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2 months ago

Rotterdam stone thrower may have been arrested in France

Police in Toulon, France have arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of bludgeoning a man sleeping rough in Lyon to death with a concrete block, and who may have assaulted a homeless man in Rotterdam last week. The man who was arrested is said to bear a resemblance to the perpetrator in Rotterdam, who hit a sleeping man on the …

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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 …

Indian Olympic Neeraj Czech Legend Zelezny

2 months, 1 week ago

Neeraj Chopra wishes happy retirement to coach Klaus Bartonietz in a heartwarming social media post

The Hindu

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday confirmed that his coach Klaus Bartonietz is retiring from athletics. You stood… pic.twitter.com/kJxaPqmHmm — Neeraj Chopra November 6, 2024 Bartonietz had taken charge as Neeraj’s coach from compatriot and former world record holder javelin thrower Uwe Hohn during the youngster’s rehabilitation and recovery process after elbow surgery in 2019. Neeraj won several …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Annu Rani's Journey: From Low to High, and Back Again

Live Mint

Annu Rani's journey to recovery after the 2018 Asian Games loss is a testament to her resilience and determination. Despite the disappointment, she learned to detach from results and focus on the process of training. Her return to form was remarkable, culminating in her first-ever qualification for the IAAF World Championships. Despite the one-year delay due to the pandemic, Rani …

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4 months ago

Manu Bhaker Comes Out in Support of Neeraj Chopra as Javelin Thrower Posts About 'Painful Challenge' of Fracture Hand

News 18

Double Olympic medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Sunday revealed that he took part in the Diamond League season finale here despite a fracture in his non-throwing left hand which he 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 …

2024 Chopra Season Neeraj Neeraj Chopra Hand Manu Bhaker

4 months ago

Laura Loomer, far-right flame thrower who has Trump's ear

Raw Story

She thinks 9/11 was an "inside job," drops racist and homophobic bombs and has been denounced by the hard right of her Republican Party -- and now she's flying around the country with Donald Trump. Meet Laura Loomer, the latest fringe figure to set up in the presidential candidate's inner circle, and who has managed to shock even Trump's most …

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4 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 …

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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 …

India Olympics Record Chopra Paris Neeraj Neeraj Chopra

5 months 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 …

Javelin Throw Medal Javelin Neeraj Paris Olympics Throw

5 months, 1 week ago

Does the Olympics have a new heartthrob? Meet Poland's javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk who previously auctioned off Olympic medal - and is sending pulses racing in Paris

Daily Mail

A number of athletes currently residing in the city of love, have found themselves the subject of lusting viewers during their stay in Olympic village. The latest sportsperson to set hearts racing is the Polish javelin thrower, Maria Andrejczyk, 28, who's chiselled features and long brunette locks, have caught kept eyes on her during the games. Pictured: Polish javelin thrower, …

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5 months, 1 week ago

‘I compete against myself’: Meet Pakistan’s Olympic javelin thrower

Al Jazeera

Lahore, Pakistan – On a balmy evening in August 2022 at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium, the largest athletics grounds in the United Kingdom, a packed crowd was following the drama unfolding in the men’s javelin competition. Moments earlier, Grenada’s Anderson Peters, a two-time world champion, had delivered a mighty 88.64-metre throw, propelling himself to the gold medal position and pushing Nadeem …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Manu under dope cloud, Paris chances hit; AFI disappointed; coach Naik too under scrutiny

The Hindu

Indian sports has been hit by what is likely to be its biggest doping embarrassment of the year. Javelin thrower DP Manu — national champion, Olympic hopeful and currently 12th in the world — is under a dope cloud after his name was conspicuously absent from the entry list for the 63rd inter-State athletics championships. Manu, who has struggled to …

Indian Naik Manu

9 months ago

AFI conducting frequent raids at National camps, says Adille Sumariwalla

The Hindu

With the Olympics about a hundred days away, there is a rush to make the cut for Paris by hook or by crook. Just a couple of days ago news came in that a top thrower, a former Asian Games champion, had tested positive for Clomifene, a specified substance that the World Anti-Doping Agency says is prohibited at all times. …

Sumariwalla Frequent Raids National Camps

9 months ago

Seasoned thrower tests positive

The Hindu

A seasoned and well-known thrower has tested positive for clomiphene, a drug used to treat infertility in women. Sources said the athlete, a former Asian Games gold medallist, was tested out of competition on February 16 in Gurugram and returned a positive result for clomiphene. According to USA Anti-Doping Agency’s substance profile, to use clomiphene the “athletes may apply for …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Going for a song! Pop icon Elton John's sale of more than 900 pieces from his Atlanta home hits $8million on opening night as big ticket items sell including his Yamaha grand piano for $201,600 and hi

Daily Mail

Sir Elton John's auction opening night at Christie's brought in $8million last night Sir Elton John's auction of more than 900 of his personal items from his previous Atlanta home brought in a whopping $8million on opening night. Sir Elton John 's legendary black Conservatory grand piano has been sold at auction for $201,600 The Yamaha piano was flogged alongside …

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11 months ago

Top shot putter Karanveer, discus thrower Kirpal among sportspersons handed bans by NADA

The Hindu

India’s top shot putter Karanveer Singh and discus thrower Kirpal Singh were among several athletes across sports who were handed bans for four years by the National Anti-Doping Agency’s Disciplinary panel. Karanveer and Kirpal were handed four-year bans by the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of the NADA in its order on December 29, 2023. Both were among around 20 athletes from …

2023 Karanveer Ban Nada Judoka Sarms Enobosarm Sarms

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Anju Bobby George: Road to Paris looks nice and bright

The Hindu

After javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s gold medal in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, expectations are high as India prepares for this year’s Paris Olympics. And our three javelin throwers finished in the top six at the last Worlds, with Neeraj winning gold, so we are expecting something there. Ranking route: the best road The …

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1 year, 1 month ago

'I Want To Prepare For the Paris Paralympics In My City Sonipat': WR Para Javelin Thrower Sumit Antil

News 18

World record holder para javelin thrower Sumit Antil on Sunday said that he wants to prepare for next year’s Paris Paralympic Games at his home city Sonipat and not abroad. Antil, who won gold medal in Tokyo Paralympics in F64 category, holds the current world record, having thrown 73.29m at the recent Hangzhou Asian Para Games. “The Para Asian Games …

India Paralympics Record World Paris Para Sumit Antil

1 year, 3 months ago

As Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena compete for supremacy, it is India’s future in javelin throw that wins

The Hindu

As javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena uncorked an 86.77m in his third attempt at the recent Asian Games in Hangzhou, a shiver ran through the millions who were closely following the action. Kishore Kumar Jena in action in the men’s javelin throw final in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Better days ahead for Indian athletics Kerala long jumper …

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1 year, 3 months ago

No Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem in Asian Games 2023 javelin as Pakistani thrower pulls out due to injury

The Hindu

Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s top Javelin thrower, has pulled out of the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou due to a persistent knee injury. Nadeem was touted to be Neeraj Chopra’s main rival and looked all set to participate in the Javelin throw finals on Wednesday. Nadeem finished second to Neeraj Chopra in the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary, and created …

Games Pakistan Javelin Neeraj Neeraj Chopra Throw Nadeem

1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Accidental thrower Kiran Baliyan ends India’s 72-year wait for a women’s shot put medal

The Hindu

India opened its account in athletics with a historic bronze on the first day of track and field action as Kiran Baliyan picked up the country’s first medal in women’s shot put in 72 years on Friday. For someone who took to the sport accidentally and wasn’t serious about till a few years ago, Kiran overshadowed senior pro Manpreet Kaur …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Javelin Thrower Annu Rani Fails To Impress, Finishes 7th In Brussels Diamond League

News 18

Annu Rani continued her disappointing form this season as she finished seventh with an effort of 57.74m in the women’s javelin throw event in the Diamond League Meeting. #IndianAthletics pic.twitter.com/M9Youj9LJq— Rahul Bhutani September 9, 2023 Earlier this month, Annu Rani failed to qualify for the World Athletics Championship women’s javelin throw event final after finishing 11th in Group B of …

Indian Throw Rani

1 year, 4 months ago

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra's Throw That Created History And Made Him World Champion

News 18

Neeraj Chopra scripted history once again as he became the first Indian to clinch a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. 88.17 Meters forNeeraj Chopra becomes 1st athlete to win a gold medal at the #WorldAthleticsChampionships Watch the best of #Budapest23 – FREE only on #JioCinema ✨#WAConJioCinema pic.twitter.com/le562o9zp2 — JioCinema August 27, 2023 Meanwhile, on his third and fourth …

World Javelin Throw Indian Championships Chopra Neeraj Neeraj Chopra

1 year, 4 months ago

External Affairs Ministry Intervenes to Clear Javelin Thrower Jena's Visa Hurdle

News 18

The Union ministry of external affairs this week resolved the visa troubles faced by javelin thrower Kishore Jena. Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra flagged the issue on social media and requested the external affairs ministry to intervene in order to allow Jena to participate in the event. Let’s do everything we can,” Chopra posted on social media site X, formerly …

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Rotterdam stone thrower may have been arrested in France

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

Neeraj Chopra wishes happy retirement to coach Klaus Bartonietz in a heartwarming social media post

Annu Rani's Journey: From Low to High, and Back Again

Manu Bhaker Comes Out in Support of Neeraj Chopra as Javelin Thrower Posts About 'Painful Challenge' of Fracture Hand

Laura Loomer, far-right flame thrower who has Trump's ear

Neeraj Chopra In Lausanne Diamond League HIGHLIGHTS: Javelin Thrower Wins Silver

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem Head To Head Record Pakistan Javelin Thrower Sets Olympics Record In Paris 2024

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

Does the Olympics have a new heartthrob? Meet Poland's javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk who previously auctioned off Olympic medal - and is sending pulses racing in Paris

‘I compete against myself’: Meet Pakistan’s Olympic javelin thrower

Manu under dope cloud, Paris chances hit; AFI disappointed; coach Naik too under scrutiny

AFI conducting frequent raids at National camps, says Adille Sumariwalla

Seasoned thrower tests positive

Going for a song! Pop icon Elton John's sale of more than 900 pieces from his Atlanta home hits $8million on opening night as big ticket items sell including his Yamaha grand piano for $201,600 and hi

Top shot putter Karanveer, discus thrower Kirpal among sportspersons handed bans by NADA

Anju Bobby George: Road to Paris looks nice and bright

'I Want To Prepare For the Paris Paralympics In My City Sonipat': WR Para Javelin Thrower Sumit Antil

As Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena compete for supremacy, it is India’s future in javelin throw that wins

No Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem in Asian Games 2023 javelin as Pakistani thrower pulls out due to injury

Asian Games 2023: Accidental thrower Kiran Baliyan ends India’s 72-year wait for a women’s shot put medal

Javelin Thrower Annu Rani Fails To Impress, Finishes 7th In Brussels Diamond League

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra's Throw That Created History And Made Him World Champion

External Affairs Ministry Intervenes to Clear Javelin Thrower Jena's Visa Hurdle