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Mint
3 hours ago
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- Mint
Sable suffers 'minor injury' during Monaco DL, will be 'fine' in 1-2 weeks: coach
New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) Seasoned Indian steeplechaser Avinash Sable sustained a minor injury due to a nasty fall during the Monaco Diamond League two days back but he will be all right in quick time, his long-time coach Amrish Kumar said on Sunday. Asian Games champion and national record holder Sable failed to finish the men's 3000m steeplechase event on Friday as he fell down during the water jump early in the race. He was seen clutching his lower thigh area just at the back of the knee as he left the race. "Sable has suffered a minor injury around the knee. He will take rest and he should be all right in one or two weeks at the maximum. It is not much to worry about," Kumar, who is with the Army Sports Institute in Pune, told PTI. "He (Sable) was trying to protect the runner ahead of him and who just jumped over the water barrier. While doing that, he himself fell, this kind of things happen in a race," he added. The athlete ahead of him lost balance and went down, causing Sable to stumble as well. It was Kumar who spotted Sable after he joined the Indian Army in 2012. Kumar made Sable shift to steeplechase from cross country run in 2017 and nurtured him into a top athlete.. With just one point from three DL meetings this season, it will be difficult for the 30-year-old Sable to make it to the DL Finals on August 27-28 in Zurich, Switzerland. Sable, whose national record stands at 8 minute 09.91 seconds, finished 13th in the Xiamen DL on April 16, was eighth in Keqiao -- also in China -- before a DNF in Monaco on Friday. The last DL meeting which has men's 3000m steeplechase in the roster is in Brussels on August 22. On Friday, the sports ministry has approved Sable's training in Colorado Springs, USA from July 15 to September 3 to prepare for the World Championships (September 13-21) in Tokyo for which he has already qualified.
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First Post
3 hours ago
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- First Post
'Running with faster athletes will only make me faster': India's Animesh Kujur eyes glory after historic Diamond League debut
Animesh Kujur, who etched his name in the history books by becoming the first Indian sprinter to compete at any Diamond League, is looking ahead to a bright future. read more Indian sports enthusiasts who have heard the stories of the great Milkha Singh and have witnessed the ascension of legendary Usain Bolt and current Olympic champion Noah Lyles have longed to see an Indian athlete shine on the biggest stage of sprint racing. The yearning has finally come to an end as Animesh Kujur of India is going places. Also Read | STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Animesh Kujur scripts history Hailed as India's fastest man, Kujur recently competed in the U23 200m race at the Monaco Diamond League and finished fourth, clocking an impressive timing of 20.55s. He thereby became the first Indian sprinter ever to compete in the Diamond League. Following the culmination of the race, an expressive Kujur revealed that had expected to notch a better time and also reflected on how it felt after catching sight of some of the sports' renowned representatives. 'I expected a better time, but I competed with big athletes like Gout Gout, and it was a great experience. I saw Noah Lyles and Lestlie Tebogo. I saw their warm-up and pre-race routines. I learned new things from them, which I'm going to implement in my warm-up, as I now know how an elite athlete trains,' Kujur told reporters, as quoted by The Indian Express. 'The best experience was when I entered the stadium. Looking at such a big crowd and the stadium completely packed made me more energetic. The adrenaline was high, and I had never felt like that before,' Kujur added. Also Read | India's Animesh Kujur makes history, finishes 4th in Monaco Diamond League under-23 200m event Aiming for the stars Finishing fourth behind Gout Gout (Australia), Collen Kebinatshipi (Botswana) and Jack Naeem (South Africa), all of whom have a better personal best than him, the Indian cherished the experience and showcased his intentions of improving. 'Running with faster athletes will only make me faster. The South African (Naeem) was my roommate, and I had a lot of conversations with him about running fast and improving.' Following his stint with some of the world's top young sprinters, he'll head to Switzerland for training and a July 15 meet in Geneva, before joining the Indian contingent for the World University Games in Germany. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Right now, our schedule is very tight as we travel to Germany from here and will work with the relay team for the World University Games. Before that, Animesh will run at a meet in Geneva,' Kujur's coach Martin Owens told the reporters.
CairoScene
5 hours ago
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- CairoScene
UAE Runner Mohammed Al Musabbi Wins Gold at Monaco Diamond League
Al Musabbi's victory marks the fastest 1000m ever run by a UAE youth athlete and signals the country's growing presence in international track and field. Jul 13, 2025 UAE middle-distance runner Mohammed Al Musabbi clinched gold in the 1000-metre race at the Monaco Diamond League youth competition, finishing with a time of 2:23.02 and setting a new national youth record. The 17-year-old's performance not only secured him the top podium spot but also marked the fastest time ever recorded by a UAE youth athlete at this distance. His participation was part of the UAE's 'Road to Olympics – Los Angeles 2028' programme, led by the UAE Athletics Federation in coordination with the National Olympic Committee. Backed by the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival, Al Musabbi's achievement reflects broader efforts to support youth talent and strengthen the country's future in competitive athletics. Held as one of the premier stops on the international track calendar, the Monaco Diamond League offers a global platform for emerging athletes.
Indian Express
a day ago
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- Indian Express
Running alongside Gout Gout and watching Noah Lyles main takeaways for Animesh Kujur at Monaco Diamond League
An Indian sprinter taking to the track at a Diamond League event is unheard of. When Animesh Kujur ran in the U23 200m race at the Monaco Diamond League, it was a first for Indian athletics. Currently India's fastest man, Kujur ran beside sprint sensation Gout Gout and finished fourth in a six-man field with a timing of 20.55 seconds. Starting alongside the Australian teenager in the last lane, Kujur never threatened his personal best of 20.32s, but didn't worry too much about his timing as he had much to learn at such an elite event. 'I expected a better time, but I competed with big athletes like Gout Gout, and it was a great experience. I saw Noah Lyles and Lestlie Tebogo. I saw their warm-up and pre-race routines. I learned new things from them, which I'm going to implement in my warm-up, as I now know how an elite athlete trains,' Kujur told reporters. 'The best experience was when I entered the stadium. Looking at such a big crowd and the stadium completely packed made me more energetic. The adrenaline was high, and I had never felt like that before.' Kujur finished fourth behind Gout Gout (Australia), Collen Kebinatshipi (Botswana) and Jack Naeem (South Africa), all of whom have a better personal best than him. When asked how it was like running in such an elite field, he said, 'Running with faster athletes will only make me faster. The South African (Naeem) was my roommate, and I had a lot of conversations with him about running fast and improving.' The sprinters faced a very strong headwind going into the race, as Gout also mentioned. 'I just got told that it was into a headwind. I ran pretty decently, so I am happy with that,' he said. Explaining the conditions, Kujur's coach Martin Owens said, 'It was a minus 1.9 headwind. It really was strong. That was disappointing because the night before, we'd been to the stadium to orient ourselves, and the wind had dropped. So, we thought, 'Great, we're going to get a really fast run,' but sadly it didn't happen.' 'We got all the 10-metre splits and I can tell you that there wasn't much difference when they started. But Gout is an exceptional talent, and he got quicker with every section, making him the fastest,' he explained further. Kujur has been on the road for more than three months now. After competing at the Federation Cup in April, he went for a meet in the UAE, then the Asian Championships in Korea, a meet in Taiwan, before moving to Europe to train and compete. After sharing the track with some of the fastest young sprinters in the world, he will now head to Switzerland to train and participate in a meet in Geneva on July 15 before being part of the Indian team for the upcoming World University Games in Germany. 'Right now, our schedule is very tight as we travel to Germany from here and will work with the relay team for the World University Games. Before that, Animesh will run at a meet in Geneva,' Owens said. The duo will be based in Bochum, Germany. After the World University Games, Kujur will return to India for the World Continental Tour bronze event in Bhubaneswar and the Inter-State Athletics meet. 'Hopefully, I qualify for the World Championships also. I will attempt to run 20.16 (the qualifying standard) at all the meets I am going to,' said Kujur. While direct qualification looks unlikely at the moment, he does have a chance to qualify via the ranking quota. 'We've analysed the figures from last night, so we've got some specific targets we've got to do. Let's hope he goes close to the direct qualification of the World Championships, if not achieving it,' Owens concluded.
Indian Express
a day ago
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- Indian Express
Wanda Diamond League: Australian sprinter Gout Gout explains why he didn't challenge Noah Lyles, Letsile Tebogo
Teenage sensation Gout Gout won the U23 200m sprint at the Monaco Diamond League on Friday, beating among other athletes, India's fastest sprinter Animesh Kujur. The Australian sprinter, who has been compared to Usain Bolt, has been on the radar of the athletics world after putting up some blazing fast times for his age, including taking down Bolt's U16 record. Gout, who is set to take part in the World Championships, has yet to face some of the biggest sprinters in the world, some of whom were at the Monaco Diamond League. Both Noah Lyles and Letsile Tebogo were going to compete against each other after the Paris Olympics in Monaco after Tebogo took the 200m crown from the American. But Gout said that he wanted to slowly enter top level competition. 'I didn't compete in the main race because I just want to slowly get used to it. There is no point putting me in big races when I am running at the World Championships. The goal now is to go out there and have a little bit of fun,' said Gout Gout. The 2025 World Championships are set to take place in Japan from September 13 to 21 and Gout Gout will be a part of the 200m race. The 18-year-old ran a quick 20.10s run on Friday, with a strong headwind as well – a marker of just how strong his race can be when he runs in his preferred discipline. 'I am pretty satisfied, I just got told that it was into a headwind. I ran pretty decent so I am happy with that. I haven't competed much this season since I have to go to school, I will be back on Monday. During the holidays is the time to compete for me, I come back here and get in a few good races,' he said. Gout also told Citius Magazine that his goal was to continue working on his first 100 metres. As of now, the young Australian isn't the fastest of starters but makes up for it with a turbocharged kick at the back end of the race. 'Definitely just my first 100 and just trying to stay calm and relaxed. Just stay in your lane and just focus on what you need to focus on and just honestly just staying relaxed and just going out there having fun,' said the sprinter.
