October 1, 2019 2:32 PM

Annu Rani has become the first Indian to qualify for Women's Javelin Throw Final at World Athletics Championships in Doha.   She smashed her own national record during the qualification round of the Championships with best attempt of 62.43 metres. Annu Rani finished fifth in the qualifying round,  a place above the current World Record holder Barbora Spotakova.   The 27-year-old Annu opened the qualification round Group A with a 57.05m before sending the iron spear to a distance of 62.4...

World Athletics C'ships, India's MP Jabir fails to qualify in semi-final

September 28, 2019 9:27 PM

World Athletics C'ships, India's MP Jabir fails to qualify in semi-final

In World Athletics Championships, India's M P Jabir failed to qualify in the men's 400m hurdles semi-final at Doha tonight. The Asian bronze medallist finished 5th in his heat at 49.71 seconds. Jabir qualified for the semis finishing third in his heat in 49.62 seconds on the opening day yesterday. Ace Indian sprinter Dutee Chand also failed to qualify for the 100 metres heats as she finished seventh with a timing of 11.48 seconds. The mixed relay team is going to compete later ...