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Over 69,000 runners confirm participation for the Mumbai Marathon

Over 69,000 runners confirm participation for the Mumbai Marathon

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The Mumbai Marathon, promoted by Procam International, is set to run with glory and pride for the 21st time this year on Sunday, January 18. The World Athletics Gold Label Race will bring together a record-breaking 69,100 participants including 65,400+ on-ground and 3,700+ in virtual run so far. Over the last two decades, the Mumbai Marathon has played a pioneering role in shaping participative sport in India. The race is celebrating the power of running to unite, inspire, and create shared moments of pride across the city and country #HarDilMumbai. Setting new benchmarks, the event will witness a record 14,059 runners taking on the full marathon distance for the first time. Participation has also surged across the Half Marathon and the Open 10K. This sustained growth is reflected in the increasing participation of women, a rise in timed runners, and the expanding involvement of diverse communities through the Dream Run, collectively reflecting the deepening and broad-based adoption of running across demographics. Rajesh Aggarwal, Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, said, “The Tata Mumbai Marathon has, over …

Two Indian Long-Distance Runners, One Boxer And One Wrestler Banned By NADA

Two Indian Long-Distance Runners, One Boxer And One Wrestler Banned By NADA

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Representative image.© AFP Long-distance runners Hemraj Gurjar and Anjali Kumari along with wrestler Divya Kakran, and boxer Thokchom Yaisana Chanu have also been penalised with lengthy suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) of India. Gurjar has been suspended for four years after the prohibited substance Darbepoetin (DEPO) was found in his sample while Anjali Kumari has been banned for six years. Kabaddi player Manish Gulia and wrestler Omkar Shankar Chougale were also handed four-year suspensions for failing dope tests. Powerlifter Amita Devi Kotwol and a minor track and field athlete were handed six-year bans, though the details are not known. The decisions in their respective cases were taken on March 31, 2025, according to information provided by NADA. All these cases along with swimmer Vishal Grewal and 19-year-old athlete Mishthi Kajla have been handed punishments by NADA’s Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel in March and April after they failed dope tests last year and were handed provisional suspension. In March and April 2025, their suspensions were confirmed after the hearing by the NADA panel. …

Long distance runners Hemraj, Anjali banned for doping

Long distance runners Hemraj, Anjali banned for doping

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Distance runners Hemraj Gurjar and Anjali Kumari have been handed four and six-year suspension, respectively, by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after they failed dope tests last year. NADA’s disciplinary panel also banned 10 other athletes for testing positive for banned substances. Gurjar’s suspension starts from April 20 while Anjali’s ban period begins from March 31, according to the latest update on the NADA website. The 25-year-old Hemraj is 2023 National Inter-State Championships bronze medalist and two-time National Cross Country Championships title holder in 5000m. He also represented India in the World Athletics Cross Country Championships last year. Hemraj was already under provisional suspension after testing positive for prohibited substance Darbepoetin (DEPO). Meanwhile, Anjali had represented India in the World Athletics Cross Country Championships last year. 🚨#News | Distance runners Hemraj and Anjali handed 4 and 6-year bans by NADA’s Disciplinary Panel 🚨 👉Hemraj Gurjar and Anjali Kumari have been banned for 4 and 6 years respectively after they failed dope tests last year 👉Gujar (aged 25) had won a 5000m bronze in the 2023… …

Why runners cheat at marathons: promotion at work, social media validation and qualifying for international races | Sport-others News

Why runners cheat at marathons: promotion at work, social media validation and qualifying for international races | Sport-others News

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Qualifying for international marathons, pushing for a promotion at the workplace and social media validation — these are seen as some of the key reasons for wannabe athletes to gain unfair advantage at marathons. As the number of marathons continues to rise in the country, organisers say there has also been a rise in the number of cheating cases. A recent case that came to light was during the Apollo Tyres New Delhi Marathon, where an impersonation incident was reported. According to race organisers, this case of cheating in the capital, though startling, is one of the many involving semi-professional and hobby marathon runners across the country. Story continues below this ad “We have found about four to five cases at the Apollo Tyres New Delhi Marathon (this year) but I am sure many more people are cheating which we are not aware of. It is difficult for organisers to catch them as there are thousands of runners. When somebody complains we check if there is cheating,” Reeth Abraham, the director of NEB Sports, which …

Moon Ga-Young’s My Dearest Nemesis Surpasses Lovely Runner’s Record, Sets A New One In Audience Engagement

Moon Ga-Young’s My Dearest Nemesis Surpasses Lovely Runner’s Record, Sets A New One In Audience Engagement

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Did My Dearest Nemesis Surpass Lovely Runner’s record?(Photo Credit – ViKi) Currently, My Dearest Nemesis is one of the most popular K-dramas featuring Moon Ga-Young and Choi Hyun-Wook on Korean television. It is being aired on Mon-Tues time slot on tvN and it is already garnering a lot of viewership ratings, making it the second Lovely Runner. For those who don’t know, Lovely Runner is another rom-com drama starring Byeon Woo-Seok and Kim Hye-Yoon that was aired on Mon-Tues slot. My Dearest Nemesis is helping tvN gain back its success after the remarkably disastrous drama When The Stars Gossip caused a crisis of 50 billion won (approx 34.8 million USD). Scroll ahead to read more. After three episodes since its release, My Dearest Nemesis has already set a high bar in the record rating history. So far, the K-drama has attracted 62 billion views on the network’s social media platforms. And surprisingly, this is the first time that a Monday-Tuesday drama has reached such a milestone. It has even surpassed Lovely Runner’s record with it’s …

Over 10,000 runners expected at inaugural Indian Navy half marathon

Over 10,000 runners expected at inaugural Indian Navy half marathon

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The Indian Navy is set to launch the first-ever Indian Navy Half Marathon (INHM) on February 2, 2025, in New Delhi, bringing together over 10,000 participants across three race categories, 21.1 km, 10 km, and 5 km. The event, aimed at promoting fitness and resilience, will be hosted at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with an iconic race route covering India Gate and Kartavya Path. The Indian Navy to host the inaugural edition of the Indian Navy Half Marathon (INHM), on 02 Feb 25 in New Delhi. Over ten thousand participants are expected to compete across three race categories: 21.1 km, 10 km, and 5 km runs, making it an inclusive event for runners of all… — PIB India (@PIB_India) February 1, 2025 Organized in collaboration with IDFC First Bank, the marathon will be officially flagged off by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Mansukh L Mandaviya. The event will also see the presence of senior officers from the Armed Forces, prominent sportspersons, and other distinguished guests. As an incentive to the runners, the …

‘Peddar road ka nimbu paani hero’: Meet Rajesh Shah, who’s been hydrating Mumbai’s runners for 12 years | Trending News

‘Peddar road ka nimbu paani hero’: Meet Rajesh Shah, who’s been hydrating Mumbai’s runners for 12 years | Trending News

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For the past 12 years, Rajesh Shah, a Mumbai resident, has been a familiar and cherished face among the running community of South Mumbai. Every morning, Shah sets up a stand on Peddar Road, offering free nimbu paani (lemonade) to passing runners, earning him the affectionate title of “Peddar Road ka Nimbu Paani Hero.” His act of kindness has become a beloved tradition, helping athletes stay hydrated during their early morning workouts. The Tata Mumbai Marathon shared his story in a touching video and Shah’s heart-warming gesture gained widespread recognition online. The video features runner Piyush Gadda, who describes the refreshing relief he gets from Shah’s lemonade each day. “There’s a runner I don’t know, but every morning, he provides free nimbu paani for all the runners on Peddar Road. It’s so damn refreshing,” Gadda shares. The video then shifts to Shah, who narrates how this custom started. “During my own running days, I used to place a water bottle on Peddar Road to stay hydrated. Soon, I realised that other runners also needed something …

TikTok Awards Korea 2024 winners revealed: aespa, Queen of Tears + Lovely Runner’s entertainment company and more

TikTok Awards Korea 2024 winners revealed: aespa, Queen of Tears + Lovely Runner’s entertainment company and more

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The TikTok Awards’ inaugural Korean ceremony was held at the Kyunghee University Peace Hall in Seoul on Friday, November 15, according to South Korean media outlet ET News. aespa snagged the Artist of the Year title at the TikTok Awards Korea 2024. CJ ENM, the entertainment company behind Queen of Tears, won the Entertainment of the Year honour. Creative forces, not limited to influencers, widely recognised and hailed on the global short-form platform TikTok were honoured on the awards night. Stellar artists across the South Korean entertainment industry graced the Red Carpet event before the main highlight of the night. Also read | Why Blackpink’s Lisa made the Vanity Fair Hollywood cover: Indian-origin EIC defends decision amid heated online debate American singer-songwriter Eric Nam (based in South Korea) took charge as the main MC of the awards ceremony alongside Jin Hyeonju, a member of project girl group UNIS. Her girl group, formed through the survival reality show Universe Ticket, even raised the roof as one of the unforgettable performing teams of the night. The star-studded …

Neeraj Chopra logs another runners up finish – this time by an agonizing 1 centimeter, at Diamond League Final | Sport-others News

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One centimeter. In the end, that was all the distance that separated Neeraj Chopra and Grenada’s Anderson Peters. On a cold night in Brussels, it was an equally cold way to miss out on his second Diamond League Final title. It also summed up the kind of year the champion javelin thrower from India had. After all, 2024 started with Neeraj finishing second at the Doha Diamond League meet by 2 centimeters. The season tested Neeraj’s abilities to the fullest possible extent. And yet, sample this for a return: one Olympic Games silver medal, a runner-up finish in athletics’ most important international event apart from Paris, three throws beyond 89m for his career’s second, third, and fifth-best marks. All under a stalking shadow of a niggle. By any normal yardstick, that goes down as a successful season for a truly elite athlete. But, just like that night at the Stade de France in Paris, Neeraj’s reactions at the King Baudouin Stadium on Saturday night gave out the vibes of a man searching for something elusive. …

Makes It To Top-10 Week One Runners Of Ajay Devgn

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Shaitaan is amongst Top-10 Week One runners of Ajay Devgn, set to be one of his biggest ever. (Photo Credit – Instagram) The first week of Shaitaan has come to a close and the film has already emerged as a very good success. While the hold in the second week will determine how big a success will this supernatural psychological thriller turn out to be, rest assured there are quite a few records that would be chased by the Ajay Devgn starrer. One such record that has already been scored is an entry into the Top-10 biggest Week One ever for the superstar who has been consistently delivering good money spinners. He may or may not have powerful runs for each of his films, but time and again, Ajay Devgn has ensured good openings for his films, which are in double digits, and then a lifetime run which finds itself around the 100 crores mark at least. Yes, there may have been an occasional Runway 34, but that was an exception. Moreover, it found some …