V Srinivasan, husband of legendary athlete PT Usha, passed away at the age of 67. Tintu Luka and other athletes recall him as a supportive mentor and guiding presence who helped nurture generations of women athletes.
Tag: Indian Athletics
Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra Appointed Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in Indian Army
Olympic gold medalist and India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army. The prestigious ceremony took place in Delhi, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi honoring him in the presence of his proud parents.
Goa’s Archi Katkar Wins Silver in Triathlon at National Junior Athletics Championships 2025
Young Goan athlete Archi Prithviraj Katkar, a U-14 trainee of RCC Fatorda, clinched the Silver Medal in Triathlon (Group A) at the 40th National Junior Athletics Championships 2025 held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Under coach Patrick Soares, Archi secured an impressive 2306 points, making Goa proud.
Lohakare Breaks Neeraj Chopra’s Services Record with 84.31m Throw
Young javelin thrower Lohakare stunned at the 74th Inter Services Athletics Championship 2025 with a throw of 84.31m, surpassing his idol Neeraj Chopra’s 2018 Services record of 83.80m. The mark, however, is not eligible for World Athletics recognition as the event is non-certified.
P.T. Usha Announces Engagement of Son Dr. Vignesh Ujjwal to KrishnaTrack Legend Shares Joyous Family Moment
Legendary Olympian and Indian Olympic Association President P.T. Usha has announced the engagement of her son, Dr. Vignesh Ujjwal, to Krishna. The heartfelt message from the track icon wishes the couple a lifetime filled with love and happiness.
