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Eldhose Paul wins first triple long jump gold in CWG, leads four-medal haul within 30 minutes

BIRMINGHAM: Eldhose Paul won a historic triple jump gold in a 1-2 finish for India as the country bagged four medals on a Super Sunday on the concluding day of athletics competitions at the Commonwealth Games.

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Annu Rani wins bronze, becomes first Indian female javelin thrower to win medal in CWG

BIRMINGHAM: Annu Rani scripted history as she became the first Indian female javelin thrower to win a medal, a bronze, in the Commonwealth Games on the penultimate day on Sunday.

The Times of India

CWG 2022 | Annu Rani wins bronze, becomes first Indian female javelin thrower to win medal

Annu Rani sent the spear to a distance of 60m in her fourth attempt to finish third.

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CWG 2022: When Neeraj, Sreejesh offered Sreeshankar support in tough times

KOCHI: A year can be a long time in an athlete's life. Just ask Murali Sreeshankar. Almost a year ago, the man who leaped to a silver medal in Birmingham late on Thursday night was experiencing the worst time of his life. A leap of just 7.69m on his Olympics…

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AFI to celebrate August 7 as National Javelin Day to honour Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold

NEW DELHI: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will celebrate August 7 as National Javelin Day across the country to commemorate one of the greatest moments in the country's sporting history, Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold medal.

The Times of India

CWG 2022: We are not rivals, we are part of javelin family, says Arshad Nadeem on friendship with Neeraj Chopra

BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem says he will miss competing against India's Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra at the Commonwealth Games here as they are part of 'one' family.

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A job as an accountant & competing in decathlon at Asian Games - CWG 2022 bronze medallist high-jumper Tejaswin Shankar's next set of plans

NEW DELHI: Tejaswin Shankar had a "roller-coaster" ride over the last month, and the only thing he is immediately looking forward to after winning a historic Commonwealth Games (CWG) medal is spending quality time with family and then starting his job as an accountant in the US, besides planning his…

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CWG 2022: Sreeshankar advances to long jump final; Yahiya too makes it; Dutee crashes out

Murali Sreeshankar took a leaf out of Neeraj Chopra's golden book, coming up with a big jump in his very first attempt to make the final in the men's long jump at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Tuesday.

The Times of India

CWG 2022: In Neeraj Chopra's absence, focus on Annu Rani, Murali Shreeshankar

Spotlight now shifts to track field

The Times of India

Commonwealth Games 2022 | Track and field action begins on Tuesday, India expected to win medal in women's discus throw

In Neeraj Chopra’s absense, veteran discus thrower Seema Punia and javelin thrower Annu Rani are expected to step up and try to achieve glory in the multi-sporting spectacle

The Hindu

CWG 2022: Track and field action begins Tuesday, India expected to win medal in women's discus throw

BIRMINGHAM: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's withdrawal was a huge blow but the Indian athletics team for the Commonwealth Games still has multiple medal contenders who will vie for the top honours when the blue-riband track and field events begin here on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Indian cricket dips its toes in the multi-sport ocean

At the Commonwealth Games, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side has the opportunity to break out of the shadow of the men’s team on a stage cricket does not frequent. A good showing will fuel the growing interest in the women’s game at home and strike a blow for gender parity

The Hindu

CWG 2022: Indian athletes set for Birmingham bash

Without Neeraj and shooters, onus to swell India's medals tally is on boxing contingent, wrestlers, weightlifters and hockey teams

The Times of India

Sindhu named India's flagbearer for 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra was expected to be the flag-bearer for India at the Commonwealth Games, but badminton star P. V. Sindhu will replace the javelin thrower as he had to pull out due to a groin injury

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Birmingham Commonwealth Games provides golden opportunity for female athletes

The Commonwealth Games that opens Thursday in Birmingham will be the first multi-sport international meet to host more medal events for women than for men

The Times of India

Injured Neeraj Chopra disappointed at losing out on opportunity to be India's flag-bearer at CWG 2022 opening ceremony

NEW DELHI: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has expressed his disappointment at losing out the opportunity of leading the country as flag bearer at the opening ceremony of Birmingham Commonwealth Games on Thursday after he sustained a "minor" groin strain during his historic silver medal-winning campaign at the recent World Championships.

The Times of India

CWG 2022: Neeraj Chopra and javelin's throw of the dice

For a nation always clamouring for more, Neeraj's injury is untimely reminder that rare success is sustained only by pushing the limits of endurance

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Neeraj Chopra pulls out of Commonwealth Games owing to fitness issue

"Neeraj Chopra had called me earlier today from the US to convey his inability to take part in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games owing to fitness concerns," said Rajeev Mehta, Secretary General, IOA. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Neeraj Chopra to miss CWG 2022 due to injury

NEW DELHI: In a big setback to India's medal hopes at the CWG, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra was on Tuesday ruled out of the Birmingham Games due to a groin injury, Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) secretary general Rajeev Mehta informed in a statement.

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Neeraj Chopra to miss Birmingham Commonwealth Games due to injury

Neeraj Chopra suffered a strain in his groin during the competition at the World Athletics Championship

The Times of India

CWG 2022: Medal favourite Neeraj Chopra ruled out with injury

NEW DELHI: In what is a huge blow for Indian athletics, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has been ruled out of the upcoming CWG 2022 with an injury.

The Hindu

Plans are on for India to host world-class sports events: Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

He appeals to the business community to come forward and adopt a game, an athlete, an academy of their choice and support our sportspersons

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Golden arm: on Neeraj Chopra’s win as one India’s greatest sporting successes

Neeraj Chopra is an unlikely hero for India’s sports fans

The Times of India

CWG 2022: India's big strengths and how absence of shooting is likely to dent overall medal count

NEW DELHI: India is sending a 300 member plus contingent, including over 200 athletes, for the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG), which start on July 28 in Birmingham.

The Times of India

I too won from fourth position: Anju Bobby George on Neeraj Chopra's silver

Anju Bobby George, first Indian winner, recalls her long jump medal at 2003 Paris Worlds

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