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Bhubaneswar is set to host the 2028 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, marking its fourth major international athletics event in four years. This follows the city's successful bid for the 2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships. The announcement, made in Hong Kong, also revealed Chandigarh will host the 2027 Asian Relay Championships. Officials anticipate a significant boost to sports in India.

Hours after becoming joint national record holders, both athletes were seen travelling in an e-rickshaw with their poles and equipment loaded alongside them after leaving Birsa Munda Stadium.

Uttarakhand’s Deepak Bhatt won the men’s 10,000m race at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi with a personal-best time of 29:42.93. Karnataka’s Shivaji Parashuram collapsed from dehydration after finishing second and was later disqualified for stepping outside track limits. Harsh weather conditions saw eight athletes fail to finish. In the women’s event, Maharashtra’s Ravina Gayakwad claimed gold with a timing of 35:30.98.

Indian athletics achieved historic milestones at the National Senior Federation Competition. Gurindervir Singh set a new men's 100m national record. Vishal TK became the first Indian to finish the 400m race in under 45 seconds. Tejaswin Shankar also made history by exceeding 8000 points in decathlon. These performances mark significant achievements for Indian athletes.

Teenage high jumper Pooja Singh made history at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships, clinching gold with a 1.93m leap. This stunning performance not only made her the first Indian woman to win this title but also shattered the 14-year-old senior National Record. Her achievement also meets the qualification standard for the Commonwealth Games 2026.

Hunter Armstrong became the biggest surprise at the Enhanced Games after winning the 50-meter backstroke without using performance-enhancing drugs. The American swimmer earned $250,000 and defeated rivals who openly used PEDs in Las Vegas. Sprinter Fred Kerley also impressed while competing naturally. Their performances challenged predictions that enhanced athletes would completely dominate the controversial event.

Samardeep Singh Gill has emerged as a new force in Indian shot put, surpassing veteran Tajinderpal Singh Toor at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition. Gill's impressive throws, including two over 20 meters, secured him a victory, with Toor finishing second. Several athletes also achieved Commonwealth Games qualifying marks in other events.

The NAACP launched the “Out of Bounds” campaign after the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais. The group says southern states are weakening Black voting representation through new district maps while universities still profit from Black athletes. The campaign urges recruits, current players, fans, and donors to reconsider supporting those schools and instead support HBCUs and voting rights efforts.

National record-setting pole vaulters Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar faced logistical nightmares transporting their expensive equipment, resorting to electric rickshaws and fearing for their safety. Similar struggles plague other athletes, highlighting a desperate need for better support from sports and railway authorities to ensure athletes can focus on performance, not just travel.

Ram Charan discussed his upcoming film 'Peddi', revealing that while the overall project was fueled by passion, embodying a wrestler presented a significant challenge. His impressive physique for the role was achieved through a strict vegetarian diet and traditional training. The village-based drama, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, sees Charan as a "crossover athlete" fighting for the oppressed.

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again become the world’s highest-paid athlete. The latest Forbes rankings placed the Portuguese football icon at the top after he earned an estimated $300 million over the last year. His huge salary at Al-Nassr has helped him stay ahead of every other athlete in global sport. This is now the fourth straight year Ronaldo has led the Forbes list and the sixth time overall in his career.

A thrilling National Senior Athletics Federation Competition saw Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar shatter the pole vault national record, both clearing 5.45m. Murali Sreeshankar and Sarvesh Anil Kushare also secured gold in long jump and high jump respectively, meeting Commonwealth Games standards. Tejas Shirse dominated hurdles, while Ravina triumphed in the 10,000m race walk.

Sports commentator Jason Whitlock has sharply criticized Joy Taylor’s remarks about men getting pregnant. Whitlock also involved former NFL reporter Dianna Russini in his commentary. He suggested Russini would express similar views if not for her media platforms like ESPN and the athletic. Taylor was only discussing a hypothetical scenario about medical advancements, but Whitlock gave a strong reaction to it and even dragged someone like Dianna Russini who has played and known sports for all her life.

All Ancy Sojan wanted coming into the long jump event at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition was to be cautious and avoid foul jumps. She not only did that but also bettered her personal best and the meet record, leaping 6.75m to win gold at Birsa Munda Stadium, Morabadi, here on Friday.

Sania Mirza believes the National Sports Governance Act, allowing athletes in administration, can revolutionize Indian tennis. She stressed the need for a quality national training center and robust support systems for players, including physios and medical teams. While acknowledging a current void in women's tennis, Mirza expressed optimism about emerging talent making a Grand Slam impact soon.

Gurindervir Singh has etched his name in Indian athletics history, becoming the nation's fastest ever in the men's 100m with a stunning 10.09-second run. This remarkable feat, which also shattered the national record, earned him praise from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. The sprinter's performance also secured his spot for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Akshay Kumar praised Punjab sprinter Gurindervir Singh, who created history by clocking 10.09 seconds at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition 2026 in Ranchi, becoming India's fastest man in the 100m event. Despite early setbacks and coaches asking him to switch events, Gurindervir stayed determined and proved his doubters wrong.

AB Hernandez won three girls track and field events at the CIF Southern Section finals in California, leading to more debate around transgender athletes in girls sports. CIF again used its controversial co-champion podium policy during medal ceremonies. Reese Hogan and other athletes criticized the rule, while Hernandez advanced to next weekend’s CIF preliminaries after dominant performances.

Gurindervir clocked 10.09 seconds in the final on Saturday to become the first Indian sprinter to run the event in under 10.10 seconds.

A video of Indian cricketers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna swimming in a river in Himachal Pradesh has gone viral. The clip shows the athletes enjoying nature without crowds or security. Social media users praised the genuine and peaceful moment, contrasting it with typical celebrity content. Many found the scene refreshing and appreciated the athletes' relaxed demeanor.

Pole vaulters Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar etched their names in history, jointly setting a new national record of 5.45m at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition. Both athletes achieved the Commonwealth Games qualifying mark. Elsewhere, Murali Sreeshankar and Sarvesh Anil Kushare also secured gold and CWG berths in their respective events.

3 natl records, 2 CWG berths headline landmark day in Ranchi

India's top athletes converge at Birsa Munda Stadium for the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, eyeing Commonwealth Games and Asian U23 berths. Animesh Kujur and Tejaswin Shankar headline the event, with Kujur aiming for CWG qualification in sprints and Shankar in high jump and decathlon. Women's long jump and discus throw finals also feature prominently.

He was drafted into Indian Navy last year

Vishal TK made history by becoming the first Indian man to run the 400m in under 45 seconds, clocking 44.98s. His remarkable achievement, celebrated by his coach and family, signifies a new era for Indian quarter-milers. This landmark performance, though just shy of Commonwealth Games qualification, highlights his dedication and potential.