Indian team for Asian indoor athletics championships named Asian indoor championships The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024
Vithya brushes away discomfort to win an easy gold Vithya Ramraj (TN) won 400m gold in 52.85s despite being unwell; Jyothi Yarraji (AP) & Tejas Shirse (Mah) won 100m hurdles & 110m hurdles golds, respectively; Muhammed Anees (Ker) equalled PB of 8.15m to win long jump gold; Abha Khatua (Mah) won shot put gold with 17.09m. The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023
Jyothi and Ancy’s presence brightens the athletics field in the National Games Jyothi, Ancy, Jisna and Vithya bring excitement to National Games; Neeraj Chopra, other big names opt out, focus on Paris Olympics. The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023
62nd National Open athletics championship to commence on October 11 The 62nd National Open Athletics Championship will start in Bengaluru on Wednesday. 30 states and institutions like LIC, ONGC and IOC will be represented. Notable athletes include Jyothi Yarraji, Vithya Ramraj, Swapna Barman and D.P. Manu. Exciting events to watch out for! The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023
Controversy mars Neeraj Chopra’s final; India plans to lodge protest HANGZHOU: Controversy marred Neeraj Chopra’s men’s javelin throw final at the Asian Games after the reigning Olympic and world champion successfully defended his crown won in Jakarta 2018 under a clear Hangzhou skyline here on Wednesday night. The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023
'I had to throw 7 times for gold medal': Did China try to 'throw' Neeraj Chopra out? HANGZHOU: When Neeraj Chopra's first attempt in his Asian Games title defence saw his javelin sailing past the 85m mark on Wednesday here, the common thought that ran across the stadium here was "that could be 90m". For around 12-15 minutes after that, the Olympic and world champion's followers world… The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023
'Cheating should not be appreciated': Jyothi Yarraji on controversy after winning silver NEW DELHI: In a display of resilience and sportsmanship, Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji secured the silver medal in the Women's 100m Hurdles at the 19th Asian Games, despite being embroiled in a false start controversy. Yarraji expressed her views on the incident, emphasizing that cheating should never be tolerated in… The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023
Jyothi Yarraji controversy: AFI president Adille Sumariwalla promises to take up matter to highest level NEW DELI: In a bizarre turn of events during the women's 100m hurdles race at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday, Jyothi Yarraji initially faced disqualification, then was allowed to participate, and ultimately finished third -- all this transpiring within a matter of minutes. The Times of India · Oct 1, 2023
Twin gold!: Avinash Sable, Tajinderpal Toor headline India's track and field show NEW DELHI: Avinash Sable created history, becoming the first Indian man to secure a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase event while shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor delivered a strong performance in the final round to successfully defend his title as India had a remarkable Day 8 at the Asian Games… The Times of India · Oct 1, 2023
Tajinderpal Singh Toor defends Asian Games shot put gold NEW DELHI: Shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor on Sunday successfully defended his Asian Games title with an amazing final throw in Hangzhou. The Times of India · Oct 1, 2023
Avinash Sable becomes first Indian man to win Asian Games 3000m steeplechase gold NEW DELHI: Avinash Sable on Sunday made history, becoming the first Indian man to clinch a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. The Times of India · Oct 1, 2023
Hangzhou Asian Games athletics | Sable becomes first Indian to win 3,000m steeplechase gold, Toor defends shot put title Avinash Sable wins India's first gold in athletics at Asian Games in Hangzhou. Swapna Barman finishes fourth. Nandini Agasara fifth. Amlan Borgohain third in 200m heats, Jyothi Yarraji fails to make cut for 200m final but in contention for 100m hurdles medal. The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023
Asian Games athletics | Murali Sreeshankar, Jeswin Aldrin qualify for men’s long jump final Murali Sreeshankar & Jeswi Aldrin qualify for men's long jump final; Jyothi Yarraji & Nithya Ramaraj for women's 100m hurdles; Ajay Kumar Saroj & Jinson Johnson for men's 1500m. Sreeshankar's jump 2nd-best, Aldrin's 6th; Jyothi 3rd-best, Nithya 8th; Ajay Kumar 2nd in heats. Sreeshankar & Jyothi favourites for gold. The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023
Neeraj Chopra-led athletics contingent targets bagful of medals HANGZHOU: India's athletics team, which has grown in stature over the years following a string of world-class performances from Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra and champion heptathlete Swapna Barman - the defending champion here - will begin its seven-day Asian Games campaign here on Thursday. The Times of India · Sep 29, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023 Chance for Neeraj Chopra-led India to showcase its sporting prowess at Asian Games With the Asian Games starting on September 23 officially, it is expected that the strong Indian contingent led by Neeraj Chopra will put up a good and valiant show at the games which was scheduled to be held in 2022 was delayed due to COVID-19
The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023 Asiad is part of the bigger picture of making it to the Olympics, says Jyothi Yarraji Jyothi Yarraji is an aspiring track and field athlete from Hyderabad, India. She is preparing for her first Asian Games, and credits her mentor H.M. Jyothi, coach Ramesh, and British coach James Hillier Miller for their support and guidance. She is determined to keep improving and is looking forward to…
Dynamite News · Aug 17, 2023 Neeraj Chopra urges MEA to fix javelin thrower Kishore Jena's visa issues to enable his participation in World C'ships Indian Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday urged Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to resolve the visa issues of athlete Kishore Jena to enable him to take part in the World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary this year. Read further on Dynamite…
Dynamite News · Aug 9, 2023 World Athletics Championships: Tajinderpal Toor, Tejaswin Shankar to miss out Asian shot-put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Commonwealth Games medalist high jumper Tejaswin Shankar will skip the upcoming World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary from August 19 to 27. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023 World University Games | Bronze for Jyothi Yarraji and Amlan Borgohain Jyothi Yarraji & Amlan Borgohain win bronze at World Univ. Games; Jyothi breaks nat'l record. Ajay Kumar & Sathya Tamilarasan also perform well. Vikrant Malik & Anuj Kalera reach javelin final. Susmita Tigga & Bhagyashree Lahanu Navale compete in 3000m steeple chase. Anurag Yadav & Ravi in 5000m heats. India's…
The Times of India · Aug 4, 2023 Jyothi Yarraji breaks own 100m hurdles national record to win bronze medal in World University Games NEW DELHI: Star Indian athlete Jyothi Yarraji achieved a remarkable feat at the World University Games in Chengdu by smashing her own national record in the women's 100m hurdles and winning a bronze medal.
The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023 World University Games | Tejaswin Shankar sixth, Poorva enters women’s triple jump final Tejaswin Shankar (2.15m) joint 6th, Jyothi Yarraji 1st in 100m hurdles, Prasanti Sahu 5th, Yamandeep Sharma 8th, Stalin Joes Stephen 10th in decathlon, Amlan Borgohain qualified for 200m semi, Poorva Sawant 7th in triple jump qual. Tanya Chaudhary disappointed with 54.27m. Golds: 400m-Ricardo Coelho (Por), 1500m-Robert Benoit (Fra), 3000m steeple-Christian…
The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023 Universiade, China’s big test before this September’s Asian Games, begins on Friday Asian champion sprint hurdler, Olympians Manu Bhaker and Srihari Nataraj will be among the stars to watch in the World University Games which begin in Chengdu, China, on Friday
The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023 Asian Athletics Championships | It rains silver for India on final day India wins 8 silver at Asian Athletics Championships, finishes 3rd in medal table. Abha Khatau equalled national record in women's shot put, Jyothi Yarraji and Parul Chaudhary won silver in 200m and 5000m respectively. D.P. Manu grabbed a silver in javelin throw. India missed national record-holder Muhammed Anas in men's…
The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023 Asian Athletics meet: India finishes third with 27 medals as Abha Khatua breaks national record to win silver in shot put Abha Khatua equalled shot put national record, Jyothi Yarraji and Parul Chaudhary won silver medals. India ended campaign with 27 medals, 6 gold, 12 silver & 9 bronze.
The Times of India · Jul 16, 2023 Asian Athletics Championships: India finish 3rd with 27 medals NEW DELHI: Shot putter Abha Khatua matched the national record, producing a surprise second-place finish while Jyothi Yarraji and Parul Chaudhary bagged their second medals (both silver) as India ended the Asian Athletics Championships campaign in Bangkok with a total of 27 medals.