Loss of sight after suffering a paralytic stroke more than a decade ago has not dimmed the enthusiasm of Kenyan long distance runner Henry Wanyoike. In fact, he has overcome enormous odds to live an athletics dream. 'I lost my sight, but not my vision. I have achieved without sight what I dreamt when I could see,' said the visually impaired Wanyoike, ahead of his participation in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon this Sunday.
Residents of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat are celebrating her safe return to Earth with Diwali-like festivities. The village, Jhulasan, is alive with excitement and prayers for Williams' safe return after a nine-month stay at the International Space Station. A grand procession will be held in her honour, accompanied by prayer chanting and fireworks.
As Mumbaikars prepare for the Standard Charted Mumbai Marathon, Laxmi Negi discovers that running is a way of life not only for competitive athletes, but many others as a way of balancing their lives.
He is the living proof that you are never too old to run a marathon.
Aaliyah and Shane will tie the knot on December 11 at the Bombay Club, Mahalakshmi Race Course, south Mumbai.
Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form in Ranji Trophy as he slammed his second successive century as Saurashtra dominated their Elite Group A match against Manipur.
In the wake of Centre's decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500, the organisers of the Pune International Marathon (PIM) have postponed the run and has been rescheduled for January 2017.
Preparation of a turning pitch for the Mumbai Test, resting Jasprit Bumrah and Gautam Gambhir's coaching style were discussed threadbare.
The children were sent home after providng first aid, police added.
As the actor turns 31 on November 22, Namrata Thakker takes a look at his wonderful life through his Instagram feed.
'I couldn't see the injury but I knew it was bad from the expression on Aamir's face.'
However, police said the saw allegedly used by Poonawala to cut his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar's body is yet to be recovered.
Athletes need not have prior relationship for sharing medals at big events, say Katie Moon
Not everyone completes the Badwater Marathon. Breeze Sharma did so, as the fastest Indian ever.
Still undecided about the events they will be competing in at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Indian athletics trio of OP Jaisha, Lalita Babar and Sudha Singh will take a final call after the Mumbai Marathon slated for January 17.
Legendary Andre Agassi said Carlos Alcaraz combines the best qualities of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal but cautioned the tennis world against expecting the Spaniard to repeat the incredible feats of the 'Fab Three.'
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Army runners Neeraj Pal and G Lakshmanan, along with Kavita Raut of ONGC, broke course records while winning men's full marathon, half marathon and women's half marathon, respectively in the 4th Vasai Virar Mayor's Marathon in Mumbai.
Karnataka's Prakhar Chaturvedi on Monday broke Yuvraj Singh's 25-year-old record for the highest score in the U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy final with an unbeaten 404 off 636 balls against Mumbai in Shivamogga.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday.
The days after having run the marathon are crucial for your body. Here is how you can help it recover.
A meeting of the joint committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Friday witnessed fireworks with members vociferously opposing certain provisions of the draft legislation, leading to a brief walkout by opposition members.
Seamers Shivam Dube (4/10) and Royston Dias (3/35) powered Mumbai's outright win over Bihar by an innings and 51 runs in their Ranji Trophy 2023-24 season opener in Patna on Monday.
Fifty three-year-old veteran Rajam Gopi, who's won 40 gold medals at national and international athletic events, talks about her inspirations and offers tips to those running the Mumbai Marathon on January 17.
Mumbai Marathon race director Hugh Jones said the only thing the runners might have to worry about would be the weather of the city.
The best way to achieve financial security isn't by cutting out every vada pav or limiting yourself to home-cooked meals; it's by making yourself indispensable at work, says Vatsal Ramaiya.
Unless you've been hiding under an Internet-blocking rock, you must have chanced upon some of the crisp, polite, informative and frequently witty posts crafted by the Mumbai police. Mrigank Warrier meets Sunchika Pandey, the brains behind the Mumbai police quips.
Cooler temperature and less humidity could see marathoners clock sub 2:15, says organiser of the Mumbai Marathon 2005.
Pat Farmer on how he plans to conquer India, south to north, over 60 days and 4,600 km.
Interestingly, eager to play under domestic coach Chandrakant Pandit to revive his international career, Vihari was mulling a move to Madhya Pradesh before the start of the season.
Ram Singh Yadav missed a chance to confirm his qualification at the Beijing Olympics as he missed the cut by three seconds at the Mumbai Marathon.
'Make Trade Fair', an international movement to prevent exploitation of artisans and farmers in underdeveloped countries, announced their participation in the Mumbai Marathon.
