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National Javelin Day recap: A reminder of how Neeraj Chopra has inspired countless young athletes

NEW DELHI: Star India javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics was in many ways the biggest tribute to legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh. In the 1960 Rome Olympics, Milkha Singh had missed a bronze medal in the men's 400m race by 0.1 seconds. Neeraj's gold in…

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2022

CWG 2022: Indian athletics contingent officially challenges Murali Sreeshankar's 4th jump

BIRMINGHAM: The Indian athletics contingent had officially challenged the decision of the long jump judges to foul Murali Sreeshankar's fourth attempt which he thought would have given him a gold in the Commonwealth Games.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2022

AFI to celebrate August 7 as National Javelin Day to honour Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold

NEW DELHI: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will celebrate August 7 as National Javelin Day across the country to commemorate one of the greatest moments in the country's sporting history, Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold medal.

The Times of India · Aug 5, 2022

Tejaswin Shankar to compete in CWG, his entry cleared by CGF on IOA’s request

The organisers had initially rejected Shankar’s late entry but the IOA

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2022

I will 'pick up the pieces': High jumper Tejaswin Shankar after CWG clearance

NEW DELHI: He endured "a roller-coaster of emotions" after being ignored for the Commonwealth Games but Indian high jumper Tejaswin Shankar says he will "pick up the pieces" and prepare in the best possible way after getting a last-minute entry into the Birmingham event.

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2022

Tejaswin Shankar to compete in CWG, his entry cleared by CGF on request of IOA

NEW DELHI: Indian high jumper Tejaswin Shankar was on Friday cleared to compete at the upcoming Commonwealth Games after the organisers accepted his entry on the request of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), ending a month-long drama surrounding his participation.

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2022

If we can track one route, we can stop many: Anju George

Says she was expecting this after seeing the spurt in good results from Aishwarya

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2022

RIL and AFI sign long-term partnership

KOCHI: The Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) took their

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2022

AFI and RIL sign long term partnership to support talented athletes

NEW DELHI: Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Thursday announced a long-term partnership to provide world class facilities to talented athletes, with special focus on women.

The Times of India · Jul 14, 2022

Long jumper Sreeshankar eyes leap to redemption at World Championships

KOCHI: Murali Sreeshankar’s short international athletics career has been blighted by setbacks.

The Times of India · Jul 13, 2022