Neeraj Chopra's Paris Olympics t-shirt added to World Athletics' Heritage Collection
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Neeraj Chopra's Paris Olympics t-shirt added to World Athletics' Heritage Collection

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Chopra is among 23 athletes and three medallists from the Paris 2024 Games whose competition artefacts have been added to the Museum of World Athletics. Chopra is among 23 athletes whose competition artefacts have been inducted into the World Athletics Heritage Collection, which is currently on display in the 3D fully virtual museum of athletics. Besides Chopra, Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh, the World Athletics women’s field event athlete of the year, and her fellow Paris Olympic medallist Thea LaFond are among the athletes whose competition artefacts have been inducted into the heritage collection. 🇺🇦’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh and fellow @Paris2024 Olympic medallists including 🇮🇳's Neeraj Chopra are among the athletes whose competition artefacts are inducted into the World Athletics Heritage Collection, displayed on the online 3D platform of the Museum of World Athletics.

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Neeraj Chopra's T-Shirt Inducted Into World Athletics Heritage Collection
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Neeraj Chopra's T-Shirt Inducted Into World Athletics Heritage Collection

ABP News  

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is among 23 athletes whose competition artefacts have been inducted into the World Athletics Heritage Collection, currently on display in the online 3D platform of the Museum of World Athletics. Besides Chopra, Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh, the World Athletics women's field event athlete of the year, and her fellow Paris Olympic medallist Thea LaFond are …

Neeraj Chopra among Paris Olympics athletes whose competition artefacts added to World Athletics Heritage Collection
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Neeraj Chopra among Paris Olympics athletes whose competition artefacts added to World Athletics Heritage Collection

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra, Paris 2024 Olympics silver-medallist and Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh, World Athletics women’s field event athlete of the year are among the 23 athletes whose competition artifacts were inducted into the World Athletics Heritage Collection. 🇺🇦's Yaroslava Mahuchikh and fellow @Paris2024 Olympic medallists including 🇮🇳's Neeraj Chopra are among the athletes whose competition artefacts are inducted into the World Athletics …

World Athletics boss Sebastian Coe meets Sports Minister in India, discusses 2036 Olympics bid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

World Athletics boss Sebastian Coe meets Sports Minister in India, discusses 2036 Olympics bid

The Hindu  

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe met Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi on Monday and discussed India’s intent to host the 2036 Olympics along with development of athletics in the country. Mandaviya spoke about India’s resolve to host a sustainable, inclusive, and inspiring Games, and added that our ambition to host Olympics 2036 reflects the widespread support at every …

Paris 2024: For medals, sports governance is the key
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris 2024: For medals, sports governance is the key

Hindustan Times  

Paris was supposed to be the ‘turning the corner’ moment for Indian sport, expectation was we would win double digit medals and announce our arrival on the world stage as a serious player. Anyway, remember Abhinav Bindra’s telling comment that funding is only one of many moving parts – sporting success isn’t a vending machine where money throws up medals. …

Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra saving grace for India in athletics at Paris
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra saving grace for India in athletics at Paris

India Today  

Expectations were high from India in athletics, since they had sent a contingent of 29 members, their highest ever in the history of the Olympics. He had also joined Abhinav Bindra as one of the two athletes from India to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics. Post independence, India are still looking for their second medallist in athletics …

Neeraj Chopra wore ₹52 lakh watch at Paris Olympics final? Reddit sleuths identify luxury timepiece
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra wore ₹52 lakh watch at Paris Olympics final? Reddit sleuths identify luxury timepiece

Hindustan Times  

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won the silver medal at Paris Olympics, reportedly wore a watch that costs over ₹50 lakh during the thrilling final event last week. Neeraj Chopra ended his Paris Olympics campaign with a silver medal as Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem took the gold. "Can anyone tell which watch Neeraj Chopra was wearing in the 2024 Paris …

Congress hails Neeraj Chopra, 'Your throw inspired a nation', says Kharge
5 months ago

Congress hails Neeraj Chopra, 'Your throw inspired a nation', says Kharge

The Hindu  

The Congress on Friday, August 9, 2024, hailed Neeraj Chopra after he became the first Indian track-and-field athlete to win two successive Olympic medals with a silver in men's javelin throw. "Winning the Silver Medal in the Men's Javelin Throw event at the Paris 2024 Olympics is a testament to your dedication, hard work, and unwavering passion. "Your remarkable 89.45m …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Why is Neeraj Chopra wearing a pink bib during javelin throw final?
5 months ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Why is Neeraj Chopra wearing a pink bib during javelin throw final?

The Hindu  

India’s Neeraj Chopra wore a pink bib while the rest of his opponents were seen wearing the usual white ones during the men’s javelin throw final in Paris 2024 Olympics at Stade de France Stadium on Thursday. For example, Italy’s Lamont Marcell Jacobs had a pink bib while the rest of the competitors in men’s 100m event wore the white …

Neeraj, affable global champ, seeks a repeat
5 months ago

Neeraj, affable global champ, seeks a repeat

Hindustan Times  

Paris: It’s only when you step inside the cauldron that is the 80,000-seater Stade de France packed to the rafters that you realise how global the Olympics, and its heartbeat of track and field, truly is. From Tokyo to Paris, Chopra, older by three years and richer by two World Championships medals, hasn’t changed the way he looks at his …

Neeraj Chopra-starrer contingent to compete across 16 Olympic medal events: Check India's Paris schedule in athletics
5 months, 1 week ago

Neeraj Chopra-starrer contingent to compete across 16 Olympic medal events: Check India's Paris schedule in athletics

Hindustan Times  

Neeraj Chopra already has a special supporter waiting for India's blue-eyed boy at the Paris Games 2024. Members of the Indian athletics contingent starring javelin throw champion Neeraj will battle for supremacy across 16 medal events at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Date Event Stage Time August 1, Thursday Men's 20km race walk Final 11:00 PM August 1, Thursday Women's 20km …

Paris Olympics 2024: List of Indian athletes set to feature in Summer Games in athletics
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: List of Indian athletes set to feature in Summer Games in athletics

India TV News  

Indian athletes are gearing up for the upcoming Paris Olympics as the nation has sent a strong 117-athlete contingent for the Quadrennial Games. All the eyes will be pinned on Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra, who created history at the Tokyo Olympics by becoming India's first track and field athlete to win a Gold at the Summer Games. Neeraj is joined …

Neeraj Chopra headlines 28-member Indian athletics squad for Paris Olympics 2024
6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra headlines 28-member Indian athletics squad for Paris Olympics 2024

India TV News  

Neeraj Chopra is set to headline India's final athletics squad for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024. India's athletics squad feature 17 men and 11 women stars including the world champions and Tokyo gold medalist Neeraj Chopra and Asian Games winners Avinash Sable, Tejinderpal Singh Toor and Jyothi Yarraji. India's athletics squad for Paris Olympics 2024 Men: Avinash Sable, Neeraj Chopra, …

Exhibition in Paris to commemorate 100 years of India at the Olympic Games
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Exhibition in Paris to commemorate 100 years of India at the Olympic Games

Hindustan Times  

The JSW Group marked Olympic Day with the inauguration of an exhibition that celebrates life and legacy of Pierre de Coubertin, the Founder of the Olympic Movement, along with commemorating 100 years of India’s presence at the Games, in the host city of Paris, on Sunday. Chairperson of the JSW Foundation, Mrs. Sangita Jindal and Inspire Institute of Sport Founder, …

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra hungry for more Olympic glory in 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra hungry for more Olympic glory in 2024

Al Jazeera  

Chopra talks to Al Jazeera about his ‘rollercoaster’ year, his passion for the javelin, and his dreams for Paris 2024. Doha, Qatar – From growing up on a farm in northern India, to picking up a javelin aged 13, and winning Olympic and world titles by the age of 25: the phrase “meteoric rise” has never felt so apt when …

Neeraj Chopra a finalist for Men’s World Athlete of the Year Award 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

Neeraj Chopra a finalist for Men’s World Athlete of the Year Award 2023

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra was named as one of the five athletes shortlisted for Men’s World Athlete of the Year Award 2023, World Athletics announced on Tuesday. “The five athletes, who represent four countries from four area associations, have achieved sensational performances across a range of athletics disciplines in 2023, winning titles and breaking world records at the World Athletics Championships 2023, …

Can Neeraj Chopra's brand break the mould?
1 year, 3 months ago

Can Neeraj Chopra's brand break the mould?

Hindustan Times  

As India awaits Neeraj Chopra’s defence of his Asian Games gold at Hangzhou, there is complete appreciation of the distance he has travelled from being the rising javelin star of Jakarta 2018. His Olympic gold at Tokyo and World title mean India’s track and field athletes finally have feats beyond PT Usha’s missed bronze of Los Angeles 1984 to look …

Asian Games 2023: Anju Bobby George predicts 'huge haul of medals' in athletics
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Anju Bobby George predicts 'huge haul of medals' in athletics

Firstpost  

For the young athletes who will take part in the Asian Games for the first time, Anju Bobby George advised them to view it as a stepping stone towards the Olympics and World Championships. Anju Bobby George, who created history when she clinched a bronze medal at the 2003 World Championships in Paris, feels that the Indian contingent is set …

Neeraj Chopra focused on Asian Games after World Championships gold in javelin throw
1 year, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra focused on Asian Games after World Championships gold in javelin throw

The Hindu  

India’s newly crowned javelin world champion Neeraj Chopra said on Friday he was focused on staying injury-free in pursuit of a second consecutive Asian Games gold in China’s Hangzhou later this month. Reigning Olympic champion Chopra, 25, added a javelin world title to his sizeable medal collection on Sunday at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, where he recorded a …

My endeavour is to defend my Olympic gold in Paris next year: Neeraj Chopra
1 year, 4 months ago

My endeavour is to defend my Olympic gold in Paris next year: Neeraj Chopra

The Hindu  

Superstar javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday said he will do everything under the sun to defend his Olympic title in Paris next year and his World Championships title in 2025. The 25-year-old Chopra on Sunday became only the third javelin thrower in history to hold both the Olympic and World Championships crowns after winning the worlds title in Budapest. …

After Budapest, how ready are Indian athletes for next year’s Olympics? - The Hindu
1 year, 4 months ago

After Budapest, how ready are Indian athletes for next year’s Olympics? - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Nine-year-old Thathagat Kumar and his father Ajay Kumar had the most surreal time of their lives last Sunday when javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, the historic World Athletics Championships gold medal around his neck, made his way to a group of Indian fans in the stands at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest and clicked a selfie for them. It was …

Neeraj Chopra and I are happy to do well in javelin, a sport once dominated by Europeans: Arshad Nadeem
1 year, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra and I are happy to do well in javelin, a sport once dominated by Europeans: Arshad Nadeem

The Hindu  

In Arshad Nadeem, India’s Neeraj Chopra will have tough competition for the gold medal at Paris Olympics, but the Pakistani ace says for now both are just “very happy” to call the shots in a sport once dominated by the Europeans. He bagged silver in the men’s javelin thrown final in Budapest on Sunday, as Olympic champion Chopra won the …

Neeraj Chopra - How a boy from Khandra became World No.1 javelin star
1 year, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra - How a boy from Khandra became World No.1 javelin star

India Today  

Indian javelin star, Neeraj Chopra, astounded the world by becoming the first athlete from the country to win the Gold medal at the World Athletics Championships, solidifying his place in history. The final saw Chopra maintain his dominance, starting strong and sustaining a focused performance that saw his second attempt of 87.58m secure him the gold..@Neeraj_chopra1 brings home a historic …

World Athletics Championships 2023 Highlights: Neeraj Chopra Qualifies for Javelin Final, Secures Paris Olympics Berth
1 year, 4 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2023 Highlights: Neeraj Chopra Qualifies for Javelin Final, Secures Paris Olympics Berth

News 18  

World Athletics Championship 2023 Live: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will begin his quest for his maiden World Championship crown as the 25-year-old gears up to take part in the qualifying round of the men’s javelin throw event at the World Athletics Championship 2023. When will Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw qualification event at World Athletics Championships 2023 take place? Where will …

Neeraj Chopra qualifies for 2024 Olympics, enters World Championships final with 88.77m throw
1 year, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra qualifies for 2024 Olympics, enters World Championships final with 88.77m throw

The Hindu  

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra needed just one big throw to qualify for the World Championships men’s javelin throw final as well as 2024 Paris Games, pulling off a commendable first-attempt of 88.77m here on Friday. The 25-year-old Chopra’s qualifying round lasted just a few minutes as he sent the spear to his season’s best distance in his first attempt. FOLLOW …

Neeraj Chopra eyes historic medal as Javelin throw event nears at World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest
1 year, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra eyes historic medal as Javelin throw event nears at World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest

The Hindu  

Distractions are to be expected if you are Neeraj Chopra. When the Olympic javelin throw champion got to the warm up track next to Budapest’s National Athletics Center at the World Championships on Tuesday evening, he dealt with his fair share of them. Neeraj Chopra headlines 28-member Indian squad for World Athletics Championships And as he watches champions do what …

World Athletics Championships: Will Neeraj Chopra lead India to glory?
1 year, 4 months ago

World Athletics Championships: Will Neeraj Chopra lead India to glory?

Live Mint  

On 28 July, two days before the qualification period for the 2023 World Athletics Championships was about to end, India’s Kishore Jena hurled the javelin to a distance of 84.38m. If you compare the magnitude of what Neeraj Bhaiyya has achieved in the Olympic Games, it’s equivalent to India winning two consecutive Fifa World Cups.” While India is far from …

Neeraj Chopra’s relentless quest for perfection
1 year, 6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra’s relentless quest for perfection

Live Mint  

“Achha, mota lag raha tha main?”asked Neeraj Chopra with a chuckle as talked about his first-place finish at the Lausanne Diamond League during a virtual meet with Indian reporters. Even on a day he wasn’t feeling his best, Chopra got the job done, much like he consistently has in the big-ticket events for almost five years now. If I am …

Revisiting Neeraj Chopra's successful journey in 2022
2 years ago

Revisiting Neeraj Chopra's successful journey in 2022

India TV News  

Year Ender 2022 Neeraj Chopra: India's javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra created history in 2022. Chopra made the dream of crores of Indians come true in the month of September this year when the 24-year-old became greatest Indian athlete of all time by achieving the title in Zurich. For winning the Diamond League Finals, Neeraj Chopra was awarded the trophy, …

Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra to Compete against Anderson Peters, Johannes Vetter in Word Athletics Continental Gold Meet
2 years, 8 months ago

Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra to Compete against Anderson Peters, Johannes Vetter in Word Athletics Continental Gold Meet

News 18  

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra is pitted against current world champion Anderson Peters and 2017 world champion Johannes Vetter in the men’s javelin throw event at the at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meet here on Thursday. Chopra, who is currently training at Belek, Turkey, made history when he won in Tokyo last year, earning India’s first Olympic gold medal …

Neeraj Chopra Press Conference: Neeraj Chopra To Adapt Training Regime Keeping Covid Threat In Mind, Says Have To Do Well In Asian Games 2022
3 years ago

Neeraj Chopra Press Conference: Neeraj Chopra To Adapt Training Regime Keeping Covid Threat In Mind, Says Have To Do Well In Asian Games 2022

ABP News  

Olympic gold medalist, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra addressed a press conference from the United States of America on Thursday. Neeraj Chopra wants to do well in World Championship, Diamond League, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games that are set to take place in 2022. Yes, initially the fitness was a bit low, but slowly the fitness is coming back again," Neeraj …

Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra Returns to Training After Historic Feat
3 years, 2 months ago

Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra Returns to Training After Historic Feat

News 18  

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has returned to training at the NIS-Patiala more than two months after he clinched a historic gold at the Tokyo Olympics in August. Chopra, who became only the second Indian individual Olympic gold winner and first ever top podium finisher in athletics, was on a break after his historic feat on August 7 in Tokyo. …

Watch | Neeraj Chopra Surprises Fans With Hilarious Avatars in Latest CRED Ad
3 years, 3 months ago

Watch | Neeraj Chopra Surprises Fans With Hilarious Avatars in Latest CRED Ad

ABP News  

New Delhi: Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been getting immense love from all over India ever since he created history by winning the first-ever athletics gold medal for the country in Tokyo Olympics 2020. With India's newest sporting magnet attending one event after another and giving one interview after the other, and emerging as a hero after every appearance, …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra became the third-most talked about athlete globally on Twitter
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra became the third-most talked about athlete globally on Twitter

Firstpost  

The Tokyo Olympics 2020 recently concluded and Indian attained a major feat by winning a total of seven medals during the popular international multi-sport event. While women did quite well, it was Neeraj Chopra who became the third most talked-about athlete globally. He was the top-most talked about Indian athlete followed by Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, P V Sindhu, Lovlina Borgohain, …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra says he desperately needs competitions before Games; confident of breaching 90m mark
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra says he desperately needs competitions before Games; confident of breaching 90m mark

Firstpost  

“I feel I’m very close to throwing over 90m this year. If I can get competitions, I’m ready to breach 90m," said javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who’s touted as India’s best hope for a track and field medal at the Olympics. India’s best hope for a track and field medal at the Olympics, Neeraj Chopra, says he’s starving for international …

Japan’s Olympic uniforms will be made from recycled clothes
5 years, 11 months ago

Japan’s Olympic uniforms will be made from recycled clothes

CNN  

CNN — Japan’s Olympic and Paralympic teams will wear sustainability on their sleeves at the Tokyo 2020 games, courtesy of their uniform manufacturer, Asics. The Asics Reborn Wear Project, introduced Thursday, aims to gather “sportswear rich with memories” from people across the country, from which polyester fibers will be extracted and recycled into the new Olympic attire. “Asics is launching …

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