Neeraj Chopra explains how India can rise in sports, Olympic javelin champion cites USA’s example for improvement
1 week, 2 days ago

Neeraj Chopra explains how India can rise in sports, Olympic javelin champion cites USA’s example for improvement

Live Mint  

Balancing sports and education is a huge task in India. In an interview with Lallantop on Sunday, Olympic champion javelin ace Neeraj Chopra opined that it is possible to balance both effectively with proper management. “If you talk about studies and sports, I feel both can be managed equally,” Neeraj Chopra told Lallantop. I think in India, the schools and universities should adopt the same and once integrated, India will see a big rise in sports,” added the Tokyo Olympics gold medallist. Having said that, things have changed for better in the past decade.” From a collective 13 Olympic medals from 2000 to 2016, India have come a long way in securing 13 medals.

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India set to host star-studded javelin competition in 2025 headlined by Neeraj Chopra
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India set to host star-studded javelin competition in 2025 headlined by Neeraj Chopra

India TV News  

Neeraj Chopra is set to headline a top javelin competition in India in September 2025. The Athletics Federation of India is set to bid for multiple world athletics events in the next few years including the 2029 World Championships and hence the invitational tournament will form part of that bidding process as India opens to the world as a market …

India set to host top Javelin competition headlined by Neeraj Chopra
1 week, 1 day ago

India set to host top Javelin competition headlined by Neeraj Chopra

India Today  

Olympic gold and silver medallist Neeraj Chopra will headline a star-studded global javelin competition which India will host most likely in September, the Athletics Federation of India announced on Tuesday. Outgoing AFI president Adille Sumariwalla confirmed that India has expressed interest to host the 2029 World Championships, as well as the 2027 World Relays. The AFI has already submitted its …

Neeraj Chopra raises alarm over doping among Indian athletes: ‘Once doping is in the mind...’
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1 week, 2 days 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 …

‘Doping is a big problem in India’: Neeraj Chopra drops bombshell statement, claims ‘To tell you the truth…’
1 week, 2 days ago

‘Doping is a big problem in India’: Neeraj Chopra drops bombshell statement, claims ‘To tell you the truth…’

Hindustan Times  

Doping has been a huge problem in Indian sports. In a study conducted by WADA, India was named as the second worst country in a 10-year global study of positive doping cases by minors. So, when India’s most popular athlete Neeraj Chopra was asked about doping among Indian athletes, he expressed extreme sadness. Speaking to Lallantop, he said, “Totally, nowadays …

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

Athletics Federation of India planning drastic changes in grooming athletes after Paris 2024 upset
1 month ago

Athletics Federation of India planning drastic changes in grooming athletes after Paris 2024 upset

The Hindu  

Looking forward to the Los Angeles Olympics, the Athletics Federation of India is set to give promising athletes a chance to raise the performance of the men’s 4x400m relay team. I think it went to their head.You are going to see new faces and new coaches,” AFI president Adille Sumariwalla told Sportstar during the National Junior Athletics Championships at the …

Govt should leverage sports industry for economic growth: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Govt should leverage sports industry for economic growth: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government should focus on developing a model to leverage the sports industry for economic growth and frame policies to encourage more investment in sports infrastructure, events, and related goods and services, according to a report. The Nangia Nxt- FICCI Knowledge Report, titled 'Future of Sports in India,' also suggested that the government could provide incentives to the …

'Education and awareness biggest factors behind India's record rise in Paralympics': Sumit Antil at HTLS 2024
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Education and awareness biggest factors behind India's record rise in Paralympics': Sumit Antil at HTLS 2024

Hindustan Times  

From winning its first-ever medal at the Paralympic Games back in 1972 through Murlikant Petkar's historic gold in swimming to grabbing a record 29 medals in the last edition at Paris earlier this year, India have come a long way in the Paralympics scene. Sumit Antil Sumit, who won gold in the men's javelin F64 event in Tokyo 2020 and …

HTLS 2024: 'Important to win more than 10 medals if India gets to host Olympics in 2036', says PR Sreejesh
1 month, 4 weeks ago

HTLS 2024: 'Important to win more than 10 medals if India gets to host Olympics in 2036', says PR Sreejesh

Hindustan Times  

Nov 15, 2024 6:59 PM IST HTLS 2024: PR Sreejesh says he always tries to share his experience with the upcoming youngsters. “I believe that when you’re playing para sports, you are giving someone a reason to live. But today, I get messages saying ‘you are the reason I continue to dream', it gives me happiness,” Sumit says. Swapnil says …

Sportstar Jaipur Conclave: Divyakriti Singh highlights need to prioritize sports in Rajasthan’s quest for producing Olympic champions
2 months ago

Sportstar Jaipur Conclave: Divyakriti Singh highlights need to prioritize sports in Rajasthan’s quest for producing Olympic champions

The Hindu  

Divyakriti Singh Rathore, who won the gold at the 2023 Asian Games in the Dressage Team event, said that equestrian needed more support from the corporates and the government to develop adequate infrastructure in India. I would love to do it from India and that is my ultimate aim,” she said during Sportstar Sports Conclave - Focus Rajasthan - held …

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

The Sporting Life: It’s time for India to do better, says Rudraneil Sengupta
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Sporting Life: It’s time for India to do better, says Rudraneil Sengupta

Hindustan Times  

Such a brief question, but the answer is complex enough to fill a tome. Japan has swept up medals at every Olympics since women’s wrestling made its debut in 2004. Kaori Icho is the only woman wrestler in the world to win four Olympic golds ; Saori Yoshida has three Olympic golds and 13 world championship titles. Though this kind …

Neeraj Chopra aims for bigger returns post silver medal in Paris Olympics, says ’No comparison with a gold medal’
4 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Back to training, Neeraj Chopra eyes Diamond League to end season
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Back to training, Neeraj Chopra eyes Diamond League to end season

The Hindu  

Last time Neeraj Chopra won an Olympic medal, he spent months being felicitated and touring the country, resulting in a substantial weight gain that he admitted later took him a while to get rid off. The 26-year old is back to training at his base at Magglingen, Switzerland with coach Klaus Bartonietz and physio Ishaan Marwaha and is hopeful of …

Paris 2024: For medals, sports governance is the key
5 months 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
5 months 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 …

Manu Bhaker's legacy to Neeraj Chopra's second medal: All records India scripted at Paris Olympics 2024
5 months ago

Manu Bhaker's legacy to Neeraj Chopra's second medal: All records India scripted at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

India’s journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics was bitter-sweet. Here is a list of all the records the Indian contingent set at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Manu Bhaker’s legacy In shooting, Manu Bhaker made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal, securing a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event. Her journey didn’t …

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem Head To Head Record Pakistan Javelin Thrower Sets Olympics Record In Paris 2024
5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem Head To Head Record Pakistan Javelin Thrower Sets Olympics Record In Paris 2024

ABP News  

India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 8, adding to both his and the country's medal count. Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra secured India's fifth medal and the only silver at the ongoing Paris 2024 Games. ALSO ON ABP Live | Neeraj Chopra …

Amid India-Pakistan tension, Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem show how it's done
5 months ago

Amid India-Pakistan tension, Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem show how it's done

Hindustan Times  

It took decades, but history was made when individual athletes from India and Pakistan secured the top two spots on the podium for the first time. Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra, fierce rivals on the field and friends off it, claimed gold and silver respectively in the men's javelin final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In this combo photo, Pakistan's …

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

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 …

Neeraj Chopra on missing gold at Paris Olympics: ‘I gave my best, but it was Arshad’s day’
5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra on missing gold at Paris Olympics: ‘I gave my best, but it was Arshad’s day’

The Hindu  

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who earned a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, said on Friday, August 9, 2024, that while he gave his best, it was Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem’s day to win gold. Our national anthem may not have been played today, but it will be heard in the future.” Chopra won silver with a best throw of 89.45 …

Neeraj Chopra is ‘excellence personified’, says PM Modi
5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra is ‘excellence personified’, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

Following Neeraj Chopra’s silver win at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, August 8, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have lauded the Indian javelin thrower. India looks forward to Neeraj Chopra bringing home more medals and glory in the future,” President Murmu said in a post on X. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded Neeraj Chopra as …

India TV Sports Wrap on August 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories
5 months ago

India TV Sports Wrap on August 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Indian Javelin star Neeraj Chopra clinched a Silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Neeraj sent his spear to a distance of 89.45m to take finish in second place behind Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won gold with a throw of 92.97m. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories Neeraj Chopra clinches Silver medal in Javelin final, Arshad Nadeem takes gold Indian Javelin …

Satire | How to guarantee gold medals
5 months ago

Satire | How to guarantee gold medals

The Hindu  

It is heartrending that for a nation so devoted to gold, Olympic golds are so hard to come by. If it was up to me, I would have liked to participate in all the 329 events and bring home — assuming a conservative strike rate of 50% — 164 gold medals. I’ve been breakdancing since childhood — not many know …

India pins hope on Neeraj Chopra to bring home gold, repeat his Tokyo heroics: ‘He’s ready to make history again’
5 months, 1 week ago

India pins hope on Neeraj Chopra to bring home gold, repeat his Tokyo heroics: ‘He’s ready to make history again’

Hindustan Times  

Neeraj Chopra started his Paris Olympics 2024 journey with a bang and stormed into the javelin final with an 89.34m throw in Paris. Fans are confident that Neeraj Chopra will bring home gold in the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics. If Neeraj Chopra wins today, it will not only add a gold medal to India’s list of Olympic wins but also …

Neeraj Chopra spearheads India's gold quest at Paris Olympics: Arshad, Vadlejch stand in way of javelin world champion
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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, 2 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
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

​Medal count: The Hindu Editoria on countdown to the Paris Olympics and India
5 months, 3 weeks ago

​Medal count: The Hindu Editoria on countdown to the Paris Olympics and India

The Hindu  

As Paris is ready to host its third Olympics after a century, the 117 Indian athletes are gearing up earnestly to increase the country’s medal count in the post-COVID Games, kicking off on the banks of the majestic river Seine on July 26. When the pandemic-delayed Olympics were staged behind closed doors in Tokyo three years ago, India claimed seven …

From Being Hapless Victim of a TV Sting to Olympic Medallist: Lalit Upadhyay's Journey to Stardom
5 months, 4 weeks ago

From Being Hapless Victim of a TV Sting to Olympic Medallist: Lalit Upadhyay's Journey to Stardom

News 18  

From being a hapless victim of a sting operation at the start of his career to becoming an Olympic medallist, Indian men’s hockey team striker Lalit Upadhyay has worked hard to rebuild his career and considers all the setbacks as blessings in disguise. Lalit is optimistic about India’s chances, saying in modern day hockey the gap is very narrow between …

Exclusive: 'Sport is not a culture in our country, you need to push things' — Arjuna awardee Ashwini Nachappa
6 months, 1 week ago

Exclusive: 'Sport is not a culture in our country, you need to push things' — Arjuna awardee Ashwini Nachappa

Firstpost  

In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, former athlete and Olympian Ashwini Nachappa, who works at the grassroots level, spoke about the upcoming Olympics in Paris as well as the road ahead for sports in India. First time India won a medal on the first day of competition, first time an Indian won an athletics individual medal, that too a gold, …

"Haven't reached my best yet, not satisfied with my throw...": Neeraj Chopra
6 months, 4 weeks 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
7 months 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. …

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

'It's good for my profile if I play but there are too many functions': Neeraj Chopra on competing in India
8 months ago

'It's good for my profile if I play but there are too many functions': Neeraj Chopra on competing in India

Hindustan Times  

Based abroad for training most of the time, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Thursday acknowledged that his stardom sometimes comes in the way of training and competing in India. India's Neeraj Chopra in action during the men's Javelin final The 26-year-old superstar, who is the reigning world and Asian Games champion as well, is set to begin his season with …

It's good for my profile if I play in India but there are too many functions: Neeraj Chopra
8 months ago

It's good for my profile if I play in India but there are too many functions: Neeraj Chopra

New Indian Express  

DOHA: Based abroad for training most of the time, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Thursday acknowledged that his stardom sometimes comes in the way of training and competing in India. It's good for my profile if I play in India but there are too many functions, marriage functions. I also want to join my family and friends but more than …

India Will Break Tokyo Olympics Record in Paris, Says World Champion Powerlifter Gaurav Sharma
8 months, 4 weeks ago

India Will Break Tokyo Olympics Record in Paris, Says World Champion Powerlifter Gaurav Sharma

News 18  

World champion powerlifter Gaurav Sharma believes that India will win a rich haul of medals at the Paris Olympics, following the support and foreign exposure provided to athletes by the Central Government in recent years. Athletes get foreign exposure, diet, and training facilities from the government and I believe our sportspersons will win a good number of medals in Paris, …

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

Neeraj Chopra: It’s hard to believe Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem is struggling to get a new javelin
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra: It’s hard to believe Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem is struggling to get a new javelin

The Hindu  

India’s Neeraj Chopra expressed astonishment that his rival Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan is struggling to get a new javelin, given his standing in the world of athletics. Pakistan’s ace javelin exponent Nadeem won the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold in Birmingham with a massive 90.18m throw. READ | IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee after successful olympic wrestling qualifiers selection trials, WFI to …

Neeraj Chopra: India can host competitions like Continental Tour before 2029 World Championships
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra: India can host competitions like Continental Tour before 2029 World Championships

The Hindu  

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra wants the country to go a notch higher in the pecking order by hosting global events in the next two to three years. India is set to bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, but Chopra said the country can host other global competitions of a smaller scale before that. I think India can …

Neeraj Chopra says India must host global athletics competitions within two-three years
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra says India must host global athletics competitions within two-three years

The Hindu  

He has single-handedly raised the profile of Indian athletics internationally and Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra now wants the country to go a notch higher in the pecking order by hosting global events in the next two-three years. India is set to bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships but Chopra said the country can host other global competitions …

Why 2023 was a landmark year for Indian athletes
1 year ago

Why 2023 was a landmark year for Indian athletes

Live Mint  

The year 2023 was one of reckoning for Indian sport. They scaled new highs this year, including winning India’s first gold medal at the Badminton Asia Championships in 58 years. Four Indian boxers—Zareen, 2020 Tokyo Olympic medallists Lovlina Borgohain, Saweety Boora and Nitu Ghanghas —won a gold at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships held in Delhi in March. A …

University athletes deserve a better deal
1 year ago

University athletes deserve a better deal

The Hindu  

In March this year, Haryana’s Himanshi Malik clocked an impressive 52.99s while winning the women’s 400m gold at the National inter-university athletics championships in Chennai. The National varsities women’s championships, organised by the KIIT-deemed to be university, are currently on in Bhubaneswar and with the number of heats in some track events crossing 30, life has become tough for athletes. …

Olympics bid will turn India into a sports hub
1 year ago

Olympics bid will turn India into a sports hub

Hindustan Times  

India is at the cusp of becoming a sports-forward nation, a vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he announced the country’s candidature to be a Summer Olympics and Paralympics host nation in 2036. We must imbibe the successes of our G20 presidency and ensure we have a strong legacy plan that allows universalising access to sports and physical activity …

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 …

Cricket into the Olympics - What does it mean for other sports?
1 year, 1 month ago

Cricket into the Olympics - What does it mean for other sports?

The Hindu  

Ever since cricket got a place in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games programme, there has been a fear that it might overshadow the popularity and development of other sports in India. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The introduction of sports science and a structured competition model similar to cricket’s domestic calendar and the National Cricket Academy will go a long …

'So Much to Look Forward to for the Young Generation': Nita Ambani Opens up on India's Olympic Dream, Inclusion of Cricket
1 year, 2 months ago

'So Much to Look Forward to for the Young Generation': Nita Ambani Opens up on India's Olympic Dream, Inclusion of Cricket

News 18  

The face of the Olympic movement in India, Mrs Nita Ambani, has been at the forefront of the advancement of sport and the upliftment of the youngsters of the nation through the prowess of sportsmanship for a long while now. #WATCH | Hyderabad, Telangana | Founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation & IOC Member Nita Ambani says, “We had the …

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