Vikas Gowda

Federation Cup Athletics: No NADA officials turn up on opening day; Tintu Luka to miss CWG after skipping event

Not a single official from the National Anti-Doping Agency turned up on the opening day of the Federation Cup National Senior Athletics Championships in Patiala and national record breaker pole vaulter Subramani Siva could not be dope tested.

Asian Athletics Championships: Day 1 medal tally sees India on top with 2 golds, 1 silver and 4 bronze

India got off to a remarkable start at the Asian Athletics Championships with a total tally of seven medals at the end of day 1.

Asian Athletics Championship: G Lakshmanan's celebrations and other memorable moments from Day 1

G Lakshmanan and Manpreet Kaur won golds on the opening day of the Asian Athletics Championship, hosted in Bhubaneswar, as India sat on top of the medal tally.

Asian Athletic Championships: G Lakshmanan, Manpreet Kaur win gold as India top table on Day 1

India opened their account on the opening day of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships with women's shot putter Manpreet Kaur grabbing the gold medal with a throw of 18.28m.

Asian Athletics Championship: From troubled Dutee Chand to poster boy Neeraj Chopra, Indians' chance to impress

For the Indian contingent, this Asian Championship is a fantastic opportunity to stand on the podium and get that berth at the London World Championships.

Asian Athletics Championships: Vikas Gowda cleared to participate despite poor showing at trials

Gowda won a gold in the 2013 edition in Pune with an effort of 64.90m before repeating the feat in the last edition in Wuhan, China with a throw of 62.03m.

Vikas Gowda's poor showing at trials leaves Asian Athletics Championships participation in doubt

Reigning champion discus thrower Vikas Gowda may not be able to defend his title in the Asian Athletics Championships beginning here on 6 July as he came up with a disappointing 57.79m effort in the trials held on Sunday.

Asian Athletics Championship: Pakistan athletes given green signal to participate after getting Indian visas

A six-member Pakistan team will take part in the Asian Athletics Championships to be held in Bhubaneswar from 6-9 July as the Indian government has given visa to them.

Jwala Gutta hurt after Padma awards snub, asks 'aren't my credentials good enough?'

Jwala Gutta questioned the criteria for selecting recipients of the Padma Awards, the country's highest civilian awards, after being left out in the list announced on Wednesday.

PR Sreejesh dedicates Padma Shri award to 'exceptionally good' team

Indian senior men's hockey team captain PR Sreejesh dedicated the Padma Shri award to his teammates soon after he was nominated for the prestigious recognition.