Neeraj Chopra creates history, wins silver medal at World Athletics Championships
2 years, 7 months ago

Neeraj Chopra creates history, wins silver medal at World Athletics Championships

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On July 24, India’s Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the silver media at the finals of the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon. History Created by Neeraj Yet Again 🔥🔥🔥@Neeraj_chopra1 becomes the 1st Indian Male to win a medal at the #WorldChampionships Neeraj wins 🥈in Men’s Javelin Throw with his best throw of 88.13m at @WCHoregon22 Absolutely Brilliant 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♀️ 📸 @g_rajaraman 1/2#IndianAthletics pic.twitter.com/OtJpeDopGe — SAI Media July 24, 2022 With this medal, Chopra became the first Indian man and second India to win a medal at World Athletics Championships. #NeerajChopra wins Silver medal in men’s javelin throw final at World Athletics Championships with throw of 88.13 meters Neeraj Chopra becomes 1st Indian to win silver medal at Championships. #WATCH Family and friends celebrate Neeraj Chopra's silver medal win in the World Athletics Championships at his hometown in Panipat, #Haryana Neeraj Chopra secured 2nd position with his 4th throw of 88.13 meters in the men's Javelin finals.

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World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025: Preeti adds 200m bronze to 100m silver as hosts India top medal table on final day
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World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025: Preeti adds 200m bronze to 100m silver as hosts India top medal table on final day

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While sprinter Preeti Pal collected her second medal on the third and final day of the competition, emulating her outstanding performance in the Paris Olympics where she won as many medals, Indians achieved podium sweeps in men’s shot put F11-F20 category and in women’s discus throw F56-F57. Preeti Pal signed off from the 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix with …

World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025: Rinku Hooda wins F46 gold as Indians dominate men’s javelin on Day 2
1 week, 1 day ago

World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025: Rinku Hooda wins F46 gold as Indians dominate men’s javelin on Day 2

Firstpost  

While Rinku won gold in the F46 category with an impressive throw of 60.26 metres, India’s dominance was further underlined in the men’s javelin F12, F37, F42, F43 combined category, where Indian athletes swept the podium. Rinku Hooda threw an impressive distance of 60.26 metres to win gold in the men's javelin F46 category at the World Para Athletics Grand …

World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025: Indians sweep men’s discus throw F11 on Day 1; Preeti Pal wins 100m silver
1 week, 2 days ago

World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025: Indians sweep men’s discus throw F11 on Day 1; Preeti Pal wins 100m silver

Firstpost  

India made a clean sweep in the Men’s Discus Throw F11 event, where Sagar clinched the gold with a throw of 34.84 meters, followed by Balaji Rajendran who secured silver with 26.98 meters, and Janak Singh Harsana who bagged bronze with a mark of 25.13 meters. The Men’s 100 meters T13 event saw Botswana’s Bose Mokgwathi take gold with 11.55 …

National Para Athletics Championships 2025: Haryana claims title, TN finishes second
1 month ago

National Para Athletics Championships 2025: Haryana claims title, TN finishes second

The Hindu  

Haryana won the overall team titles on the final day of the 23rd National para athletics championships at the Nehru Stadium here on Thursday. The discus throw events saw stiff competition, with Pradeep Kumar of Services clinching gold in the F62/F64 category with a throw of 44.00m, while Rakesh dominated the F42/F43/F44 category with a winning distance of 49.52m. Haryana’s …

Meet 6’ 5” gold-medallist Sachin Yadav — the next big thing in Indian javelin
1 month, 1 week ago

Meet 6’ 5” gold-medallist Sachin Yadav — the next big thing in Indian javelin

The Hindu  

Even though he was competing with an Olympian and a World Championships finalist and even before he made his first legal throw of the competition at the National Games in Dehradun, all eyes were on Sachin Yadav. Otherwise, it looked like he was going to throw between 86-88 metres today itself,” says Makarov who has recently been appointed as India’s …

Neeraj Chopra, two-time Olympic medalist, is now married, shares news on social media | See photos
2 months ago

Neeraj Chopra, two-time Olympic medalist, is now married, shares news on social media | See photos

India TV News  

Indian ace Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has got married to Himani. He is set to be seen in a World Athletics Continental Tour javelin throw event in May in India alongside some other top athletes. “It has been a longstanding dream of mine to organise and bring a world-class javelin competition to India,” Neeraj Chopra said earlier. I am excited …

Neeraj Chopra-organised javelin event gets World Athletics president endorsement
2 months, 1 week ago

Neeraj Chopra-organised javelin event gets World Athletics president endorsement

India Today  

The Neeraj Chopra-organised Javelin event in India got an endorsement from the World Athletics President Sebastian Coe on Saturday, January 11. Coe said that the World Athletics is delighted to support the event as it will allow the fans in India to witness some of the best athletes on home soil and showcase the nation's ability to stage gold standard …

India set to host star-studded javelin competition in 2025 headlined by Neeraj Chopra
2 months, 1 week ago

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

India TV News  

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

Neeraj Chopra to star in international javelin event at home
2 months, 1 week ago

Neeraj Chopra to star in international javelin event at home

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India’s two-time Olympic medallist and reigning world champion Neeraj Chopra will be the star attraction in a marquee international javelin tournament at home later this year, the Athletics Federation of India said on Tuesday. The AFI is planning an international event at home to cash in on Neeraj Chopra’s global popularity to give javelin a push Chopra has …

Neeraj Chopra spills the beans on meeting Roger Federer, makes Rafael Nadal reference: ‘Indian food is in his top-5’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra spills the beans on meeting Roger Federer, makes Rafael Nadal reference: ‘Indian food is in his top-5’

Hindustan Times  

Currently among the most-followed athletes, Neeraj Chopra has a God-like status in India. In a candid interview with Lallantop, the Haryana native opened up about the struggles of maintaining his long hair, using tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer as a reference. The biggest problem is that, see any athlete, in tennis they usually keep long hair, like Rafael …

India set to host top Javelin competition headlined by Neeraj Chopra
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India set to host top Javelin competition headlined by Neeraj Chopra

India Today  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

Balancing sports and education is a huge task in India. In an interview with Lallantop on Sunday, Olympic champion javelin ace Neeraj Chopra opined that it is possible to balance both effectively with proper management. “If you talk about studies and sports, I feel both can be managed equally,” Neeraj Chopra told Lallantop. I think in India, the schools and …

Neeraj Chopra blames injury issues for losing to Arshad Nadeem at Paris Olympics: ‘The pain I am bearing…’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra blames injury issues for losing to Arshad Nadeem at Paris Olympics: ‘The pain I am bearing…’

Hindustan Times  

Neeraj Chopra is currently among the best javelin throwers in the world. 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 Neeraj became a national hero when he won gold at the Tokyo Olympics, and also has a World Championship gold and silver. It …

2024 Reporter Diaries: An understanding of superstition ft. Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem -Jonathan Selvaraj, Sportstar
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Reporter Diaries: An understanding of superstition ft. Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem -Jonathan Selvaraj, Sportstar

The Hindu  

This reporter has been covering sports for well over a decade now. In Paris for the Olympics, on this reporter’s first day at the Stade de France athletics stadium, a familiar hulking figure was spotted in one of the stands – it was Arshad, and his coach. More reporter diaries from Sportstar: Pranay Rajiv: When smog couldn’t stop a special …

Neeraj Chopra's T-Shirt Inducted Into World Athletics Heritage Collection
3 months, 1 week ago

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

ABP News  

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is among 23 athletes whose competition artefacts have been inducted into the World Athletics Heritage Collection, currently on display in the online 3D platform of the Museum of World Athletics. Besides Chopra, Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh, the World Athletics women's field event athlete of the year, and her fellow Paris Olympic medallist Thea LaFond are …

Neeraj Chopra appoints Javelin legend Jan Zelezny as coach: World record to Olympic gold - List of achievements
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra partners with Javelin legend Jan Železný
4 months, 1 week ago

Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra partners with Javelin legend Jan Železný

Live Mint  

Double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra announced the start of an exciting new chapter in his career on Saturday as he partner with Javelin legend Jan Železný, who comes on board as his new coach. Železný, a three-time Olympic and World champion and the current world record holder, has long been an idol to Neeraj Chopra. The new collaboration also symbolises …

Neeraj Chopra to work with Jan Zelezny after javelin world record holder is unveiled as his new coach
4 months, 1 week ago

Neeraj Chopra to work with Jan Zelezny after javelin world record holder is unveiled as his new coach

Firstpost  

Zelezny, whose salary will be funded under the Sports Ministry’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme, said it was a “great honour” to be coaching Chopra, adding that the Indian was always his first choice when it came to coaching an athlete outside of Czechia. Double Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra announced the beginning of a new partnership on Saturday with Czech …

Javelin great Zelezny named new coach of Neeraj Chopra
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4 months, 1 week ago

Javelin great Zelezny named new coach of Neeraj Chopra

Hindustan Times  

​New Delhi: Two-time Olympic and World Championships medallist Neeraj Chopra has joined hands with Czech javelin legend Jan Zelezny, who comes on board as the 26-year-old’s new coach ahead of the new season, Sports Authority of India said in a statement on Saturday. Chopra, 26, won a historic gold medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and the Paris podium place, …

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

Czech legend Zelezny comes on board as Neeraj's coach ahead of 2025 season
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4 months, 1 week ago

Czech legend Zelezny comes on board as Neeraj's coach ahead of 2025 season

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Saturday roped in three-time Olympic champion and world record holder Jan Zelezny as his coach, setting the ball rolling for the upcoming season, where he will defend his World title. The Czech won three Olympic gold medals and as many world titles in his illustrious career. Neeraj, after becoming the first …

Javelin star Neeraj Chopra to begin early training for 2025 season in South Africa
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4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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's Domination at Paris Olympics Fades Away, Arshad Nadeem Takes the Crown
5 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 says injury is fine now, next big target is the 2025 World Championship
5 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...'
6 months 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 …

Neeraj Chopra took part in Diamond League final with fracture in hand
6 months 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 Misses Top Spot by 1cm, Finishes 2nd in Diamond League Final
6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra Misses Top Spot by 1cm, Finishes 2nd in Diamond League Final

News 18  

Indian star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished in second position in Brussels with a best throw of 87.86m at the Diamond League Final on Sunday. Japanese thrower Genki Rodrick Dean finished fifth with a best throw that barely breached the 80m-mark. Chopra will pocket USD 12,000 for his second-place finish in the grand finale which marked the end of the …

Neeraj Chopra narrowly misses Diamond League title by 1 cm
6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra narrowly misses Diamond League title by 1 cm

The Hindu  

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra gonisingly missed the Diamond League crown by just one centimeter as he finished second for the second consecutive year with a throw of 87.86m in the season finale in Brussels on Saturday. The 26-year-old Chopra, who had won the DL trophy in 2022 before finishing second last year, achieved his best throw of the …

Neeraj Chopra Highlights Diamond League Final 2024: Indian star finishes second
6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra Highlights Diamond League Final 2024: Indian star finishes second

Hindustan Times  

Neeraj Chopra Highlights Diamond League Final 2024: Neeraj Chopra missed the Diamond Trophy by just 1 cm as he finished second behind Anderson Peters. Chopra faced tough competition from Paris 2024 bronze medallist and points leader Anderson Peters, as well as Germany's Julian Weber, among others. Each Diamond League season finale champion is awarded a 'Diamond Trophy', USD 30,000 prize …

Paralympics 2024: Dharambir Breaks Asian Record, Wins Paralympic Gold | ABP News
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Paralympics 2024: Dharambir Breaks Asian Record, Wins Paralympic Gold | ABP News

ABP News  

At the Paris Paralympics, India's athletes delivered a remarkable performance in the men's club throw F51 event, securing both gold and silver medals. Dharambir set a new Asian record with a throw of 34.92 meters on his fifth attempt to win gold, while Pranav Soorma claimed silver with a throw of 34.59 meters on his first attempt, which he couldn't …

Dharambir breaks Asian record to win Paralympic gold, silver for Pranav as Indians lock out top 2 in club throw F51
6 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 …

India’s medal haul hits 22 at Paris Paralympics
6 months, 2 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 …

Ajeet Singh Wins Silver, Sundar Gurjar Grabs Bronze In Javelin To Ensure India Double-Podium Finish At Paralympics
6 months, 2 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 …

World Athletics U-20 Championships 2024: India finishes fifth in 4x400m mixed relay; Amanat Kamboj qualifies for discus final
6 months, 3 weeks ago

World Athletics U-20 Championships 2024: India finishes fifth in 4x400m mixed relay; Amanat Kamboj qualifies for discus final

The Hindu  

The Indian quartet of Jay Kumar, Neeru Pathak, Rihan Chaudhary, and Sandramol Sabu finished fifth in the 4x400m mixed relay final after qualifying overall third among 20 competing teams at the World Athletics U-20 Championships on Tuesday. Australia’s Jordan Gilbert, Bella Pasquali, Jack Deguara and Sophia Gregorevic finished first with a time of 3:19.27, followed by Poland and China in …

Yogesh Kathuniya keen to change colour of medal to gold
6 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, …

Neeraj Chopra will throw 93m in one or two years: Legendary para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia
6 months, 3 weeks 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 finishes second in Lausanne Diamond League with season's best 89.49m
6 months, 3 weeks 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
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Neeraj Chopra Produces Season Best Throw to Finish Second at Lausanne Diamond League 2024
6 months, 3 weeks 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 In Lausanne Diamond League HIGHLIGHTS: Javelin Thrower Wins Silver
6 months, 3 weeks 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
6 months, 3 weeks 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
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

What Is Neeraj Chopra's Diet | Health Live
7 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 is an inspiration: Sumit Antil looks to defend his Paralympic gold
7 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. …

Not Neeraj Chopra! Meet The World Record-Holding Javelin Thrower From India
7 months ago

Not Neeraj Chopra! Meet The World Record-Holding Javelin Thrower From India

ABP News  

It might come as a surprise to many Indian sports fans but India does hold a world record in javelin throw. However, the world record that India holds in javelin throw was not set by Neeraj Chopra. Recently, Neeraj Chopra produced the second-best throw of his career at 89.45 metres but it was only good enough for him to win …

Neeraj Chopra aims for bigger returns post silver medal in Paris Olympics, says ’No comparison with a gold medal’
7 months 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
7 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 …

Manu Bhaker's legacy to Neeraj Chopra's second medal: All records India scripted at Paris Olympics 2024
7 months, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Neeraj Chopra brings home Olympic silver, Bangladesh’s interim government, and more: The week in 5 charts
7 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 …

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