Athletes' London dreams shattered for Rs 30,000

Last Updated: Thursday, July 5, 2012, 15:33

When the central government claims of having spent crores on Olympic probables under the OPEX scheme, India`s top athletes P Kunhumohammed (400m) and Joseph Abraham (400m hurdles) will not participate in Sri Lanka`s national athletics championship, the duo`s last chance for qualifying for the London Olympics, due to lack of funds.

Sandeep bags gold in Asian All Star Athletics Meet

Last Updated: Sunday, July 1, 2012, 19:32

Sandeep Singh won a gold in 1500m while triple jumper Arpinder Singh won a silver as India bagged two medals on the second day of the Asian All Star Athletics Meet .

Abraham`s London dreams over despite winning gold

Last Updated: Sunday, July 1, 2012, 16:06

Asian Games gold medallist Joseph Abraham`s London Olympics dreams were dashed on Saturday despite winning a gold medal in the men`s 400m hurdles.

Asian Games gold medallist Abraham beaten in 400m hurdles

Last Updated: Monday, June 25, 2012, 21:00

Joseph Abraham`s hopes of qualifying for London Olympics were virtually dashed as he finished second in the men`s 400m hurdles at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships.

Poonia, Abraham happy with Arjuna award honour

Last Updated: Friday, July 30, 2010, 21:34

Top Indian athletes Joseph Abraham and Krishna Poonia expressed gratitude to the government for selecting them for the Arjuna award and said this would motivate them to do better for the country.

Abraham, four 5000m runners qualify for Asian Championships

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 22:21

National 400m record holder Joseph Abraham of Kerala today became the first Indian athlete to qualify for next month`s Asian Championships at Guangzhou, China.