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Neeraj Chopra Decides To Skip Asian Athletics Championship In Korea. Here's Why
India on Friday named a 59-member team for the upcoming Asian Athletics Championship in South Korea with star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expectedly skipping the event, with almost all those who had excelled in the just-concluded Federation Cup in Kochi making the cut. Double Olympic medallist Chopra missing the event was on expected lines as his focus this season will be on the Diamond League Meetings and the World Championships in September, besides the NC Classic which he is hosting in Bengaluru on May 24.
Hassan laughs off suggestion Sunday's London marathon could be better than her debut
LONDON :Sifan Hassan concedes she remembers little about her remarkable marathon debut two years ago in London when she stopped twice to stretch her hip before her stunning kick down the home stretch to victory, but she is hoping for less drama in Sunday's race.
What you need to know about (and how to watch) Diamond League track & field
The outdoor athletics season is underway and the world's best track and field athletes are ready to compete in this year's Diamond League.
Ex-Pakistan Star Slams Deputy PM For Calling Pahalgam Attack Terrorists 'Freedom Fighters'
Former Pakistan cricket team spinner Danish Kaneria slammed Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar for calling the Pahalgam attack terrorists 'freedom fighters'. Kaneria had previously criticised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as well for his silence on the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack in Pahalgam was the deadliest assault in the Kashmir Valley since the 2019 Pulwama attack. While the incident resulted in a lot of criticism from all around the world, Ishaq Dar made a bizarre claim by calling the terrorists "freedom fighters". Kaneria was left fuming by the comment as he called it ‘disgraceful' and said that this is "an open admission of state-sponsored terrorism".
American Muhammad in awe of Kipyegon's attempt at sub-four minute mile
BENGALURU :Kenyan Faith Kipyegon's bid to run a sub-four minute mile has stunned 2016 400m hurdles Olympic champion Dalilah Muhammad, who believes this endeavour could redefine the parameters for women in sports.
Kiplimo ready for full marathon debut in London
LONDON :Uganda's half-marathon world record holder Jacob Kiplimo said he was well-prepared and ready to do his best when he makes his full marathon debut in London on Sunday.
Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd joins Everton ownership group - ESPN
NBA Hall of Famer and Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has joined the ownership group of Everton, the Premier League club announced Thursday.