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......

Ayana misses world record, Gatlin wins sprint in Rome

IMAGE: Justin Gatlin crosses the finish line to win the 100 metres. Photograph: Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana ran the second fastest women's 5,000 metres in history as she......

Asian Indoor Athletics: Mayookha wins gold, silver; Chand settles for bronze

India's long jumper Mayookha Johny won her second medal -- a silver in women's triple jump -- to add to her gold in long jump on the second day of Asian Indoor Athletics Championships,......

Diamond League: Fraser-Pryce rules the track; Oliver suffers setback

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, left, competes to win the women's 100m race. Photograph: Marcus Ericsson/Reutersm Women's 100 metres world champion and Diamond Race leader Shelly-Ann......

Om Prakash, Mayookha disappoint

India's athletics campaign began on a disappointing note, with shot putter Om Prakash Karhana and triple jumper Mayookha Johny failing to advance to the final round after finishing 19th and 22nd,......