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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.

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62nd National Open athletics championship to commence on October 11

The 62nd National Open Athletics Championship will start in Bengaluru on Wednesday. 30 states and institutions like LIC, ONGC and IOC will be represented. Notable athletes include Jyothi Yarraji, Vithya Ramraj, Swapna Barman and D.P. Manu. Exciting events to watch out for!

The Hindu

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.

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'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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'Cheating should not be appreciated': Jyothi Yarraji on controversy after winning silver

NEW DELHI: In a display of resilience and sportsmanship, Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji secured the silver medal in the Women's 100m Hurdles at the 19th Asian Games, despite being embroiled in a false start controversy. Yarraji expressed her views on the incident, emphasizing that cheating should never be tolerated in…

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Jyothi Yarraji controversy: AFI president Adille Sumariwalla promises to take up matter to highest level

NEW DELI: In a bizarre turn of events during the women's 100m hurdles race at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday, Jyothi Yarraji initially faced disqualification, then was allowed to participate, and ultimately finished third -- all this transpiring within a matter of minutes.

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Twin gold!: Avinash Sable, Tajinderpal Toor headline India's track and field show

NEW DELHI: Avinash Sable created history, becoming the first Indian man to secure a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase event while shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor delivered a strong performance in the final round to successfully defend his title as India had a remarkable Day 8 at the Asian Games…

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Tajinderpal Singh Toor defends Asian Games shot put gold

NEW DELHI: Shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor on Sunday successfully defended his Asian Games title with an amazing final throw in Hangzhou.

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Avinash Sable becomes first Indian man to win Asian Games 3000m steeplechase gold

NEW DELHI: Avinash Sable on Sunday made history, becoming the first Indian man to clinch a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

The Times of India

Hangzhou Asian Games athletics | Sable becomes first Indian to win 3,000m steeplechase gold, Toor defends shot put title

Avinash Sable wins India's first gold in athletics at Asian Games in Hangzhou. Swapna Barman finishes fourth. Nandini Agasara fifth. Amlan Borgohain third in 200m heats, Jyothi Yarraji fails to make cut for 200m final but in contention for 100m hurdles medal.

The Hindu

Asian Games athletics | Murali Sreeshankar, Jeswin Aldrin qualify for men’s long jump final

Murali Sreeshankar & Jeswi Aldrin qualify for men's long jump final; Jyothi Yarraji & Nithya Ramaraj for women's 100m hurdles; Ajay Kumar Saroj & Jinson Johnson for men's 1500m. Sreeshankar's jump 2nd-best, Aldrin's 6th; Jyothi 3rd-best, Nithya 8th; Ajay Kumar 2nd in heats. Sreeshankar & Jyothi favourites for gold.

The Hindu

Neeraj Chopra-led athletics contingent targets bagful of medals

HANGZHOU: India's athletics team, which has grown in stature over the years following a string of world-class performances from Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra and champion heptathlete Swapna Barman - the defending champion here - will begin its seven-day Asian Games campaign here on Thursday.

The Times of India

Chance for Neeraj Chopra-led India to showcase its sporting prowess at Asian Games

With the Asian Games starting on September 23 officially, it is expected that the strong Indian contingent led by Neeraj Chopra will put up a good and valiant show at the games which was scheduled to be held in 2022 was delayed due to COVID-19

The Hindu

Asiad is part of the bigger picture of making it to the Olympics, says Jyothi Yarraji

Jyothi Yarraji is an aspiring track and field athlete from Hyderabad, India. She is preparing for her first Asian Games, and credits her mentor H.M. Jyothi, coach Ramesh, and British coach James Hillier Miller for their support and guidance. She is determined to keep improving and is looking forward to…

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Neeraj Chopra urges MEA to fix javelin thrower Kishore Jena's visa issues to enable his participation in World C'ships

Indian Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday urged Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to resolve the visa issues of athlete Kishore Jena to enable him to take part in the World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary this year. Read further on Dynamite…

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World Athletics Championships: Tajinderpal Toor, Tejaswin Shankar to miss out

Asian shot-put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Commonwealth Games medalist high jumper Tejaswin Shankar will skip the upcoming World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary from August 19 to 27. Read further on Dynamite News:

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World University Games | Bronze for Jyothi Yarraji and Amlan Borgohain

Jyothi Yarraji & Amlan Borgohain win bronze at World Univ. Games; Jyothi breaks nat'l record. Ajay Kumar & Sathya Tamilarasan also perform well. Vikrant Malik & Anuj Kalera reach javelin final. Susmita Tigga & Bhagyashree Lahanu Navale compete in 3000m steeple chase. Anurag Yadav & Ravi in 5000m heats. India's…

The Times of India

Jyothi Yarraji breaks own 100m hurdles national record to win bronze medal in World University Games

NEW DELHI: Star Indian athlete Jyothi Yarraji achieved a remarkable feat at the World University Games in Chengdu by smashing her own national record in the women's 100m hurdles and winning a bronze medal.

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World University Games | Tejaswin Shankar sixth, Poorva enters women’s triple jump final

Tejaswin Shankar (2.15m) joint 6th, Jyothi Yarraji 1st in 100m hurdles, Prasanti Sahu 5th, Yamandeep Sharma 8th, Stalin Joes Stephen 10th in decathlon, Amlan Borgohain qualified for 200m semi, Poorva Sawant 7th in triple jump qual. Tanya Chaudhary disappointed with 54.27m. Golds: 400m-Ricardo Coelho (Por), 1500m-Robert Benoit (Fra), 3000m steeple-Christian…

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Universiade, China’s big test before this September’s Asian Games, begins on Friday

Asian champion sprint hurdler, Olympians Manu Bhaker and Srihari Nataraj will be among the stars to watch in the World University Games which begin in Chengdu, China, on Friday

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Asian Athletics Championships | It rains silver for India on final day

India wins 8 silver at Asian Athletics Championships, finishes 3rd in medal table. Abha Khatau equalled national record in women's shot put, Jyothi Yarraji and Parul Chaudhary won silver in 200m and 5000m respectively. D.P. Manu grabbed a silver in javelin throw. India missed national record-holder Muhammed Anas in men's…

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Asian Athletics meet: India finishes third with 27 medals as Abha Khatua breaks national record to win silver in shot put

Abha Khatua equalled shot put national record, Jyothi Yarraji and Parul Chaudhary won silver medals. India ended campaign with 27 medals, 6 gold, 12 silver & 9 bronze.

The Times of India

Asian Athletics Championships: India finish 3rd with 27 medals

NEW DELHI: Shot putter Abha Khatua matched the national record, producing a surprise second-place finish while Jyothi Yarraji and Parul Chaudhary bagged their second medals (both silver) as India ended the Asian Athletics Championships campaign in Bangkok with a total of 27 medals.

The Times of India

Abha Khatua equals shot put NR to win silver at Asian Athletics Championships

NEW DELHI: Unheralded Abha Khatua equalled the women's shot put national record of 18.06m to win silver medal, while Jyothi Yarraji and Parul Chaudhary won their second medals in the Asian Athletics Championships on Sunday.

The Times of India

Double delight for Jyothi, Ajay, Abdulla as they qualify for athletics World Championships

BANGKOK: It was double delight for India’s gold winning trio of Jyothi Yarraji, Ajay Kumar Saroj and Abdulla Aboobacker as they also booked their berths in the upcoming World Championships as area champions.

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