Category: Athletics
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India Inaugurates Athlete Passport Management Unit
Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) at the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi on Thursday. This initiative reaffirms India’s commitment to promoting clean and transparent sports practices on both national and international platforms. Speaking during the occasion,…
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What Is Athlete Passport Management Unit?
The Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) is a specialized unit within the global anti-doping system. Its main role is to manage and evaluate an athlete’s biological passport—a scientific tool used to detect doping. What is the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP)? The ABP monitors selected biological variables over time that indirectly reveal the effects of doping,…
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Who Is Javelin Thrower DP Manu?
DP Manu, whose full name is Devarakeshavi Prakasha Manu, is an Indian javelin thrower from Belur, Karnataka. Born on January 24, 2000, he rose to prominence in Indian athletics with a personal best of 84.35 meters, achieved in June 2022 at the Inter-State Championships in Chennai. This performance positioned him among India’s top javelin throwers,…
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Sri Lankan Athletes Impress At Asian U18 Championships Despite Officials Negligence
Sri Lankan athletes continue to impress at the Asian U18 Championships despite negligence from their officials, a www.hirunews.lk reported. In the 19-member squad, Janith Lakshan clinched the first medal for the nation — a silver — in the men’s triple jump with a distance of 15.10m. Sewmini Fernando won the silver medal in women’s 100m…
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Saudi Arabia’s Hashem Hakeem Clinches Asian U18 Athletics Championships Second Gold Medal
Saudi Arabian Hashem Hakeem clinched the second gold medal for his country at the Asian U18 Athletics Championships, held in the Eastern region till April 18. The steeplechase runner completed the 2000m event at Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz Sports City in Qatif to take the top spot in 6 minutes 6.6 seconds. The gold medal…