Asian Athletic Championship

Bhubaneswar: India added 5 more medals on the concluding day to top the medal tally at Asian Athletics 2017 that came to an end with a spectacular closing ceremony at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. India finished at the top with…

Bhubaneswar: World Junior Record Holder in javelin throw Neeraj Chopra was today presented with a World Record Trophy by the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) in a special ceremony on the sidelines of the 22nd Asian…

Bhubaneswar: Odia sprinters Dutee Chand and Srabani Nanda played key roles today to help India secure a Bronze medal in prestigious Women's 4x100m relay at the Asian Athletics 2017. The Indian Team comprising of Marlyn Joseph, Himashree…

By Tazeen Qureshy Bhubaneswar: In 2007, a young Sudha Singh, 21 years then, had attended her first Steeplechase training camp with the Railways in Bhubaneswar. Ten years later, she is back in the city as a champion. Sudha is not only…

Bhubaneswar: Day 2 of the Asian Athletics Championship brought more cheer to Team India, as they added four more gold medals to their kitty and continued to dominate the medal tally. India now have 6 Gold, 3 Silver & 6 Bronze medals…

Bhubaneswar: While sprinter Dutee Chand brought cheer to fans in Odisha by winning a bronze medal in Women's 100m event, favourite Amiya Mallick got a heartbreak as he was disqualified in the Men's 100m due to a false start. Dutee Chand…

Bhubaneswar: Odia Athlete Jauna Murmu has qualified for the finals of the Women's 400m Hurdles at the Asian Athletics Championship at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. Jauna came second in the heats, while another Indian Anu R came third to…

Bhubaneswar: Asian Athletics Championships-2017 (AAC) Mascot ‘Olly’ Turtle returned to Bhubaneswar on Thursday after completing the statewide roadshow. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik welcomed ‘Olly’ with a bouquet at the State…

Bhubaneswar: The Governing Body of Asian Athletic Championship (AAC) met under the Chairmanship of Sports and Youth Services Minister Chadra Sarathi Behera at state secretariat conference hall today to review the preparations for the…

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will promote the forthcoming 22nd Asian Athletics Championship at the Bhubaneswar Patha Utsav on June 25. According to sources, Patnaik, who will attend the event for the first time since its…