DARK SECRETS: 21 | Vintage Vibes

Zharnel Hughes tipped to go ‘a lot faster’ still after destroying British 200m record

Linford Christie and John Regis have both been eclipsed in the space of a month as staggering run of form continues ahead of the World Championships in Budapest

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2023

Vishal wins only a stand-by spot to Bajrang despite dominating the Asian Games selection trials

Indian wrestling contingent for Asian Games finalized after selection trials; controversy around Bajrang Punia's direct entry remains. Chhatrasal Stadium dominated with four of six winners. World Championships trials likely on August 10-11; Bajrang and Vinesh expected to compete. Vishal Kaliraman dejected despite dominating performances, questioning direct entry. He hopes for…

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

Antim Panghal and Sujeet Kalkal move Delhi HC against trial exemption to Bajrang, Vinesh; no such free pass to any wrestlers for World Championships

NEW DELHI: Angered by the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) ad-hoc committee's decision to exempt Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from trials for the upcoming Asian Games, former junior world champion Antim Panghal and reigning U-23 and U-20 Asian title holder Sujeet Kalkal on Wednesday moved the Delhi High Court demanding…

The Times of India · Jul 20, 2023

Double delight for Jyothi, Ajay, Abdulla as they qualify for athletics World Championships

BANGKOK: It was double delight for India’s gold winning trio of Jyothi Yarraji, Ajay Kumar Saroj and Abdulla Aboobacker as they also booked their berths in the upcoming World Championships as area champions.

The Times of India · Jul 14, 2023

Powless, Dygert lead USA Cycling team for 2023 Road World Championships

Barta, Vermaerke among WorldTeam riders missing out on Glasgow Worlds

Cycling News · Jul 10, 2023

Karsten Warholm’s revenge quest on track

The Olympic champion is still annoyed about losing his World Championships crown last year. Having recovered from the injury that hampered his 400m hurdles title defence, the 27-year-old world record holder is building to a peak for next month’s World Championships

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

Vinesh Phogat’s trip to Hungary hit by visa issues; sports ministry, MEA intervene

NEW DELHI: Leading Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s training-cum-competition trip to Hungary — to prepare for the selection trials for upcoming Asian Games and World Championships — has been hit by visa issues, TOI has learnt.

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2023

Staying fit, injury free Neeraj Chopra’s priorities ahead of Worlds, Asiad

NEW DELHI: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra is aiming to remain “injury-free” as he gears up for a long and gruelling season ahead — which includes the upcoming athletics World Championships and his title defence of Diamond League Finals and Asian Games.

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2023

Indian boxing squad for Asian Games named

NEW DELHI: Record six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva Thapa, Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen will spearhead the Indian boxing squad for the 19th Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8, 2023.

The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023

Neeraj Chopra extends stay in Europe, to return after Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has decided to extend his European stay with an eye on competing in multiple gold label events as part of his preparation for the upcoming athletics World Championships and Asian Games later this year.

The Times of India · Jul 1, 2023