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KreedOn highlights the top 7 all-time best Indian high jumpers, celebrating their remarkable achievements and contributions to athletics. These athletes have consistently pushed boundaries, inspiring a new generation to reach greater heights.
UChicago Medicine highlights that young athletes should fuel up with complex carbs and lean protein before games, and replenish with protein and hydration afterward to boost recovery and performance.
China has banned extreme sports nationwide following the deadly Gansu ultramarathon, where harsh weather claimed 21 lives. The government cites safety concerns and vows stricter oversight to prevent future tragedies.
Aarti clinched bronze in the 10,000m race walk with a National Record, opening India’s medal tally at the World U20 Championships. Her stellar performance highlights India’s growing prowess in athletics on the global stage.
Canada clinched its first World Relays mixed 4x100m title, edging out Jamaica and Great Britain & Northern Ireland in a thrilling final, marking a historic victory at The Globe and Mail’s featured event.
Viral games like Run It Straight and Power Slap reignite concerns over sports safety, embracing brutal head knocks and ultra-violence. Critics warn these trends dangerously roll back decades of progress in player protection.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has thrown his support behind London’s bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, highlighting the event’s potential to boost local economy and inspire future athletes.
International field hockey players boost performance with in-season repeated-sprint training in hypoxia, says a new Frontiers study. The approach enhances speed and endurance under competitive conditions.
Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuña made a stunning play, launching an incredible throw to tag out a Yankees runner at third base. The highlight-defining moment energized the crowd and shifted momentum in the game. – FOX Sports