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"Will inspire millions of our youth”: President Murmu congratulates Neeraj Chopra on winning gold in World Athletics C'ships

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday lauded India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra after he won the country's first gold medal in the prestigious World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Neeraj Chopra captures India's first-ever World Athletics C'ships gold, edges out Pakistan's Nadeem in a thriller

India's Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra made history in the early hours of Monday, capturing his country's first-ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships and edging out Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem by less than a meter at the final of men's javelin throw event in Budapest. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Who said what on Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal at World Athletics Championships

NEW DELHI: The whole nation erupted in joy as its golden boy in Athletics, Neeraj Chopra, once again came forth to save India's face while competing among the world's best athletes.

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Why World Champion Neeraj Chopra took to javelin

Fiddling with bee hives, stealing mangoes and fighting with friends - boyhood was a playbook of hinterland pranks for Neeraj Chopra. Food was the problem. It had too many calories and too much love. Dollops of fresh cream and choorma, a fat-friendly mix of roti, ghee and sugar, fed by…

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra exemplifies excellence, says PM Modi

PM Modi hails Neeraj Chopra for gold medal win at World Athletics Championships. He is a symbol of excellence in sports. Three Indians in top 8, a first. PM Modi congratulates Chopra for his dedication, precision and passion. Neeraj becomes 2nd Indian after Abhinav Bindra to hold Olympics & World…

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Watch: This medal is for whole of India, says Neeraj Chopra on winning gold at World Athletics Championships

NEW DELHI: Beaming with joy after becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships, a satisfied Neeraj Chopra thanked all countrymen for their unflinching support saying that the medal is for the whole of India.

The Times of India

Stars rise in Budapest but can athletics supremos make them shine more brightly?

Less than an hour or so after winning the 200m title in 19.52 seconds in Budapest, the American athlete Noah Lyles talked about wanting to transcend the sport. The 26-year-old had just become the fifth man in the 40-year history of the world athletics championships to claim both the 100…

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Morning Digest | Neeraj Chopra wins India’s first gold at World Championships in javelin; Amit Shah urges police to adopt soft stance on tribal, student unrest; and more

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World Athletics Championships: 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra's father brims with pride, says proud moment for country

After the ‘golden boy of Indian athletics’ won the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, the father of Neeraj Chopra, Satish Kumar said that the event was a proud moment for the country

The Hindu

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

Neeraj emerges the king of the javelin

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has become the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships

The Hindu

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra looks to become first Indian athlete to win World Championship crown

There is a pattern to how Neeraj Chopra operates at marquee international competitions. Whether it’s the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games or the Diamond League, one can clearly see that Neeraj likes to set the pace right at the start. He gets a massive, 86-87m-plus throw in his first two…

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra primed to win World Championships gold

NEW DELHI: With a mighty single throw propelling him into the final, while his competitors grappled with challenges, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra seems primed to seize the gold medal at the ongoing World Championships on Sunday.

The Times of India

World Athletics Championships | Chopra primed to win gold, Pakistan's Nadeem also in reckoning

Neeraj Chopra primed to win javelin gold in Budapest. He has won gold in Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and Diamond League. His first throw of 88.77m was season's best and fourth best of career. Rivals Peters, Vadlejch, and Weber have struggled, leaving Nadeem as main contender. Chopra has beaten…

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There is no rivalry with Neeraj Chopra, insists Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem

NEW DELHI: Arshad Nadeem, the star Pakistan javelin thrower on Saturday insisted he no rivalry with Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and said he believed in learning opportunities that top athletes like the Indian provide.

The Times of India

World Athletics Championships: Will javelin final see an India-Pakistan duel?

Neeraj Chopra, Arshad Nadeem 1-2 in qualification; debutants DP Manu, Kishore Jena too make grade

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'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…

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Neeraj Chopra qualifies for 2024 Olympics, enters World Championships final with 88.77m throw

Neeraj Chopra, 25, qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics on August 25 with a big throw of 88.77m in his first attempt at the World Championships. He achieved a season's and fourth career-best distance, with the qualifying mark being 85.50m. Top-12 best performers from both Group A and B qualify…

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Neeraj Chopra qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics, enters World Championships final with 88.77m throw

BUDAPEST: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra needed just one big throw to qualify for the World Championships men's javelin throw final as well 2024 Paris Games by notching up his fourth career-best performance of 88.77m here on Friday.

The Times of India

World Athletics Championships: Parul Chaudhary advances to steeplechase final

Neeraj Chopra to figure in javelin prelims today

The Hindu

Need just one perfect day with favourable weather to touch 90 m mark: Neeraj Chopra

Indian Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said he is close to touching the 90-metre mark and needs just “one perfect day” with favourable weather conditions to attain that mark

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World Athletics Championships: Jakub Vadlejch poses biggest threat to Neeraj Chopra's quest for gold

After tracking Vikram’s Lunar mission, the flight of the javelin in the men’s event — the final of which is around midnight on August 27 — will be the next focus of the Indian fans as the World Athletics Championships begins at the Hungarian city of Budapest on Saturday.

The Hindu

World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra eyes top podium finish

Neeraj Chopra eyes World Championships gold; no clear-cut favourite. Chopra has won gold medals in Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and Diamond League. He is one of the gold medal contenders. Vadlejch, Weber, and Peters are also contenders. Indians Jeswin Aldrin and Murali Sreeshankar have top world list jumps in…

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra: 'Definitely, I'm close to breaching 90m'

NEW DELHI: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has been persistently striving towards a significant milestone. He reveals that he is on the brink of reaching the coveted 90-meter mark and attributes the final push to the presence of "favorable conditions."

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Javelin thrower Jena gets visa appointment with Hungarian embassy; could still compete at Worlds

The Athletics Federation of India, in an update, said, “Thanks to all. Javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena has appointment at Hungary embassy tomorrow at 9am.” The Odisha athlete’s visa was earlier cancelled by the Hungarian embassy rendering him a doubtful starter at the marquee athletics event slated to be held…

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