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UNCOVERED: 8 | History Defined

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra hungry for more Olympic glory in 2024

Chopra talks to Al Jazeera about his ‘rollercoaster’ year, his passion for the javelin, and his dreams for Paris 2024.

Al Jazeera

Neeraj Chopra heads to South Africa to train for the Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will train in South Africa’s Potchefstroom in his bid to defend his title at the Paris Games 2024. TOI has learnt that Neeraj submitted a proposal under the Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) to train at the North-West…

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra reveals alternative career path he would have pursued in life

Indian world champion and Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra answered some really interesting questions about his life , from his favourite sports movie to what he would have been if not a sportsperson. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Make track and field events more attractive and marketable, says Neeraj Chopra

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra emphasised on making track and field athletics events more attractive and marketable for Indian fans.

The Hindu

It takes a village to produce a special story

How the special on Neeraj Chopra was conceptualised and executed

The Hindu

Neeraj Chopra in final list for Men's World Athlete of the Year Award

NEW DELHI: Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Tuesday shortlisted among the five finalists for the men's 'World Athlete of the Year' award.

The Times of India

‘Women’s relay slowly coming back’: Athletics Federation of India President Adille Sumariwalla

In we look around, we will get more and more quality athletes to run the relay, says Adille Sumariwalla

The Hindu

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I have reached this stage through series of defeats: Neeraj Chopra

NEW DELHI: Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday said he braved many adversities and defeats in the initial days of his career to become what he is today, a champion athlete.

The Times of India

Jyothi and Ancy’s presence brightens the athletics field in the National Games

Jyothi, Ancy, Jisna and Vithya bring excitement to National Games; Neeraj Chopra, other big names opt out, focus on Paris Olympics.

The Hindu

Neeraj Chopra has powerful influence in helping us grow athletics: Sebastian Coe

Track field stronger now than in Bolt era, says World Athletics chief

The Times of India

Banning Russia was only decision that was left open to IOC: World Athletics president

“I think it was the right decision,” Coe told a news conference in Mumbai.

The Hindu

Neeraj Chopra among 11 nominees for men's World Athlete of Year

Neeraj Chopra, Ryan Crouser, Mondo Duplantis, Soufiane El Bakkali, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Kelvin Kiptum, Pierce LePage, Noah Lyles, Alvaro Martin, Miltiadis Tentoglou, Karsten Warholm nominated for 2023 World Athlete of the Year. Voting process to determine finalists; World Athletics Council, Family, public votes count for 50%, 25%, 25% respectively. Voting closes…

The Hindu

Neeraj Chopra sees two Indian javelin throwers in the 90m club in the future soon

Neeraj and Kishore Kumar Jena could join 90m club; AFI president Adille Sumariwalla says Indian athletes performed well at World Championships; India won 29 medals, incl. 6 golds, at Asian Games; Sumariwalla says team could have won more golds.

The Hindu

Two Indians javelin throwers will join 90m club in future: Neeraj Chopra

NEW DELHI: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra believes the day is not too far when two Indians javelin throwers will join the elite 90m club following his stirring duel with compatriot Kishore Jena at the Hangzhou Asian Games.

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The Hindu

The Neeraj-Jena rivalry promises to light up Indian athletics

Great rivalries light up sport and the Neeraj Chopra-Kishore Jena battle promises exciting days for Indian athletics

The Hindu

Glad that I am able to inspire children to show interest in javelin, says Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra, Olympic, World and Asian Games javelin champion, believes Indian athletes are now fearless and can take on the best in the world due to self-belief and support from SAI, Govt. and corporates. He aims to cross 90m barrier and inspire more to take up athletics. He urges parents…

The Times of India

Hangzhou Asian Games: China's sporting might, hospitality sets new standards

HANGZHOU: A sense of quiet will descend on China's technology hub from Monday. The airports will be busier than the Villages, stadiums and the media centres. Athletes, fans, officials and the mediapersons will head back after almost three weeks of action at breakneck pace -- having shared hugs, smiles, selfies…

The Times of India

100th milestone: India's Asian Games campaign concludes after historic roars and records

HANGZHOU: Even before India entered its last day of competition at the 19th Asian Games on October 7, confirmations for podium-finishes had ensured that the 100-medal mark would be accomplished. And it didn't take long to come. In the early hours of Saturday in India, the women's kabaddi team's win…

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Neeraj Chopra says he is yet to reach full potential

'We're now a javelin powerhouse like Germany, Finland and Czech'

The Times of India

'Mujhe pata tha bhai saab maar denge': Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena banter steals the show

HANGZHOU: The chatty and lively sides of Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena suggested nothing had happened. But an hour or so ago on October 4, the men's javelin throw final at the Asian Games began with a storm.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | 10 civilians dead, 22 army men still missing in Sikkim, rescue operations on; Media bodies write to CJI, call for norms on interrogation of journalists and more

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Asian Games | Why did so many decisions go wrong, questions Neeraj

Neeraj Chopra questions officiating at Asian Games; Anju Bobby claims conspiracy targeting Indian athletes. Chopra's 1st throw not measured, Jena's 2nd throw declared foul despite being fair. AFI to lodge complaint against officials for deliberate targeting of Indians.

The Times of India

Controversy mars Neeraj Chopra’s final; India plans to lodge protest

HANGZHOU: Controversy marred Neeraj Chopra’s men’s javelin throw final at the Asian Games after the reigning Olympic and world champion successfully defended his crown won in Jakarta 2018 under a clear Hangzhou skyline here on Wednesday night.

The Times of India

Asian Games: With 18 gold medals, India achieve historic first in 72 years

NEW DELHI: Out on a medal hunting spree at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, India produced a historic feat on Wednesday, registering their best-ever outing at the continental event as the athletes took the overall medal count to a staggering 81 so far -- the highest ever.

The Times of India

'I had to throw 7 times for gold medal': Did China try to 'throw' Neeraj Chopra out?

HANGZHOU: When Neeraj Chopra's first attempt in his Asian Games title defence saw his javelin sailing past the 85m mark on Wednesday here, the common thought that ran across the stadium here was "that could be 90m". For around 12-15 minutes after that, the Olympic and world champion's followers world…

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