Results for: Indian Athletics

Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic javelin champion, ended his 2024 season with a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, showcasing incredible resilience despite battling injuries. While he fell short of his own expectations, he consistently performed at the top level throughout the year, a testament to his determination. However, the overall performance of the Indian track and field contingent at the Paris Games was underwhelming, with only Avinash Sable joining Chopra in reaching a final. This article delves into the highs and lows of Indian athletics in 2024, analyzing the challenges and the potential for improvement in the coming year.

A veteran Indian athlete recounts her experiences competing in four consecutive Olympic Games, starting from 1984 Los Angeles to 1996 Atlanta. She shares her memories of the facilities, the food, the fellow athletes she met, and the challenges she faced as a woman athlete during those times.

Gurindervir Singh, the fastest man on Indian tracks, showcased a stunning comeback at the 63rd Inter-State Athletics Championships, winning the 100m with a time of 10.32 seconds. He battled back from a debilitating injury that sidelined him for almost two years, proving his doubters wrong and setting his sights on achieving even greater heights.

The Indian men’s 4x400m relay team faced disappointment as they failed to finish their heat race at the World Athletics Relays on Sunday. Second leg runner Rajesh Ramesh was forced to withdraw due to severe leg cramps, dashing their hopes of securing a direct qualification for the Paris Olympics.

Indian discus thrower Ritik Rathee has brought home a silver medal from the Asian U20 Athletics Championships 2024 in Dubai, giving India its first medal at the event. Rathee’s best throw reached 53.01 meters, earning him a place on the podium. This year’s championships serve as qualifiers for the under-20 World Championships, which will be held in Lima, Peru, in August. India’s contingent for the championships consists of 60 members and hopes to replicate or surpass its performance from last year, where it secured 19 medals, including six golds, and finished third in the overall standings.