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Ace sprinter Dutee Chand will participate in the World Athletics Championships in London, despite failing to touch the qualification mark of 11.26 seconds.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday felicitated the Indian Athletes who bagged medals at the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships (AAC) held at Kalinga Stadium.

Bhubaneswar: Dutee Chand stays on course for her third medal and Srabani Nanda for her second as the Indian sprinters qualified for the final of …

There was plenty to cheer for fans at the Kalinga Stadium as India’s athletes clinched gold medals in the 400m and 1500m events in both the men’s and women’s races.

An expression of intent was signed between Odisha government, International Associations of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and Athletics Federation of India (AFI) for the establishment of a high performance academy at Kalinga Stadium here.

The stage is all set for the spectacular opening ceremony of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday evening.

Showcasing the rich culture and heritage of Odisha, the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship, the mega event in the history of the sports of the state, began in a glittering evening at Kalinga Stadium here on Wednesday.

Ahead of the inauguration ceremony of the 22nd Asian Athletic Championship here, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday described the event as a historic day for the state.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday congratulated five Odia athletes, who will participate in the forthcoming 22nd Asian Athletics Championships-2017 slated to be held from July 5 in Bhubaneswar.

Opening and closing ceremonies of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships kicking off at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar from July 5, 2017 will include cultural performances by 300 students of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS).