World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra requests government help in clearing Kishore Jena’s Hungary visa
1 year, 4 months ago

World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra requests government help in clearing Kishore Jena’s Hungary visa

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra requested the government’s intervention to help fellow javelin thrower Kishore Jena obtain his Hungary visa for the World Championships in Budapest. Jena’s visa was cancelled by the Embassy of Hungary, putting his participation in jeopardy. “Just heard that there are issues with Kishore Jena’s visa, preventing him from entering Hungary for the World Championships. The Athletics Federation of India announced on Wednesday that Jena’s one-month visa had been cancelled by the Embassy of Hungary, putting his participation in the World Championship at risk.

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Federation Cup | Neeraj’s return will be the biggest highlight
7 months, 1 week 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 to participate in 27th Federation Cup in Odisha after competing in Diamond League
7 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 …

Meet Kishore Kumar Jena, India’s other javelin star
1 year, 1 month ago

Meet Kishore Kumar Jena, India’s other javelin star

Live Mint  

Kishore Kumar Jena is just about catching his breath after a whirlwind few months. Maine bola pukka bhaisaab, waise hi karenge.” A silver on his Asian Games debut helped Jena finish his breakthrough season on a high. Things came to a head in July this year, when Jena sat well out of the qualification bracket for the World Championship as …

'Jena and I will do it together' - Javelin ace Neeraj Chopra targets elite 90m throw in future
1 year, 2 months ago

'Jena and I will do it together' - Javelin ace Neeraj Chopra targets elite 90m throw in future

India TV News  

India's javelin ace Neeraj Chopra revealed his future plan to join the elite 90m club after his historic success at the Asian Games 2023. Neeraj successfully defended his Gold at the Hangzhou Games while his compatriot Kishore Kumar Jena bagged Silver to display India's dominance in the men's javelin throw event. "In future I see two Indian javelin throwers joining …

Annu Rani, Jyothi Yarraji and Kishore Jena will compete in National Open Athletics Championships 2023.
1 year, 2 months ago

Annu Rani, Jyothi Yarraji and Kishore Jena will compete in National Open Athletics Championships 2023.

The Hindu  

India’s Asian Games 2023 star athletes Annu Rani, Jyothi Yarraji, and Kishore Jena will be among those competing at the National Open Athletics Championships 2023, which begins on Wednesday at the Sree Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium in Bengaluru. The 31-year-old is expected to dominate the women’s javelin throw event Neeraj Chopra ended his season at the Asian Games with a gold, …

As Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena compete for supremacy, it is India’s future in javelin throw that wins
1 year, 2 months ago

As Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena compete for supremacy, it is India’s future in javelin throw that wins

The Hindu  

As javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena uncorked an 86.77m in his third attempt at the recent Asian Games in Hangzhou, a shiver ran through the millions who were closely following the action. Kishore Kumar Jena in action in the men’s javelin throw final in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Better days ahead for Indian athletics Kerala long jumper …

Asian Games 2023: “Gadbad toh hai” - Neeraj Chopra after javelin final delay controversy
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: “Gadbad toh hai” - Neeraj Chopra after javelin final delay controversy

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra questioned the track and field officiating at the Asian Games 2023 after he was asked to re-attempt his first throw during the javelin throw final on Wednesday. While sharing her thoughts on the men's javelin final, she alleges foul play against Murali Sreeshankar as well | 🗒️ @aashin23 reports.#IndianAthleticspic.twitter.com/Fe2IaIl2oN — Sportstar October 4, 2023 This was the second …

Asian Games 2023: India dominate Javelin event as Neeraj Chopra grabs Gold with 88.88m throw, Jena gets Silver
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India dominate Javelin event as Neeraj Chopra grabs Gold with 88.88m throw, Jena gets Silver

India TV News  

It's an all-India win at the javelin throw event in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou as Neeraj Chopra defended his Gold medal with an 88.88-metre throw while Kishore Kumar Jena won a Silver with his personal best of 87.54 meters as he almost threatened the golden boy of the top spot at one point. Neeraj's first throw was weak …

'Will get medal if I throw my personal best': Kishore Jena takes inspiration from Worlds outing ahead of Asian Games
1 year, 2 months ago

'Will get medal if I throw my personal best': Kishore Jena takes inspiration from Worlds outing ahead of Asian Games

Hindustan Times  

India's performance at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou has been nothing short of spectacular, with medals pouring in at a remarkable pace. India's Kishore Jena reacts during the men's javelin throw final at Worlds The track and field athletes have been instrumental in India's impressive medal haul, contributing 23 – including four golds. The anticipation for Wednesday's events is …

Kishore Jena’s journey to Budapest—a tribute to the human spirit
1 year, 3 months ago

Kishore Jena’s journey to Budapest—a tribute to the human spirit

The Hindu  

There is a lot more to sports than just winning medals. Kishore’s exploits at the recently concluded 2023 World Athletics Championships have taken the shape of heroic tales now; the Odisha athlete’s journey to Budapest is a tribute to the human spirit. Although a medal eluded Kishore in his maiden World Championships appearance, he entered the record books by making …

Focused on Asian Games, world champion Neeraj Chopra recalls grand gesture for Nadeem after Zurich Diamond League
1 year, 3 months ago

Focused on Asian Games, world champion Neeraj Chopra recalls grand gesture for Nadeem after Zurich Diamond League

Hindustan Times  

Train, compete and repeat. Neeraj Chopra was crowned the javelin world champion after India's ‘golden boy’ produced the best throw of 88.17m in the World Athletics Championships final in Budapest. Four days after striking a historic gold in the World Championships, Neeraj plied his trade in the Zurich Diamond League on Thursday. With the Eugene Diamond League final and the …

World Athletics Championships 2023: Full list of medal winners, Indian results
1 year, 3 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2023: Full list of medal winners, Indian results

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra illuminated the night sky in Budapest by winning the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the World Athletics Championships. Men’s javelin throw Neeraj Chopra : 88.17m Arshad Nadeem : 87.82m Jakub Vadlejch : 86.67m Women’s javelin throw Kitaguchi Haruka : 66.73m Flor Denis Ruiz Hurtado : 65.47 Mackenzie Little : 63.38m Men’s 100m Noah Lyles …

Neeraj Chopra's win at World Athletics Championship: Achievements so far
1 year, 3 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 …

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 …

World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023: Neeraj Chopra emerges the king of the javelin, wins gold
1 year, 3 months ago

World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023: Neeraj Chopra emerges the king of the javelin, wins gold

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra roars as the javelin is expelled from his right arm. Torqued by the Indian’s arm, its fluorescent green tail wiggles angrily like a hissing viper. He had already become the first Indian man to win a world medal when he took silver at the Eugene World Championships behind Grenada’s Anderson Peters last year. Raises the bar too high …

Neeraj Chopra qualifies for World Athletics Championships final on Sunday with one throw in qualifying round
1 year, 3 months ago

Neeraj Chopra qualifies for World Athletics Championships final on Sunday with one throw in qualifying round

The Hindu  

Usain Bolt could run the 100m in about nine-and-a-half seconds. A quarter of an hour later, there is another 20-minute wait for India’s biggest medal hope at Budapest to get his chance to throw in the qualification round of the men’s javelin throw. I’ve got this.’ One and done: India’s Neeraj Chopra reacts after clearing the automatic qualification mark on …

Neeraj Chopra through to World Championships final with 88.77m throw; DP Manu, Kishore Jena also qualify
1 year, 3 months ago

Neeraj Chopra through to World Championships final with 88.77m throw; DP Manu, Kishore Jena also qualify

Hindustan Times  

Neeraj Chopra produced his season's best and the fourth-best performance of his career to qualify for the men's javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary on Friday. World Athletics Championship - Men's Javelin Throw - India's Neeraj Chopra reacts during the qualification To put Neeraj's effort into perspective, Germany's Julian Webber was the only other athlete …

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 …

Javelin thrower Jena gets visa appointment with Hungarian embassy; could still compete at Worlds
1 year, 4 months ago

Javelin thrower Jena gets visa appointment with Hungarian embassy; could still compete at Worlds

The Hindu  

A day after javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena's one-month visa was cancelled by the Hungarian embassy, he has got a fresh appointment for Friday, renewing hopes that the 27-year-old can still compete in the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena has appointment at Hungary embassy tomorrow at 9am." The Odisha athlete's visa was cancelled by …

Javelin thrower Jena gets visa appointment; could still compete at World Athletics Championships
1 year, 4 months ago

Javelin thrower Jena gets visa appointment; could still compete at World Athletics Championships

The Hindu  

A day after javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena’s one-month visa was cancelled by the Hungarian embassy, he has got a fresh appointment for Friday, renewing hopes that the 27-year-old can still compete in the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena has appointment at Hungary embassy tomorrow at 9am.” The Odisha athlete’s visa was cancelled by …

Neeraj Chopra Implores MEA to Find Solution for Kishore Jena's Visa Situation Ahead of World Athletics Championships
1 year, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra Implores MEA to Find Solution for Kishore Jena's Visa Situation Ahead of World Athletics Championships

News 18  

Indian javelin throw ace Neeraj Chopra has sought the intervention of the Ministry of External Affairs pertaining to the situation of fellow athlete Kishore Jena’s visa predicament ahead of the World Athletics Championships scheduled to take place in Budapest, Hungary between August 19-27. “Just heard of issues with Kishore Jena’s VISA, preventing him from entering Hungary for the World C’ships. …

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 to lead 28-member Indian team in World Athletics Championships
1 year, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra to lead 28-member Indian team in World Athletics Championships

The Hindu  

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will once again headline India's campaign in the World Athletics Championships beginning on August 19 in Budapest, Hungary, with the country fielding a 28-member team. National record holder high jumper Tejaswin Shankar, 800m runner K M Chanda and 20km race walker Priyanka Goswami have also decided to skip the World Championships as they wanted …

Neeraj Chopra headlines 28-member Indian squad for World Athletics Championships
1 year, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra headlines 28-member Indian squad for World Athletics Championships

The Hindu  

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra was the biggest star in the 28-member Indian contingent that was announced on Tuesday for the World Athletics Championships to be held in Budapest from August 19. While the presence of Chopra, who is training in Switzerland and will seek to improve upon his silver medal in the previous edition, is a boost for India, the …

Resilient Neeraj Chopra overcomes physical discomfort to land historic World Championships silver
2 years, 5 months ago

Resilient Neeraj Chopra overcomes physical discomfort to land historic World Championships silver

Firstpost  

The physical effort was there for all to see. The mental side of Neeraj Chopra’s game in the World Championships javelin throw final was not so apparent. Watch: Neeraj Chopra’s 88.13m throw that earned India historic Worlds silver medal It was a throw that lifted the gloom spreading not just in the Indian camp here but also back home where …

Neeraj Chopra wins silver medal in World Athletics Championships 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra wins silver medal in World Athletics Championships 2022

The Hindu  

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won a historic silver medal at the World Athletics Championships final on Sunday with an 88.13m throw. With Neeraj’s silver India’s 19-year-long wait for a medal at the World Athletics Championships comes to an end. I would try to change the colour of the medal next time.” Talking about gold medallist Anderson’s 90m plus throws, the …

Neeraj Chopra's Picture with Guard Gog at World Athletic Championships Goes Viral
2 years, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra's Picture with Guard Gog at World Athletic Championships Goes Viral

News 18  

Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra was pictured caressing a guard dog during his training for the World Athletics championship 2022 in Oregon, USA. Being one of the favourites for a podium finish, the Tokyo Olympic Gold medallist could end India’s drought for medals at the Athletic championships. Neeraj is a big animal lover and has a pet dog named ‘Tokyo’ …

World Athletics Championships: Dhanalakshmi Sekar Misses Competition Due to Visa Issues
2 years, 5 months ago

World Athletics Championships: Dhanalakshmi Sekar Misses Competition Due to Visa Issues

News 18  

Dhanalakshmi Sekar, the only Indian sprinter who qualified for the World Athletics Championships 2022, will not be able to compete at the event after she failed to complete her visa formalities in time to travel to Oregon for the meet. When the U.S. Embassy opened a special window for the world championships-bound Indian athletes in late June, Dhanalakshmi missed the …

Neeraj Chopra to spearhead 22-member Indian athletics team in World Championships
2 years, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra to spearhead 22-member Indian athletics team in World Championships

Firstpost  

The contingent will leave for the USA in three batches with the first group scheduled to leave on Saturday, followed by the next on Monday, and the third and final by 5 July. New Delhi: Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will headline a 22-member Indian athletics team at the World Championships to be held in Eugene, the USA from …

How missing 2019 World Championships made Neeraj Chopra Olympic Champion
3 years, 4 months ago

How missing 2019 World Championships made Neeraj Chopra Olympic Champion

India TV News  

From 143k to 1.5 million Twitter followers overnight, that's what happened when a certain Neeraj Chopra became India's first track and field Olympic Champion at the recently-culminated 2020 Tokyo Olympics. While Neeraj has been a popular face among ardent Indian athletics followers since he became the first Indian to win the World Under-20 Championships in 2016, the overnight increase in …

Neeraj Chopra's training-cum competition stint in Europe delayed
3 years, 6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra's training-cum competition stint in Europe delayed

The Hindu  

Olympic-bound star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's training-cum-competition stint in Europe, which will mark his return to international competition after more than a year, has been delayed "by a few days" as he awaits an authorisation letter from France. The 23-year-old Indian, who hasn't participated in any event since qualifying for the Olympics in March last year, was originally set …

Neeraj Chopra's training-cum competition stint in Europe delayed by few days: SAI
3 years, 6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra's training-cum competition stint in Europe delayed by few days: SAI

India TV News  

Olympic-bound star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's training-cum-competition stint in Europe, which will mark his return to international competition after more than a year, has been delayed "by a few days" as he awaits an authorisation letter from France. The 23-year-old Indian, who hasn't participated in any event since qualifying for the Olympics in March last year, was originally set …

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 …

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