Tokyo Olympics: President Ram Nath Kovind to host Indian contingent over a 'High Tea' on August 14
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: President Ram Nath Kovind to host Indian contingent over a 'High Tea' on August 14

India Today  

President Ram Nath Kovind has invited all Indian athletes represented India at the Tokyo Olympics over a ‘High Tea’ on August 14 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. India has won seven medals in the Tokyo Olympics, including a historic gold in athletics by javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. Apart from Chopra’s gold, India won two silver medals and four bronze medals at the Tokyo Olympics. Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra was given a rousing welcome as he arrived home in India on Monday after winning the men’s javelin event in Tokyo and securing the country’s first-ever athletics gold.

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India set to host star-studded javelin competition in 2025 headlined by Neeraj Chopra
1 week, 1 day 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 explains how India can rise in sports, Olympic javelin champion cites USA’s example for improvement
1 week, 2 days 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 …

India’s medal haul hits 22 at Paris Paralympics
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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

President Droupadi Murmu Meets and Congratulates Indian Olympic Contingent at Rashtrapati Bhavan
5 months ago

President Droupadi Murmu Meets and Congratulates Indian Olympic Contingent at Rashtrapati Bhavan

News 18  

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday met the Indian Olympic contingent and congratulated the players for their performance at the recently concluded Paris Games. “President Droupadi Murmu met the Indian Contingent of the Paris Olympics 2024 at Ganatantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan,” the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a post on ‘X’ and shared pictures of the meeting. The Indian contingent put up …

Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra saving grace for India in athletics at Paris
5 months 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
5 months 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 …

‘All athletes have given their best..’: PM Modi hails efforts of Indian contingent as Paris Olympics come to close
5 months ago

‘All athletes have given their best..’: PM Modi hails efforts of Indian contingent as Paris Olympics come to close

Live Mint  

As the Paris Olympics 2024 conclude, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appreciated the efforts of the Indian contingent which participated in numerous sports representing the tricolour, saying that the country is proud of them. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Manu Bhaker clinched India's first medal at these Games, earning bronze and becoming the first Indian woman to medal in Olympic shooting. She …

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

Olympic let-down: India must win more medals before hosting games
5 months ago

Olympic let-down: India must win more medals before hosting games

New Indian Express  

In a glittering ceremony on Sunday, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach declared the Paris Summer Games closed. Like in Tokyo, the US claimed the top spot after edging out China in the last event on the final day—women’s basketball. In Tokyo, India had secured one gold, two silver and four bronze medals. India would have reached the coveted double-digit …

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

Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and other celebs laud Neeraj Chopra after he wins silver at the Paris Olympics 2024
5 months 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 on missing gold at Paris Olympics: ‘I gave my best, but it was Arshad’s day’
5 months 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...’
5 months 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 is ‘excellence personified’, says PM Modi
5 months 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 …

Neeraj Chopra Loses Paris Olympics Gold Medal To Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, Bags Silver
5 months, 1 week 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 …

India pins hope on Neeraj Chopra to bring home gold, repeat his Tokyo heroics: ‘He’s ready to make history again’
5 months, 1 week 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 …

India at Olympics Day 8 wrap: Manu Bhaker misses medal, heartbreak for Nishant
5 months, 1 week ago

India at Olympics Day 8 wrap: Manu Bhaker misses medal, heartbreak for Nishant

India Today  

Manu Bhaker missed out on winning a medal in the women’s 25m pistol final after losing to Hungary's Veronika Major in the bronze-medal shoot-off. In women’s skeet, Maheshwari Chauhan is currently placed eighth and has a chance to enter the top six on Day 2. Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar are placed at T34 and T48 respectively after round 3 …

Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra, India’s sole defending champion, eyes back-to-back gold
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

​Medal count: The Hindu Editoria on countdown to the Paris Olympics and India
5 months, 3 weeks ago

​Medal count: The Hindu Editoria on countdown to the Paris Olympics and India

The Hindu  

As Paris is ready to host its third Olympics after a century, the 117 Indian athletes are gearing up earnestly to increase the country’s medal count in the post-COVID Games, kicking off on the banks of the majestic river Seine on July 26. When the pandemic-delayed Olympics were staged behind closed doors in Tokyo three years ago, India claimed seven …

Three Indians to win multiple individual medals at Summer Olympics
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Three Indians to win multiple individual medals at Summer Olympics

India TV News  

The Indian contingent is set to enter the upcoming Parsi Olympics 2024 with high hopes after a record-breaking return in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. India's first athlete to win an individual medal was Norman Pritchard who was the first Asian-born athlete to win medals in Olympic Games. The former wrestler Sushil Kumar became the second Indian to win multiple …

India at the Olympics: Past Medals Winners – A Timeline Part 3 (2004-2020)
6 months ago

India at the Olympics: Past Medals Winners – A Timeline Part 3 (2004-2020)

News 18  

India has won a total of 35 medals in the history of the Olympics – 10 Gold, 9 Silver and 16 bronze. 2012 – London – Sushil Kumar – Silver – Wrestling Sushil Kumar failed to clinch what would have been India’s only gold at London 2012, but with the silver medal in the 66kg category, Kumar became the first …

Paris Olympics: Can India better their record medal haul at Tokyo
6 months ago

Paris Olympics: Can India better their record medal haul at Tokyo

Hindustan Times  

The Tokyo Olympics turned out to be a watershed for India in more ways than one. Neeraj Chopra won gold in men's javelin and thus became the first in India's independent history to win any kind of a track and field medal at the Olympics. The Indian men's hockey team won an Olympic medal for the first time since 1980 …

How many medals have India won at Olympics?
6 months ago

How many medals have India won at Olympics?

Firstpost  

India have won a total of 35 medals across 24 Olympic editions including 10 gold, 9 silver, and 16 bronze medals. Reuters India started their Olympic campaign in 1900 with two medals and have won a total of 35 medals across 24 Summer Games. The Indian men’s hockey team has won eight out of the 10 gold medals with Abhinav …

India at the Olympics in 21st century: Records rewritten, numerous firsts
6 months ago

India at the Olympics in 21st century: Records rewritten, numerous firsts

Hindustan Times  

India have won more Olympic medals since the turn of this century than they did in all of their appearances before 2000. Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal, winning the men's 10m air rifle title. Sushil Kumar became the first Indian athlete to win two individual Olympic medals, bettering his bronze medal in Beijing …

How did India perform at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
6 months ago

How did India perform at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

The Hindu  

India’s campaign at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will always be remembered for its historic medal haul, a record seven, including one gold, two silver and four bronze medals. Mirabai Chanu poses with the Silver medal for the Weightlifting - Women’s 49kg Group A on day one of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo International Forum on July 24, 2021 …

Which Indian athletes won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
6 months, 1 week ago

Which Indian athletes won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

The Hindu  

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo was the most successful Games outing for India since it participated in the Games for the first time in 1900. Here’s a look at the top 10 Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra Winning gold in javelin in Tokyo 2020, Neeraj Chopra clinched the first-ever track and field medal for India. | …

India's Olympic origins: A brief history of the country's record at the Games before independence
6 months, 1 week ago

India's Olympic origins: A brief history of the country's record at the Games before independence

Hindustan Times  

India will make its 26th appearance at the Summer Olympics this year, and for that, they will go back to Paris - the place where the country's Olympic journey began. Dhyan Chand and the rest of the Indian men's hockey team that won the country's first Olympic gold at the 1928 Olympics. Paris 1900 - A debatable start The 1900 …

Neeraj Chopra warms up for Paris Olympics with gold at Paavo Nurmi Games, upstages Germany's Dehning with 85.97m throw
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra warms up for Paris Olympics with gold at Paavo Nurmi Games, upstages Germany's Dehning with 85.97m throw

Hindustan Times  

Before announcing his arrival in Finland on Tuesday, Neeraj Chopra recorded his only appearance at the Paavo Nurmi Games in 2022. Two years later, the Olympic and world champion javelin thrower resumed the Summer Games build-up with a stellar show at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku. India's Neeraj Chopra in action The lone Indian in the field was up …

Paris 2024: Neeraj Chopra wins gold at Paavo Nurmi Games as he prepares to defend Olympic title
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Neeraj Chopra wins gold at Paavo Nurmi Games as he prepares to defend Olympic title

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra clinched gold medal in men’s javelin throw at Paavo Nurmi Games, a World Athletics Continental Tour event, with 85.97m in Turku, Finland on Tuesday. Locked in 🔐 Olympic and world champ @Neeraj_chopra1 secures his win in Turku with a throw at 85.97 💪#ContinentalTourGoldpic.twitter.com/liBsllvyhL — World Athletics June 18, 2024 Finland’s Toni Keränen took silver with a new personal …

Neeraj Chopra wins Gold in Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 for first time on his Javelin return ahead of Olympics 2024
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra wins Gold in Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 for first time on his Javelin return ahead of Olympics 2024

India TV News  

India's Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has marked his Javelin return in style as the 26-year-old bagged the Gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 in Finland on Tuesday, June 18. His throw of 85.97m in the third attempt was enough for the reigning Olympic champion to clinch the Gold in Finland. This throw was enough for all the …

"Haven't reached my best yet, not satisfied with my throw...": Neeraj Chopra
7 months 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
7 months 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. …

India Will Break Tokyo Olympics Record in Paris, Says World Champion Powerlifter Gaurav Sharma
9 months ago

India Will Break Tokyo Olympics Record in Paris, Says World Champion Powerlifter Gaurav Sharma

News 18  

World champion powerlifter Gaurav Sharma believes that India will win a rich haul of medals at the Paris Olympics, following the support and foreign exposure provided to athletes by the Central Government in recent years. Athletes get foreign exposure, diet, and training facilities from the government and I believe our sportspersons will win a good number of medals in Paris, …

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

Glad that I am able to inspire children to show interest in javelin, says Neeraj Chopra
1 year, 3 months ago

Glad that I am able to inspire children to show interest in javelin, says Neeraj Chopra

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 champion. “It is also because of the great support from the Sports Authority of India, the Governments and a lot of corporate groups coming forward …

India’s Asian Games medal count impressive but can’t be extrapolated to World level
1 year, 3 months ago

India’s Asian Games medal count impressive but can’t be extrapolated to World level

The Hindu  

It’s not always that a promotional campaign turns out to be on the money, but credit where it’s due. Some gold medals have come in team events in shooting, which, although not part of the Olympic programme, are testament to India’s bench strength. The Indian wrestling team won two medals at the Tokyo Olympics, three years after winning two gold …

Neeraj Chopra wins gold, Asian Games Javelin Throw HIGHLIGHTS: India clinches gold, silver; Jena finishes second at 87.54
1 year, 3 months ago

Neeraj Chopra wins gold, Asian Games Javelin Throw HIGHLIGHTS: India clinches gold, silver; Jena finishes second at 87.54

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the Asian Games 2023 Javelin Throw final at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium. Neeraj Chopra has his say The Asian Games champion reveals what went down at ground zero on his first attempt. Neeraj Chopra - 1st attempt The second throw does not have the same intensity as his first one. Neeraj Chopra’s throws …

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem in javelin throw at Asian Games 2023 — expect fireworks and then a handshake
1 year, 3 months ago

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem in javelin throw at Asian Games 2023 — expect fireworks and then a handshake

The Hindu  

When he was rushed to the broadcasters’ zone, right after he had won silver in the men’s javelin throw event at the World Championships, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem was asked to explain what his medal meant to him and his country. “I’m so happy for Neeraj bhai,” Nadeem would say of India’s Neeraj Chopra, who won gold. Standing on the podium …

Asian Games 2023: Anju Bobby George predicts 'huge haul of medals' in athletics
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Anju Bobby George predicts 'huge haul of medals' in athletics

Firstpost  

For the young athletes who will take part in the Asian Games for the first time, Anju Bobby George advised them to view it as a stepping stone towards the Olympics and World Championships. Anju Bobby George, who created history when she clinched a bronze medal at the 2003 World Championships in Paris, feels that the Indian contingent is set …

Neeraj Chopra focused on Asian Games after World Championships gold in javelin throw
1 year, 4 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 …

My endeavour is to defend my Olympic gold in Paris next year: Neeraj Chopra
1 year, 4 months ago

My endeavour is to defend my Olympic gold in Paris next year: Neeraj Chopra

The Hindu  

Superstar javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday said he will do everything under the sun to defend his Olympic title in Paris next year and his World Championships title in 2025. The 25-year-old Chopra on Sunday became only the third javelin thrower in history to hold both the Olympic and World Championships crowns after winning the worlds title in Budapest. …

India set to bid for 2027 World Athletics Championships, believes Neeraj Chopra
1 year, 4 months ago

India set to bid for 2027 World Athletics Championships, believes Neeraj Chopra

India TV News  

The World Championship and Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra mentioned on Wednesday that India will be bidding for the 2027 World Athletics Championships. It is reported that the Athletics Federation of India is about to bid for the 2027 edition of the World Championships but will require a green signal from the government first. The submission deadline for …

Neeraj Chopra and I are happy to do well in javelin, a sport once dominated by Europeans: Arshad Nadeem
1 year, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra and I are happy to do well in javelin, a sport once dominated by Europeans: Arshad Nadeem

The Hindu  

In Arshad Nadeem, India’s Neeraj Chopra will have tough competition for the gold medal at Paris Olympics, but the Pakistani ace says for now both are just “very happy” to call the shots in a sport once dominated by the Europeans. He bagged silver in the men’s javelin thrown final in Budapest on Sunday, as Olympic champion Chopra won the …

The gold standard: Neeraj Chopra masters the art of conquering the world
1 year, 4 months ago

The gold standard: Neeraj Chopra masters the art of conquering the world

Hindustan Times  

The story of a teenaged Neeraj Chopra taking his baby steps in javelin throw by watching videos of Czech champion Jan Zelezny is one that has been told and retold countless times. That will be fun," he said after becoming the first Indian to win a World Athletics Championships gold on Sunday. Neeraj had won gold at the 2018 Asian …

Neeraj Chopra's win at World Athletics Championship: Achievements so far
1 year, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra's win at World Athletics Championship: Achievements so far

Business Standard  

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has become the world champion, recording an impressive throw of 88.17 metres at the World Athletics Championships final event in Budapest. Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold drew significant attention as it marked India's first individual gold in a track and field event at the Olympics. Prior to this, Abhinav Bindra had secured India's first individual …

Kareena Kapoor, Anushka Sharma And Others Pour Congratulatory Wishes As Neeraj Chopra Wins Gold Medal
1 year, 4 months ago

Kareena Kapoor, Anushka Sharma And Others Pour Congratulatory Wishes As Neeraj Chopra Wins Gold Medal

News 18  

Neeraj Chopra has once again created history by becoming the first Indian to clinch gold at the World Athletics Championships. Bollywood celebrities including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anushka Sharma, Farhan Akhtar, and others have also extended good wishes to Neeraj. Kareena Kapoor Khan took to her Instagram stories and wrote, ‘So proud of you @neerajchopra.” Anushka Sharma also wished him saying, …

Neeraj Chopra 1st Indian To Win Gold At World Athletics Championships
1 year, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra 1st Indian To Win Gold At World Athletics Championships

Deccan Chronicle  

Budapest : While Neeraj Chopra created history by becoming the first Indian to win gold at the World Athletics Championships, the javelin thrower reveals that his actual desire was to hit the 90m mark in the final. However, things didn't materialise in the manner he hoped for and Neeraj recorded his best throw of 88.17 m in his second attempt …

Neeraj Chopra's Historic Gold Medal Highlights India's Presence at World Athletics Championships
1 year, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra's Historic Gold Medal Highlights India's Presence at World Athletics Championships

News 18  

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won a historic maiden gold medal for India in the World Athletics Championships in the men’s javelin throw competition, to become a world champion as India finished the 19th edition of the biennial with a lone medal. Chopra’s gold, added to his own silver at the 2022 edition in Oregon and Anju Bobby George’s long jump …

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