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13th September, 2012
China eases pressure on its future sports stars
China's status as a sporting superpower was achieved on the back of punishing state-led training in schools, but a softer approach has enabled today's students to seek a life beyond the gym.
China's status as a sporting superpower was achieved on the back of punishing state-led training in schools, but a softer approach has enabled today's students to seek a life beyond the gym.
24th August, 2012
Bolt cruises, Blake storms to landmark 100m win
Bolt eased to victory in the 200m at the Lausanne Diamond League meeting Yohan Blake became the second fastest 100m performer of all time.
Bolt eased to victory in the 200m at the Lausanne Diamond League meeting Yohan Blake became the second fastest 100m performer of all time.
23rd August, 2012
Bolt mulls swapping sprinting for long jump
“My coach wants me to do 400 metres, I want to try long jump,” said Bolt.
“My coach wants me to do 400 metres, I want to try long jump,” said Bolt.
17th August, 2012
IAAF to assist Pakistani athletes with training
Two Pakistani athletes will get training at the IAAF, the Athletics Federation of Pakistan confirmed.
Two Pakistani athletes will get training at the IAAF, the Athletics Federation of Pakistan confirmed.
12th August, 2012
More gold for Bolt as Jamaica smash relay record
Carter, Frater, Blake and Bolt took 36.84 seconds to break the 4x100m world record.
Carter, Frater, Blake and Bolt took 36.84 seconds to break the 4x100m world record.
7th August, 2012
Rabia Ashiq aims to set national record in London
Pakistan's Rabia Ashiq talks about her training regime, preparation and aspirations for the Olympics.
Pakistan's Rabia Ashiq talks about her training regime, preparation and aspirations for the Olympics.
5th August, 2012
22nd July, 2012
Pakistani motivated by memory of dead friend
Rabia Ishaq dedicated her Olympic appearance to sprinter Mubeen Akhtar who died in June.
Rabia Ishaq dedicated her Olympic appearance to sprinter Mubeen Akhtar who died in June.
9th May, 2012
Pakistan start off Asian GP with average results
Pakistan's contingent put up average performances on the first day of the Asian GP in Thailand.
Pakistan's contingent put up average performances on the first day of the Asian GP in Thailand.
8th May, 2012
National Athletics Championship shifted to Islamabad
The AFP shifted the 44th National Athletics Championship from Karachi to Islamabad due to security concerns.
The AFP shifted the 44th National Athletics Championship from Karachi to Islamabad due to security concerns.
5th May, 2012
Four-member contingent to participate in Asian GP
Sprinter Liaquat Ali, Farhan Ahmed and Rabia Ashiq and Zeenat Parveen were picked by the AFP to participate in the Asian GP.
Sprinter Liaquat Ali, Farhan Ahmed and Rabia Ashiq and Zeenat Parveen were picked by the AFP to participate in the Asian GP.
30th September, 2011
CM adviser keen to revive sports culture in Sindh
KARACHI: Haleem Adil Sheikh, adviser to Sindh Chief Minister on Sports, said it was his desire to change Pakistan’s face globally by reviving sports culture…
KARACHI: Haleem Adil Sheikh, adviser to Sindh Chief Minister on Sports, said it was his desire to change Pakistan’s face globally by reviving sports culture…
29th August, 2011
I won’t dwell on the past, says Bolt
DAEGU: Jamaican Usain Bolt insisted on Monday that he will not dwell on his sensational disqualification from the men’s 100m final at the world championships…
DAEGU: Jamaican Usain Bolt insisted on Monday that he will not dwell on his sensational disqualification from the men’s 100m final at the world championships…
22nd July, 2011
Bolt does not expect to lower world record this year
MONACO: Usain Bolt does not expect to lower his 100 metres world record of 9.58 seconds at the upcoming world championships. The world and Olympic…
MONACO: Usain Bolt does not expect to lower his 100 metres world record of 9.58 seconds at the upcoming world championships. The world and Olympic…
5th July, 2011
India sacks coach, orders probe after doping scandal
NEW DELHI:The Indian sports ministry has sacked a Ukrainian track and field coach and ordered a thorough investigation into an embarrassing doping scandal after eight…
NEW DELHI:The Indian sports ministry has sacked a Ukrainian track and field coach and ordered a thorough investigation into an embarrassing doping scandal after eight…
8th April, 2011
Sajjad to vie in Asian Grand Prix Series 2011
LAHORE: Pakistan’s Mohammad Sajjad of Pakistan Air Force has been selected by the Asian Athletics Association to participate in the 110m hurdles of the Asian…
LAHORE: Pakistan’s Mohammad Sajjad of Pakistan Air Force has been selected by the Asian Athletics Association to participate in the 110m hurdles of the Asian…
8th November, 2010
Ethiopian legend Gebrselassie announces retirement
NEW YORK: Ethiopian legend Haile Gebrselassie announced his retirement on Sunday, after dropping out of the New York City Marathon with a knee injury. The…
NEW YORK: Ethiopian legend Haile Gebrselassie announced his retirement on Sunday, after dropping out of the New York City Marathon with a knee injury. The…
