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Neeraj Chopra's medal at Paris Olympics not quite a silver lining in athletics

A 27-member Indian athletics contingent, headlined by Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, competed at the Paris Olympics. They had just one medal to show at the end of the Games - Neeraj's silver in javelin throw.

The Times of India

From Vinesh Phogat to Manu Bhaker: The roller-coaster ride at Paris Olympics

From a worried Vinesh to Nadeem's travelling javelin to the twinkling eyes of Manu, it has been a roller-coaster ride

The Times of India

Why is the world’s most populous nation 71st in the Olympics medal table?

Namita Singh speaks to experts and former Olympians to understand why the world’s fifth-largest economy is such a persistent under-performer on the world’s biggest sporting stage

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'It's a dream of mine to...': Neeraj Chopra reveals what he wants to do after Paris Olympics silver medal

NEW DELHI: After winning a silver medal at the Olympics in Paris, star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra intended to compete in India sooner rather than later against other well-known worldwide names.

The Times of India

Six medals, no gold: How India's campaign panned out at the Paris Olympics

It won't be easy to judge India's campaign at the Paris Olympics. Can we term it a successful one or not? Purely speaking about the number of medals won, India failed to match the tally from the last edition in Tokyo. It won six medals in this edition, in comparison…

The Times of India

'Sorry pichli baar ki tarah...': Humble Neeraj Chopra 'apologises' for his performance at Paris Olympics - Watch

NEW DELHI: He may be the first gold medalist for India in athletics and one of the best sportspersons the country has produced, but Neeraj Chopra remains humble and modest as ever.

The Times of India

Decoding Arshad Nadeem's monster throw at Paris Olympics

Neeraj Chopra was dethroned as the Olympic men's javelin throw champion by a monster 92.97m throw from Arshad Nadeem. The Pakistani also had another 90-plus throw (91.79m, his final throw) to his credit on the day.

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Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem: Beautiful friendship and start of an elite South Asian sporting rivalry

PARIS: By hurling the spear so effortlessly past the 90m mark in the Olympic final here, Arshad Nadeem has actually thrown Neeraj Chopra the gauntlet he had been looking for, presenting him with the greatest challenge of his already illustrious career. For a change, as Neeraj chases Nadeem, this, like…

The Times of India

Shocking! Saina Nehwal didn't know there's an event called javelin until Neeraj Chopra won Olympic gold

Saina Nehwal's bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics led to a badminton revolution in India, especially among the women trying to make it big in the sport, which makes her one of the icons of badminton in the country.

The Times of India

For Neeraj Chopra, silver at Paris Olympics is not enough

First defeat to Nadeem in long rivalry hurts Indian champion

The Times of India

Arshad Nadeem Wins Historic Olympic Gold In Javelin Throw

Arshad Nadeem wins gold in Men's Javelin Throw at 2024 Paris Olympics, setting new record. Neeraj Chopra claims silver, Anderson Peterson bronze.

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Paris Olympics: Wishes pour in, Madhavan, Vicky Kaushal congratulate Neeraj Chopra for clinching silver

Paris India is beaming with pride as Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal in the men's javelin final at the Paris Olympics. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Watch: Arshad Nadeem breaks down after his historic Olympic gold for Pakistan in Paris

Arshad Nadeem did for Pakistan what no other athlete from the country had done ever before in individual events at the Olympics -- winning a gold medal. But the 27-year-old Nadeem not just defied one of the strongest fields in the 12-man javelin throw final at recent editions of the…

The Times of India

Watch: Happy for both Neeraj and Nadeem, he is also our child, says Chopra's mother

NEW DELHI: Saroj Devi, the mother of Neeraj Chopra, was overjoyed to hear that her son had won a silver medal. She also expressed joy for Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan, who defeated the Indian reigning champion in Paris by breaking the Olympic record, comparing him to her "child".

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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.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj bags Silver in Men’s Javelin Throw

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra clinches Silver Medal in Men's Javelin Throw but the night belonged to Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who destroyed competition by setting a new Olympic record. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

My rivalry with Neeraj Chopra is good for youngsters in both India and Pakistan: Arshad Nadeem

NEW DELHI: History-making Pakistan javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem is happy that his competition with Indian superstar Neeraj Chopra is gaining as much attention as the cricket matches between the two bitter neighbors because he thinks it will inspire young people in both countries to pursue sports.

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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'Poora mahaul badal diya': Pakistan cricketers celebrate Arshad Nadeem's Olympic gold - Watch

Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record in men's javelin throw at the Stade de France in Paris on Thursday to win the coveted gold medal, leaving India's defending champion Neeraj Chopra to the second place.

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

How Neeraj Chopra settled for a bittersweet silver medal at Paris Olympics

Neeraj Chopra's season-best not enough to defend javelin title as Nadeem settles issue with monstrous second throw in final

The Times of India

'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.

The Times of India

'Neeraj Chopra is a champion, fought like a tiger': AFI President Adille Sumariwalla

NEW DELHI: Adille Sumariwalla, the president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), praised Neeraj Chopra's valiant effort in securing the silver medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics. Sumariwalla described Neeraj's performance as fighting "like a tiger" to achieve this remarkable feat.

The Guardian - UK

Arshad Nadeem throws his way into history for Pakistan with javelin gold

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem pipped Neeraj Chopra of India to win Pakistan’s first Olympic medal in 32 years in the men’s javelin

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Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem beats Neeraj Chopra to win Olympic gold in javelin

Nadeem bags gold with an Olympic record-breaking throw of 92.97m to end Pakistan’s 32-year medal drought at the Games.

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