New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Indian triple jumper Abdulla Aboobacker has set a clear benchmark for a podium finish at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan; the 17-metre mark. After narrowly missing the podium in the last edition, the Commonwealth Games bronze medallist believes that breaching the 17m mark will guarantee a gold or a silver medal in Japan. At the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, Chinese jumpers Zhu Yaming (17.13m) and Fang Yaoqing (16.93m) bagged the top two spots on the podium, with India’s P…
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Bellary, March 31 (IANS) As India’s women’s kabaddi probables continue their high-performance camp at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) Bellary, experienced all-rounder Sonali Shingate believes the shift towards structured strength and conditioning is a significant step forward for the sport. A key member of India’s gold medal-winning squad at the 2025 Kabbadi World Cup in Dhaka and the silver medal-winning team at the 2018 Asian Games, Shingate brings valuable experience to the camp, org…
Bellary, March 29 (IANS) As India’s kabaddi talent pool comes together for an intensive high-performance camp at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), Bellary, the focus is firmly on building a stronger, fitter, and more prepared group of athletes for the challenges ahead.For defender Shubham Shinde, who last turned out for Telugu Titans in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 12, the camp represents more than just routine training—it is an opportunity to push boundaries in a highly competiti…
Bellary, March 27 (IANS) The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) will commence a high-performance strength & conditioning camp at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), Bellary, bringing together the country’s leading men’s and women’s probable kabaddi athletes for the Asian Games 2026. The camp, scheduled from March 27 to April 2, marks a significant step in strengthening India’s kabaddi ecosystem, with a focused approach towards athlete development, fitness optimisation, and long-t…