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Caster Semenya says her children will not do athletics as ‘women are treated like animals’

The two-time Olympic gold medal winner has insisted she has no ‘unfair advantage’ over other athletes

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

Caster Semenya ‘not ashamed’ to be different as dispute continues

The European Court of Human Rights found in July that Semenya’s human rights had been violated by the Swiss government

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

‘You have to take the bull by its horns’, says Sumariwalla on tackling the doping problem

Athletes evading dope tests, NADA taking suo moto action, AFI increasing tests to 1500, 10% of athletes getting caught, Sumariwalla fighting to take the bull by its horns: Indian athletics looks promising yet has a dark side.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

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The Race to Be Myself by Caster Semenya review – running for her life

Controversy has surrounded the career of the South African athlete. But her timely, sometimes angry memoir inspires compassion

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023

Caster Semenya: ‘How would I label myself? I’m an African. I’m a woman. I’m a different woman’

She’s the Olympic gold-winner whose elevated testosterone levels led people to question her right to compete. With a few choice words for World Athletics, the middle-distance runner talks about labels, leaked medical records and how lowering her hormones took its toll on her body

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023

Neeraj Chopra has powerful influence in helping us grow athletics: Sebastian Coe

Track field stronger now than in Bolt era, says World Athletics chief

The Times of India · Oct 15, 2023

Banning Russia was only decision that was left open to IOC: World Athletics president

“I think it was the right decision,” Coe told a news conference in Mumbai.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

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India yet to make formal bid for hosting World Athletics Championships in 2027

Athletics Federation of India needs "couple of days" to decide on formal bid for 2027 World Athletics Championships; WA president and IOC member Sebastian Coe wants India to host global events; AIU has made environment more conducive for athletes; Coe backs IOC's decision to ban ROC; AIU helps athletes, coaches…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Neeraj Chopra among 11 nominees for men's World Athlete of Year

Neeraj Chopra, Ryan Crouser, Mondo Duplantis, Soufiane El Bakkali, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Kelvin Kiptum, Pierce LePage, Noah Lyles, Alvaro Martin, Miltiadis Tentoglou, Karsten Warholm nominated for 2023 World Athlete of the Year. Voting process to determine finalists; World Athletics Council, Family, public votes count for 50%, 25%, 25% respectively. Voting closes…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Dutee slams Swapna for 'transgender' slur

Olympian backs Nandini in row

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023

The World Athletics Indoor Championships are coming to the UK: How to get tickets for Glasgow 2024

British fans excited for championships after Josh Kerr and Katarina Johnson-Thompson win gold in Budapest 2023

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023

Great Britain primed for Paris Olympics after best World Athletics Championships for 30 years

British athletes took 10 medals away from Budapest in a promising performance ahead of Paris 2024

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

India’s Neeraj Chopra, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem make javelin history

Chopra is the first Indian to win gold and Nadeem first Pakistani to win medal at the World Athletics Championships.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023

🔴 Live: Second civilian cargo ship from Ukrainian port reaches Istanbul

A second civilian cargo ship to sail from Ukraine since Russia withdrew from a UN-backed Black Sea grain export agreement safely reached Istanbul on Monday, marine traffic monitors said. The news came after Ukraine said its troops had liberated the southeastern village of Robotyne and were trying to advance further…

France 24 · Aug 28, 2023

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Radio France Internationale · Aug 28, 2023

Stars rise in Budapest but can athletics supremos make them shine more brightly?

Less than an hour or so after winning the 200m title in 19.52 seconds in Budapest, the American athlete Noah Lyles talked about wanting to transcend the sport. The 26-year-old had just become the fifth man in the 40-year history of the world athletics championships to claim both the 100…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2023

Coe applauds Budapest atmosphere claiming city is ready to host Olympics

Sebastian Coe, the World Athletics president, has hailed the ‘electric atmosphere’ in Budapest and says the city is ready to host the Olympics

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2023

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon: From running barefoot to the ‘queen of 1,500m’

Faith Kipyegon, widely regarded as one of the greatest 1,500m runners, says she wants to venture into marathon running.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023

World Athletics pledges to put crowds before cash at world championships

The World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe, has offered cautious approval to Saudi investment but believes fan engagement is more important

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The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

As temperatures climb across the globe, track and field athletes try to keep cool

Everyone in track and field is constantly looking for ways to keep cool in an era of rising temperatures and rising risk that comes with competing in them

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

Buggy crash sends glass into sprinter’s eye ahead of race at World Athletics Championships

Andrew Hudson finished fifth in his 200m semi-final after the pre-race collision

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

World Athletics Championships 2023 schedule: Dates, times and day-by-day guide to Budapest

Everything you need to know ahead of the event in Budapest

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2023

Buggy collision leaves sprinter Hudson with glass in eye for world 200m semi

US sprinter Noah Lyles won his semi-final despite being in one of two buggies that crashed while Jamaica’s Andrew Hudson was granted a place in the final

Radio France Internationale · Aug 24, 2023

Budapest championships: Five things we learned on Day 5

When the going gets hot, the heats get going later. There's Scandi noir and, yes, Scandi gloire but most heartwarming of all, there's sharing.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023

World Athletics Championships 2023 schedule: Dates, times and event-by-event guide to Budapest

Everything you need to know ahead of the event in Budapest

The Times of India · Aug 20, 2023

Avinash Sable crashes out of 3000m steeplechase in World Athletics Championships

BENGALURU: One of India's main hopes Avinash Sable faded away in the last 200 metres to crash out of the men's 3000m steeplechase after finishing seventh in Heat 1 on the opening day of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday.

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