On this day in 2006: Beth Tweddle wins GB’s first gold at World Championships Beth Tweddle bounced back from injury and a fall to clinch gold in Denmark. The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Paula Dunn named interim head coach of UK Athletics after Stephen Maguire exit UKA announced on Tuesday that Maguire was leaving his role, less than two months after guiding the team to a highly successful World Championships. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Rebeca Andrade wins vault's world title, denies Biles another gold medal at world championships Rebeca Andrade of Brazil has denied Simone Biles a 22nd world title by winning the women’s vault competition ahead of the American superstar The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023
Neeraj’s top challenger for gold, Pakistan’s Nadeem pulls out of Asiad due to injury HANGZHOU: World Championships silver medallist, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem – who was India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra’s main challenger in the men’s javelin throw event at the Asian Games – on Tuesday pulled out from the competition after suffering a knee injury. The Times of India · Oct 3, 2023
Asian Games 2023: Nikhat and Lovlina headline India’s challenge in the boxing ring For a sport with widely held notions of strength and masculinity in popular culture, boxing in India has been headlined mainly by women in recent times. As the sport with the fourth-highest medal count for India at the Asian Games, it has contributed 57 medals, but the inclusion of the… The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023
Avinash Sable hopes to put behind World C'ship disappointment in Asian Games NEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games silver medallist in the 3000m steeplechase, Avinash Sable, is determined to rebound from his disappointment at the World Championships and aims to establish a new national record while securing a gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The Times of India · Sep 21, 2023
Simone Biles will go to a U.S. record 6th World Championships after 'nail-biting' win Simone Biles, 26, is now the only U.S. woman ever chosen for six World Championships. The star gymnast is heading back to Antwerp, where she competed in her first Worlds in 2013. WEKU · Sep 20, 2023
Aman and Antim among medal contenders at World wrestling championships Indian wrestlers to compete under UWW flag in World championships; two youngsters Aman Sehrawat and Antim Panghal among medal contenders; Sarita Mor, Anuj Kumar also in fray; 90 Olympic quota places on offer. #Wrestling #WorldChampionships #Olympics #India The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023
Amit Panghal, two others get notice for indiscipline NEW DELHI: Three elite boxers - 2019 World Championships silver medallist Amit Panghal (51kg), Birmingham CWG silver winner Sagar Ahlawat (+92kg) and 2021 national champion Rohit Mor (57kg) - have been issued show cause notices by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for leaving the national camp in NIS Patiala… The Times of India · Sep 15, 2023
The record breaking Budapest run was no unexpected feat for India’s 4X400m relay team | Data On Aug. 26, four Indian men shattered records by finishing 2nd in the 4X400 metres relay in the World Championships in Budapest. This was the first time an Asian team completed the race in under 3 minutes. The team broke the Indian national record of 180.25 seconds and the Asian… The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023
Gianmarco Tamberi: the high-flying showman battling long jump’s superheroes After his World Championships triumph, the flamboyant Italian now has a full collection of major high jump golds in an extremely competitive era often headlined by the phenomenal Mutaz Essa Barshim. Their showdown at Paris 2024 will be one for the ages The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
Akash Kumar enters final of Mustafa Hajrulahovic Memorial international boxing tournament World Championships bronze medallist Akash Kumar (57kg) defeated Wasim Abusal of Palestine. The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
Sreeshankar to skip Diamond League Final to focus on Asian Games M. Sreeshankar skips Diamond League Final to focus on Asian Games. After disappointing performance at World Championships, he opts to rest and prepare for Asiad. Neeraj Chopra and Avinash Sable also qualify for Diamond Final. Sreeshankar's Zurich performance offers relief and confidence for China. The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023
Diamond League 2023: Xiamen schedule and start times The Diamond League returns after a thrilling World Championships in Budapest, with Xiamen backing up Zurich on the elite athletics circuit The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023 Sha’Carri Richardson — the spiky queen of spikes The 23-year-old’s irresistible talent, feisty personality and captivating aura electrified the World Championships, where she beat some of the fastest women ever. The star-making performance was just what athletics needed — and it heightened the anticipation for Paris 2024
The Times of India · Sep 1, 2023 I was competing with myself, not with Neeraj Chopra: Arshad Nadeem NEW DELHI: Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, the World Championships silver medallist on Friday said does not view ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra as a rival and instead focuses on competing with himself.
The Times of India · Sep 1, 2023 'Everything is possible if I remain...': Neeraj Chopra on defending Olympic and World titles NEW DELHI: Javelin throw sensation Neeraj Chopra is firmly committed to maintaining his dominance in the sport. The 25-year-old, who achieved the rare distinction of holding both the Olympic and World Championships titles, has declared his unwavering determination to defend these prestigious crowns.
The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023 My endeavour is to defend my Olympic gold in Paris next year: Neeraj Chopra Neeraj Chopra is determined to defend his Olympic and World Championships titles, drawing inspiration from his idol Jan Zelezny.
The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023 Newly-crowned world champion Neeraj Chopra looks to maintain Diamond League unbeaten streak in Zurich In Zurich, where Neeraj Chopra is competing four days after being crowned world champion, he will be up against familiar rivals like Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch, bronze winner in Budapest with 86.67m, Julian Weber of Germany and two-time world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada. Only Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, silver medallist…
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023 British athletes and staff left stranded in Budapest after World Championships The group of around 40 people have been unable to return to the UK as planned due to the ongoing flight disruptions.
The Times of India · Aug 28, 2023 'Fenkon toh aise fenko...': Sports fraternity hails Neeraj Chopra's historic gold NEW DELHI: As ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Championships, sporting fraternity came together, lauding the heroics of the 25-year-old.
The Times of India · Aug 28, 2023 World Championships tougher than Olympics: Neeraj Chopra NEW DELHI: After becoming the first Indian to win the gold medal at the World Athletics Championships, 25-year-old Neeraj Chopra admitted that he finds the World Championships tougher than the Olympics.
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023 World Athletics Championships 2023 talking points as Britain match previous best Great Britain ended the World Championships in Budapest with a joint-high of 10 medals
The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023 Neeraj Chopra exemplifies excellence, says PM Modi PM Modi hails Neeraj Chopra for gold medal win at World Athletics Championships. He is a symbol of excellence in sports. Three Indians in top 8, a first. PM Modi congratulates Chopra for his dedication, precision and passion. Neeraj becomes 2nd Indian after Abhinav Bindra to hold Olympics & World…
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023 Keely Hodgkinson wins silver medal but keeps dreaming of World Championship gold The Briton has now won silver twice at the World Championships.