The Latest Breaking News from World Championships

Tobi Amusan faces anti-doping rule violation charge ahead of World Championships

The world record-holder in women's hurdles, Tobi Amusan, has been charged with an alleged anti-doping rule violation, which has cast doubt on her participation in the upcoming world championships.

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2023

Brown, Matthews continue Australia's medal chase at Glasgow Road Worlds

Final World Championships TT for Dennis while Ewan, Groves, Manly and Roseman-Gannon add finishing speed for road races

Cycling News · Jul 19, 2023

We have a different set of girls for Asian Games relay, says National chief coach Radhakrishnan Nair

India's women's 4x400m relay team is struggling ahead of the Asian Games, with Chief National Coach Radhakrishnan Nair not satisfied with the running order. Himanshi Malik has joined the national camp and Anjali Devi is out after failing a dope test. Teams will compete in a Sri Lankan meet on…

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

Vinesh Phogat’s trip to Hungary hit by visa issues; sports ministry, MEA intervene

NEW DELHI: Leading Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s training-cum-competition trip to Hungary — to prepare for the selection trials for upcoming Asian Games and World Championships — has been hit by visa issues, TOI has learnt.

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2023

Staying fit, injury free Neeraj Chopra’s priorities ahead of Worlds, Asiad

NEW DELHI: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra is aiming to remain “injury-free” as he gears up for a long and gruelling season ahead — which includes the upcoming athletics World Championships and his title defence of Diamond League Finals and Asian Games.

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2023

Indian boxing squad for Asian Games named

NEW DELHI: Record six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva Thapa, Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen will spearhead the Indian boxing squad for the 19th Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8, 2023.

The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023

Neeraj Chopra extends stay in Europe, to return after Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has decided to extend his European stay with an eye on competing in multiple gold label events as part of his preparation for the upcoming athletics World Championships and Asian Games later this year.

The Times of India · Jul 1, 2023

Trial exemption decision has irked the wrestling community: National coaches to IOA ad-hoc panel

NEW DELHI: The top coaches of the country on Thursday have expressed their dissatisfaction with the decision to exempt six protesting grapplers from the Asian Games and World Championships trials.

The Times of India · Jun 29, 2023

ARCHERY | Abhishek Verma’s scintillating form a good omen ahead of big ticket events

Armed with a positive mindset and a brand new bow set, experienced compound archer Abhishek Verma stamped his class on his return to the World Cup by securing his third individual gold medal in Medellin, Colombia. The fact that Verma, who has been representing the country in international events since…

The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023

Bajrang Punia to train in Issyk-Kul; Vinesh Phogat in Bishkek & Budapest ahead of trials for Asian Games, Worlds

NEW DELHI: Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, the two leading faces of protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, have decided to focus on their respective playing careers keeping the upcoming selection trials for the Asian Games and World Championships in mind.

The Times of India · Jun 29, 2023