Javelin thrower Sumit clinches gold in Paralympics with stunning world record show
3 years, 3 months ago

Javelin thrower Sumit clinches gold in Paralympics with stunning world record show

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Javelin thrower Sumit Antil clinched India's second gold at the ongoing Paralympics, shattering the men's F64 category world record multiple times in a stunning Games debut performance here on Monday. The 23-year-old from Sonepat in Haryana, who lost his left leg below the knee after he was involved in a motorbike accident in 2015, sent the spear to 68.55m in his fifth attempt, which was the best of the day by quite a distance and a new world record. In fact, he bettered the previous world record of 62.88m, also set by him, five times on the day. Shooter Avani Lekhara had claimed the women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event gold in the morning.

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Neeraj Chopra appoints Javelin legend Jan Zelezny as coach: World record to Olympic gold - List of achievements
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra appoints Javelin legend Jan Zelezny as coach: World record to Olympic gold - List of achievements

Hindustan Times  

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has appointed javelin throw legend Jan Zelezny as his new coach ahead of the 2025 season. Neeraj Chopra appointed Jan Zelezny as his new coach. Following the appointment, Neeraj said, "Growing up, I admired Jan’s technique and precision and spent a lot of time watching videos of him." Jan Zelezny: Achievements Zelezny is widely …

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 …

India's Paralympic heroes receive grand welcome after record medal haul
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Paralympic heroes receive grand welcome after record medal haul

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Swarmed by hundreds of supporters, garlanded and offered sweets, India’s Paralympic medal-winners returned to a jubilant welcome on Tuesday after securing an unprecedented haul of 29 medals at the recently concluded Games in Paris. “Thank you so much for this grand welcome,” javelin thrower Sumit Antil told PTI. He became the first Indian archer to win gold at …

Indian sports wrap, September 8: Sandhu wins women’s 50-metre rifle gold in World Deaf shooting championship
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian sports wrap, September 8: Sandhu wins women’s 50-metre rifle gold in World Deaf shooting championship

The Hindu  

SHOOTING Mahit Sandhu wins women’s 50-metre rifle gold in World Deaf shooting championship Mahit Sandhu won the women’s 50-metre rifle 3-position gold in the second World Deaf shooting championship in Hannover, Germany. - Kamesh Srinivasan FOOTBALL Results of quarterfinals of the 63rd Subroto Cup junior boys Banganson hammered a hat-trick of goals in the space of seven minutes to help …

Dharambir shatters Asian record for gold, Soorma wins silver in club throw
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dharambir shatters Asian record for gold, Soorma wins silver in club throw

Deccan Chronicle  

Dharambir smashed the Asian record to claim the gold medal while his compatriot Pranav Soorma clinched the silver as Indian club throwers dominated the men's F51 event at the Paralympics here on Wednesday.After four fouled attempts, the 35-year-old world championships bronze medallist from Sonepat, Dharambir hurled the club to a distance of 34.92m in his fifth attempt to claim the …

Dharambir breaks Asian record to win Paralympic gold, silver for Pranav as Indians lock out top 2 in club throw F51
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dharambir breaks Asian record to win Paralympic gold, silver for Pranav as Indians lock out top 2 in club throw F51

Hindustan Times  

It was an Indian one-two in men's club throw F51 event at the Paris Paralympics as Dharambir and Pranav Soorma won gold and silver respectively. Dharambir faced a life-altering accident when a misjudged dive into a canal left him paralyzed from the waist down India has risen to 13th on the Paris Paralympics standings, with these two medals taking the …

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Club Throwers Bag Gold-Silver Double, Harvinder Singh Wins Para Archery Gold
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Club Throwers Bag Gold-Silver Double, Harvinder Singh Wins Para Archery Gold

News 18  

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Team India added four medals to their tally in Paris on Wednesday as archer Harvinder Singh, shot put athlete Sahin Khilari, and club throwers Dharambir and Pranav Soorma all bagged medals in the French Capital City. But, the silverware came in with Sachin Khilari, who snatched the Silver in the Men’s Shot Put -F46 …

Dharambir shatters Asian record for gold, Soorma secures silver in club throw
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dharambir shatters Asian record for gold, Soorma secures silver in club throw

The Hindu  

Dharambir smashed the Asian record to claim the gold medal while his compatriot Pranav Soorma clinched the silver as Indian club throwers dominated the men's F51 event at the Paralympics here on Wednesday. After four fouled attempts, the 35-year-old world championships bronze medallist from Sonepat, Dharambir hurled the club to a distance of 34.92m in his fifth attempt to claim …

Silver lining for shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari; India's medal haul hits 21 at Paralympics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Silver lining for shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari; India's medal haul hits 21 at Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

World champion shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari smashed the Asian record en route a silver on Wednesday as India's track-and-field athletes continued to surpass expectations in what is turning out to be the country's best ever performance at the Paralympics here. Sachin Sarjerao Khilari's silver on Wednesday was medal number 21 for the nation, which is currently placed 19th in the …

Paris Paralympics 2024: World champion Sachin Khilari wins silver in men's shot put F46 event
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: World champion Sachin Khilari wins silver in men's shot put F46 event

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: World champion Sachin Sarjerao Khilari clinched a silver in men's shot put F46 event with an Asian record distance of 16.32m as the country's track-and-field athletes continued their unprecedented medal-winning run in the Paralympic Games here on Wednesday.The 34-year-old Khilari achieved his best throw of the day in his second attempt to better his own Asian record of 16.30m …

India’s medal haul hits 22 at Paris Paralympics
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s medal haul hits 22 at Paris Paralympics

The Hindu  

Harvinder Singh scripted history by becoming the first Indian archer to clinch a gold at the Paralympics, after World champion shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari’s record-shattering silver-winning effort, as the country’s athletes continued to surpass expectations in its best ever performance at the Games here. Their performance took India’s medal haul to 22 and the nation is currently placed 15th in …

Sachin Khilari wins silver for India in men’s shot put F46 at Paris Paralympics 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sachin Khilari wins silver for India in men’s shot put F46 at Paris Paralympics 2024

Firstpost  

With Sachin Khilari winning silver, India’s medal count at Paralympics 2024 has now jumped to 21 and the country is now 19th in the tally. Sachin Khilari won India’s 21st medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024 as he clinched the silver in men’s shot put F46. Khilari won silver with an Asian record of 16.32 while Canada’s Greg Stewart took …

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Sachin Khilari wins silver medal in men’s shot put F46, takes India tally to 21
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Sachin Khilari wins silver medal in men’s shot put F46, takes India tally to 21

The Hindu  

Sachin Khilari won a silver medal in men’s shot put F46 final with a throw of 16.32m at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Wednesday. This takes India’s medal tally to 21, two better than its previous haul at the Tokyo Para Games. India currently occupies 19th place in the medal table with three gold, eight silver and 10 bronze medals. …

India achieves highest ever medal haul in Paralympics
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India achieves highest ever medal haul in Paralympics

Deccan Chronicle  

India achieved its best ever medal haul in the Paralympics as it went past last edition's number of podium finishes on the back of a superlative performance by the country's track and field athletes here on Tuesday.A late evening rush of medals swelled India's tally to 20 to surpass its earlier best haul of 19 medals at the Tokyo Paralympic …

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 6 Wrap: India Earn Historic 20th Medal as Track and Field Athletes Shine
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 6 Wrap: India Earn Historic 20th Medal as Track and Field Athletes Shine

News 18  

The Indian contingent enjoyed a record-breaking day as they increased their medal tally to an all-time high 20 at the Paralympic Games 2024 underway in the French Capital City of Paris. India started the day with 15 medals in their kitty and added five more to their credit as sprinter Deepthi Jeevanji bagged bronze in the women’s 400m T20 event, …

Ajeet Singh Wins Silver, Sundar Gurjar Grabs Bronze In Javelin To Ensure India Double-Podium Finish At Paralympics
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajeet Singh Wins Silver, Sundar Gurjar Grabs Bronze In Javelin To Ensure India Double-Podium Finish At Paralympics

ABP News  

India’s para javelin throwers Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar ensured that India celebrated a double podium finish at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on September 3. Ajeet and Sundar delivered stellar performances and won a silver and a bronze medal respectively in the Men's Javelin Throw F46 final event. Ajeet Singh, showing resilience and skill, improved his performance with each …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Ajeet Singh, Sundar Gurjar's medal wins extend India's tally to record 20
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Ajeet Singh, Sundar Gurjar's medal wins extend India's tally to record 20

Firstpost  

The duo’s medals, combined with the silver and bronze medals of Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu in men’s high jump took India’s medal tally to 20. Indian javelin throwers Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar won silver and bronze medals in the T46 final at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Tuesday. Paris Paralympics 2024: News | Medal Tally | India …

Avani Lekhara Falls Short Of Podium Finish, Finishes 5th In Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 At Paris Paralympics 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Avani Lekhara Falls Short Of Podium Finish, Finishes 5th In Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 At Paris Paralympics 2024

ABP News  

Avani Lekhara, the ace India shooter, missed out on another medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024, as she finished fifth in the Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 final. Germany's Natascha Hiltrop bagged the gold medal Avani Lekhara started by scoring 51.1 in Series 1 and 48.9 in Series 2 of the Kneeling position in the Women's 50m Rifle 3 …

Watch: Sumit Antil's record throw to win second consecutive Paralympic gold medal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Sumit Antil's record throw to win second consecutive Paralympic gold medal

Hindustan Times  

Sumit Antil defended his Paralympic gold by throwing a Games record 70.59m in Paris on Monday. Here is a video of Antil's record throw: Antil is the first Indian man and second from the country to defend his Paralympic title, with Avani Lekhara having become the first to do so at Paris 2024 itself. Apart from Avani, current Paralympic Committee …

India's Day 6 Schedule At Paralympics 2024 On September 6: Eyes On Avani Lekhara, Archers & Para Athletes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Day 6 Schedule At Paralympics 2024 On September 6: Eyes On Avani Lekhara, Archers & Para Athletes

ABP News  

India had a remarkable performance, boosting its medal tally to 15. Sumit Antil won gold in the men’s javelin throw F64 with a new Paralympic record of 70.59 metres and para-shuttler Nitesh Kumar clinched gold in men’s singles SL3, defeating Great Britain’s Daniel Bethell. On the sixth day of the Paris Paralympics 2024, India will look to replicate day 5’s …

Nithya Sre Sivan clinches bronze in women's singles SH6 event at Paris Paralympic Games 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nithya Sre Sivan clinches bronze in women's singles SH6 event at Paris Paralympic Games 2024

India TV News  

Indian shuttler Nithya Sre Sivan clinched a bronze medal in the women's singles SH6 event at the ongoing Paris Paralympic Games 2024. Suhas lost his final in the men's singles SL4 category to France's Lucas Mazur, while Nitesh won the gold in the men's singles SL3 event. Thulasimathi clinched a silver in the women's singles SU5 category, while Manisha took …

Sumit Antil breaks Paralympic record to win javelin gold, defends title in Paris
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sumit Antil breaks Paralympic record to win javelin gold, defends title in Paris

Hindustan Times  

India's Sumit Antil defended his Paralympic javelin gold medal, creating a new Games record to clinch the top podium in Paris on Monday. Sumit Antil Antil delivered an impressive performance in the final, launching a throw of 69.11m on his first attempt and then surpassing it with a new Paralympic record in the F64 category by breaking the 70m barrier. …

Sumit Antil etches his name into history books, defends Gold medal with new record at Paralympic Games 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sumit Antil etches his name into history books, defends Gold medal with new record at Paralympic Games 2024

India TV News  

Sumit Antil has etched his name into the history books as he has become the first Indian man to win back-to-back gold medals at the Paralympic Games. Sumit defended his gold with a new Paralympic record throw of 70.59m in the men's Javelin F64 event at the ongoing Paris Summer Games. The Indian Javelin star Sumit got to his second …

Paralympic Games 2024, Day 5: Indians in action on September 2, 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympic Games 2024, Day 5: Indians in action on September 2, 2024

The Hindu  

India’s Preethi Pal created history as she became the first Indian woman track and field athlete to win two medals at the Paralympics while clinching the bronze in the 200m T35 category with a personal best time of 30.01 seconds on Sunday. Following is the India’s schedule for the fifth day of competitions at the Paris Paralympics on September 2, …

Sumit Antil wins gold in javelin throw F64, becomes first Indian man to defend title in Paralympics
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sumit Antil wins gold in javelin throw F64, becomes first Indian man to defend title in Paralympics

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Star javelin thrower Sumit Antil on Monday became the first Indian man and second from the country to defend the title as he won the F64 category gold with Paralympics record of 70.59m at the Paris Games. Earlier in the day, Yogesh Kathuniya clinched his second consecutive Paralympic silver medal in men's discus throw F-56 event with a season's …

India at Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 schedule: Sumit Antil in javelin final, Nitesh Kumar targets Gold
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India at Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 schedule: Sumit Antil in javelin final, Nitesh Kumar targets Gold

India TV News  

Indian fans are set for an action-packed Day 5 at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Monday with multiple medal matches lined up. India's schedule for Day 5 at Paris Paralympics 2024: 12:30 PM - Para Shooting - Nihal Singh, Amir Ahmad Bhat in the P3 Mixed 25m Pistol SH1 Qualification Precision. 13:40 PM Onwards - Para Badminton - Sivarajan Solaimalai …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Parveen Kumar Finishes 8th In Men's Javelin Throw - F57 Final, Misses Out On Medal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Parveen Kumar Finishes 8th In Men's Javelin Throw - F57 Final, Misses Out On Medal

ABP News  

Paris Paralympics 2024: Parveen Kumar valiant effort sees him finish eighth in the Men's Javelin Throw - F57 Final, as the Indian para athlete misses out on the medal by a significant margin. At just 18 years old, Kumar had won a silver medal in the men's high jump T64 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics, marking his first major …

National Open Athletics Championships 2024: National record holder Annu Rani wins women’s javelin gold on day two
3 months, 3 weeks ago

National Open Athletics Championships 2024: National record holder Annu Rani wins women’s javelin gold on day two

The Hindu  

National record holder Annu Rani won the women’s javelin gold with a heave of 58.97m in the 63rd National Open Athletics Championships at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday. National record holders Manikanta Hoblidhar and Tejas Shirse were beaten for gold in the 100m sprint and 110m hurdles respectively as young sprinters from Odisha and Delhi ruled the roost …

Avani Lekhara wins gold, Mona Agarwal takes bronze in air rifle para shooting; India’s medal tally opens at Paralympics
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Avani Lekhara wins gold, Mona Agarwal takes bronze in air rifle para shooting; India’s medal tally opens at Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

Avani Lekhara created history on Thursday as she clinched a historic gold medal at the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 in the Paris Paralympics, thus securing successive top podiums at the event. In a surprising twist, Lee faltered under pressure, delivering a disappointing 6.8, which allowed Lekhara to clinch the gold by a significant margin of 1.9, sealing her …

Yogesh Kathuniya keen to change colour of medal to gold
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Yogesh Kathuniya keen to change colour of medal to gold

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Yogesh Kathuniya is going to the Paris Paralympics with a simple goal: to break the trend of silver medals in his career. At the Tokyo Paralympics, discus thrower Kathuniya won silver in the men’s F56 discus throw event with a throw of 44.38m. This year in Kobe Worlds Batista recorded a 45.14m throw for the gold and Kathuniya, …

Paris 2024 Paralympics: From Sumit Antil to Sheetal Devi, top 10 Indians to watch out for
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics: From Sumit Antil to Sheetal Devi, top 10 Indians to watch out for

The Hindu  

The Paris 2024 Paralympics will be underway on August 28, 2024, with India sending its highest-ever contingent of 84 para-athletes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Undoubtedly India’s biggest medal hope in the Paris Paralympics, Sumit Antil will want to continue the momentum from the Tokyo Paralympics, where he won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F64 category. He …

Neeraj Chopra will throw 93m in one or two years: Legendary para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia
4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra will throw 93m in one or two years: Legendary para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia

Hindustan Times  

Legendary para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia feels it's a matter of time for star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra to breach the elusive 90m mark and predicted that he can throw 93m in one or two years. Devendra Jhajharia Chopra won a silver medal in the Paris Olympics with a throw of 89.45m earlier this month while the gold went to Pakistan's Arshad …

Neeraj Chopra Produces Season Best Throw to Finish Second at Lausanne Diamond League 2024
4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra Produces Season Best Throw to Finish Second at Lausanne Diamond League 2024

News 18  

Star Indian javelin throw athlete Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League 2024 on Friday with a season-best throw of 89.49m at the Stade Olympique de la Pontaise. Granada’s Anderson Peters pipped Chopra to the top spot with a meet record of 90.61m while German Julius Weber completed the top three with a best attempt …

Neeraj Chopra is an inspiration: Sumit Antil looks to defend his Paralympic gold
4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra is an inspiration: Sumit Antil looks to defend his Paralympic gold

India Today  

As the Paris Paralympics approach, all eyes are on javelin thrower Sumit Antil, the reigning champion from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. With the event set to take place from August 28 to September 8, Antil is determined to defend his title, drawing significant inspiration from his able-bodied counterpart, Neeraj Chopra, who recently clinched a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. …

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 …

India wraps up Paris Olympics 2024 campaign without gold; check India's mixed performance
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India wraps up Paris Olympics 2024 campaign without gold; check India's mixed performance

India TV News  

India's campaign at the Paris Olympics 2024 concluded after wrestler Reetika Hooda's elimination on Saturday, August 10. India failed to win gold in a major blow to its standing in the medal table but wrapped up an eventful campaign with one silver and five bronze medals. The 22-year-old shooter Manu Bhaker contributed to India's two medals while the Tokyo gold …

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 …

Paris Olympics: PM Modi speaks with silver medalist Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, enquires about his injury
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: PM Modi speaks with silver medalist Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, enquires about his injury

Live Mint  

Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for his silver medal in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024, he also spoke with him and enquired about his injury. On Friday, PM Modi also lauded the sportsman spirit showed by his mother Saroj, who congratulated Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem for getting the gold. Earlier on 8 August, Neeraj secured …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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