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Not pleased with distances I have thrown this year: Neeraj Chopra

NEW DELHI: With the 90m throw still eluding him, Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra on Friday said that he isn’t pleased with the distances he has covered with his javelin during this competition season after coming close to breaching the mark with a heave of 89.94m last year.

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra's training camp in Switzerland approved by Mission Olympic Cell

NEW DELHI: Reigning Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra has received approval from the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) for his preparatory camp in Switzerland on Friday.

The Times of India

I was competing with myself, not with Neeraj Chopra: Arshad Nadeem

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, the World Championships silver medallist on Friday said does not view ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra as a rival and instead focuses on competing with himself.

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Neeraj Chopra shares a heartwarming moment with Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem

NEW DELHI: Indian javelin throw sensation Neeraj Chopra, often hailed as the 'Golden Boy' of India, shared a heartwarming behind-the-scenes story from the World Athletics Championships. Neeraj spoke about a special moment he shared with his rival, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, during the championship.

The Times of India

Neeraj reveals battling sickness en route to winning World title

Neeraj Chopra, World champion, apologizes for not being able to answer more questions despite being physically exhausted. He had a sore throat and cough before the Budapest World Championships, but pushed through. He participated in the Zurich Diamond League to get a feel of the competition and is now aiming…

The Hindu

'Everything is possible if I remain...': Neeraj Chopra on defending Olympic and World titles

NEW DELHI: Javelin throw sensation Neeraj Chopra is firmly committed to maintaining his dominance in the sport. The 25-year-old, who achieved the rare distinction of holding both the Olympic and World Championships titles, has declared his unwavering determination to defend these prestigious crowns.

The Times of India

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

Neeraj Chopra is determined to defend his Olympic and World Championships titles, drawing inspiration from his idol Jan Zelezny.

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World champion Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Zurich Diamond League

Newly-crowned world champion Neeraj Chopra was not at his best but still finished second with a final round throw of 85.71m in the men’s javelin event of the Diamond League Meeting

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Paris 2024 | After Budapest, how ready are Indian athletes for next year’s Olympics?

With Neeraj Chopra's gold at the Budapest World Athletics Championships, India's javelin throwers and horizontal jumpers have been inspired to strive for success. Indian athletes have the potential to win at Paris Olympics 2024. India must continue to improve its training and build mental toughness for its athletes.

The Hindu

Missing: singular Indian athletes

Big personalities and plain-speak have punctuated the international track and field of late. Yes, we have Neeraj Chopra, but where are the others?

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Newly-crowned world champion Neeraj Chopra looks to maintain Diamond League unbeaten streak in Zurich

In Zurich, where Neeraj Chopra is competing four days after being crowned world champion, he will be up against familiar rivals like Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch, bronze winner in Budapest with 86.67m, Julian Weber of Germany and two-time world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada. Only Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, silver medallist…

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India set to bid for 2027 World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra

NEW DELHI: Olympic and World Championship gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra claimed in Zurich on Wednesday that India is set to place a bid for hosting the 2027 World Athletics Championships.

The Times of India

Pakistan hero Nadeem arrives home to warm welcome

Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's ace javelin thrower, returned home to a warm welcome after winning silver at the World Athletics Championship. He was rewarded with a 5 million cash award and expressed his desire to win an Olympic medal in Paris next year. Nadeem believes with proper facilities and coaching he…

The Hindu

Neeraj Chopra-inspired Kishore Jena looking at Asian Games after Worlds high

Kishore Kumar Jena's mercurial rise in the world of javelin continued as he finished fifth in the Athletics World Championships final in Budapest on Sunday night.

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I don't think I have achieved everything: Neeraj Chopra

Throwers have no finish line. We are lucky we have the javelin, says India's World Champion

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India will be known as sporting country in 10-15 years: Sunil Gavaskar

India to become sporting country in 10-15 yrs: Gavaskar lauds Neeraj, Praggnanandhaa & Prannoy. He was elated to witness Chopra's gold medal win & backs Praggnanandhaa to win many accolades. He also warned against overlooking Sri Lanka in Asia Cup & said players must rest if they have niggles.

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Gold winner: On Neeraj Chopra and his golden arm

Neeraj Chopra scripting a glorious chapter at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest is in contrast to the mediocre performance of several other Indian athletes

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World Athletics Championships: Gladiator then, conqueror now: What next for Neeraj Chopra?

Neeraj Chopra, 25, has achieved the pinnacle of success in athletics, winning the World Championships with a throw of 88.17m. He has won Junior World Champion in 2016, Asian Champion in 2017, Commonwealth Games Champion in 2018, Asian Games Champion in 2019, Olympic Champion in 2021, Diamond League Winner in…

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Everyone knows Neeraj Chopra; Then again, no one really does!

Neeraj Chopra, 25, has won every major title in javelin throwing, single-handedly changing the perception of Indians in global sports. He won gold at the World Championships, despite an adductor strain and pressure from his Pakistani rival. He still doesn't see himself as the greatest, but pre-empts any questions on…

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Neeraj and I are happy to top a sport once dominated by Europeans: Nadeem

Karachi's Arshad Nadeem & India's Neeraj Chopra have a healthy competition for gold at the Paris Olympics. Nadeem won silver at the World Athletics Championship & gold at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Both athletes ran a victory lap after the final. Nadeem's journey began in his village in Punjab, where…

The Times of India

'Fenkon toh aise fenko...': Sports fraternity hails Neeraj Chopra's historic gold

NEW DELHI: As ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Championships, sporting fraternity came together, lauding the heroics of the 25-year-old.

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra and I are happy that we are dominating a sport once dominated by Europeans: Arshad Nadeem

NEW DELHI: Arshad Nadeem presents a formidable challenge to India's Neeraj Chopra in the quest for the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Despite this rivalry, both athletes express their delight in leading a sport once dominated by Europeans.

The Times of India

Late bloomer Kishore Jena and one-time fast-bowler DP Manu rise in shadow of Neeraj Chopra

NEW DELHI: One is a late bloomer who switched to javelin from volleyball due to his "short" stature and the other was a fast-bowler before his initiation into throwing "bamboo spears" by his school teacher.

The Times of India

In 10-15 years, India will also be called a sporting country: Sunil Gavaskar

MUMBAI: At a time when Team India is gearing up for the Asia Cup and the World Cup, the stupendous performances of India’s top sportspersons in other disciplines have given the country plenty of reasons to celebrate.

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