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Sports minister hopeful of India bettering its medals tally at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya conveyed his confidence on Sunday regarding the Indian team's potential to establish new records at the forthcoming Olympic Games in Paris. He stressed that the government has placed significant emphasis on sports in recent years.

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Indian Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra bags gold at Paavo Nurmi Games

India's Neeraj Chopra won the Gold Medal in the Men's Javelin Throw Competition at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 athletics meet in Turku, Finland on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Javelin star Neeraj Chopra claims gold at Paavo Nurmi Games

NEW DELHI: India's Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Tuesday secured his maiden gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland upon his return to competition after a month-long break due to a minor injury.

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Neeraj Chopra to compete in Paavo Nurmi Games 2024

Reigning Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra will be in action in the men's javelin throw competition at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 athletics meet in Turku, Finland on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'I was pretty much surprised': Sharath Kamal on being named India's flagbearer at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Seasoned table tennis player Sharath Kamal expressed his astonishment upon learning that he had been selected as India's flagbearer for the upcoming Paris Olympics. The decision came as a surprise to him, considering the presence of other notable athletes such as Neeraj Chopra, who clinched a gold medal…

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'Chalo ho jayega Dinesh bhai': Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra encourages as Dinesh Karthik tries javelin throw - Watch

NEW DELHI: Following his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's elimination from the tournament, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik ventured into a new sport, javelin throw, in a viral video shared on social media platforms.

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra clarifies missing Ostrava Golden Spike only a precautionary measure

NEW DELHI: Shortly after the Ostrava Golden Spike 2024 sports competition organisers said that Neeraj Chopra will be absent from the event due to a muscular injury, the Olympic gold winner and javelin thrower clarified that it is only a precautionary measure in an 'Olympic year.'

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I don't see anybody really breaking my records: Usain Bolt

NEW DELHI: After eight years away from the Olympics, Usain Bolt will return.

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My records not under threat for now, says Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt returns to Olympics as a spectator, confident his records are safe, excited to watch future stars.

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Neeraj Chopra set to compete in Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet on May 28

NEW DELHI: After securing a second-place finish at the Doha Diamond League and clinching gold at the Federation Cup, Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to compete in his third event of the season at the Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet on May 28 in Czechia.

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Neeraj Chopra wins gold with 82.27m effort in his first event at home in three years

BHUBANESWAR: The buzz was back at the Kalinga stadium on Wednesday. The Federation Senior Athletics Championships concluded with the Neeraj Chopra show that saw the Olympic champion battle hot and humid conditions and a feeble challenge from his teammates to win the gold in javelin.

The Times of India

'Let's not talk about the throw...': Neeraj Chopra after winning Federation Cup gold

NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra clinched another victory, albeit not in the manner he had hoped for, and he was candid in acknowledging it. Competing in India for the first time in over three years, the Olympic and world champion javelin thrower celebrated his return by securing the gold medal in…

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Federation cup: Neeraj beats the heat and Manu’s challenge

World and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra adapted to a different weather condition to the best of his ability to measure 82.27m and win the men’s javelin gold.

The Hindu

Federation Cup: Javelin star Neeraj Chopra strikes gold in his first domestic event in 3 years, throws...

NEW DELHI: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday struck gold in Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar with 82.27m effort in his first competition on Indian soil in three years.

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Federation Cup: Neeraj Chopra's presence leads to tight security arrangements

NEW DELHI: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's presence prompted the organisers of the Federation Cup to tighten security around the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, which was buzzing with activity as fans waited in anticipation ahead of his event on Wednesday.

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Competing with Neeraj Chopra has helped me: Kishore Jena

BHUBANESWAR: Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Kumar Jena said on Tuesday that everyday is a new learning experience and that he has benefited from competing with world and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra.

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India can win two athletics medals in Paris Olympics, including one from Neeraj Chopra: AFI president

NEW DELHI: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) president Adille Sumariwalla on Tuesday expressed optimism about the country's prospects in track and field events at the upcoming Paris Olympics.

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India can surpass Tokyo Olympics medal tally in athletics at Paris Games: AFI president

NEW DELHI: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) president Adille Sumariwalla on Tuesday expressed optimism about the country's prospects in track and field events at the upcoming Paris Olympics.

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Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena to compete directly in Fed Cup finals

NEW DELHI: Star Indian javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena, who have already surpassed the minimum qualification mark of 75 meters several times in their careers, have been granted direct entry into the Federation Cup finals in Bhubaneswar on May 15.

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Neeraj Chopra star attraction at Federation meet

Toor will aim to qualify in shot put after missing Bengaluru IGP

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Doha Diamond League: I feel I could have pushed more even in the last throw, says Neeraj Chopra

Jakub Vadlejch narrowly beats Neeraj Chopra by 2cm in Doha Diamond League, setting stage for future javelin battles.

The Hindu

Federation Cup | Neeraj’s return will be the biggest highlight

Neeraj Chopra's return to domestic event after Tokyo Olympics, featuring top Indian athletes, at National Federation athletics meet.

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Neeraj Chopra vows to win next Diamond League event after finishing close second in Doha

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra aims to win next Diamond League after finishing second in Doha by 2cm

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Diamond League | Neeraj uncorks a 88.36m throw in his last attempt to finish second

Neeraj Chopra falls short in Doha Diamond League Javelin throw, finishing second by just two centimetres.

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Doha Diamond League: Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finishes second with best attempt of 88.36m

NEW DELHI: Star India javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday finished second in Doha Diamond League, finishing with the best attempt of 88.36m.

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