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Jyothi Yarraji storms back from injury with Asian Games qualification, says 'I'm ready to fight for my crown'

India's top 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji made a triumphant return after a year-long injury layoff, clocking 12.99 seconds to secure gold and qualify for the Asian Games. Her coach, James Hillier, admitted to being deeply affected by her injury, highlighting Yarraji's remarkable resilience.

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TOISA 2024 Nominees: Track & field stars competing for the top prize

NEW DELHI: After a stellar year on the international stage, India's track and field athletes are now vying for recognition at the prestigious Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024. Celebrated for their exceptional performances, they are in contention for top honours across men’s, women’s, and para-athletics categories.

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'My throw immediately after Arshad Nadeem's throw was ... ': Neeraj Chopra

NEW DELHI: Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra admitted that he was unable to perform at his absolute best during the Paris Olympics, where he secured the silver medal. Despite his best efforts, Chopra's throw of 89.45 meters was not enough to defend his title from the previous Olympics.

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'I haven't achieved a 90m throw yet but ... ': Neeraj Chopra after winning silver medal at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won the silver medal at the Paris Games, commended Arshad Nadeem's outstanding performance after the Pakistani athlete clinched the gold medal. Chopra acknowledged that this marked the first instance since 2016 where Arshad had triumphed over him in competition.

The Times of India

Arshad Nadeem: A tale of quiet resolve behind monster 90m throws

NEW DELHI: Arshad Nadeem and his coach Salman Fayyaz Butt were the only two individuals among the seven Pakistani athletes heading to the Paris Olympics who were considered worthy of financial support by the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). The PSB agreed to cover the cost of their air tickets, recognizing…

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Pakistan celebrates Arshad Nadeem's historic javelin throw gold medal at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Karachi's streets were filled with jubilant residents celebrating Arshad Nadeem's historic achievement of securing Pakistan's first-ever individual Olympic gold medal in Paris.

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'Arshad Nadeem ka din tha ... ': Neeraj Chopra after winning silver at Paris Olympics - Watch

NEW DELHI: India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra clinched a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, performing in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Stade de France.

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Paris Olympics: Jyothi Yarraji fails to progress to women's 100m hurdles semifinals

Jyothi Yarraji, the national record holder, was unable to progress to the semifinals of the women's 100m hurdle event at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.

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'I prepared for chaos, but that was...': Gold medalist Sarah Ann Hildebrandt on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: American wrestler Sarah Ann Hildebrandt won the gold medal in the 50kg category at the Paris Olympics after Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight. Hildebrandt, who had been preparing for the final, faced an unexpected situation when Phogat was replaced by Cuban wrestler…

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Jyothi, Annu Rani disappoint at Paris Olympics

PARIS: The women's 100m hurdles saw national record holder Jyothi Yarraji finish seventh in Heat 4 clocking 13.16 seconds in the Olympics at the Stade de France here. A repeat of her season's best time of 12.78s would have won her the third place and a berth in the semifinals.…

The Times of India

'Vinesh, aap haari nahi, haraaya gaya hai': Bajrang Punia after Vinesh Phogat announces retirement

NEW DELHI: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement following her disheartening disqualification from the Olympics, stating she no longer has the strength to continue. The 29-year-old, disqualified for being 100 grams overweight before her 50kg category gold medal bout on Wednesday, shared her decision on social media.

The Times of India

Paris Olympics: Many firsts as Jyothi Yarraji clears new hurdles

Having turned adversity into opportunity, India's best hurdler is keen to make her first Olympic outing memorable

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Paris Olympics: Jyothi Yarraji ready to put end to her mother's enormous struggles

NEW DELHI: Jyothi Yarraji's every stride and jump over the hurdles on the track seems to symbolize her determination to overcome the hardships faced by her mother, Kumari, who tirelessly worked two jobs in Visakhapatnam as a domestic help and a hospital cleaner to support their family.

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Jyothi Yarraji looks to hurdle past obstacles in Paris

Having recovered from a nasty injury, 100m hurdler is hoping to get her personal best at the Olympics

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Jyothi Yarraji set to be first Indian 100m hurdler in Olympics as World Athletics updates list of qualified athletes

NEW DELHI: Jyothi Yarraji is poised to become the first Indian 100m hurdler to participate in the Olympics, while shot putter Abha Khatua secured an unexpected spot through world rankings for the upcoming Paris Games.

The Times of India

International Women's Day: The spice girls in Indian sports

This motley crew of teenagers and twenty-somethings has one thing in common they are the emerging stars in the Indian sports firmament.

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Gulveer Singh loses 3000m gold in Asian Indoor Championships due to 'lane infringement'

NEW DELHI: India's Gulveer Singh was left disappointed after losing his men's 3000m gold medal for 'lane infringement' in the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tehran.

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Pole vaulter Pavithra Venkatesh forced to return home

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Jyothi Yarraji wins gold in Asian Indoors, breaks own national record

CHENNAI: India's Jyothi Yarraji continued her golden run by clinching gold in the 60m hurdles event with a timing of 8.12 seconds at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championship in Tehran on Saturday.

The Times of India

Tajinderpal Toor grabs India's third gold at Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

NEW DELHI: India enjoyed a successful outing with ace shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and hurdler Jyothi Yarraji setting new national records, while long-distance sensation Harmilan Bains claimed a gold medal on the track on the opening day of the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tehran.

The Hindu

Tajinder, Jyothi, and Harmilan strike gold at Indoor Asians

Asian champion Jyothi Yarraji breaks national record, Tajinderpal Singh Toor wins shot put gold at Asian indoor athletics championships.

The Times of India

Jyothi Yarraji rewrites own NR to win 60m hurdles gold at Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

NEW DELHI: Rising Indian sprinter Jyothi Yarraji achieved a marginal improvement in her own national record, clocking 8.12 seconds in the women's 60m hurdles to secure a gold medal at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tehran on Saturday.

The Hindu

Jyothi Yarraji rewrites own record to win 60m hurdles gold at Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

Jyothi Yarraji marginally bettered her own national record by clocking 8.12s in the women’s 60m hurdles to win gold medal

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Indian team for Asian indoor athletics championships named

Asian indoor championships

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Vithya brushes away discomfort to win an easy gold

Vithya Ramraj (TN) won 400m gold in 52.85s despite being unwell; Jyothi Yarraji (AP) & Tejas Shirse (Mah) won 100m hurdles & 110m hurdles golds, respectively; Muhammed Anees (Ker) equalled PB of 8.15m to win long jump gold; Abha Khatua (Mah) won shot put gold with 17.09m.

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