Neeraj Chopra competing 'at his own risk' in National Open
5 years, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra competing 'at his own risk' in National Open

The Hindu  

Four months after his elbow surgery, Asian and Commonwealth Games champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra appears keen to get back to competition. But national coaches and federation officials do not want him to rush back to competitive action so early. If he is coming to Ranchi, it is his own decision,” said Radhakrishnan Nair, the Deputy Chief National Coach, told Sportstar on Wednesday. “He should not participate and it's not just my opinion, it's the opinion of the president, the planning committee chairman, the high performance director and also the chief coach.everyone.

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Neeraj Chopra-organised javelin event gets World Athletics president endorsement
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra-organised javelin event gets World Athletics president endorsement

India Today  

The Neeraj Chopra-organised Javelin event in India got an endorsement from the World Athletics President Sebastian Coe on Saturday, January 11. Coe said that the World Athletics is delighted to support the event as it will allow the fans in India to witness some of the best athletes on home soil and showcase the nation's ability to stage gold standard …

Neeraj Chopra to star in international javelin event at home
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra to star in international javelin event at home

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India’s two-time Olympic medallist and reigning world champion Neeraj Chopra will be the star attraction in a marquee international javelin tournament at home later this year, the Athletics Federation of India said on Tuesday. The AFI is planning an international event at home to cash in on Neeraj Chopra’s global popularity to give javelin a push Chopra has …

Neeraj Chopra doesn't need Jan Zelezny 365 days a year: Outgoing AFI President
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra doesn't need Jan Zelezny 365 days a year: Outgoing AFI President

India Today  

Outgoing Athletics Federation of India President Adille Sumariwalla has stated that Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra, who has already etched his name amongst the greatest in the sport, does not require the full-time presence of legendary coach Jan Zelezny throughout the year. These days, there is no coach in the world who is attached to one athlete for 365 days,” …

Neeraj Chopra raises alarm over doping among Indian athletes: ‘Once doping is in the mind...’
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra raises alarm over doping among Indian athletes: ‘Once doping is in the mind...’

Live Mint  

Olympic gold medal winner Neeraj Chopra, the poster boy of Indian javelin competitors, has offered a blunt assessment of the doping crisis among Indian athletes. Chopra sought a mindset change among athletes and coaches, in a recent interview. Neeraj Chopra talks about doping issues in Indian athletics: When asked about the challenges of Indian athletes in a recent interview with …

Neeraj Chopra appoints javelin legend Jan Zelezny as his new coach: ‘His knowledge is unmatched’
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra appoints javelin legend Jan Zelezny as his new coach: ‘His knowledge is unmatched’

Hindustan Times  

Double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra announced on Saturday the start of an exciting new chapter in his career by teaming up with javelin legend Jan Zelezny. Javelin thrower and doubble Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra “Growing up, I admired Jan’s technique and precision and spent a lot of time watching videos of him. ‘My first choice was always Neeraj’: Zelezny "I …

Javelin star Neeraj Chopra to begin early training for 2025 season in South Africa
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Javelin star Neeraj Chopra to begin early training for 2025 season in South Africa

Firstpost  

Double Olympic medallist Chopra, who last competed in Brussels in the Diamond League Final in September, will spend 31 days in Potchefstroom, the city where he has trained several times in the past including before the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. Image: X/Neeraj Chopra Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will travel to Potchefstroom, South Africa later this month for an off-season …

Neeraj Chopra to head to South Africa for off-season training later this month
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra to head to South Africa for off-season training later this month

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will travel to Potchefstroom, South Africa later this month for an off-season training stint to start early preparation for next year's competitions.The 26-year-old double Olympic medallist, who last competed in Brussels in the Diamond League Final in September, will spend 31 days in the South African city. Chopra battled an adductor muscle niggle …

Neeraj Chopra pens emotional note for coach Klaus Bartonietz: 'You were there through the highs, even more through the lows'
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra pens emotional note for coach Klaus Bartonietz: 'You were there through the highs, even more through the lows'

Firstpost  

In 2019, the Athletics Federation of India hired Klaus as a biomechanical expert and went onto become Neeraj’s coach the same year, after Neeraj had recovered from an elbow surgery. Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday penned an emotional post for his coach Klaus Bartonietz, who is retiring to spend time with his family in Germany. In 2019, the …

Neeraj Chopra says injury is fine now, next big target is the 2025 World Championship
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra says injury is fine now, next big target is the 2025 World Championship

The Hindu  

Promising to be 100% fit for the new season, India's two-time Olympic medal-winning javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra on Friday said a podium finish in the 2025 Tokyo World Championships is the next big target on his mind going forward. Chopra battled an adductor muscle niggle throughout the year and it also affected his performance at both the Olympics and …

What Is Neeraj Chopra's Diet | Health Live
7 months ago

What Is Neeraj Chopra's Diet | Health Live

ABP News  

Neeraj Chopra, who won a silver medal in javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024, follows a strict diet routine to maintain his fitness. In an interview, Chopra revealed that body fat percentages vary by sport; bodybuilders should have around 5-7%, while javelin throwers should aim for about 10-10.5%. Although he was a strict vegetarian until 2016, limited vegetarian options …

Neeraj Chopra aims for bigger returns post silver medal in Paris Olympics, says ’No comparison with a gold medal’
7 months, 1 week ago

Neeraj Chopra aims for bigger returns post silver medal in Paris Olympics, says ’No comparison with a gold medal’

Live Mint  

Despite missed to win gold medal in javelin throw at the recently held Paris Olympics 2024, India's silver medalist Neeraj Chopra is hurt but confident of bigger returns in upcoming competitions. Chopra, who made history in 2020 Tokyo Olympics with India's first ever Olympic track and field gold, threw the javelin till 89.45 metres at Paris, but lost to Pakistan's …

Neeraj Chopra brings home Olympic silver, Bangladesh’s interim government, and more: The week in 5 charts
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra brings home Olympic silver, Bangladesh’s interim government, and more: The week in 5 charts

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra wins silver in Paris Neeraj Chopra fought as hard as he could. This comes days after Sheikh Hasina - the country’s longest-serving Prime Minister and Awami League leader - resigned and fled the nation amid violent mass protests in which more than 300 people have been killed. The airline VOEPASS said that its plane, an ATR 72 twin-engine …

Olympics: Silver lining despite injury for Neeraj
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympics: Silver lining despite injury for Neeraj

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Neeraj Chopra’s consistency is usually up there with death and taxes as one of those few constants in life. That is not what you would expect from someone who has established a gold standard for clearing distance day after day, month and month, year after year, from someone with 10 consecutive wins over the last three years. He had …

Neeraj Chopra Likely To Undergo Surgery For Long-Standing Groin Injury After Failing To Defend Olympic Champion Tag - Report
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra Likely To Undergo Surgery For Long-Standing Groin Injury After Failing To Defend Olympic Champion Tag - Report

ABP News  

Neeraj Chopra, who won India’s fifth medal and sole silver at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024, is likely to undergo a surgery to treat a continuous groin injury. ALSO ON ABP Live | Erriyon Knighton Raises Eyebrows By Skipping Media Interaction After 200m Final Amid Doping Controversy At Paris Olympics 2024 Neeraj Chopra has been struggling with a hernia causing …

Neeraj Chopra’s coaching team set for revival, he may undergo surgery: Report
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra’s coaching team set for revival, he may undergo surgery: Report

Live Mint  

A day after winning the silver medal in the Paris Olympics, javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra is likely to undergo surgery to treat a long-standing groin injury. According to an India Today report, Neeraj's coaching team is also set for a major change and three top doctors have been identified to perform the surgery for him. Struggling with Hernia, that …

Neeraj Chopra after winning Paris Olympic silver: I can still better my throw distance by over four metres when fully fit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra after winning Paris Olympic silver: I can still better my throw distance by over four metres when fully fit

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra, after securing his second consecutive Olympic medal with a silver in the javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics, is now focussed on regaining his full fitness. My coach always says that if the blocking leg starts working and the groin injury gets better, I can still better my throw by over four meters,” said Neeraj. “I’ve been …

Neeraj has stiff competition as he aims to repeat Tokyo heroics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj has stiff competition as he aims to repeat Tokyo heroics

The Hindu  

It’s going to be down to Neeraj Chopra once again isn’t it? When he strides into the Stade de France on Thursday, it will take the talismanic spear thrower’s broad shoulders to wrest an Olympic campaign that began promisingly but now seems mired in despair back to confidence. The threat is likely to come from four others — European champion …

Neeraj Chopra spearheads India's gold quest at Paris Olympics: Arshad, Vadlejch stand in way of javelin world champion
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra spearheads India's gold quest at Paris Olympics: Arshad, Vadlejch stand in way of javelin world champion

Hindustan Times  

It's time for India to rally behind its biggest medal hope at the Paris Olympics. World champion Neeraj Chopra will launch his bid for a second successive Olympic gold at the monumental Stade de France as the javelin superstar defends his crown in the men's event of the Summer Games on Tuesday. The reigning world champion and Tokyo Olympics gold …

Neeraj, affable global champ, seeks a repeat
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 3 weeks 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: Neeraj Chopra, India’s sole defending champion, eyes back-to-back gold
8 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra, India’s sole defending champion, eyes back-to-back gold

Hindustan Times  

Neeraj Chopra was the star of India's Tokyo Olympics campaign, as he became only the second individual gold medallist from India, and also the first to do so in track and field. But let's get one thing straight, Neeraj was expected to challenge for a medal, but nobody predicted him to clinch gold. The signs of something happening was evident …

Olympics is high-stakes, anything can happen: Neeraj Chopra’s coach Bartonietz ahead of Paris 2024
8 months ago

Olympics is high-stakes, anything can happen: Neeraj Chopra’s coach Bartonietz ahead of Paris 2024

The Hindu  

The adductor niggle that has troubled Neeraj Chopra in the past couple of months “is fine” now and the reigning Olympic champion has entered the high-intensity phase of his Paris preparations, his German coach Klaus Bartonietz told PTI, dismissing concerns surrounding the Indian star’s fitness. “So, it’s fine, he has prepared and trained well.” Asked about Chopra opting out of …

Returning Neeraj wins in Paavo Nurmi Games
9 months, 1 week ago

Returning Neeraj wins in Paavo Nurmi Games

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: With about six weeks remaining for the Paris Olympics, Neeraj Chopra seems to be getting into his best strides. The Olympic and world champion managed to throw 85.97m to lead the javelin competition at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland on Tuesday. After opening the season with a second finish in the Doha Diamond League where he touched …

Neeraj Chopra wins Gold in Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 for first time on his Javelin return ahead of Olympics 2024
9 months, 1 week ago

Neeraj Chopra wins Gold in Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 for first time on his Javelin return ahead of Olympics 2024

India TV News  

India's Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has marked his Javelin return in style as the 26-year-old bagged the Gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 in Finland on Tuesday, June 18. His throw of 85.97m in the third attempt was enough for the reigning Olympic champion to clinch the Gold in Finland. This throw was enough for all the …

Neeraj Chopra set to resume Olympic build-up at Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland
9 months, 1 week ago

Neeraj Chopra set to resume Olympic build-up at Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland

The Hindu  

Forced into a short break to mend a niggle, Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will return to competitive action at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku on June 18 against a stellar field, hoping to continue his build-up to Paris Games with renewed vigour. Chopra had withdrawn from last month's Ostrava Golden Spike as a precautionary measure …

"Haven't reached my best yet, not satisfied with my throw...": Neeraj Chopra
9 months, 1 week ago

"Haven't reached my best yet, not satisfied with my throw...": Neeraj Chopra

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Olympic and World champion Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra feels that he has not reached his peak yet and revealed the throw eight years back which is the only throw that has ever left him satisfied in his career. ": Neeraj Chopra Neeraj exhibited the basics of throwing a javelin to former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik on …

Book Review: The Neeraj Chopra Story - An earnest attempt to document history
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Book Review: The Neeraj Chopra Story - An earnest attempt to document history

The Hindu  

The Man Who Made History: The Neeraj Chopra Story by Norris Pritam encapsulates the fascinating journey of India’s first-ever Olympic gold medallist in track and field. LISTEN | Sportstar Podcast: Federation Cup 2024 - Neeraj Chopra’s triumphant homecoming, Olympic qualification hiccups and AFI’s administrative headaches When it came to Neeraj, apart from the initial financial struggles, everything fell into place. …

Neeraj Chopra clinches Gold at 2024 Federation Cup; Kishore Jena fails to impress again
10 months, 1 week ago

Neeraj Chopra clinches Gold at 2024 Federation Cup; Kishore Jena fails to impress again

India TV News  

India's ace athlete Neeraj Chopra claimed Gold in the men's javelin event at the Federation Cup 2024 on Wednesday. Having played in the Doha Diamond League 2024 last week, Neeraj did not push himself for his best efforts as he only started preparing for the Paris Olympic Games last month. Kishore also struggled in the recent Doha Diamond League 2024 …

Federation Cup | Neeraj’s return will be the biggest highlight
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Federation Cup | Neeraj’s return will be the biggest highlight

The Hindu  

World and Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s return to a domestic event after his historic performance in the Tokyo Games three years ago will be the biggest highlight of the National Federation athletics meet, starting at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday. Besides Asian Games gold medallist Neeraj, silver medallist and local favourite Kishore Jena will be another big …

Neeraj Chopra vows to win next DL meeting after finishing close second in Doha
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra vows to win next DL meeting after finishing close second in Doha

Hindustan Times  

Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra vowed to go one step ahead in the next Diamond League meeting after finishing a close second during the Doha leg here. Neeraj Chopra, of India, makes an attempt in the men's javelin throw during the Diamond League athletics meet at the Qatar Sports Club stadium Chopra finished second at the Doha …

With eyes on Paris, Neeraj begins season in Doha DL
10 months, 2 weeks ago

With eyes on Paris, Neeraj begins season in Doha DL

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Olympic year brings with it varied challenges and expectations. For India's Neeraj Chopra, one of the most followed and revered sportspersons in the country, the path would be strewn with even bigger challenges. When Neeraj runs to take his first throw of the season at the Diamond League in Doha on Friday, his eyes will be on the …

Neeraj Chopra to participate in 27th Federation Cup in Odisha after competing in Diamond League
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra to participate in 27th Federation Cup in Odisha after competing in Diamond League

India TV News  

India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra is set to be back in action this month in the Diamond League in Doha and will also be participating in the 27th Federation Cup that will be taking place in Odisha from May 12 to May 15. It is a good chance for him to warm up with National Federation Cup athletics championship at …

Ready for Olympic defence, Neeraj Chopra aware, not worried of competition
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ready for Olympic defence, Neeraj Chopra aware, not worried of competition

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra will kick off his Olympic defence year at the Diamond League next month and the World champion is both aware of the pressure of expectations and confident in his own abilities. That has changed – I have participated in two World Championships with a silver and a gold, good performances and title in Diamond League and defended Asian …

Ready for Olympic defence, Neeraj Chopra aware, not worried of competition
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ready for Olympic defence, Neeraj Chopra aware, not worried of competition

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra will kick off his Olympic defence year at the Diamond League next month and the world champion is both aware of the pressure of expectations and confident in his own abilities. That has changed – I have participated in two World Championships with a silver and a gold, good performances and title in Diamond League and defended Asian …

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra hungry for more Olympic glory in 2024
1 year, 3 months 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 …

HTLS Day 4 LIVE: Want India to become javelin superpower, says Neeraj Chopra
1 year, 4 months ago

HTLS Day 4 LIVE: Want India to become javelin superpower, says Neeraj Chopra

Hindustan Times  

Nov 3, 2023 6:23 PM IST For the past few years, Neeraj Chopra has seen more wins than losses. And as he is asked about whether a possibility of defeats keeps him on his toes, Neeraj insists that the losses he endured early in his career have played a crucial role in taking him to the top of his game. …

'Neeraj signifies the emergence of a powerful nation in sport': Sebastian Coe
1 year, 5 months ago

'Neeraj signifies the emergence of a powerful nation in sport': Sebastian Coe

Hindustan Times  

Sebastian Coe, president of World Athletics and a four-time Olympic middle-distance medallist from the UK, throws in an Italian term to describe Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic javelin throw champion of India. Currently in his third term as the head of track and field's governing body, Coe felt every athlete around the world "loves" Chopra. Even as Athletics Federation of …

Neeraj Chopra sees two Indian javelin throwers in the 90m club in the future soon
1 year, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra sees two Indian javelin throwers in the 90m club in the future soon

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra is very close to the 90m mark and with Kishore Kumar Jena also doing very well, the Olympic champion feels there could be two Indians going past that barrier. “In future, I see two Indian javelin throwers joining the 90m club,” said Neeraj during an Athletics Federation of India function to felicitate the Asian Games stars in New …

Asian Games 2023: Unfazed Neeraj Chopra restarts global conquest with gold at Hangzhou
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Unfazed Neeraj Chopra restarts global conquest with gold at Hangzhou

The Hindu  

The lead-up to the men’s javelin final was all about Neeraj Chopra. IN PICTURES: A look at Neeraj Chopra’s throws from his gold at the Tokyo Games to his gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games But in a land where track and field athletes are among sporting royalties, not many had heard of who the Indian athlete was. Were there …

Asian Games 2023: Neeraj Chopra catches Indian flag from falling on ground, leaves netizens in awe | WATCH
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Neeraj Chopra catches Indian flag from falling on ground, leaves netizens in awe | WATCH

India TV News  

India's Olympic and World champion Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday defended his Asian Games title with a stunning show in Hangzhou, China at the 2023 Games. The reigning World champion Chopra sent his Javelin to a season-best mark of 88.88m to clinch the Gold medal in an all-India fight for the top spot with compatriot Kishore Jena. As per …

Asian Games: No Neeraj Chopra-Arshad Nadeem clash in men's javelin after Pakistan star pulls out due to injury
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Games: No Neeraj Chopra-Arshad Nadeem clash in men's javelin after Pakistan star pulls out due to injury

India Today  

Pakistan star Arshad Nadeem has pulled out of Asian Games 2023 a day ahead of the men's javelin final in Asian Games 2023. The Pakistan star's rivalry with India's Neeraj Chopra was set to be one of the high-profile clashes in the athletics discipline on Wednesday, October 4. Asian Games, Day 10: Live In the world of athletics, rivalries often …

Chance for Neeraj Chopra-led India to showcase its sporting prowess at Asian Games
1 year, 6 months ago

Chance for Neeraj Chopra-led India to showcase its sporting prowess at Asian Games

The Hindu  

India is fielding a jumbo contingent of around 650 athletes at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. Sreeshankar has had a good year too, with six 8m-plus jumps, but did not qualify for the final of the World Championships, while China’s Jianan Wang made the last 12 after a season-best 8.34m. India expects to follow up good show in archery India …

Sports Ministry approves preparatory camp for Neeraj Chopra in Switzerland
1 year, 6 months ago

Sports Ministry approves preparatory camp for Neeraj Chopra in Switzerland

The Hindu  

The Mission Olympic Cell has approved participation of current World Athletics Champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for a 12-day training camp in Magglingen, Switzerland, ahead of his participation for the Diamond League 2023 final scheduled in Eugene, USA this September. Parul Chaudhary, who sealed a Paris Olympics quota by clocking a National Record time of 9:15.31s at the Budapest event …

Neeraj Chopra focused on Asian Games after World Championships gold in javelin throw
1 year, 6 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 …

World Athletics Championships: Gladiator then, conqueror now: What next for Neeraj Chopra?
1 year, 6 months ago

World Athletics Championships: Gladiator then, conqueror now: What next for Neeraj Chopra?

The Hindu  

At the Nemzeti Atletikai Kozpont in Budapest on Sunday night, Neeraj Chopra completed the last major victory an athlete can hope for. After throwing his javelin a distance of 88.17m, Neeraj pressed his head to the ground as he celebrated besting the best of the field at the World Athletics Championships. His resume now reads like something out of an …

Neeraj Chopra and I are happy to do well in javelin, a sport once dominated by Europeans: Arshad Nadeem
1 year, 6 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's win at World Athletics Championship: Achievements so far
1 year, 6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra's win at World Athletics Championship: Achievements so far

Business Standard  

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has become the world champion, recording an impressive throw of 88.17 metres at the World Athletics Championships final event in Budapest. Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold drew significant attention as it marked India's first individual gold in a track and field event at the Olympics. Prior to this, Abhinav Bindra had secured India's first individual …

Neeraj Chopra 1st Indian To Win Gold At World Athletics Championships
1 year, 6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra 1st Indian To Win Gold At World Athletics Championships

Deccan Chronicle  

Budapest : While Neeraj Chopra created history by becoming the first Indian to win gold at the World Athletics Championships, the javelin thrower reveals that his actual desire was to hit the 90m mark in the final. However, things didn't materialise in the manner he hoped for and Neeraj recorded his best throw of 88.17 m in his second attempt …

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's king-sized legacy grows with gold-clinching 88.17m throw at World Athletics Championships
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's king-sized legacy grows with gold-clinching 88.17m throw at World Athletics Championships

Hindustan Times  

At just 25 years old, Neeraj Chopra keeps on adding to his already king-sized legacy. The Olympics gold medallist from Tokyo 2021, Neeraj now has a Worlds gold medal after securing a top-podium finish in men's javelin at the World Athletics Championships. As India went to sleep Sunday night, Neeraj ensured he took away the nation's Monday blues when an …

Watch Neeraj Chopra's golden moment at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch Neeraj Chopra's golden moment at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest

India Today  

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has marked his dominance on the global stage by clinching the gold medal in the men's javelin event at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, August 27. This victory places Chopra on an elite and distinct pedestal, where he joins shooter Abhinav Bindra as the only other Indian to simultaneously hold the Olympics and the World …

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