High jumper Nauraj goes out with a whimper in Birmingham
Nauraj Singh Randhawa suffered another low when he became the first out of the field of 13 participants to bow out in the men's high jump final of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Hup Wei quits after 18-year athletics career
There will be no last hurrah as national high jump champion and former Asian champion Lee Hup Wei today announced his retirement after 18 years of service to the nation in athletics.
Sun Mar 27 2022
Nauraj among 24 to attend World Athletics coaching course
High jumper Nauraj Singh, who competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics, is among 24 participants who will attend the World Athletics Level 1 Coaches Education and Certification System (CECS) virtual course.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Olympics: Athletics - Forza Italia! Jacobs and Tamberi make it a night to remember
Jacobs got a timely morale booster a few minutes before his run when Tamberi agreed to share gold in the men's high jump.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Hup Wei a picture of desolation after Tokyo exit
In today's qualifying round, Hup Wei who has a personal best of 2.29m, failed in all three attempts at 2.17m and was eliminated.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Road to Olympics: Coach Manshahar won't put pressure on high jumper Nauraj
Manshahar said that based on reports received, the 29-year-old Nauraj is in the best shape and also very focused on training in Germany.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Women's high jump gold medalist to be determined today
After all contestants failed to clear the height of 1.86m, Thi Viet Anh Duong of Vietnam was announced as the gold medal winner.
Fri Aug 25 2017
Nauraj Singh given honour to read KL2017 athlete's pledge
Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the selection of the 25-year-old athlete was based on Nauraj's achievement in the sport.
Mon Aug 14 2017
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024