India's Shourya Ambure won bronze in the women's 100m hurdles at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, becoming the first Indian woman to win an athletics medal at the Games. The 17-year-old clocked a personal best of 13.59 seconds in the final.
Irish middle-distance runner Ciara Mageean, who represented her country at two Olympic Games, has died at 34 after battling stage four bowel cancer. The 2024 European 1,500m champion had announced her diagnosis in July 2025.
Sandeep Singh Maan and Haney smashed world records to win gold medals in athletics at the Asian Para Games 2026. Their performances helped India cross the 100-medal mark in Nagoya, taking the country's gold tally to 26.
Shailesh Kumar led an Indian podium sweep in the men's high jump T63 final at the Asian Para Games 2026, clearing 1.89m to set a new Games record. Varun Bhati won silver and Rahul Saroha took bronze as India completed its third medal sweep at the Games.
Nishad Kumar surprised everyone by winning 2 gold medals at the Asian Para Games. In an interview with IndiaToday.in, he discusses his unexpected double gold, the torch he bought for his father and the sacrifices that shaped his journey.
Kenya's Charles Matata broke the course record to win the men's elite race at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, clocking 58:52. Shailesh Kushwaha led the Indian men's field, finishing ahead of Asian Games runner Kartik Karkera.
Neeraj Chopra has provided a positive update on his ankle injury recovery, saying he is feeling much better and targeting a strong comeback in 2027. The two-time Olympic medallist also praised young Indian javelin throwers Yash Vir Singh and Rohit Yadav for winning medals at the 2026 Asian Games.
Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar has undergone ankle surgery after his Asian Games injury. The Commonwealth Games silver medallist is targeting a comeback at the 2027 World Championships in Beijing, with LA 2028 also in his sights.
Gulveer Singh's former coach Mohammad Yunus Khan has been provisionally suspended by NADA over alleged complicity in an anti-doping rule violation. The specific allegation remains undisclosed as several other Indian athletes face provisional suspensions.
Murali Sreeshankar is set to undergo ligament reconstruction surgery on his right ankle. Union Minister Suresh Gopi confirmed that the central government will bear the entire cost of the procedure and fund the athlete's rehabilitation.
India's distance runners emerged as one of the biggest success stories of the 2026 Asian Games. American coach Scott Simmons believes the results are evidence of what sustained training, consistency and the right environment can produce.
Truck driver Ramraj spent years hearing women invoke PT Usha as a byword for speed. In Aichi-Nagoya, daughter Vithya broke Usha's 42-year-old 400m hurdles national record on a rain-soaked evening.
Sawan Barwal won silver in the Asian Games marathon, becoming the first Indian since 1982 to claim a silver in the event. The Army athlete credited years of hard work, training and sacrifice for his historic achievement.
Gulveer Singh completed a historic Asian Games treble with bronze in the 5000m, adding to his 1500m and 10,000m silvers. He opens up on his vegetarian diet, Hanuman faith, gruelling schedule and plans for the Olympics.
Asian Games 2026: Neeraj Chopra celebrated India's growing javelin depth after Yashvir Singh won silver and Rohit Yadav bronze at the Asian Games. Ruled out by injury, Chopra welcomed the performances of two Indian throwers on the big stage.
PT Usha's emotional tribute to India's women's 4x400m relay gold carried the weight of history. Having won the event herself in 1986, Usha saw a new generation take India back to the top and hailed the champions for carrying the legacy forward.
Vithya Ramraj has received another Rs 75 lakh reward from Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay after helping India win women's 4x400m relay gold at the Asian Games. The athlete has now won three medals in Aichi-Nagoya, including a record-breaking bronze in the 400m hurdles.
Neeraj Chopra's withdrawal opened the door for Yashvir Singh, who seized his late Asian Games opportunity with a personal best of 85.72m. Inspired by a message from Neeraj, Yashvir battled rain and difficult conditions to win silver in men's javelin on Monday.
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage made history by winning Sri Lanka's first-ever Asian Games gold in men's javelin with a throw of 88.55m. Arshad Nadeem finished fourth with a season-best 80.29m as his difficult 2026 continued.
Asian Games 2026: Vithya Ramraj has been rewarded Rs 30 lakh by Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay after winning 400m hurdles bronze and breaking PT Usha's 42-year-old national record.
