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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.

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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

The Hindu

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 Hindu

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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

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

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 Hindu

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 Times of India

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

The Times of India

Anderson Peters, the friend and rival of Neeraj Chopra

Once an aspiring fast bowler, Grenadian is new 90m star

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Fire for world title will continue to burn bright: Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra will return from his Oregon's World Championships campaign with two unfinished business - the title glory and the elusive 90m mark. While the 90m effort is within striking distance, it's the Worlds crown for which he now has to wait until August 2023 when it will happen in…

The Independent UK

Neeraj Chopra wins India’s first silver at World Athletics Championships

Indian javelin champion secured the silver with his 88.13m hurl in Oregon’s Hayward Field

The Hindu

Silver, a testament to Neeraj’s grit, skill and determination

Olympic champion overcame a niggle to climb from fifth to finish second

The Hindu

Neeraj Chopra makes history with javelin silver

Makes a strong comeback to become India’s first World Championships male medallist; Rohit finishes 10th; Eldhose ninth in triple jump

The Hindu

Neeraj Chopra | A look at the achievements of the javelin champion

Before winning the silver at the Oregon World Championships, Chopra produced his personal best throw of 89.94m at the Stockholm Diamond League

The Times of India

World Athletics Championships: Anurag Thakur congratulates Neeraj Chopra on winning silver medal

NEW DELHI: Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday extended his good wishes to Neeraj Chopra after he bagged the silver medal in the men's javelin throw final at the prestigious World Athletics Championships in Eugene.

The Times of India

Oh my God, I was in same situation as Neeraj Chopra was at midway stage: Anju Bobby George

NEW DELHI: When Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra was scripting history in the World Championships in distant Eugene in USA, pioneering long jumper Anju Bobby George was getting "goosebumps" in Bengaluru, recollecting an identical situation.

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