Neeraj Chopra pulls out of Paavo Nurmi Games, misses second event since sustaining muscle strain
1 year, 6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra pulls out of Paavo Nurmi Games, misses second event since sustaining muscle strain

The Hindu  

Recovering from a muscle strain he had sustained last month, superstar Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has pulled out of the prestigious Paavo Nurmi Games to be held on June 13 at Turku in Finland. Event organisers said that the Olympic champion has informed them about the “cancellation” of his participation in the World Athletics Continental Tour gold level event due to “health” issues. “Javelin Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra cancelled his participation in the Paavo Nurmi Games. Chopra’s second-best result of all time is from Turku last summer and he was certainly looking forward to the competition at least as much as we were,” said Jari Salonen, CEO of PN Turku Oy, which organises the Paavo Nurmi Games.

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Neeraj Chopra after winning Paris Olympic silver: I can still better my throw distance by over four metres when fully fit
4 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 Chopra opts out of Paris Diamond League: Report
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra opts out of Paris Diamond League: Report

The Hindu  

Olympic and world champion javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra has opted out of this Sunday’s Paris Diamond League, citing the adductor niggle that has been troubling him for the past couple of months, according to a report. “I need to strengthen my blocking leg when I throw because that’s when my groin gets pulled. We’re working on that to see …

Returning Neeraj wins in Paavo Nurmi Games
6 months 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 warms up for Paris Olympics with gold at Paavo Nurmi Games, upstages Germany's Dehning with 85.97m throw
6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra warms up for Paris Olympics with gold at Paavo Nurmi Games, upstages Germany's Dehning with 85.97m throw

Hindustan Times  

Before announcing his arrival in Finland on Tuesday, Neeraj Chopra recorded his only appearance at the Paavo Nurmi Games in 2022. Two years later, the Olympic and world champion javelin thrower resumed the Summer Games build-up with a stellar show at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku. India's Neeraj Chopra in action The lone Indian in the field was up …

Paris 2024: Neeraj Chopra wins gold at Paavo Nurmi Games as he prepares to defend Olympic title
6 months ago

Paris 2024: Neeraj Chopra wins gold at Paavo Nurmi Games as he prepares to defend Olympic title

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra clinched gold medal in men’s javelin throw at Paavo Nurmi Games, a World Athletics Continental Tour event, with 85.97m in Turku, Finland on Tuesday. Locked in 🔐 Olympic and world champ @Neeraj_chopra1 secures his win in Turku with a throw at 85.97 💪#ContinentalTourGoldpic.twitter.com/liBsllvyhL — World Athletics June 18, 2024 Finland’s Toni Keränen took silver with a new personal …

Neeraj Chopra wins Gold in Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 for first time on his Javelin return ahead of Olympics 2024
6 months 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
6 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 …

Paavo Nurmi Games 2024: Neeraj Chopra set to resume Olympic build-up in Finland
6 months, 1 week ago

Paavo Nurmi Games 2024: Neeraj Chopra set to resume Olympic build-up 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 here on Tuesday against a stellar field, hoping to continue his build-up to Paris Games with renewed vigour. The 26-year-old superstar, the lone Indian in the field here, will be up against German …

"Haven't reached my best yet, not satisfied with my throw...": Neeraj Chopra
6 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 …

Neeraj Chopra to compete in Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland on June 18
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra to compete in Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland on June 18

The Hindu  

Superstar Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will compete in the prestigious Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland on June 18, where he will be up against 19-year-old sensation Max Dehning of Germany, the latest entrant in the 90m club, the organisers said. The competition will take place in Turku on June 18,” said Arttu Salonen, who is responsible for athlete …

Neeraj Chopra focused on Asian Games after World Championships gold in javelin throw
1 year, 3 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 …

Crafting Champions: An inside look at Neeraj Chopra's training and recovery techniques
1 year, 3 months ago

Crafting Champions: An inside look at Neeraj Chopra's training and recovery techniques

India Today  

World Athletics Championships gold medalist and Tokyo Olympic champion, Neeraj Chopra, exemplifies the indispensable combination of natural talent and a disciplined work ethic in sports. Chopra's comprehensive routine signifies a specific focus on both upper and lower body strength, while being mindful of the necessity to condition distinct joints and muscle groups in relation to his throwing style. A significant …

When will the new world champion Neeraj Chopra next be in action?
1 year, 3 months ago

When will the new world champion Neeraj Chopra next be in action?

India TV News  

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra in less than five years has won everything there is to be won as a javelin thrower in track and field events as he became the world champion with an 88.17m throw in the final in Budapest on Sunday, August 27. Chopra whose journey of winning in mega events began in the Asian Games in …

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 …

Neeraj Chopra pulls out of FBK Games after suffering muscle strain
1 year, 6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra pulls out of FBK Games after suffering muscle strain

The Hindu  

Reigning Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Monday said he has suffered a muscle strain and was pulling out of next month's FBK Games as a precautionary measure. 🙏 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/xJE86ULv5X — Neeraj Chopra May 29, 2023 "Unfortunately, it means that I have to withdraw from the FBK Games, in Hengelo. A World Athletics Continental Tour Gold level event, …

Neeraj Chopra Injured! 'Sustained A Muscle Strain During Training', Pulls Out of Competition
1 year, 6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra Injured! 'Sustained A Muscle Strain During Training', Pulls Out of Competition

News 18  

Neeraj Chopra took to social media to announce that he suffered a muscle strain during training and that he will not be taking part in the Fanny Blankers-Koen Games at Hengelo, the Netherlands on June 4. “Injuries are part of the journey, but it’s never easy,” Neeraj Chopra posted on social media. 🙏 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/xJE86ULv5X— Neeraj Chopra May 29, 2023 …

Neeraj Chopra withdraws from FBK Games due to muscle strain
1 year, 6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra withdraws from FBK Games due to muscle strain

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra withdrew from the FBK Games, an annual track and field event at the Fanny Blankers-Koen Stadion in Hengelo, which is to take place on June 4. Chopra cited that he sustained a muscle strain during his training and would not be able to compete in the tournament. The 2018 Asian Games gold medallist became World No 1 in …

Strong Field Awaits Neeraj Chopra in His First Diamond League Meet of Season
2 years, 5 months ago

Strong Field Awaits Neeraj Chopra in His First Diamond League Meet of Season

News 18  

A strong field awaits Olympic javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra in the prestigious Diamond League Meet in Stockholm on June 30, which will be his biggest event ahead of the World Championships in Eugene, USA, next month. The Indian superstar had won a silver in his first competition of the season at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland on …

Neeraj Chopra 'Feeling Good' Despite Nasty Slip During Kuortane Games
2 years, 6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra 'Feeling Good' Despite Nasty Slip During Kuortane Games

News 18  

Allaying fears of any injury during the Kuortane Games in Finland where he claimed his first win of the year, Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said he is looking forward to starting his Diamond League season in Stockholm on June 30. “I am feeling good and looking forward to starting my Diamond League season at @bauhausgalan on the 30th.” …

Neeraj Chopra hits javelin home turf tonight, celeb duties on the back burner
2 years, 6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra hits javelin home turf tonight, celeb duties on the back burner

The Hindu  

If you see any new The results of that training will be on display on Tuesday evening when Chopra marks his return to competition at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland. I’ve said this multiple times, but people get offended when I say it, I think,” he says. “After the Olympic gold, people started to think that if I say …

Neeraj Chopra to compete at Paavo Nurmi Games in his first event since Olympics
2 years, 6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra to compete at Paavo Nurmi Games in his first event since Olympics

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra is set to compete in men's javelin throw at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku Finland, with the list featuring World Champion Anderson Peters and World Championship gold medallist Johannes Vetter among others. Earlier, Neeraj switched his training base from Turkey to Finland ahead of three track-and-field competitions in Scandinavia- the Paavo Nurmi Games, the Kuortane Games, and …

Neeraj Chopra set to change training base to Finland; know all the details
2 years, 7 months ago

Neeraj Chopra set to change training base to Finland; know all the details

India TV News  

Neeraj Chopra is all set to switch his training base from Turkey to Finland on Thursday to train in Finland's Kuortane Olympic Training Centre till June 22. The Sports Authority of India said the "four-week training camp has been sanctioned by the government's Target Olympic Podium Scheme and would cost the sport ministry Rs 9.8 lakhs approximately." "From Kuortane, 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. …

Neeraj Chopra: From chubby kid trying to lose weight to Olympic champion
3 years, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra: From chubby kid trying to lose weight to Olympic champion

India TV News  

A plump kid took to athletics to lose weight and ended up being India's first track-and-field Olympic gold-medallist. Chopra's first medal in a national senior championship came in July 2015 during the Inter-State event in Chennai with a throw of 77.33m. A few months later, under the guidance of late Australian coach Gary Calvert, Chopra created history during the world …

Neeraj Chopra reaches Portugal, to compete on June 10
3 years, 6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra reaches Portugal, to compete on June 10

India TV News  

Olymoic-bound star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has reached Portugal to take part in an event in Lisbon on June 10, which will mark his return to international competition after more than a year. Chopra, who has not taken part in any international event after qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics in January last year in South Africa, reached Lisbon on …

Neeraj Chopra reaches Portugal, to compete on June 10
3 years, 6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra reaches Portugal, to compete on June 10

The Hindu  

Olympic-bound star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra reached Portugal on Sunday to take part in an event in Lisbon on June 10, which will mark his return to international competition after more than a year. The CEO of JSW Sports, Chopra's sponsors, Parth Jindal said the reigning Asian and Commonwealth Games champion has reached Portugal. After relentless efforts from @TheJSWGroup …

Javelin star Neeraj Chopra set to miss preparatory event in Finland
3 years, 6 months ago

Javelin star Neeraj Chopra set to miss preparatory event in Finland

India TV News  

Reported by Navneet Singh Neeraj Chopra, India's medal hope at Olympic Games in men's javelin throw, looks doubtful for this month's Kuortane Games due to travel restrictions placed by Finland government on Indian visitors. "It looks doubtful as Chopra hasn't got approval to travel to Kuortane from the Finnish government though he would be competing in Karlstad Grand Prix in …

Neeraj Chopra in focus as athletes gear up for Indian Grand Prix 3 in Patiala
3 years, 9 months ago

Neeraj Chopra in focus as athletes gear up for Indian Grand Prix 3 in Patiala

The Hindu  

There is an air of excitement as top javelin star Neeraj Chopra opens his season in Friday's Indian Grand Prix -3 at Patiala's National Institute of Sport. Of course, we competed in the 2018 Asian Games, but I had an elbow injury then,” Shivpal, who like Chopra has already qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, told Sportstar on Thursday. “Neeraj is …

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