Category: Athletics
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Neeraj Chopra Classic International Javelin Event: All You Need To Know
The first edition of Neeraj Chjopra Classic International Javelin Event will take place on May 24, 2025 at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula, Haryana. The event which was named NC Classic has been confirmed by World Athletics. The World Athletics ‘A’ category event is equal to a Continental Tour Gold-level competition in ranking points. It…
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How Gurindervir Singh Overcame ‘Taunts’ To Become India’s Fastest Sprinter
Gurindervir Singh became the toast of the town when he became the fastest Indian sprinter in the men’s 100m event at the Indian Grand Prix 1, last week. It was his best moment on the track. But he had to overcome taunts from seniors to reach here. At the Youth Asian Championships in 2017, the…
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Gurindervir Singh, India’s Fastest Sprinter, Eyes Under-10 Second Mark
Gurindervir Singh became the fastest man in India’s 100m event, last week, by clocking 10.20 at the Indian Grand Prix 1 in Bengaluru. “I’ve been training for nearly 10-12 years to break the national record, but my primary target is to run under 10 seconds,” he told the Bridge. His running style and technique greatly…
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Usain Bolt’s Father, Wellesley, Dies At 68
Usain Bolt’s father, Wellesley, died at the age of 68, Jamaican media reported. The father of three, and an influential figure in Bolt’s life, died on Monday in Jamaica after a long illness. Bolt’s father maintained a low profile. He ran a grocery shop along with his wife Jennifer. “I join with every Jamaican in…
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s Father Denies Violence Against Children Allegation
Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s father, Gjert Ingebrigtsen, has denied kicking the double Olympic gold medallist and whipping his daughter in the face with a wet towel. In the beginning of the second week of the trial, Gjert continuously broke down in tears, insisting that he had never hit anyone in life, adding that he had been so much…