CWG 2022: Arshad Nadeem's coach promises to shower love on Neeraj Chopra after wins – He is also like our son
2 years, 4 months ago

CWG 2022: Arshad Nadeem's coach promises to shower love on Neeraj Chopra after wins – He is also like our son

India Today  

Pakistan javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem’s coach Syed Hussain Bukhari said that he wishes to see Arshad and India’s Neeraj Chopra compete in front of a packed stadium in either Islamabad or Lahore. “Most of the time, Arshad trains at the Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad and Lahore too, my wish is to see Arshad and Neeraj compete at a packed stadium in Lahore or Islamabad. He also reckoned that the impact of Arshad’s performance in Pakistan could be the same as Chopra’s in India when the Indian won gold in Tokyo last year. “After Arshad’s Asian Games bronze and Tokyo Olympics qualification topping, I can say I get to see 30-40 javelin throwers in almost each training ground in Lahore.

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Neeraj Chopra appoints javelin legend Jan Zelezny as his new coach: ‘His knowledge is unmatched’
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1 month, 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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1 month, 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
1 month, 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 …

Navdeep Singh's Passionate Celebration Leaves Fans in Awe
2 months ago

Navdeep Singh's Passionate Celebration Leaves Fans in Awe

ABP News  

Indian javelin sensation Navdeep Singh has become the country's first-ever gold medallist in the F41 men's javelin throw category at the 2024 Paralympics. He celebrated his victory with passion, drawing comparisons to India's cricket icon, Virat Kohli. Singh's high-energy celebration quickly went viral, showcasing the excitement and passion of Indian athletes.

Neeraj Chopra's Domination at Paris Olympics Fades Away, Arshad Nadeem Takes the Crown
2 months ago

Neeraj Chopra's Domination at Paris Olympics Fades Away, Arshad Nadeem Takes the Crown

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's day at the Paris Olympics has been overshadowed by his Pakistani rival Arshad Nadeem's historic gold medal performance. While Chopra secured a silver, Nadeem's record-breaking throw of 92.97m secured him the gold, leaving Chopra with the feeling that the competition was very good and he was not the one to have won the gold. Despite …

Neeraj Chopra In Lausanne Diamond League HIGHLIGHTS: Javelin Thrower Wins Silver
4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra In Lausanne Diamond League HIGHLIGHTS: Javelin Thrower Wins Silver

ABP News  

Neeraj Chopra Live Updates, Javelin Throw 2024 Lausanne Diamond League: No time to rest for Neeraj Chopra who will be in action 14 days after he securing a podium finish at the Paris Olympics 2024, winning a silver medal medal to go with his gold at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. The men's javelin throw event in which Neeraj Chopra will …

Diamond after Olympic silver: Neeraj Chopra relying on consistency, keeping niggle at bay in Lausanne
4 months ago

Diamond after Olympic silver: Neeraj Chopra relying on consistency, keeping niggle at bay in Lausanne

Hindustan Times  

Neeraj Chopra, India’s star javelin thrower, will compete in the Lausanne Diamond League on August 22, 2024, his first appearance since winning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. He is currently fourth in the Diamond League standings with seven points, needing a top-six finish on Thursday to secure his spot in the final in Brussels Neeraj has been consistent …

Neeraj Chopra, Lausanne Diamond League 2024: Full list of javelin throws since 2022, best performances, year-wise progression
4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra, Lausanne Diamond League 2024: Full list of javelin throws since 2022, best performances, year-wise progression

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra will be in action in the men’s javelin throw event at the Lausanne Diamond League meet on Thursday. Before the event on Thursday, Sportstar tracks all the throws Neeraj Chopra has made since his gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics: Year Event Position Throw 1 Throw 2 Throw 3 Throw 4 Throw 5 Throw 6 2022 Paavo Nurmi …

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

Arshad Nadeem: We need facilities for our women athletes
4 months, 1 week ago

Arshad Nadeem: We need facilities for our women athletes

The Hindu  

Arshad Nadeem, the javelin throw gold medallist in the recently-concluded Paris Olympic Games, said Pakistani women athletes should be given modern facilities so that they can perform at the highest level. Since returning home with Pakistan’s first gold in the Olympics since 1984, Nadeem has been showered with cash prizes worth around 280 million, cars and other gifts. READ | …

From bamboo stick to Olympic javelin gold medal, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem reflects on his past
4 months, 1 week ago

From bamboo stick to Olympic javelin gold medal, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem reflects on his past

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: More than a decade after making a javelin from a bamboo stick in a small village in Pakistan's Punjab province, Arshad Nadeem stunned the world with his Olympic gold medal-winning throw at the Paris Games. “I made that javelin myself in 2012,” Nadeem told ARY News television as he recalled his early days in a sport that is nowhere …

Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra saving grace for India in athletics at Paris
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Hero's welcome for Arshad Nadeem in Pak: Emotional reunion with father and bus parade
4 months, 1 week ago

Hero's welcome for Arshad Nadeem in Pak: Emotional reunion with father and bus parade

India Today  

Pakistan's first and only individual Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem recieved a well-deserved hero's welcome when he landed at the Lahore airport on Sunday, August 11. The airplane in which Arshad, the new men's Javelin Olympic champion, arrived received a water canon salute at Lahore's Allama Iqbal Airport during the wee hours of the day. Paris Olympics 2024: India Schedule …

India vs Pakistan rivalry in javelin can eclipse cricket: Neeraj Chopra
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Pakistan rivalry in javelin can eclipse cricket: Neeraj Chopra

India Today  

The bromance and the fierce rivalry between Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem was for the whole world to see. The men's javelin throw final on August 8, Thursday witnessed a new chapter unfolding with Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra securing podium finish at the Paris Olympics 2024. Neeraj agreed that the India vs Pakistan rivalry in javelin can eclipse the …

Fan video from stands captures Neeraj Chopra's silver medal moment | WATCH
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Fan video from stands captures Neeraj Chopra's silver medal moment | WATCH

India TV News  

India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra clinched the silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 with an impressive 89.45m throw on his second attempt. The user who shared the clip on Instagram wrote, “When you get to experience Neeraj Chopra winning Silver LIVE at Paris Olympics 2024 stadium.” Watch the viral video: Responding to the clip, one user commented, ““Damn from …

Neeraj Chopra’s ’he deserved to win’ comment for Arshad Nadeem shows Indo-Pak camaraderie
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra’s ’he deserved to win’ comment for Arshad Nadeem shows Indo-Pak camaraderie

Live Mint  

With defending champion India's Neeraj Chopra lost his gold medal in javelin throw to Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem at the Paris Olympics on Thursday night, the eyes of fans from both nations were glued to the television sets. Though India and Pakistan share differing ideologies and often are at loggerheads politically, Neeraj and Arshad have managed to transcend boundaries and strike …

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem Head To Head Record Pakistan Javelin Thrower Sets Olympics Record In Paris 2024
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Two countries, two mothers, one sentiment: ‘Neeraj Chopra is my son,’ says Arshad Nadeem’s mom
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Two countries, two mothers, one sentiment: ‘Neeraj Chopra is my son,’ says Arshad Nadeem’s mom

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem took the gold medal for javelin throw at the Paris Olympics, besting India’s Neeraj Chopra who clinched the silver medal. Silver medallist India's Neeraj Chopra and gold medallist Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem celebrate after the men's javelin throw final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra, despite being fierce competitors on the field, …

Amid India-Pakistan tension, Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem show how it's done
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Arshad Nadeem’s village in Pakistan celebrates his Paris Olympics heroics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Arshad Nadeem’s village in Pakistan celebrates his Paris Olympics heroics

The Hindu  

Dozens of villagers gathered in front of the modest home of Pakistan athlete Arshad Nadeem to watch the hulking javelin thrower take part in the Olympic Games final late Thursday. Despite practising with rickety equipment and with little access to the gyms and training grounds his international competitors have, Nadeem had given Pakistan its first Olympic gold medal in 32 …

'Vo Bhi Mhare Ghar Ka Hai': Neeraj Chopra's Mother Hails Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem 'Like A Son' — WATCH
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Vo Bhi Mhare Ghar Ka Hai': Neeraj Chopra's Mother Hails Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem 'Like A Son' — WATCH

ABP News  

Neeraj Chopra's Mother Reaction: Neeraj Chopra has won the silver medal in Men's Javelin Throw final, thereby, bringing an end to his defence of his Olympic title, and the one who has dethroned him off his reign is none other than his 'brother' Arshad Nadeem from Pakistan. Upon winning the silver medal, Neeraj Chopra's mother hailed the victory as special, …

Arshad Nadeem wins gold; Neeraj Chopra gets silver in Paris. Watch Video
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Arshad Nadeem wins gold; Neeraj Chopra gets silver in Paris. Watch Video

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem emerged victorious at the men’s javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics, beating India’s reigning Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra. The second of 91.79m in his final attempt put the final exclamation mark on a near-flawless performance. This is Pakistan’s first-ever gold medal in track and field. Anderson Peters of Grenada took the bronze with a …

Congress hails Neeraj Chopra, 'Your throw inspired a nation', says Kharge
4 months, 2 weeks 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’
4 months, 2 weeks 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’s first reaction after winning Olympic silver against Pakistan: ’Today was Arshad’s day...’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra’s first reaction after winning Olympic silver against Pakistan: ’Today was Arshad’s day...’

Live Mint  

Ace javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, who secured silver in the men's javelin throw at the Paris Olympics expressed his satisfaction with the achievement and stated that winning a medal for the country always brings joy. While speaking to news agency ANI, Chopra said, “We all feel happy whenever we win a medal for the country.It's time to improve the game …

Neeraj Chopra’s mother reacts to his silver win, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem’s gold. Her comments win hearts
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra’s mother reacts to his silver win, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem’s gold. Her comments win hearts

Hindustan Times  

Neeraj Chopra won silver in the final event of the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics. The image shows Neeraj Chopra’s mother, Saroj Devi, sharing her opinions on her son and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem. “On Neeraj Chopra winning a silver medal in men's javelin throw at #ParisOlympics2024, his mother Saroj Devi says, ‘We are very happy, for us silver is also equal …

Arshad Nadeem shatters Olympic record in javelin with 92.97m throw to snap Pakistan's 32 year drought | Watch
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Arshad Nadeem shatters Olympic record in javelin with 92.97m throw to snap Pakistan's 32 year drought | Watch

India TV News  

Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan stunned the track and field world as he registered a massive throw of 92.97m in the men's javelin final at the Paris Olympics to shatter the all-time Olympic record and clinch the gold medal. Watch Arshad Nadeem's Olympic record-breaking throw: Muhammad Bashir was the first Pakistani to claim a medal in an individual event at the …

India TV Sports Wrap on August 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Happy for Neeraj, equally happy for Nadeem, he is also our child: Chopra's mother
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Happy for Neeraj, equally happy for Nadeem, he is also our child: Chopra's mother

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Elated for her son's silver medal, Neeraj Chopra's mother Saroj Devi also expressed happiness for Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who broke the Olympic record to beat the Indian defending champion in Paris, saying that the latter is also like her "child". Chopra clinched the silver medal at the Paris Games with a season's best throw of 89.45m after Nadeem …

Rivalry with Neeraj is good, it's inspiring youngsters in both India, Pakistan: Nadeem
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rivalry with Neeraj is good, it's inspiring youngsters in both India, Pakistan: Nadeem

New Indian Express  

PARIS: History-making Pakistan javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem is quite pleased that his rivalry with Indian superstar Neeraj Chopra is becoming as talked about as the cricketing battles between the two feuding neighbours as he believes it will fuel the sporting ambition of youngsters in both the nations. Nadeem bested Chopra for the first time in their 11 face-offs to claim …

Joy in Pakistan village as local hero Nadeem spears Olympic gold
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Joy in Pakistan village as local hero Nadeem spears Olympic gold

New Indian Express  

Mian Channu : Dozens of villagers gathered in front of the modest home of Pakistan athlete Arshad Nadeem to watch the hulking javelin thrower take part in the Olympic Games final late Thursday. Despite practising with rickety equipment and with little access to the gyms and training grounds his international competitors have, Nadeem had given Pakistan its first Olympic gold …

Pakistan-India javelin rivalry between Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra draws fans from subcontinent
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan-India javelin rivalry between Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra draws fans from subcontinent

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS., France — The heated rivalry in cricket has been well documented. “God indeed made it an Olympic record.” It was the first ever gold medal in track and field for Pakistan which, along with India, can contend for gold in cricket four years from now when that sport joins the Olympic program in Los Angeles. “ Chopra became a …

Neeraj Chopra Loses Paris Olympics Gold Medal To Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, Bags Silver
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra Loses Paris Olympics Gold Medal To Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, Bags Silver

ABP News  

Neeraj Chopra bagged a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 with a best throw of 89.45 metres in the men's javelin throw final after winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Arshad's Olympic record throw helped Pakistan bag its first medal in the Olympics since the Barcelona Olympics 1992, becoming only the third individual gold medallist from …

Who is Arshad Nadeem, the athlete from Pakistan who beat Neeraj Chopra to win gold at Paris 2024 Olympics?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Arshad Nadeem, the athlete from Pakistan who beat Neeraj Chopra to win gold at Paris 2024 Olympics?

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem shocked the world when he threw a record 92.97 metres in the final of the Paris 2024 Olympics, at the State de France in Paris, on Thursday. With the throw, he assured himself the gold medal while defending champion Neeraj Chopra finished second-best, with his season-best throw of 89.45 metres. Deemed as Pakistan’s best chance …

Paris Olympics javelin final highlights: Neeraj Chopra seals silver
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics javelin final highlights: Neeraj Chopra seals silver

Hindustan Times  

Arshad Nadeem shattered the world record and overshadowed Neeraj Chopra in the javelin final to strike a historic gold for Pakistan Neeraj Chopra had one shot or one opportunity to seize everything he ever wanted at the Paris Olympics 2024. Neeraj's arch-rival, Arshad Nadeem, shattered the world record to upstage the Indian javelin superstar and seal a historic gold medal …

Paris Olympics javelin final highlights: Neeraj Chopra seals silver
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics javelin final highlights: Neeraj Chopra seals silver

Hindustan Times  

Arshad Nadeem shattered the world record and overshadowed Neeraj Chopra in the javelin final to strike a historic gold for Pakistan Neeraj Chopra had one shot or one opportunity to seize everything he ever wanted at the Paris Olympics 2024. Neeraj's arch-rival, Arshad Nadeem, shattered the world record to upstage the Indian javelin superstar and seal a historic gold medal …

India pins hope on Neeraj Chopra to bring home gold, repeat his Tokyo heroics: ‘He’s ready to make history again’
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem beats Neeraj Chopra to win Olympic gold in javelin
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem beats Neeraj Chopra to win Olympic gold in javelin

Al Jazeera  

Nadeem bags gold with an Olympic record-breaking throw of 92.97m to end Pakistan’s 32-year medal drought at the Games. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem has made history by clinching the country’s first-ever track and field medal at the Olympics as he claimed gold in the men’s javelin final in Paris. Pakistan men’s cricketer Fakhar Zaman said the country was “beaming with pride” …

Neeraj Chopra Qualifies For Paris Olympics 2024 Javelin Final With Season-Best Throw Of 89.34m - WATCH
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra Qualifies For Paris Olympics 2024 Javelin Final With Season-Best Throw Of 89.34m - WATCH

ABP News  

Neeraj Chopra qualified for the finals in the men’s Javelin at the Paris Olympics 2024 with a remarkable first throw of 89.34 metres in the Qualification Round Group B on August 6. ALSO ON ABP Live | Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 Auction Date Announced, Retained Players List Revealed Watch Neeraj Chopra's 89.34m Throw Below: Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem Follows Chopra …

Neeraj Chopra spearheads India's gold quest at Paris Olympics: Arshad, Vadlejch stand in way of javelin world champion
4 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
4 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 …

‘I compete against myself’: Meet Pakistan’s Olympic javelin thrower
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘I compete against myself’: Meet Pakistan’s Olympic javelin thrower

Al Jazeera  

Lahore, Pakistan – On a balmy evening in August 2022 at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium, the largest athletics grounds in the United Kingdom, a packed crowd was following the drama unfolding in the men’s javelin competition. Moments earlier, Grenada’s Anderson Peters, a two-time world champion, had delivered a mighty 88.64-metre throw, propelling himself to the gold medal position and pushing Nadeem …

Neeraj Chopra-starrer contingent to compete across 16 Olympic medal events: Check India's Paris schedule in athletics
4 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
5 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 …

Arshad Nadeem Pakistan's best hope in Paris Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Arshad Nadeem Pakistan's best hope in Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Arshad Nadeem, one of star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's fiercest competitors in international competitions, will head an 18-member Pakistan contingent to the Paris Olympics with the hope of clinching the elusive medal for his country at the quadrennial showpiece. Besides Nadeem, Pakistan's best hope in athletics, the other athletes are shooter Kishmala Talat, sprinter Faiqa Riaz and swimmer Jehanara …

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 …

"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 …

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

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