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How Neeraj Chopra got a superb start to javelin title defence at Paris Olympics

Neeraj dispels doubts about fitness with his first throw of 89.34, his season best, to make final

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'Gold lana hai! Gold': Vinesh Phogat's promise to her mother after reaching Paris Olympics wrestling final - WATCH

NEW DELHI: India's star wrestler Vinesh Phogat made history by advancing to the final of the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling at the Paris 2024 Olympics. On Tuesday at Champ-de-Mars Arena Mat B, she defeated Cuba's Yusneylys Guzman with a 5-0 score in the semi-finals. This achievement marks her as the…

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Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for men's javelin final with massive throw of 89.34 m

Neeraj threw 89.34 m in his first attempt, his best throw this season. The final will be played on Thursday at 11:55 pm IST. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Paris Olympics: Kishore Jena fails to qualify for men's javelin final, finishes 9th in qualification round group A

Kishore's best attempt of 80.73 m could give him only the ninth spot. Only four competitors from group A advanced to the medal round. Read further on Dynamite News

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EXPLAINED: How the men's javelin throw qualification at Paris Olympics works as Neeraj Chopra gets ready to defend his Tokyo gold medal

NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra will make his much anticipated appearance at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday when he begins the defence of his historic Tokyo Games gold medal with the qualification round in the French Capital.

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'It is friendly when ... ': Neeraj Chopra and his rivalry with Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem

NEW DELHI: Kishore Jena, one of India's top javelin throwers, recently shared his thoughts on the anticipation surrounding Neeraj Chopra, known as the 'Golden Boy,' and the competition with Pakistan's star athlete, Arshad Nadeem.

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When Neeraj Chopra inspired Kishore Jena to 'Go for Paris': The heartwarming backstory

Kishore Jena, fondly addressed as 'Jena Babu' whenever he is throwing spears in and around his home state Odisha, built his javelin career under the shadow of Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra -- until his beaming image standing beside his idol, Neeraj, on the Hangzhou Asian Games podium introduced…

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Jyothi Yarraji set to be first Indian 100m hurdler in Olympics as World Athletics updates list of qualified athletes

NEW DELHI: Jyothi Yarraji is poised to become the first Indian 100m hurdler to participate in the Olympics, while shot putter Abha Khatua secured an unexpected spot through world rankings for the upcoming Paris Games.

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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

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.

The Times of India

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.

The Hindu

Neeraj Chopra's Paris Olympics preparations set for stern test

NEW DELHI: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's preparations for the Paris Games will be put to the test on Friday as he kicks off his season in Doha against a star-studded yet well-known field in the first leg of the renowned Diamond League one-day meet series.

The Times of India

Who knows Kishore Jena might breach the 90m mark before me: Neeraj Chopra

Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra, has set his sights on surpassing the 90-metre mark prior to the Paris Olympics. He expresses confidence that with the current trajectory of his preparations, this feat could be accomplished in the near future, but also lauded his compatriot Kishore Jena's talent,…

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Neeraj Chopra to begin season with Doha Diamond League on May 10, Kishore Jena to make debut

NEW DELHI: Reigning Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to kick off his season at the Doha leg of the prestigious Diamond League series on May 10, where he will face tough competition in a star-studded field.

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Playing through pain, how Neeraj Chopra surged to victories in 2023

Playing through the pain barrier, Neeraj Chopra completed the task of ticking all the boxes in the winner's checklist this year. But it is his performance in the 2024 Paris Olympics that will determine where the amiable champ stands in the pantheon of Indian greats...

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You need to be a bit selfish to succeed, says Mathias Boe

Satwik Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty achieved success in badminton doubles this year, with coach Mathias Boe preparing them for the Olympics.

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Odisha’s quest for gold

Until a few years ago, Odisha had some phenomenal athletes, primarily in hockey, but lacked the support system to nurture them. However, in a short span, it has built an infrastructure and culture that is churning out world-class athletes across disciplines.

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Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena look to open athletics season with Doha or Rabat Diamond Leagues

NEW DELHI: Reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Jena are likely to open their crucial athletics season with either Doha or Rabat Diamond Leagues in May next year, TOI has learnt.

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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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Neeraj Chopra says he is yet to reach full potential

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

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'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.

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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

'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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Asian Games: Neeraj Chopra, men's 4x400m relay team claim gold as track and field athletes continue medal rush

NEW DELHI: Indian javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena produced a sensational gold-silver finish while the men's 4x400m relay team also claimed the top prize as the track and field athletes continued the medal rush for India on Day 11 of the Hangzhou Asian Games.

The Hindu

Asian Games | Neeraj defends title, quartermilers take gold as India manages best-ever medal haul in athletics

Indian quartet of Anas Muhammed Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi and Rajesh Ramesh sealed the gold for India

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