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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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May 18, 2023 00:01 IST
On Monday, Priti clocked 9:47.78s in the 3000m steeplechase to register the fourth-best all-time India timing and qualify for the upcoming Asian Championships to be held in Thailand.
Thu, May 18, 2023
Nur qualifies for Asian Championships with second-best timing by IndianSubscriber Only
May 17, 2023 00:37 IST
Steeplechaser, who has grown up with horses, next in line after Avinash Sable.
Wed, May 17, 2023
Elite athletes dodge cricket balls, walkers, picnic parties while warming upSubscriber Only
May 16, 2023 22:06 IST
Ranchi's Nilambar Pitambar Park not the ideal place to prepare for Asian qualification meet, complain Fed Cup participants
Wed, May 17, 2023
After year-long ticket checker stint, Rajesh Ramesh’s athletics comeback finds momentum at Federation CupSubscriber Only
May 15, 2023 23:38 IST
The 24-year-old, whose fading career prompted him to take up a Railways job back in 2020, topped the 400m semifinals with 46.13s on the clock.
Tue, May 16, 2023
Chance for young guns at Ranchi Federation Cup athletics meetSubscriber Only
May 14, 2023 23:15 IST
Competition a selection trial for August's Asian Championships.
Mon, May 15, 2023
How training smart and light led Heena Rezoana Mallick to Asian triumphSubscriber Only
May 06, 2023 17:10 IST
With a blistering time of 52.98s, Heena Rezoana Mallick, breaks the Youth Asian Championships record of 53.02s set by Salwa Eid Naser
Sat, May 06, 2023
Doha Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra opens season with world-leading throw in tough conditions, but fails to breach 90m-markSubscriber Only
May 05, 2023 23:20 IST
Meanwhile, it was a night to forget for the 2022 Commonwealth Games triple jump champion Eldhose Paul, who finished 10th and failed to even breach the 16m mark.
Sat, May 06, 2023
‘Doha is famous for 90m throws’: Neeraj Chopra hints at big throw in season-opening Doha Diamond LeagueSubscriber Only
May 04, 2023 15:12 IST
The Olympic champion opens his season on Friday at the Doha Diamond League against the top guns Jakub Vadlejch, Anderson Peters, Julius Yego, Keshorn Walcott, and Julian Weber.
Thu, May 04, 2023
Protesting wrestlers say IOA president PT Usha expressed solidarity with themSubscriber Only
May 03, 2023 12:17 IST
During her brief stay, Usha interacted with all the protesting wrestlers and told them that she felt for their cause and was with them in solidarity.
Wed, May 03, 2023
We remained silent as we feared for our careers: Sakshi MalikSubscriber Only
May 02, 2023 22:49 IST
Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik said that it wasn’t the first time that wrestlers have approached law enforcement agencies seeking an FIR against Brij Bhushan.
Wed, May 03, 2023
Protesting wrestlers tarnishing country’s image: IOA chief PT UshaSubscriber Only
April 27, 2023 17:44 IST
Grapplers hit back: Our democratic right to protest; Unfortunate Usha can’t understand pain of women athletes.
Fri, Apr 28, 2023
Sexual harassment cloud: Protesters seek support of parties and khaps, ask PM to interveneSubscriber Only
April 25, 2023 04:00 IST
During their protest in January, the wrestlers had urged parties not to give their protest a political colour after senior CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat sought to show support.
Wed, Apr 26, 2023
Rugby coaches go scouting at athletics meetsSubscriber Only
March 28, 2023 20:59 IST
Looking for big blokes with speed to build national Sevens team.
Wed, Mar 29, 2023
With new coach, diet & self-belief, Khushi Sadanda Umesh beats favourite Rezoana to 200m Youth Nationals goldSubscriber Only
March 12, 2023 22:43 IST
The Pune-based athlete bagged the gold with 24.58s, making the cut for the Asian Youth meet in April.
Mon, Mar 13, 2023
Mubassina Mohammed starts an athletics revolution in LakshadweepSubscriber Only
March 10, 2023 22:24 IST
16-year-old's success has sparked a lot of interest among other young women in the region who were earlier reluctant to join sports.
Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Scouted through Insta, quarter-miler Rezoana Mallick Heena breaks jr national recordSubscriber Only
March 06, 2023 23:21 IST
Invited to Bengaluru, the 15-year-old from Nadia district of Bengal, now trains under world junior medallist Priya Mohan’s coach Arjun Ajay.
Tue, Mar 07, 2023
Tweak in technique helps long jumper Jeswin Aldrin break national recordSubscriber Only
March 02, 2023 22:01 IST
Reducing the number of strides results in a leap of 8.42m, more than Tokyo Olympics gold mark.
Fri, Mar 03, 2023
Shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor aims to overcome personal setbacks and break recordsSubscriber Only
March 01, 2023 23:14 IST
Toor's wife had to undergo an abortion just before the Asian Indoor event last month. Shot-putter wins gold with the meet record at National Throws competition
Thu, Mar 02, 2023
Asian indoor medallist triple jumper Praveen Chithravel overcomes field & cold to land on podiumSubscriber Only
February 21, 2023 19:44 IST
Youngster endured temperatures of around -25* C and is keen to build on the success.
Wed, Feb 22, 2023
New youth steeplechase record holder Sonam is the daughter of a brick kiln worker; she works as a delivery agentSubscriber Only
February 09, 2023 21:31 IST
Sonam, 18, broke Parul Chaudhary's decade-old record at the Khelo India Youth Games; she hails from a Dalit settlement in Hurthala village, Bulandshahr
Fri, Feb 10, 2023
National-level athlete working through Delhi’s winter nights in cold storage, loading milk packets at dairySubscriber Only
February 03, 2023 16:32 IST
Former cross-country bronze medal winner was abandoned by brother and survived at a Gurdwara while training hard to realise his track dream
Sat, Feb 04, 2023
Captain Shafali’s superstitious daddy remains stickler for seating arrangement in Rohtak, till the Cup is wonSubscriber Only
January 29, 2023 22:40 IST
A friend, a relative and even a print journalist told to stay put in allotted place till the win is sealed as Sanjeev Verma recalls emotional journey of her career.
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
Dutee Chand breaks silence over dope allegations: ‘I have never touched or used any kind of performance enhancing drugs’Subscriber Only
January 18, 2023 14:32 IST
A leaked NADA email alleged that Dutee Chand had failed a doping test that was conducted in Bhubaneswar. The 100m sprinter maintained that she was yet to receive any notification of the failed test and that she was innocent.
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Manu DP is ready to emerge out of Neeraj Chopra’s shadow as India’s next javelin championSubscriber Only
December 27, 2022 20:25 IST
After honing his talent with painful bamboo sticks, and working on his core by digging soil in his family's fields, the 22-year-old has breached the 80m mark in at least five out of the nine competitions he took part in in 2022.
Wed, Dec 28, 2022
Why for almost four years Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium hasn’t hosted any track-and-field eventSubscriber Only
November 29, 2022 04:05 IST
Iconic stadium that hosted Asian and Commonwealth Games lies unused as ground sinks after track relaying project
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