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Federation Cup: India’s crème de la crème brace up for some cut and thrust

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FILE PHOTO: Women’s 400m runner Jisna Mathew will return to her alma mater.

Srabani Nanda fastest Indian this year, Neeraj Chopra flies to France

Nanda had clocked a faster but wind-assisted 11.29s in the preliminary round.

National Sports Awards: Why different yardsticks for different athletes?

Rohit Sharma has been recognised for his ever-rising accomplishments with the bat.

Jisna Mathew: on the fast lane to securing Tokyo Olympics berth

“I want to become India No. 1 in 400m. If I run 51-something, I know I can get the top spot, “ says Jisna Mathew.

P.T. Usha's new competition to pep up her trainees

P.T. Usha's athletes were among the first in the country to resume training after the coronavirus lockdown.

The effect of COVID-19 on sports academies and coaches

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“There is not much mingling with the outsiders. Also, we don’t generally allow mobiles there, so our girls are virtually cut off from social media and hence from many things that could make them anxious,” explained P. T. Usha, who produced former Asian 800m champion Tintu Luka and talented quartermiler Jisna Mathew.

Sayana hoping to do a Vismaya, focusing on quartermile

Sayana and coach Avinash.

Khelo India Youth Games: Yashwant Laveti takes boys’ U-21 hurdles gold

Yashwanth Kumar timed 14.10 to equal the meet record of Alden Norohna.

Tajinder breaks shot put national record, gets closer to Tokyo Olympics

Tajinder's last three attempts were all fouls and if one among them, a throw of 21.29m, had been legal, the Indian shot putter would have sealed his Tokyo 2020 Olympics ticket.

400m thriller on the cards with Vismaya, Anjali and Jisna in fray

V.K. Vismaya warming up for the National Open in Ranchi on Wednesday.

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