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World Athletics: Focus on top jumpers at Budapest extravaganza

BENGALURU: Leading triple jumper Praveen Chitravel and long jumpers Jeswin Aldrin and M Sreeshankar will be more in focus behind Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and steeplechaser Avinash Sable as the Indian team for the World Athletics Championships was announced on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2023

Neeraj Chopra to lead 28-member Indian team in World Athletics Championships

India's 28-member team for World Athletics Championships led by Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, with athletes competing in javelin, triple jump, 20km race walk, long jump, 3000m steeplechase, 400m hurdles, 800m, 1500m, high jump, 35km race walk and 4x400m relay. Surprisingly Sports Ministry announced the team instead of Athletics Federation of…

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

'How much can we teach the kids? Find the source of doping, stop it from there': Anju Bobby George

NEW DELHI: Anju Bobby George is the epitome of performing at the highest level when we talk about India in athletics. It took India 19 years to win another World Championships medal in track and field, after Anju did it in 2003 with her long-jump bronze. Neeraj Chopra won a…

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2023

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This whole thing started after Neeraj Chopra’s feat: Kishore Kumar Jena

KOLKATA: Exactly two years ago on August 7, 2021, Neeraj Chopra did what no other Indian had done before. He won an individual athletics Olympic gold in javelin throw in Tokyo with a throw of 87.58m.

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2023

Several states celebrate National Javelin Day to mark Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold winning feat

NEW DELHI: Several states across the country on Monday celebrated the National Javelin Day to mark Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo Olympics gold medal-winning feat with youngsters turning up for competitions.

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2023

Four Indian javelin throwers qualify for World C'ships but not all going as one is injured

NEW DELHI: In a rare instance in Indian athletics, four men's javelin throwers from the country have qualified for the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, later this month, but injury to one member of the quartet meant that all of them will not take part in the big-ticket event.

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023

Sreeshankar and Shaili promise to brighten up the scene for India at the Asian Championships

The 25th Asian Championships begin in Bangkok on Wednesday and though a country is eligible for two berths in every event, India will have just one athlete each in many of the events where it is among the best in the continent.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

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Neeraj Chopra — an extraordinary achiever assured in his own skin and identity

With Neeraj Chopra’s win in Lausanne on Friday, he is on top of the Diamond League list with 16 points and sitting comfortably to qualify for the 2023 Finals

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023

Fitness the main focus ahead of the Worlds: Neeraj

It took all his effort for Neeraj Chopra to win the Lausanne Diamond League javelin title last week, the winning throw coming in his fifth attempt in cold, damp conditions that tested the field.

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023

Staying fit, injury free Neeraj Chopra’s priorities ahead of Worlds, Asiad

NEW DELHI: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra is aiming to remain “injury-free” as he gears up for a long and gruelling season ahead — which includes the upcoming athletics World Championships and his title defence of Diamond League Finals and Asian Games.

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2023

Neeraj Chopra is one of the top-five track and field athletes in the world: Sreeshankar

NEW DELHI: India's top long jumper Murali Sreeshankar reckons Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra undoubtedly belongs among the top five track and field athletes in the world.

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2023

Neeraj Chopra: I competed in Lausanne with fitness concerns

NEW DELHI: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Monday openly acknowledged his dilemma about pushing himself to the limit in Lausanne due to his recent injury and the fact that he hadn't yet reached his desired level of fitness.

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2023

Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra finds the winning length to lead javelin standings; Long jumper M. Sreeshankar struggles on the runway

Diamond League: ‘Nervous’ Neeraj Chopra finds the winning length to lead javelin standings; Long jumper M. Sreeshankar struggles on the runway, finishing fifth. While Chopra was in fine touch and had a series that included an 85.04m throw, long jumper M. Sreeshankar was finding it tough on the runway

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

Neeraj Chopra wins second straight Diamond League title in Lausanne

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra clinched the prestigious Diamond League title for the second consecutive time by throwing his spear to 87.66m

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

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The Times of India · Jul 1, 2023

'Feeling a bit nervous', Neeraj Chopra returns with a bang

Reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, who emerged victorious at the Lausanne Diamond League, admitted that he was far from his peak performance and experienced nervousness during his comeback after a month-long hiatus.

The Times of India · Jul 1, 2023

Neeraj Chopra extends stay in Europe, to return after Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has decided to extend his European stay with an eye on competing in multiple gold label events as part of his preparation for the upcoming athletics World Championships and Asian Games later this year.

The Times of India · Jul 1, 2023

Neeraj Chopra wins in Lausanne to clinch back-to-back Diamond League titles

Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic champion, showcased his exceptional form as he made a triumphant return after a one-month injury lay-off to secure first place in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League on Friday. This marked his second consecutive victory of the season in this esteemed competition.

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

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The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023

Neeraj Chopra returns to action in Lausanne Diamond League javelin throw

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will seek his second straight podium finish of the season at the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League on June 30.

The Times of India · Jun 21, 2023

Neeraj Chopra's participation in Lausanne leg of Diamond League confirmed

NEW DELHI: After recovering from a muscle strain Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra is set to make his return to competition at the sixth stage of the Diamond League in Lausanne on June 30.

The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023

Happier with my 8.09m in Paris than the 8.41 in Bhubaneswar, says long jumper Sreeshankar

According to the World Athletics’ scoring table, Sreeshankar’s 8.41m long jump at the recent Inter-State Nationals in Bhubaneswar is equal to a 9.94s time in the 100m

The Times of India · Jun 17, 2023

Neeraj Chopra to compete in Lausanne leg of Diamond League: Organisers

NEW DELHI: Reigning Olympic champion and world no.1 javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who is recovering from a muscle strain, is likely to feature in the sixth stage of the Wanda Diamond League. The event is scheduled for June 30 in Lausanne.

The Times of India · Jun 14, 2023

Hima Das will miss Asian Games due to hamstring injury, says chief coach Radhakrishnan Nair

NEW DELHI: Indian athletics chief coach Radhakrishnan Nair has confirmed that star sprinter Hima Das will not be able to participate in the upcoming Asian Games in China due to a hamstring injury she sustained in April.

The Times of India · Jun 14, 2023

India's top athletes to strive for Asian Games selection at Nationals

BHUBANESWAR: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra is expectedly not competing but all the other top athletes of the country, led by long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, will look to seal Asian Games berths when the National Inter-State Championship begins here Thursday.

The Hindu · Jun 10, 2023

Neeraj pulls out of Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland, second event to be missed after sustaining muscle strain

Recovering from a muscle strain he had sustained last month, superstar Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has pulled out of the prestigious Paavo Nurmi Games to be held on June 13 at Turku in Finland.

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