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Despite logging the second-best throw of his career to date, Tokyo 2020 champion Neeraj Chopra had to settle for the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday. Neeraj, despite not looking his best and logging just one valid throw of 89.45m in his six attempts in the…
Defending champion Neeraj Chopra stormed into the men’s javelin throw final by outclassing the field in the qualification at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Tuesday. At the Stade de France, Neeraj produced a monster 89.34m throw on his very first attempt to breach the direct qualification standard of 84m. It was the second-best throw of…
India is set to bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships after dropping its earlier intention to host the 2027 edition of the prestigious tournament, a top official of the national federation said on Sunday. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) was earlier considering to bid for the hosting rights of the 2027 World Athletics…
Antim Panghal shocked reigning champion Olivia Dominique Parrish en route to the World Championship semifinals, but the young grappler’s giant-killing run was halted in the last-four stage, leaving her fighting for a bronze medal and a Paris Olympic quota place on Wednesday. Panghal, the 53kg grappler, lost the semifinal bout to world No.23 Vanesa Kaladzinskaya…
Ahead of the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in China, Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced a financial support for the state’s athletes who are set to participate in the upcoming Asian Games. Each Asian Games-bound athlete will receive Rs 10 lakhs each, to support their training, preparation, and participation in the prestigious…
Neeraj Chopra looks to maintain a body fat percentage of around 10%, which is said to be perfect for javelin throw athletes. But, maintaining such a low body fat percentage isn’t the easiest. The athlete from Haryana strictly follows his diet regimen, which is high in fruits and protein. He makes sure to consume enough…
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Sunday scripted history yet again as he became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Athletics Championships with a big throw of 88.17m in the men’s javelin final in Budapest. In another first, three Indians finished in top eight with Kishore Jena (84.77m) and DP Manu…
Shericka Jackson produced the second fastest women’s 200m time in history to destroy a top-class field and retain her world title in Budapest on Friday. The 29-year-old Jamaican’s victory was never in doubt as she ran a superb bend to enter the straight with a clear lead and finished in a stunning 21.41sec. USA’s Olympic…