Neeraj Chopra — an extraordinary achiever assured in his own skin and identity
1 year, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra — an extraordinary achiever assured in his own skin and identity

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra is special. It was his fourth Diamond League win in as many events — excluding the 2022 year-end finals, which he won too — since his second place finish in Stockholm last year, which ironically saw his best-ever performance of 89.94m. That, of course, is yet to happen but to consider an Olympic gold as just the first step towards even bigger achievements when many would consider it the pinnacle of success says as much about his belief in himself as about his clarity of purpose. Motivating youngsters Although he trains mainly abroad, thanks to enough funding from the government — as much for the facilities as for the freedom it provides him to focus on his training without interruptions — he remains as much at home at the National Institute of Sports, Patiala whenever he is back home, roaming with other trainees and being one with them without any airs. And while every aspiring Indian athlete would hope to emulate him on field, their favourite ‘bhaiya’ has already done enough off field to inspire them to be better human beings.

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Neeraj Chopra event in Lucknow sees empty seats and low attendance, internet angered by old video
1 month, 1 week ago

Neeraj Chopra event in Lucknow sees empty seats and low attendance, internet angered by old video

Hindustan Times  

An old video from Neeraj Chopra's Lucknow visit shows empty seats at an event, angering social media users who called it disrespectful to the star athelete. However, a video from the event that is currently going viral online appears to show that the event was sparsely attended, with only a handful of people turning up to watch India’s star athlete. …

Neeraj Chopra Talks About His Favorite Actress And What He'd Do If Not An Athlete
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra Talks About His Favorite Actress And What He'd Do If Not An Athlete

ABP News  

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is gearing up for a rigorous 31-day off-season training in Potchefstroom, South Africa, to prepare for the 2025 season. Also on ABP Live | IPL 2025: List Of Top Players Expected To Set Records With High Auction Bids The 26-year-old's top priorities for next year include defending his World Championship title in Tokyo and crossing …

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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Neeraj Chopra reveals 'painful' Diamond League final participation with 'fractured hand': 'Was my last competition...'
3 months, 1 week ago

Neeraj Chopra reveals 'painful' Diamond League final participation with 'fractured hand': 'Was my last competition...'

Hindustan Times  

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, on Sunday, revealed that he took part in the 2024 Diamond League final in Brussels with a fractured left hand. Neeraj finished as runner-up for the second consecutive year in the men's javelin final after falling agonisingly short of the Diamond Trophy by just one centimetre. Neeraj Chopra finished second in 2024 Diamond League final …

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

What Is Neeraj Chopra's Diet | Health Live

ABP News  

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

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

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 …

Neeraj Chopra brings home Olympic silver, Bangladesh’s interim government, and more: The week in 5 charts
4 months, 1 week ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Abhishek Bachchan's video hugging Neeraj Chopra after his historic win at Paris Olympics goes viral
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Abhishek Bachchan's video hugging Neeraj Chopra after his historic win at Paris Olympics goes viral

India TV News  

Neeraj Chopra, the Golden Boy of India, didn't disappoint Indian fans and clinched Silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 in the men's javelin event. Soon after Neeraj won the medal, he greeted Indian fans and took a victory lap where he met Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan. How Neeraj clinched Silver at Paris Olympics 2024 Neeraj Chopra's Silver at 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 …

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

Olympics: Silver lining despite injury for Neeraj

New Indian Express  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Neeraj Chopra Net Worth: A Sneak Peak Into The Star Javelin Thrower's Income & Lavish Lifestyle
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra Net Worth: A Sneak Peak Into The Star Javelin Thrower's Income & Lavish Lifestyle

ABP News  

Neeraj Chopra Net Worth: Neeraj Chopra has made the country proud once again. As of 2024, Neeraj Chopra's net worth is estimated to be around 4.5 million US dollars which is roughly around Rs 37 Crore. READ HERE | Neeraj Chopra Loses Paris Olympics Gold Medal To Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, Wins India's First Silver In France Neeraj Chopra Brand Endorsements, …

Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and other celebs laud Neeraj Chopra after he wins silver at the Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and other celebs laud Neeraj Chopra after he wins silver at the Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood stars, including Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, R Madhavan and Vicky Kaushal, joined the rest of India in congratulating Neeraj Chopra after he clinched the silver medal in the javelin throw at the Paris Olympics. This marks his second Olympic medal, making him the third Indian after badminton player PV Sindhu and wrestler Sushil Kumar to win individual medals …

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 …

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's never-before-seen moment of anger during javelin final: 'When Arshad threw 92.97m, I believed...'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra's never-before-seen moment of anger during javelin final: 'When Arshad threw 92.97m, I believed...'

Hindustan Times  

Neeraj Chopra signed off Thursday night with a piece of history at the Paris Olympics 2024, but the night never belonged to India's Golden Boy. Neeraj Chopra managed just one legitimate throw during the men's javelin final at the Paris Olympics Neeraj, who hurled both a season-best and second-best-career-attempt of 89.43m in the qualification round earlier this week to take …

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 …

Neeraj Chopra is ‘excellence personified’, says PM Modi
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Neeraj has stiff competition as he aims to repeat Tokyo heroics

The Hindu  

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

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

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 …

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 …

"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
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Neeraj Chopra Claims Gold in Federation Cup, His First Outing in India In Three Years
7 months, 1 week ago

Neeraj Chopra Claims Gold in Federation Cup, His First Outing in India In Three Years

News 18  

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in men’s javelin throw event of the Federation Cup here, his spear shimmering through the balmy Wednesday evening sky after an unusually slow start in his first competitive outing on Indian soil in three years. FOLLOW: RR vs PBKS Live Score, IPL 2024 Chopra last took part in a domestic competition at …

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

'It's good for my profile if I play but there are too many functions': Neeraj Chopra on competing in India
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

Ready for Olympic defence, Neeraj Chopra aware, not worried of competition
8 months, 1 week ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Ready for Olympic defence, Neeraj Chopra aware, not worried of competition
8 months, 1 week 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 …

'Greatest Respect for Neeraj Chopra': Javelin Throw Sensation Max Dehning Looking Forward to Competing Against India Superstar
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Greatest Respect for Neeraj Chopra': Javelin Throw Sensation Max Dehning Looking Forward to Competing Against India Superstar

News 18  

Max Dehning has made waves following his stunning performance at the German Winter Throwing Championships last week by becoming the youngest in men’s javelin throw history to cross the magical mark of 90m. “I haven’t met Neeraj Chopra yet, but it would definitely be very cool if I could meet him,” Dehning told Sportstar. I will give my best at …

Review of Norris Pritam’s The Neeraj Chopra Story: Champion on track
10 months, 1 week ago

Review of Norris Pritam’s The Neeraj Chopra Story: Champion on track

The Hindu  

It’s always challenging to write about a person who is famous because every aspect of his life would have been discussed threadbare. But The Neeraj Chopra Story by veteran sports journalist and former athlete Norris Pritam draws you in with its honest and straight-from-the-heart approach. Norris may have missed covering the COVID-marred Tokyo Olympics in 2021, but he has made …

When Neeraj Chopra met Roger Federer: Banter, bonhomie and mutual respect
10 months, 4 weeks ago

When Neeraj Chopra met Roger Federer: Banter, bonhomie and mutual respect

Hindustan Times  

With their fame, success and weighty legacy sitting lightly on their shoulders, it came as no surprise when Roger Federer and Neeraj Chopra gushed about each other during a recent rendezvous, which was marked by mutual respect, admiration, and stories of triumph and dedication. India's Olympic and world champion thrower Neeraj Chopra meets tennis legend Roger Federer in Zurich Switzerland …

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

'Neeraj signifies the emergence of a powerful nation in sport': Sebastian Coe
1 year, 2 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Neeraj has potential to become a star as big as Bolt: Eaton
1 year, 2 months ago

Neeraj has potential to become a star as big as Bolt: Eaton

Hindustan Times  

It has been six years since Usain Bolt hung up his golden shoes, but the world of athletics is still searching for the next mega star who can take the sport to newer heights like the eight-time Olympic champion did. Many have suggested that six-time world champion Noah Lyles could be the star track and field is searching for — …

Defending Olympic gold in Paris will be tough, maintaining form for long is challenging: Neeraj Chopra
1 year, 2 months ago

Defending Olympic gold in Paris will be tough, maintaining form for long is challenging: Neeraj Chopra

Hindustan Times  

Neeraj Chopra has been in sizzling form in season 2023, winning almost everything on offer, but the star athlete has no qualms in admitting that defending his gold medal at Paris Olympics will be a huge challenge since maintaining top form on a consistent basis is not easy. Olympic gold medal javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and former India all-rounder Yuvraj …

Neeraj Chopra sees two Indian javelin throwers in the 90m club in the future soon
1 year, 2 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Neeraj Chopra: Throwing 90 metres a target but will take one step at a time
1 year, 2 months ago

Neeraj Chopra: Throwing 90 metres a target but will take one step at a time

The Hindu  

Indian athletes are fearless now and can take on the best in the world as there is a lot of self-belief in their capabilities, said Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic, World and Asian Games javelin throw champion. “It is also because of the great support from the Sports Authority of India, the Governments and a lot of corporate groups coming …

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