Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Friday extended his support to the protesting wrestlers and called for ”quick action” from the authorities in order to ensure that justice is served. Chopra expressed his disappointment a day after Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha came down heavily on the wrestlers[Read More…]
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Hope to breach 90m mark this year: Neeraj Chopra
He came agonisingly close with his 89.94m throw when he finished second in the Stockholm leg of the prestigious Diamond League.
Neeraj Chopra to miss Commonwealth Games 2022 due to injury
The news of Chopra’s injury comes as a huge blow to India’s medal chances in javelin throw. Chopra has delivered a lot of outstanding performances since he won Gold in Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Neeraj Chopra currently focusing on his training for Athletics Championships, CWG, Asian Games
The 2022 World Athletics Championships, the eighteenth edition of the World Athletics Championships, are scheduled to be held in 2022 in Eugene, Oregon, the United States from July 15-24.
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra wants to continue with current coach in 2024 Games as well
During a panel discussion at the ‘India Today Conclave’, Chopra said Bartonietz’s methods suit him as the bio-mechanical expert cracks jokes even during intense sessions making training thoroughly enjoyable.
On ‘KBC13’, Neeraj Chopra opens up about his choice as javelin thrower
Olympians PR Sreejesh and Neeraj Chopra will be special guests for the ‘Shaandaar Shukravaar’ episode of ‘KBC 13’ which will air on September 17 on Sony Entertainment Television.
Neeraj Chopra taken to hospital amid welcome ceremony in Panipat due to high fever
The 23-year-old had fever when he joined the rest of the Indian contingent at Independence Day but he had tested negative for Covid-19 a few days back.
Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra down with high fever, tests negative for COVID-19
The 23-year-old created history on Saturday as he became the first from the country to win a gold in track and field in the Olympics. He threw the javelin to a distance of 87.58m to pick the yellow metal at the Tokyo Games.
Biopic can wait, want to focus on the game for now: Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra is now setting sight on next year’s Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and the World Championships. Excerpts from an interview with the star Indian athlete
Tokyo Olympics: Want to dedicate gold medal to Milkha Singh, PT Usha, says Neeraj Chopra
Milkha Singh, who passed away earlier this year, always had this dream of seeing an athlete win gold medal at the Olympics.
Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final with superb first throw, Shivpal out
The 23-year-old kept India’s hopes of an elusive Olympic medal from athletics alive by earning a direct entry into the finals to be held on Saturday as he sent the spear well past the qualifying mark of 83.50m in his first attempt.
Haryana sportspersons won 25 per cent of medals for country in Asian Games
Keeping Haryana’s flag flying high in the medals tally for the country in the Jakarta AsianGames, sportspersons from Haryana have bagged nearly 25 per cent of the total medals. Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anil Vij said on Thursday that sportspersons from the state won 17 medals in these games. Of the total 69 medals won by India, 15 are gold medals, 24[Read More…]
Asian Games 2018: Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian to win javelin throw gold
Jakarta: Reigning Asian champion Neeraj Chopra created a new national record on his way to the men’s javelin gold at the 18th Asian Games here on Monday. Neeraj threw 88.06 metres in his third attempt to clinch gold. Neeraj’s gold is India’s second medal in the event in Asiad history. Gurtej Singh had[Read More…]