January 2017

16
Jan

IAAF ready to discuss scrapping of tainted world records

Moscow, Jan 9 :The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is ready to discuss with the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) its proposal to scrap the world records list, as some of athletes may have achieved records not legitimately. AIPS President Gianni Merlo wrote a letter to IAAF President Sebastian Coe on January 3, calling on him to “close the

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16
Jan

Glam, glitter and glory mark 14th Mumbai Marathon

Mumbai, Jan 15 : Tanzanian athlete Alphonce Felix Simbu (24) and Kenyan runner Bornes Kitur Chepkirui (31), flew past all competition to bag the top spots in the men’s and women’s category respectively in the full marathon at the 14th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon (SCMM) here on Sunday. Indian athletes, army soldier Kheta Ram (31) and Jyoti Shanker Gawte topped

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4
Jan

Race Walk Team is determined to achieve new milestone in Rio!

The Indian elite race walking team doesn’t seem to be in a negotiation mode as far as ranking is concerned. However, nothing less than being among the top race walkers in the world is what our team desires to achieve. The National coaching camp for Indian elite Race Walk team for the preparation for 2016 Rio Olympics is in full

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