Athletics
Arshad Nadeem Wins Gold in Athletics Championship
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Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem claimed gold in the javelin throw at the World Athletics Championship on September 17, 2025. His throw set a new personal best and secured his place among top athletes. The event highlights growing talent in South Asian athletics.
Great Britain Ends World Championships Without Gold
Great Britain's athletics team concluded the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo without securing a single gold medal, marking their worst performance in two decades. The team managed only three medals overall, prompting reflections on the state of British athletics amid high expectations and significant funding. This outcome has sparked discussions about potential reforms in training and talent development.
Ethiopian athlete Selomon Barega wins Tokyo half marathon
Ethiopian athlete Selomon Barega won the half marathon in Tokyo, Japan. He completed the race in 1:01:21. In the women's category, Meskerem Mamo finished third.
Ruth chepng'etich banned for three years by aiu
Kenyan athlete Ruth Chepng'etich, the world marathon record holder, has been banned for three years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after admitting to using the prohibited substance Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). Her urine sample, taken on March 14, 2025, showed concentrations of about 3,800 ng/mL. The ban was reduced from four years due to her early admission.
Key News Headlines for September 13, 2025
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On September 13, 2025, C.P. Radhakrishnan took oath as a key official amid rising retail inflation in India. Various national, world, sports, and business developments marked the day, including the start of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Other notable events included updates in politics and economy.