The science of parkour, the sport that seems reckless but takes poise and skill

Science can help you practise better parkour – through running up walls more efficiently, and expanding your landing options

Eliud Kipchoge's sub-2hr marathon: It all comes down to 15 extraordinary seconds

Kipchoge must put one foot in front of the other, at the frighteningly fast average pace of 2m 52s per km

Why certain parts of India shone during the recently-concluded Asian Games

Reasons as varied as a strong farming culture. patriarchal tradition and geography influence why sportspersons from Haryana, Punjab and India's …

Why Caster Semenya and Dutee Chand deserve to compete (and win) at Rio 2016

After much suspicion and derision, women with hyperandrogenism can compete in international events

The gender pay gap for the FIFA World Cup is $370 million. It’s time for equity

The lack of gender parity is evident in all stages of the popular game

Haunted by hormone

Sprinter Dutee Chand makes a spectacular comeback after facing ban in 2014 for failing an androgen test. What is sex testing all about?

COP24: Sports industry vows support to fight climate change

Sports for Climate Action Framework launched in Poland to raise awareness, rope in sports sector  

Gene's-eye view of Olympics

Scientists are peering into the genomes of top athletes to find out which genes can spill their secrets of success. How much of athletic …

Cricket’s Indian Premier League heads to the UAE as political power and money hit coronavirus concerns for six

The organisation of the tournament is a clear indication of the BCCI’s influence 

World Cup 2023 will boost women’s sports. But does it make financial sense?

Governments may not be in mood to spend on sports events when COVID-19 recovery is plunging budgets into deficits  

Cricket among sports to be hit by climate change: Study

Excess heat, rising sea levels, changes in precipitation may derail global sports

Auto Expo 2012 makes a green statement

Ebola puts expectant mothers at risk; Melinda Gates, Barbara Bush urge action

Health activists, football players unite to fight Ebola

Suspected Ebola case in Manipur; Northeast mounts strict vigil

Manipur, Assam and Tripura have increased screening of foreign visitors, including football players