More than 40 athletes have registered themselves for the men's 3000m track race scheduled for day-one of the three-day 23rd National Junior (U20) Federation Athletics Championships starting here at Madan Mohan Malaviya Sports Complex in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, according to a release from AFI.
Animesh Kujur sets new 200m national record
Kochi, April 24: Young Odisha sprinter Animesh Kujur stole the spotlight on the final day of the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition as he shattered the men's 200m national record, clocking an impressive 20.40 seconds to clinch the gold medal.
National Athletics: Meena scales new height, Rupal Chaudhary shifts gear to win 400m gold
Kochi, April 22: Talented pole vaulter, Dev Meena from Madhya Pradesh hogged the limelight with a brilliant display, setting a new national record in the 28th National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships here on Tuesday. The second day of the competition was time to rejoice for some as they were successful in achieving qualification marks for the Asian Athletics Championships in their respective events at Maharaja's College Stadium here.
Anderson Peters, Julius Yego among int'l stars to compete in 'NC Classic' Javelin meet, confirms Neeraj Chopra
New Delhi, April 21: Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has spilt the beans on the names of few international stars who will feature in the Neeraj Chopra Classic Javelin meet, scheduled for May 24 in Bengaluru.
409 athletes from 13 states compete in swimming championship in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, March 5: Gandhinagar is hosting the All India Civil Services Swimming Championship 2024-25, with 409 athletes and officials from 13 states, 12 regional sports boards, and four Union Territories participating.