China's 18-year-old Yan Ziyi uncorked a 71.74m throw on her first attempt at the Xiamen Diamond League. The effort made the teenager second on the all-time list and brought the world record into view.
At the Birsa Munda Stadium, Gurindervir Singh, Vishal TK, and Tejaswin Shankar shattered three national records, pushing India into elite Asian contention. This is how three athletes altered the trajectory of the nation's track history.
Indian sprinting witnessed history in Ranchi as Gurindervir Singh shattered the men's 100m national record twice in two days. The Punjab sprinter became the first Indian ever to breach the 10.10-second barrier during a sensational Federation Cup showdown with Animesh Kujur.
Animesh Kujur reclaimed the 100m national record minutes after Gurindervir Singh took it at the Federation Cup. His 10.15 seconds sealed Commonwealth Games qualification and sharpened India's emerging sprint rivalry.
The Mission Olympic Cell has approved Neeraj Chopra's 47-day training camp in Switzerland and cleared foreign exposure trips for Manu Bhaker and Gulveer Singh. The plans come as India readies key medal contenders for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games after a demanding season.
Neeraj Chopra is set to miss the Rome Diamond League as Sachin Yadav prepares for his debut. Chopra's absence shifts focus to Yadav, who enters a stacked field after his Tokyo breakthrough.
Athletes competing at the Indian Open Athletics Series-6 in Chennai have been asked to report as early as 5 am due to traffic restrictions around C. Joseph Vijay's swearing-in ceremony on Sunday.
The Athletics Federation of India has denied reports claiming that it signed a cooperation agreement with Russian Athletics to allow Russian athletes to compete in India. AFI spokesperson Adille Sumariwalla said India would continue to follow World Athletics sanctions imposed on Russia.
Pole vaulter Kavinraja S was stranded at Rajahmundry railway station for over 12 hours while returning from Bhubaneswar with his poles. The episode highlighted the travel difficulties athletes face while carrying specialised equipment.
India's campaign at the World Athletics Relays ended on a disappointing note, marred by injuries, disqualifications and a string of failed baton exchanges. However, the mixed 4x100m relay team broke the National Record with a strong timing of 41.35 seconds.
India must urgently reform its anti-doping system to strengthen its 2036 Olympics bid, with ITA chief Benjamin Cohen warning that testing lapses and weak governance remain major concerns.
Kuldeep Kumar, 21-year-old from Madhya Pradesh cleared 5.41m in Bhubaneswar to break the national pole vault record, months after being stranded at Panvel station for carrying his poles.
For India's unsung athletes, fame is rare, and sponsorships are rarer. In a country like India where sports beyond cricket are rarely rewarded, athletes are finding a new way to survive. India Today spoke to triple jumper Niharika Vashisht on the new realities of athletics in India.
PV Sindhu hailed Sebastian Sawe after he became the first athlete to run an official sub-two-hour marathon in London. Her reaction also remembered Kelvin Kiptum, linking Sawe's record to a dream long seen as unreachable.
Through injury setbacks and rigorous, self-funded anti-doping checks, Kenya's Sabastian Sawe delivered a historic 1:59:30 at the London Marathon, becoming the first athlete to break the two-hour barrier in a sanctioned race.
Sabastian Sawe shattered the marathon world record in London, becoming the first man to run a legal sub-two-hour marathon with a stunning 1:59:30 finish on a historic day.
Avinash Sable has said he may miss the 2026 Commonwealth Games as he recovers from a serious knee injury. His decision will depend on whether he can regain full fitness rather than merely qualify.
Australian teenager Gout Gout shattered legendary Usain Bolt's youth 200m record. The Jamaican reacted to the feat and hoped that the teenager would surround himself with the correct type of people.
India has been moved to the highest-risk 'Category A' bracket for doping after consistently recording the most violations globally, forcing the World Athletics body's Athletics Integrity Unit to impose stringent new testing protocols.
Kartik Karkera has emerged as a wildcard in the Indian marathon scene. The Orthopedic doctor has won the Mumbai and Delhi marathons, at a pace that makes him one of India's fastest marathoners of all time. Currently in Nashik, Kartik speaks to India Today about his dream of winning Asian Games gold and representing India at the Olympics.
