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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Basil wins gold at World Para Athletics Grand Prix
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Mohammad Basil has brought glory to the nation by clinching the gold medal in the 100M-T47 event at the prestigious World Para Athletics Grand Prix-Handisport Open Paris 2025 held in France. Basil, who trains at the SAI National Centre of Excellence (NCOE), in the capital delivered a stunning performance to secure the top spot in his category. Basil is currently training under the guidance of Sreenivasan, high performance coach, whose mentorship has been instrumental in shaping Basil's progress and international success. The World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Paris is a premier international competition attracting elite para-athletes from across the world. Officials at SAI LNCPE here extended their heartfelt congratulations to Basil, commending his dedication, discipline, and hard work.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
New labs at NCOE for tailored training
1 2 3 4 5 6 Guwahati: Athletes training at the National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) under the Sports Authority of India's regional centre in Guwahati are set to receive state-of-the-art anthropometry and psychological laboratories, marking a significant step forward in integrating sports science into regular training routines for athletes in the region. The anthropometry laboratories will conduct detailed body composition analyses, helping coaches tailor training programmes to individual athlete's physical characteristics. Meanwhile, the psychological laboratories will provide mental conditioning support, stress management techniques and performance psychology services. "These laboratories will revolutionise how we approach athlete development in our region. Incorporation of sports science in regular training routines is no longer optional — it is essential for producing world-class athletes who can compete at the highest levels," said Shambhoo Yadav, deputy director of SAI regional centre, Guwahati. Yadav added that we have adequate number of professionals and from the first week of Aug 2025 our new laboratories are expected to be operational. Speaking on the significance of sports science, boxing coach at NCOE, Guwahati, Narendra Rana, said, "Anthropometry and sports psychology play a big role in boxing because it helps in enhancing athletes' performance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cặp EUR/USD: Đà Tăng? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Anthropometry provides a scientific method to study an athlete's physique as per the requirements of the game and helps suggest the most suited disciplines of sport for a new athlete after evaluating various parameters. " "I have been training here since 2022, and in the past three years I have observed significant improvements in the facility, like world-class training equipment, medical support, a good diet, more coaches and the upcoming anthropometry laboratory will help us to train in a scientific way that matches international standards," commented Barbie Gogoi, a boxer training at SAI Guwahati's NCOE. In a parallel development aimed at maintaining athletes' motivation and focus, SAI had installed a countdown board in NCOE displaying the time remaining until the 2026 Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The digital display serves as a constant reminder of approaching international competitions and helps athletes maintain their training Yadav explained, "Every day counts when you're preparing for the Olympics or Asian Games, and the countdown board creates a sense of urgency and purpose that keeps our athletes focused on their ultimate goals. When they see those numbers decreasing daily, it reinforces the importance of every training session." The NCOE in Guwahati currently facilitates 203 athletes, offering them state-of-the-art infrastructure and playing facilities, backed by sports science support. Athletes receive individualised diet plans prescribed by trained nutritionists, ensuring optimal nutrition for peak performance. "We're creating an ecosystem where talented athletes can focus solely on their training while we take care of everything else, and from scientific assessment of their physical capabilities to psychological support and customised nutrition plans, our approach is holistic," Yadav noted. Also, Yadav stated that Guwahati's NCOE got a total of 13 medals, comprising four gold medals, five silver medals and four bronze medals in four different sport disciplines – boxing, taekwondo, cycling and fencing – in the 38th National Games 2025 held in Pittoragarh, Uttarakhand. Such a performance highlights the effectiveness of our training facility.
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indian Grand Prix Series-2: Sneha upstages Vithya in women's 200m; Animesh completes sprint double
Kerala's K. Sneha clocked her personal best to upset international R. Vithya Ramraj (Tamil Nadu) in the women's 200m race while Animesh Kujur took home a double crown in the Indian Grand Prix series-2 at the LNCPE Athletics stadium. Sneha had never run under 24 seconds and her best effort till this race was 24.01s. The Kerala girl, who had won the bronze medal in 400m in Federation Cup recently, didn't have a good start. However, she pulled herself in front at about the 150 metre mark and motored past Vithya to clock 23. 59s to win gold. Vithya came second in 23.72s while Angel Silviam was third in 23.87s. Animesh Kujur (left) completed a double by winning men's 100m and 200m races effortlessly. He was hardly challenged in both races and won comfortably. | Photo Credit: NIRMAL HARINDRAN/THE HINDU Vithya didn't have any trouble winning her favoured 400m hurdles as she strode effortlessly to win gold in 57.45s. The women's 100m hurdles witnessed a close race in which Tamil Nadu's Nithya Ramraj pipped Odisha's Pragyan Prasanti to gold though both clocked identical 13.27s. Animesh Kujur completed a double by winning men's 100m and 200m races effortlessly. He was hardly challenged in both races and won comfortably. Rajesh Ramesh made a triumphant return from injury and showed no signs of rustiness as he blitzed the field to win the men's 400m race in 45.77s. After missing nearly a year due to injury, Ramesh dazzled in his comeback race, hitting the front after the first curve and widening the lead with confident strides to finish well ahead of Jay Kumar and Rince Joseph. The results Men: 100m: 1. Animesh Kujur (Odi) (10.31s), 2. Lalau Prasad Bhoi (Odi) (10.57), 3. Dondapati Mrutyamja (Odi) (10.57) 200m: 1. Animesh Kujur (Odi) (20.55), 2. T.K. Vishal (NCOE), 3. G. Ragul Kumar (TN) (21.10) 400m: 1. Rajesh Ramesh (TN) (45.77), 2. Jay Kumar (NCOE) (46.53), 3. Rince Joseph (Ker) (45.72) 800m: 1. Satyam Chauhan (Army) (1:51.87), 2. Harshdeep Singh (Army) (1:52.20), 3. Dayanidhi Munda (Odi) (1:52.80) 400m hurdles: 1. Subhas Das (JSW) (50.61), 2. Natarajan Kalainithi (NCOE) (51.51), 3. Akhil Babu (Ker) (56.99) Triple jump: 1. Vimal Mukesh (Navy) (15.83m), 2. Boby Sabu (Police) (15.56), 3. K.P. Naveen (NCOE) (15.44). Women: 100m: 1. Abhinaya Rajarajan (NCOE) (11.55s), 2. S.S. Sneha (Kar) (11.60), 3. Nithya Gandhe (Tel) (11.61 200m: 1. K. Sneha (Ker) (23.59), 2. R. Vithya Ramraj (TN) (23.72), 3. Angel Silviam (NCOE) (23.87) 400m: 1. Suba Venkatesan ( TN) (53.57), 2. Jisna Mathew (Ker) (53.78), 3. Soniya Baishya (Reliance) (54.22) 800m: 1. Laxmipriya Kisan (Odi) (2:09.10), 2. G.K. Vijayakumari (Kar) (2:09.58), 3. Priscilla Daniel (NCOE) (2:12.94) 100m hurdles: 1. Nithya Ramraj (TN) (13.27), 2. Pragyan Prasanti (Odi) (13.27), 3. Sabita Toppo (Odi) (14.20) 400m hurdles: 1. R. Vithya Ramraj (TN) (57. 45), 2. R. Anu (Ker) (58.41), 3. Deekshita (Kar) (1.00.50) Long jump: 1. Mubassina Mohammed (Lak) (6.17m), 3. S.N. Lakshanya (NCOE) (5.75) Javelin: 1. Runjun Pegu (Asm) (42.96m), 2. Pooja (Har) (41.47m).
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Sneha upsets Vithya Ramraj; double delight for Animesh
Kerala's K. Sneha clocked her personal best to upset international R. Vithya Ramraj (Tamil Nadu) in the women's 200m race in the Indian Grand Prix series-2 at the LNCPE Athletics Stadium on Saturday. Sneha had never run under 24s, and her best effort till this race was 24.01s. The Kerala girl, who had won the 400m bronze medal in the Federation Cup recently, didn't have a good start but pulled herself in front at about the 150 metre mark and motored past Vithya to clock 23. 59s. Vithya came second in 23.72s while Angel Silviam was third (23.87s). Vithya didn't have any trouble winning her favoured 400m hurdles as she strode effortlessly to clinch gold in 57.45s. The women's 100m hurdles witnessed a close race in which Tamil Nadu's Nithya Ramraj pipped Odisha's Pragyan Prasanti to gold, though both clocked identical 13.27s. Animesh hardly challenged Animesh Kujur (Odisha) completed a double by winning the men's 100m and 200m races effortlessly. Animesh was hardly challenged in both races. Rajesh Ramesh made a triumphant return from injury and showed no signs of rustiness as he blitzed the field to win the men's 400m race (45.77s). After missing nearly a year due to injury, Ramesh dazzled in his comeback race, hitting the front after the first curve and widening the lead with confident strides to finish well ahead of Jay Kumar and Rince Joseph. The results: Men: 100m: 1. Animesh Kujur (Odi) (10.31s), 2. Lalau Prasad Bhoi (Odi) (10.57), 3. Dondapati Mrutyamja (Odi) (10.57); 200m: 1. Animesh Kujur (Odi) (20.55), 2. T.K. Vishal (NCOE), 3. G. Ragul Kumar (TN) (21.10); 400m: 1. Rajesh Ramesh (TN) (45.77), 2. Jay Kumar (NCOE) (46.53), 3. Rince Joseph (Ker) (45.72); 800m: 1. Satyam Chauhan (Army) (1:51.87), 2. Harshdeep Singh (Army) (1:52.20), 3. Dayanidhi Munda (Odi) (1:52.80); 400m hurdles: 1. Subhas Das (JSW) (50.61), 2. Natarajan Kalainithi (NCOE) (51.51), 3. Akhil Babu (Ker) (56.99); Triple jump: 1. Vimal Mukesh (Navy) (15.83m), 2. Boby Sabu (Police) (15.56), 3. K.P. Naveen (NCOE) (15.44). Women: 100m: 1. Abhinaya Rajarajan (NCOE) (11.55s), 2. S.S. Sneha (Kar) (11.60), 3. Nithya Gandhe (Tel) (11.61); 200m: 1. K. Sneha (Ker) (23.59), 2. R. Vithya Ramraj (TN) (23.72), 3. Angel Silviam (NCOE) (23.87); 400m: 1. Suba Venkatesan (TN) (53.57), 2. Jisna Mathew (Ker) (53.78), 3. Soniya Baishya (Reliance) (54.22); 800m: 1. Laxmipriya Kisan (Odi) (2:09.10), 2. G.K. Vijayakumari (Kar) (2:09.58), 3. Priscilla Daniel (NCOE) (2:12.94); 100m hurdles: 1. Nithya Ramraj (TN) (13.27), 2. Pragyan Prasanti (Odi) (13.27), 3. Sabita Toppo (Odi) (14.20); 400m hurdles: 1. R. Vithya Ramraj (TN) (57. 45), 2. R. Anu (Ker) (58.41), 3. Deekshita (Kar) (1.00.50); Long jump: 1. Mubassina Mohammed (Lak) (6.17m), 3. S.N. Lakshanya (NCOE) (5.75); Javelin: 1. Runjun Pegu (Asm) (42.96m), 2. Pooja (Har) (41.47m).
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
The big shift in Indian athletics
New Delhi: In a landmark domestic feat, four of India's fastest sprinters recently shattered the men's 4x100m national record, which had stood unbroken for 15 years. Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Amlan Borgohain, and Manikanta Hoblidhar clocked a blistering 38.69 seconds at the India Open Relays, sending ripples through the Indian athletics circuit. All four represented the Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RSF) in Chandigarh, and the new national record now stands in the name of RSF. The feat, though, wasn't just about raw speed; it also symbolised a shift in Indian athletics. For the first time, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has opened domestic competitions to private sports organisations, allowing entities like RSF and JSW Sports to field their own teams. RSF is the non-profit arm of Reliance Industries, and JSW Sports is backed by the steel giants. They train their athletes at respective elite state-of-the-art high-performance centres. Domestic meets this season have seen participation from state associations, public sector units, corporate-backed foundations, and even Sports Authority of India's NCOE centres (Indian Relays meet) — making for a diverse and competitive structure. The new model could significantly reshape the landscape of Indian athletics. The AFI leadership believes it will not only elevate the level of competition but also compel states to upgrade their facilities and increase support for their athletes. 'We wanted to try something different this Olympic cycle,' says AFI spokesperson and former president Adille Sumariwalla. 'Athletes can now train wherever they choose and compete in domestic events. This should also motivate states to step up. Tamil Nadu, for instance, already has a foreign coach. Other states might follow suit.' This change comes in the wake of India's underwhelming performance at the Paris Olympics, where only Neeraj Chopra managed to shine, winning a second consecutive Olympic medal. The rest of the contingent largely disappointed. In the changing scenario, RSF athletes have broken three national records — 100m, 200m, and the 4x100m relay. Gurindervir Singh clocked 10.20s to set a new 100m record, Animesh Kujur smashed the 200m mark with 20.40s, and the quartet of Gurindervir, Animesh, Amlan, and Manikanta combined for the relay record. These achievements come after years of planning at RSF's high-performance centres in Odisha, and now in Mumbai, focussed on sprinters. James Hillier, RSF's athletics director, has played a key role. Hillier has been preparing elite athletes at RSF since 2019 and has worked closely with Indian athletics. 'A lot of planning and effort has gone into this. It's exciting times for Indian sprinting. Back in 2019, a 10.5s sprint could win you the 100m. Now, 10.45s may not get you to the final. That's significant progress in five to six years,' Hillier told HT. The ripple effect is being felt across the circuit. 'Even athletes whom we don't coach have started pushing the boundaries. There's a belief that 'yes, we can run 10.2s.' That mindset didn't exist before.' At the Federation Cup, Pranav Pramod Gurav of Railways won the 100m in 10.27s, with Animesh (10.32s) and Manikanta (10.35s) close behind. The momentum carried into the UAE Grand Prix, where the men's 4x100m team clocked 38.76s to set a new meet record. Animesh continued his stellar run, timing 20.45s in the 200m. It's an encouraging build-up to the Asian Championships in South Korea later this month, where Indian sprinters are eyeing a podium finish. Given their form, all four sprinters from RSF are part of India's relay team, and Hillier has been appointed to lead the squad. 'I'm really excited about the opportunity,' Hillier. 'Opening up domestic competitions was a smart move by AFI. At Reliance, our mission is to prepare athletes to win medals for the country.' Hillier has also been credited with backing talents like Jyothi Yarraji, who has risen to prominence and clinched a silver medal in the 100m hurdles at the Asian Games. 'There's no shortage of talent in India, but it hasn't always been developed properly. A huge part is mental. Many athletes grow up believing they're not good enough. We've challenged that mindset and changed it through our training programme.' RSF's elite training centre in Mumbai, led by Hillier, combines state-of-the-art equipment with a holistic development philosophy. 'It's an integrated approach focused on continuous improvement,' he says. However, Hillier, with his experience of working in India, feels grassroots need to be developed. Though his focus is elite performance, Hillier emphasises that a strong foundation is vital. 'I'm not a grassroots coach. I work at the high-performance level. In the longer run for Indian athletics, the base needs to be much stronger.' 'You need specialist coaches in each area. I find the best coaches here want to work with elite athletes. Also, coaches should not be holding on to athletes, I know there are rewards and awards that come with it but that's dangerous. 'Everyone is chasing short-term results. At ages 12 or 13, the focus should be on fundamentals, like teaching proper technique, discipline, mental preparation, and competition readiness —- not just winning medals. If you teach these things correctly, it would not require fixing such problems at the elite level.'
