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Journalism of Courage

Andrew Amsan

Andrew Amsan is a Special Sports Correspondent with The Indian Express, based in New Delhi. Andrew has a keen focus on athletics and has been covering the field extensively since 2014. His in-depth reporting and storytelling have earned him multiple prestigious awards. Andrew's expertise extends beyond just reporting; he brings a nuanced understanding of the athletes' journeys, challenges, and achievements. His stories often highlight the untold narratives in athletics, shedding light on grassroots development, emerging talent, and India’s growing impact on the global stage. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Andrew is committed to raising awareness about Olympic sports in India and amplifying the voices of athletes.

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Dope testers show up at Delhi State Athletics Meet, most athletes bolt; only 1 in 100 metre finalSubscriber Only

September 27, 2023 00:20 IST

Number of participants fell by half after doping control officers of NADA reached the JLN Stadium; a steeplechase athlete kept running after crossing the finish line to evade dope testing.

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

2023 Asian Games: Tejaswin Shankar in India

No ice-vending machines like in US, need to break slabs with a dagger, but Tejaswin back in India to bid for decathlon national record at AsiadSubscriber Only

September 20, 2023 23:05 IST

Originally a high jumper, the ace athlete keen to excel on the continental stage before returning to his original event.

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

India U-16 football captain from Manipur saved his boots and certificates as house was burnt downSubscriber Only

September 16, 2023 19:59 IST

Ngamgouhou Mate’s parents forced to flee just before mob arrives; U16 SAFF Cup winner is in Siliguri and hasn’t met his family for four months.

Sun, Sep 17, 2023

Neeraj Chopra will be defending his Diamond League title in Eugene at the Hayward Field stadium.

Neeraj Chopra looking at Diamond League title to cap a golden seasonSubscriber Only

September 15, 2023 23:21 IST

Though not obsessed with the 90m mark, Neeraj Chopra will look to cross the 90m barrier given power throwers Vadlejch and Peters are in the mix at the Hayward Field Stadium in Eugene hosting the Diamond League finals

Sat, Sep 16, 2023

Hurdler Vithya Ramraj clocked an impressive 55.43s.

Vithya Ramraj comes within 0.01 seconds of matching PT Usha record in 400m hurdlesSubscriber Only

September 11, 2023 23:49 IST

With improved endurance, aggressive hurdling and support from identical twin, 24-year-old TN athlete clocks 55.43s at Athletics Grand Prix in Chandigarh to come within touching distance of legend's LA Olympics mark

Tue, Sep 12, 2023

Relay star Rajesh Ramesh vomited for an hour after being stretchered off with crampsSubscriber Only

August 29, 2023 22:33 IST

It took the anchor leg runner two hours to feel alright, but the 4x400 quartet was back the next day to once again dip below 3 minutes in final where they finished 5th.

Wed, Aug 30, 2023

India’s winning 4: Three fought injuries, fourth is a footballer-turned-sprinterSubscriber Only

August 28, 2023 04:08 IST

The unheralded relay squad not only broke the Asian record but also became the first Indian team to reach a World Championship final.

Mon, Oct 23, 2023

India’s relay heroes finish fifth after clocking another sub-3minute raceSubscriber Only

August 28, 2023 01:54 IST

Although a little disappointed with the results in the finals, India’s takeaway has been their splendid run in the heats where they finished second behind USA and also set a new Asian record.

Mon, Aug 28, 2023

Jhansi to Budapest via Bangalore: Long jumper Shaili Singh set to take centre stage at Athletics World ChampionshipSubscriber Only

August 19, 2023 06:52 IST

Five years ago, Shaili Singh did not even know the basics of long jump. On Saturday, the 19-year-old who boasts of an impressive CV will make her World Championship debut.

Sat, Aug 19, 2023

Covid, murder, protests: As Indian wrestling endures setbacks, a Delhi akhara keeps churning out championsSubscriber Only

August 05, 2023 07:47 IST

With wrestling activities severely impacted due to the protests and consequent dissolution of the federation, the products of the fabled Chhatrasal Academy, which has overcome its own crisis, continue to enjoy an upper hand over their peers.

Mon, Aug 07, 2023

Soldier, who lost leg in landmine accident at Uri, is India’s blade-jumper at para Asian GamesSubscriber Only

July 27, 2023 07:00 IST

Inspired by Lt Colonel Gaurav Dutta, 54, whom he met at the Artificial Limb Centre in Pune, Rao took to track and field. He started as a blade-runner but later switched to long jump, an event in which he will represent India in the Para Asian Games at Hangzhou later this year.

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

Sreeshankar Murali bags Olympic ticket en route Asian silverSubscriber Only

July 15, 2023 17:25 IST

Sreeshankar, who recorded a series of 8.10m, foul, 8.12m, 8.11m, 8.13m and 8.37m jumps on Sunday, feels he could have crossed the 8.40m had he gotten a big jump in the first three attempts.

Sun, Jul 16, 2023

Asian Athletics Championships: Down with Covid in March, Shaili Singh overcomes aftereffects to win long jump silverSubscriber Only

July 14, 2023 23:29 IST

The 19-year-old long jumper came up with 6.54m in her very first attempt to take the lead momentarily after it was snatched by her Japanese competitor Sumire Hata, who came up with a 6.74m jump in the fourth round. Hata, nine years senior to Shaili, came up with a massive world-class 6.97m jump in the final round, more than 20cm better than her previous best.

Sat, Jul 15, 2023

Despite rain and a fumble, Jyothi races to gold in 100 m hurdles event, scripts history at Asian meetSubscriber Only

July 14, 2023 04:00 IST

Considered a special talent, the 23-year-old is the only woman in India to run sub-13 seconds, that too six times this year alone. In the heats at Bangkok, she had clocked 12.98 seconds.

Fri, Jul 14, 2023

Tajinderpal Singh Toor sets new Asian shot put record days after losing grandmotherSubscriber Only

June 20, 2023 00:06 IST

Punjab athlete hurls 21.77m to break his own mark set two years ago and gets emotional after the feat

Tue, Jun 20, 2023

Jyothi Yarraji: From being a ‘clumsy, hopeless’ teen to carrying India’s hurdles hopesSubscriber Only

June 19, 2023 00:22 IST

Jyothi hungry for more after clocking fifth sub-13s hurdles of the year

Mon, Jun 19, 2023

Inter-State Athletics: In gruelling heat, Tejaswin Shankar meets Asiad mark in decathlonSubscriber Only

June 18, 2023 00:18 IST

Clocks three personal bests as he battles hot and sultry conditions to meet Asian Games qualification standard in an event where few Indians have reached that far.

Sun, Jun 18, 2023

Vithya Ramraj (right) with her twin sister Nithya.

Inter-state Athletics Championships: With a little help from her twin sister, Vithya Ramraj makes a mark in 400 metresSubscriber Only

June 17, 2023 07:42 IST

Nithya the twin sister chipped in when Vithya left the national camp and had to fund her own training

Sat, Jun 17, 2023

Inter-State athletics: Long-distance quartet brave Bhubaneswar heat to meet Asian Games qualification markSubscriber Only

June 15, 2023 23:37 IST

The gruelling men’s 10,000m race saw the top-four finishers complete their races within the AFI qualifying cut of 29 minutes, 30 seconds for the Hangzhou Asian Games, slated for September.

Fri, Jun 16, 2023

Diagnosed with collapsed lungs, quartermiler Priya Mohan’s Asian Games dreams shatteredSubscriber Only

June 15, 2023 23:27 IST

Priya Mohan, 20-year-old 400m specialist, felt a sharp pain in her shoulders and chest last week before her lung condition was detected.

Fri, Jun 16, 2023

Inter-State Athletics: Lugging around poles is a new challenge for decathlete Tejaswin ShankarSubscriber Only

June 14, 2023 23:27 IST

Getting poles released from the Delhi airport took four days for the CWG bronze medallist in the high jump; will compete in 10 events in humid Bhubaneshwar at the Inter-State meet.

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Mason’s daughter, who practised with hay sacks and bamboo sticks, is India’s most promising high jumperSubscriber Only

June 13, 2023 21:27 IST

Pooja, who had to resort to 'jugaad' in her initial years as an athlete, won a silver at the recent Asian U-20 championship and is favourite to rewrite the national record.

Wed, Jun 14, 2023