Sports Shorts: Usha becomes AAA's Athletes Commission member

Legendary Indian sprinter P T Usha has been made a member of the Athletes Commission of the Asian Athletics Association in recognition of her stellar achievements at the continental stage. The......

World reacts to reinstatement of Russian athletes

'I think it's a sad day for clean athletes when the very organisation that is supposed to protect them and their rights compromises on that duty' IMAGE: A sign is on display outside the office of......

IAAF ready to return to four-year doping bans

Athletics is set to reintroduce four-year doping bans even though the move risks alienating the sport from the world anti-doping authority (WADA), officials said on Wednesday on the eve of the......

Russia's legendary pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva retires

'If you look at the big picture, when you compete without Isinbayeva it can't be a proper gold medal.' IMAGE: Russian pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva. Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty Images.......

Is IOC endangering athletes' health?

'There is no postponement, no cancellation. But it (the IOC) is putting us at risk' 'We have to decide whether to risk our health and continue training in the current environment' IMAGE: Katerina......