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AFI AGM to discuss ways to popularise javelin throw, race walking, 400m, distance running

Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will discuss ways to popularise distance running at the district level and javelin throw, race walking and 400m events across the country at its two-day Annual General Meeting here this weekend. Among the key proposals aimed at enhancing transparency, fair play and professionalism beyond the national level, AFI will discuss and approve a proposal to introduce Online Entry System to prevent age manipulation and impersonation in state level competitions.

Neeraj Chopra to train in Finland ahead of Diamond League: SAI

javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to switch his training base from Turkey to Finland which will host the Paavo Nurmi Games, where he will square off against Johannes Vetter on June 14. The 24-year-old Indian, who is currently training at Turkey's Gloria Sports Arena, is scheduled to fly out on Thursday to train in Finland's Kuortane Olympic Training Centre till June 22.

"No Victory Is Complete...": Nikhat Zareen's Pic With Mary Kom Is Viral

Nikhat Zareen won gold at the Women's World Boxing Championship last week, becoming just the fifth Indian woman to secure gold medal in the tournament's history. The 25-year-old, on Wednesday, took to social media to share a picture with Indian boxing legend Mary Kom, who has six gold medals in the World Championship, and wrote "No victory is complete without your idol's blessings." The two share history, having gotten into a tiff over qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and the picture has gone viral, getting over 10,000 'likes' and 500 retweets.

Nikhat Zareen's Response To Neeraj Chopra's Congratulatory Message Goes Viral On Twitter

Nikhat Zareen is a powerhouse performer inside a boxing ring and she is displaying the same spunk and spontaneity while giving interviews as well as reacting to social media messages after her fabulous win the Women's World Boxing Championship. Nikhat has been given a hero's welcome by the country after she became only the fifth Indian woman to win a gold medal at the world championships.

Injured Olympic 100-metre champ Marcell Jacobs withdraws from Prefontaine Classic

Italy's double Olympic champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs has withdrawn from this weekend's Diamond League meeting in Eugene, Ore., due to a muscle injury, Italy's athletics federation (FIDAL) said.

Pre Classic features gold medalists galore in world champs preview; TV, stream schedule

Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, will be the home of track and field this season, starting with this weekend’s Prefontaine Classic, the world’s top annual track and field meet.

Iconic Adelphi Lads Club in Salford to re-open this summer as beer garden and music venue

The Adelphi Lads Club in Salford is to re-open this summer as a bar and events space with a huge outside beer garden, and a host of music and food events planned too. The club house, on Cannon Street in the heart of Salford, has been closed since 2008, but will be reborn on June 17.

Modern pentathlon to test new obstacle discipline in June

Obstacle course racing is set to be part of a modern pentathlon competition for the first time next month after a test event in Ankara, Turkey was announced by the sport's governing body (UIPM) on Tuesday.

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AFI AGM to discuss ways to popularise javelin throw, race walking, 400m, distance running

Neeraj Chopra to train in Finland ahead of Diamond League: SAI

"No Victory Is Complete...": Nikhat Zareen's Pic With Mary Kom Is Viral

Nikhat Zareen's Response To Neeraj Chopra's Congratulatory Message Goes Viral On Twitter

Injured Olympic 100-metre champ Marcell Jacobs withdraws from Prefontaine Classic

Pre Classic features gold medalists galore in world champs preview; TV, stream schedule

Iconic Adelphi Lads Club in Salford to re-open this summer as beer garden and music venue

Modern pentathlon to test new obstacle discipline in June