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Shivpal and Dhaval pull off surprise wins

Javelin thrower Shivpal Singh won gold in the 37th National Games, while Dhaval Utekar jolted National Open champ Nikhil Bharadwaj in 400m hurdles for his maiden title. Sunil Joliya Jinabhai set a meet record in the men's 3000m steeplechase, and Vithya Ramraj cruised to the women's 400m hurdles gold. Pooja…

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Railways emerges as the overall team champion in 62nd National Open athletics championships

Bengaluru's D.P. Manu set a new men's javelin throw meet record of 82.06m, while Tamil Nadu and Railways created meet records in the men's and women's 4x100m relay events. Railways emerged as overall team champion. Best athletes: Men: D.P. Manu (SSCB); Women: Yamuna Ladkat (Mah).

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

Asian Games: Indian athletes get another chance to seal berth

BENGALURU: Top athletes in the country, including sprinter Amlan Borgohain and steeplechaser Balkishan, who haven't qualified for the upcoming Asian Games, will get another chance with the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announcing that they can go for the coveted mark at the Indian Grand Prix 5 in Chandigarh on…

The Times of India · Sep 7, 2023

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Paris 2024 | After Budapest, how ready are Indian athletes for next year’s Olympics?

With Neeraj Chopra's gold at the Budapest World Athletics Championships, India's javelin throwers and horizontal jumpers have been inspired to strive for success. Indian athletes have the potential to win at Paris Olympics 2024. India must continue to improve its training and build mental toughness for its athletes.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

World Championships tougher than Olympics: Neeraj Chopra

NEW DELHI: After becoming the first Indian to win the gold medal at the World Athletics Championships, 25-year-old Neeraj Chopra admitted that he finds the World Championships tougher than the Olympics.

The Times of India · Aug 28, 2023

Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian to win gold at World Athletics Championships

NEW DELHI: Indian superstar Neeraj Chopra created history by winning the gold medal in the javelin throw event at the World Athletics Championships held in Budapest. With a remarkable throw of 88.17m, Chopra not only secured his first-ever world championship gold but also became the first Indian to achieve this…

The Times of India · Aug 27, 2023

'A historic day': Three Indian javelin throwers storm into World Championships final

NEW DELHI: A historic achievement unfolded on Friday as Indian javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra, DP Manu, and Kishore Jena scripted a remarkable chapter by all qualifying for the final of the World Championships. Their exceptional performances during the qualification round not only secured their spots in the prestigious final but…

The Times of India · Aug 25, 2023

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Abdulla takes triple jump gold, promises bigger things next month

Abdulla Aboobacker and Jyothi Yarraji won the men’s triple jump and women’s 200m gold respectively in the 26th National Federation Cup athletics championships and made the grade for the Asians to be held in Thailand, here on Thursday.

The Hindu · May 18, 2023

Spearheading a change

Neeraj Chopra has transformed the way the world looks at Indian javelin throwers. And he has inspired a group of young compatriots to attempt to follow in his footsteps

The Hindu · Jul 8, 2022

Neeraj Chopra headlines 37-member Indian team selected for Commonwealth Games 2022

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra headlined the 37-member squad named by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Thursday to compete in the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8 this year.

The Times of India · Jun 16, 2022

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