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I took part in Open Nationals under mental stress, says Renjith

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 19:41

Triple jumper Renjith Maheswary today said that he took part in the National Open Athletics Championships in Ranchi under "mental stress" due to the uncertainty over his Arjuna Award issue but is satisfied with his silver-winning effort.

Athletics Nationals end in utter chaos due to power blackout

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 21:21

The 53rd National Open Athletics Championships ended here on Tuesday in utter chaos with the closing ceremony, attended by state sports minister, being held in complete darkness for the entire period after a power blackout.

Sudha betters her own meet mark in National Open Athletics

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 22:02

National record holder Sudha Singh of Railways bettered her own meet mark while winning gold in women`s 3000m steeplechase on the third and penultimate day of the 53rd National Open Athletics Championships on Monday.

National record in Ranchi Open Athletics Ch`ships questioned

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 19:21

Controversy struck in the ongoing National Open Athletics Championships in Ranchi as Merlin K Joseph`s new national record timing in women`s 100m dash was on Monday questioned by Rachita Mistry in whose name the record had stood since 2000.

Merlin Joseph shatters women`s 100m dash national record

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 21:10

Railway sprinter Merlin K Joseph on Sunday smashed the 13-year-old national record in women`s 100m race in the semifinals but could manage only a bronze in the finals on the second day of the 53rd National Open Athletics Championships.

Facilities improving but not performance of athletes: Usha

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 12:25

The facilities are fast improving for Indian athletes but that is not translating into better performance from them as they don`t seem to have strong enough minds, feels sprint legend P T Usha.

Athletes require full time coach, sponsor: Elavarasi

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 22:45

Champion in the 400m hurdles R Elavarasi today said that an athlete requires a full time coach and sponsor to match the feats achieved by sprint legend P T Usha.

Russian relay champions deny kisses were part of `anti-gay law` protest

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 14:57

Two of the four Russian female sprinters, who exchanged quick kisses after winning a relay race at the World Championships in Moscow, have shrugged off speculation that it was done deliberately to protest Russia`s new controversial law against gays.

Russian athlete denies podium kiss was meant to back gay rights

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 18:11

A Russian athlete has denied that she had intended to show her disapproval of her country`s "anti-gay propaganda" law when she kissed a teammate on the lips on the winners` podium.

Anti-gay row may tarnish Russia`s sporting glory

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 19:03

Russia on Monday basked in the glory of its triumph at the World Athletics Championships but the event was shadowed by a controversy over homophobia which now risks tarnishing its hosting of the Winter Olympics and World Cup.

Usain Bolt shocked at Mike Rodgers` comments

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 16:25

Sprint legend Usain Bolt has expressed shock at comments made by Mike Rodgers, a member of the US 4x100m team that finished second behind Jamaica on Sunday`s final day of the 14th World Athletics Championships.

Russian relay champions kiss in defiance of anti-gay law

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 14:31

Two female Russian athletes kissed on the winners podium to protest against Russia`s anti-gay law.