Back to training, Neeraj Chopra eyes Diamond League to end season
4 months, 1 week 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 participating in the next three Diamond League events including the Finals in Brussels. Only one month is left for the season to end so any final decision regarding surgery or otherwise will be taken after discussing with doctors post that only,” Chopra explained in a virtual interaction on Saturday facilitated by JSW Sports. Although he insisted he was happy with any colour — “every win must be accepted gracefully” — the disappointment of missing the top spot was clearly evident.

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Should Neeraj Chopra have participated in Diamond League final despite being injured?
3 months, 1 week ago

Should Neeraj Chopra have participated in Diamond League final despite being injured?

India TV News  

India's superstar athlete ended the 2024 season at the second spot by a margin of 1 cm in the Diamond League final. Paris Olympics gold medallist Arshad Nadeem hasn't participated in any of the tournaments since the Games while the defending champion of the Diamond League, Jakub Vadlejch, also withdrew from the final for unknown reasons. Neeraj's closest competitors didn't …

Neeraj Chopra took part in Diamond League final with fracture in hand
3 months, 1 week ago

Neeraj Chopra took part in Diamond League final with fracture in hand

The Hindu  

Double Olympic medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Sunday revealed that he took part in the Diamond League season finale despite a hand injury sustained during a training session. On Saturday, Chopra came agonisingly close to winning the Diamond League crown before missing it by a single centimeter to finish as runner-up for the second consecutive year with a throw …

Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Lausanne Diamond League with season's best 89.49m
4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Lausanne Diamond League with season's best 89.49m

Hindustan Times  

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Lausanne Diamond League as he recovered in time to produce a season's best effort of 89.49m in his last attempt on Thursday. Diamond League: India's Neeraj Chopra in action during the men's javelin throw The 26-year-old Chopra was at fourth spot till the fourth round before sending his spear to …

Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Lausanne Diamond League with season's best 89.49m
4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Lausanne Diamond League with season's best 89.49m

The Hindu  

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Lausanne Diamond League as he recovered in time to produce a season’s best effort of 89.49m in his last attempt on Thursday. Two-time world champion and Paris Olympics bronze medallist Anderson Peters of Grenada won the event with his second round monster throw of 90.61m while Julian Weber of Germany …

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 clarifies: Not injured, withdrawal from Golden Spike meet a precautionary move
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra clarifies: Not injured, withdrawal from Golden Spike meet a precautionary move

Hindustan Times  

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Sunday clarified that he is not injured but has pulled out of the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in Czech Republic on May 28 as a precautionary measure after he felt "something" on his adductor muscles during a recent training session. India's Neeraj Chopra in action during the men's Javelin final at the Asian …

Not injured, withdrawal from Golden Spike meet a precautionary move, Neeraj Chopra clarifies
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Not injured, withdrawal from Golden Spike meet a precautionary move, Neeraj Chopra clarifies

The Hindu  

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on May 26 clarified that he is not injured but has pulled out of the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in Czech Republic on May 28 as a precautionary measure after he felt "something" on his adductor muscles during a recent training session. Chopra's clarification came just hours after the organisers of the prestigious meet …

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 …

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 …

Neeraj Chopra listens to his mind and body as he approaches Diamond League final, Asian Games
1 year, 3 months ago

Neeraj Chopra listens to his mind and body as he approaches Diamond League final, Asian Games

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra claims the Zurich Diamond League on Thursday was the first time he had three opening throws and had only a throw close to 80m mark to show for it. The Diamond League event came just four days – the shortest duration between competitions for Chopra this season – after the World Athletics Championships final in Budapest where he …

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

Neeraj Chopra focused on Asian Games after World Championships gold in javelin throw

The Hindu  

India’s newly crowned javelin world champion Neeraj Chopra said on Friday he was focused on staying injury-free in pursuit of a second consecutive Asian Games gold in China’s Hangzhou later this month. Reigning Olympic champion Chopra, 25, added a javelin world title to his sizeable medal collection on Sunday at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, where he recorded a …

Neeraj Chopra underlines fitness as priority ahead of World Championships, brushes off 90m pressure
1 year, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra underlines fitness as priority ahead of World Championships, brushes off 90m pressure

The Hindu  

After a muscle strain in early May, Neeraj Chopra returned to competition at the Lausanne Diamond League a couple of days ago. But if by chance it doesn’t go, I always say I have to keep myself ready until the last throw. Last throw tak khel badal sakta hai.. It’s true that I usually have a very good first throw …

Neeraj Chopra: Sure, Steady, and Successful
1 year, 7 months ago

Neeraj Chopra: Sure, Steady, and Successful

The Quint  

From someone from a predominantly rural background, Neeraj Chopra has come a long way to occupy the mindspace of so many fans of sport around the world. The time away from training in the wake of his Olympic Games success would have been reason for him to crumble under the demands of patience and think of an alternative career. Having …

World Championship gold, 90m targets for Neeraj Chopra, seeks to remain injury free ahead of Paris Olympics
1 year, 8 months ago

World Championship gold, 90m targets for Neeraj Chopra, seeks to remain injury free ahead of Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Winning gold in the World Championships in August and breaching the “magical” 90m mark are Neeraj Chopra’s targets this year as the star javelin thrower seeks to stay injury free in view of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Last year, he did not take part in the Doha Diamond League and began his season only in June at the Paavo Nurmi …

'Stay Fit': Neeraj Chopra's Plans for Packed Season Ahead of Asian Games and Paris Olympics
1 year, 8 months ago

'Stay Fit': Neeraj Chopra's Plans for Packed Season Ahead of Asian Games and Paris Olympics

News 18  

Neeraj Chopra has been training hard ahead of what he calls an ‘important year’ for him with the 2024 Paris Olympics as well as the 2023 Asian Games just around the corner. The Olympic gold-medallist will start his season at the Diamond League meeting in Doha, which is on May 5, alongside two-time World Athletics Championships gold medallist, Anderson Peters …

Neeraj Chopra to start season at Doha Diamond League on May 5
1 year, 8 months ago

Neeraj Chopra to start season at Doha Diamond League on May 5

The Hindu  

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will begin his season at the Diamond League meeting in Doha on May 5, as one of the top draws in a star-studded field. The 25-year-old Chopra, the reigning Diamond League champion after winning the grand finale in September last, will join world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada and Olympic silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch …

Neeraj Chopra to Open Season at Doha Diamond League
1 year, 8 months ago

Neeraj Chopra to Open Season at Doha Diamond League

News 18  

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will begin his season at the Diamond League meeting in Doha on May 5, as one of the top draws in a star-studded field. IPL 2023: Orange Cap Complete List of Batters with Most Runs, Check here The 25-year-old Chopra, the reigning Diamond League champion after winning the grand finale in September last, will …

Neeraj Chopra to resume Diamond League defence in Doha
1 year, 8 months ago

Neeraj Chopra to resume Diamond League defence in Doha

The Hindu  

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic and Diamond League champion, will launch his title defence in the Doha meeting of the Diamond League Series on May 5. “My goal for this summer is the World Championships, alongside the Asian Games and the defence of my Wanda Diamond League title. Worlds silver medallist Chopra, who improved his personal best by …

‘Nothing comes easy’: Anand Mahindra marvels at Neeraj Chopra’s workout routine
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Nothing comes easy’: Anand Mahindra marvels at Neeraj Chopra’s workout routine

Live Mint  

Businessman Anand Mahindra shared a video of Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra on Tuesday, marvelling at his workout routine. The star Indian javelin thrower is preparing for three big events this year - the World Championships, Asian Games 2023 and the final of the Diamond League. In the past year, he has set a new national record and made history …

Watch: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's Swiss vacation after Diamond League Final win
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's Swiss vacation after Diamond League Final win

Hindustan Times  

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is taking a well-deserved breather after adding the Diamond League Final title to his already overflowing trophy cabinet. The Olympic champion had become the first Indian to win the Diamond League Final with a throw of 88.44m. With his gold medal win at the Tokyo Olympics last year, Neeraj became the first Indian athlete in …

With another national record since season's start, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra shows no fear of expectations
2 years, 5 months ago

With another national record since season's start, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra shows no fear of expectations

The Hindu  

Prior to the start of his athletics season this year, there was the tiniest fraction of self doubt in Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra’s mind. “I’ve said before that only when I start competing again will I find out if I have the pressure of competing as an Olympic champion,” Chopra says. READ: Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Stockholm Diamond League …

Neeraj Chopra finishes 2nd in Stockholm Diamond League, misses 90m mark by a whisker
2 years, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra finishes 2nd in Stockholm Diamond League, misses 90m mark by a whisker

The Hindu  

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra clinched his first top-3 finish at the prestigious Diamond League Meeting with a national record-shattering effort but missed the 90m mark by a whisker in a star-studded field here on Thursday. Data | Neeraj Chopra’s national record javelin throw matched or surpassed only 3% times since 1986 Julian Weber of Germany was third with a fifth …

Neeraj Chopra Bags Silver in Stockholm Diamond League, Sets New National Record
2 years, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra Bags Silver in Stockholm Diamond League, Sets New National Record

News 18  

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra clinched his first top-3 finish at the prestigious Diamond League Meeting with a national record-shattering effort but missed the 90m mark by a whisker in a star-studded field here on Thursday. Chopra’s first throw had raised hopes of him scripting history of becoming the first Indian to win a Diamond League event. The 2014 Commonwealth Games …

Neeraj Chopra Primed for Podium Finish in Stockholm Diamond League
2 years, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra Primed for Podium Finish in Stockholm Diamond League

News 18  

Buoyed by a strong start to the season, Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is primed to clinch his maiden Diamond League podium finish in his first appearance in four years in the prestigious one-day meet here on Thursday. The 24-year-old Chopra was second in the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku with a big national record throw of 89.30m before …

Neeraj Chopra primed to top Stockholm Diamond League
2 years, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra primed to top Stockholm Diamond League

The Hindu  

Buoyed by a strong start to the season, Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is primed to clinch his maiden Diamond League podium finish in his first appearance in four years in the prestigious one-day meet on Thursday. The 24-year-old Chopra was second in the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku with a big national record throw of 89.30m before winning …

Neeraj Chopra injury-free after Kuortane Games slip, looks forward to Stockholm Diamond League
2 years, 6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra injury-free after Kuortane Games slip, looks forward to Stockholm Diamond League

Firstpost  

Neeraj Chopra has confirmed he is feeling good after slipping at the Kuortane Games in Finland on Saturday before claiming gold medal with an 86.69 metre throw. New Delhi: Neeraj Chopra has confirmed he is feeling good after slipping at the Kuortane Games in Finland on Saturday before claiming gold medal with an 86.69 metre throw. “I am feeling good …

Olympic Gold done and dusted, Neeraj Chopra now sets sight at 90m mark
2 years, 11 months ago

Olympic Gold done and dusted, Neeraj Chopra now sets sight at 90m mark

The Hindu  

For someone who ended a 74-year drought for independent India’s first athletic Olympic medal – with a gold, no less – Neeraj Chopra is refreshingly grounded. The best in the world have got it and it is important for me to personally consider myself a genuine world-level thrower,” Neeraj told a select group of journalists from his current training base …

Neeraj Chopra ends 2021 season, aims to come back stronger for 'packed' 2022 calendar
3 years, 3 months ago

Neeraj Chopra ends 2021 season, aims to come back stronger for 'packed' 2022 calendar

India TV News  

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has decided to end his 2021 competition season due to a "packed schedule of travel and a bout of illness" upon his return from Tokyo. He added the golden sheen to his campaign in Tokyo, bagging India's first Olympic gold since Abhinav Bindra achieved the feat 13 years ago. Taking time off to rest and …

Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold working magic on juniors
3 years, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold working magic on juniors

The Hindu  

He has been watching some of the major developments in Indian sport, including cricket's Indian Premier League, over the years and Sebastian Coe is excited that the country is now excelling in athletics too. “I love watching you guys perform and this is a sport and a country that is really making great progress,” said Coe, the president of World …

Neeraj Chopra’s gold at Tokyo 2020 removed huge mental block from Indian athletes’ psyche: AFI chief Adille Sumariwalla
3 years, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra’s gold at Tokyo 2020 removed huge mental block from Indian athletes’ psyche: AFI chief Adille Sumariwalla

Firstpost  

Athletics Federation of India President Adille Sumariwalla on Wednesday said that Neeraj Chopra’s gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics has the potential to change the landscape of track and field in India forever. Neeraj won the gold in javelin throw at Tokyo 2020, thereby becoming the first Indian ever to win a medal of any colour in athletics since Independence. …

Let Neeraj Chopra's Feat Trigger a Sporting Revolution in India
3 years, 4 months ago

Let Neeraj Chopra's Feat Trigger a Sporting Revolution in India

News 18  

87.58m on August 7, 2021. Chopra did not have to do better than Vetter and the world’s best javelin thrower returned home without winning an Olympic medal. Chopra is only the second Indian ever after shooter Abhinav Bindra to win an individual gold medal, and the first Indian since independence to win an athletics medal at the Olympics. WATCH | …

Neeraj Chopra Can't Wait to Go Home and Eat Food Cooked By Mother; Opens Up on Playing Himself in Biopic
3 years, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra Can't Wait to Go Home and Eat Food Cooked By Mother; Opens Up on Playing Himself in Biopic

News 18  

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra became only the second Indian to win an individual gold in the Olympics, immortalising himself as the first track-and-field Games medal-winner for the country. Brimming with confidence with hardly any nerves on display in his debut at the Games, Chopra walked in like a rockstar to make the Tokyo Games India’s best-ever Olympic outing in …

'Will be Remembered Forever': PM Modi Hails Neeraj Chopra's Historic Gold in Tokyo
3 years, 4 months ago

'Will be Remembered Forever': PM Modi Hails Neeraj Chopra's Historic Gold in Tokyo

News 18  

Neeraj Chopra became the golden boy of India on Saturday when he won the country’s first-ever gold medal in an athletics event at the Olympics. #Tokyo2020 https://t.co/2NcGgJvfMS— Narendra Modi August 7, 2021 India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared a photograph of a young Neeraj in his Indian Army gear and said that the Haryana boy “performed like a true soldier”. …

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