The Latest Breaking News from Abdulla Aboobacker

Schools Meet: More hype than substance?

KOCHI: The Kerala state schools' meet was once the hotbed of emerging talents in the country. PT Usha, Shiny Wilson, and Anju Bobby George first made their presence felt in these sports school meets before becoming the athletics stars of the nation.

The Times of India · Nov 5, 2024

India Open Jumps | Nayana bags long jump gold with personal best mark

Nayana James wins women's long jump gold with a personal best at 3rd Indian Open Jumps Competition.

The Hindu · Mar 20, 2024

Paris qualification will be on the mind during the Indian Open Jumps Competition

Top Indian athletes aim to qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics at 3rd Indian Open Jumps Competition in Bengaluru.

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024

School athletics doesn't deserve the attention it gets: Abdulla Aboobacker

CWG silver medallist feels athletes' focus must be on excelling in their sporting careers and not on securing govt jobs

The Times of India · Jul 30, 2023

Double delight for Jyothi, Ajay, Abdulla as they qualify for athletics World Championships

BANGKOK: It was double delight for India’s gold winning trio of Jyothi Yarraji, Ajay Kumar Saroj and Abdulla Aboobacker as they also booked their berths in the upcoming World Championships as area champions.

The Times of India · Jul 14, 2023

Jyothi Yarraji leads India's gold rush at Asian Athletics Championships

BANGKOK: Hurdler Jyothi Yarraji opened India’s gold medal account before Ajay Kumar Saroj (men’s 1500m) and Abdulla Aboobacker (men’s triple jump) made it a triple delight as they halted Japan’s charge, who still added three more gold, on the second day of the Asian Athletics Championships here on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jul 14, 2023

ASIAN ATHLETICS | Golden day for India as Jyothi, Ajay and Abdulla triumph

India win three golds on second day of 25th Asian Athletics Championships: Ajay Kumar Saroj (1500m), Jyothi Yarraji (100m hurdles) and Abdulla Aboobacker (triple jump). Tejaswin Shankar (decathlon) and Aishwarya Mishra (400m) win bronze. Jyothi overcame rain and strong challenge from Japan to win. Ajay made his move on final…

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2023

Asian Athletics Championships | India win 3 gold and 2 bronze medals on Day 2

India win 3 gold & 2 bronze medals at Asian Athletics Championships; Jyothi Yarraji 1st Indian to win gold in women's 100m hurdles. Ajay Kumar Saroj & Abdulla Aboobacker won gold in men's 1500m & triple jump respectively.

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2023

Sreeshankar and Shaili promise to brighten up the scene for India at the Asian Championships

The 25th Asian Championships begin in Bangkok on Wednesday and though a country is eligible for two berths in every event, India will have just one athlete each in many of the events where it is among the best in the continent.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Build-up hit by pull-outs and dope flunks, India still hopeful of good show in Asian Athletics Championships

BANGKOK: The build-up was far from ideal with pull-outs and dope flunks but the Indian team, led by shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, would still look for an impactful show in the Asian Athletics Championships starting here Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jul 11, 2023