Chopra and Nadeem met first in 2016 and quickly became hyphenated together. So far, Chopra had held the upper hand but by becoming the first to breach the 90m barrier, Nadeem has evened the contest. Shared News: August 8, 2022 7:01:44 pm Arshad is 25, Neeraj will get there in four months time – and […]
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With just one throw, Chopra qualified for the finals of the World Championships. Though overweight in the months after Olympics, Chopra shed 14 kilos, improved arm speed, honed his technique to have a real shot at history. Shared News: July 22, 2022 6:28:52 pm Neeraj Chopra, of India, competes in qualifications for the men’s javelin […]
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Neeraj Chopra is not as physically strong as he was at the Tokyo Olympics but a quicker arm speed and consistency in technique is working wonders for him. Shared News: July 22, 2022 6:29:29 pm Neeraj Chopra’s biggest strength is his athleticism.(Twitter/Wanda Diamond League) For no fault of his, the javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has […]
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Neeraj Chopra is not as physically strong as he was at the Tokyo Olympics but a quicker arm speed and consistency in technique is working wonders for him. Shared News: July 20, 2022 7:58:33 pm Chopra’s biggest strength is his athleticism.(Twitter/Wanda Diamond League) For no fault of his, the javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been […]
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Wet, slippery conditions at Kuortane Games pose challenge as Neeraj Chopra seals gold ahead of Keshorn Walcott’s 86.64. Shared News: June 19, 2022 9:17:05 am Neeraj Chopra had made a spectacular return to competition after his historic gold in the Tokyo Olympics with a stunning throw of 89.30m shattering his own national record, which placed […]
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Shared News: August 9, 2021 8:57:52 am Neeraj Chopra video called Tejaswin Shankar to talk about his gold medal-winning final (File Photo) This morning when I was asleep, I got a video call from Wayne Lombard, a dear friend and scientific advisor of the Indian women’s hockey team. I picked up Wayne Bhai’s call and […]
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Shared News| January 29, 2020 8:33:59 am Chopra had planned to go full throttle on his return to India in April last year, from Potchefstroom where the elite athletes camp was being held. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) India’s top javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, recovering from an elbow surgery, breached the Olympic qualification mark of 85m with […]
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Athletes like world number one wrestler and Asian Games champion Bajrang Punia and Asian Games champion Vinesh Phogat, apart from other medallists in both the events have got reduced prize money. Shared News| Published: June 26, 2019 8:32:07 am Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat (left) are among those who have got reduced prize money. […]
Continue ReadingYet another dope shame came to haunt Indian athletics at the fag end of the season with five athletes, including Asian champion quarter-miler Nirmala Sheoran, returning positive tests for banned substances. Neeraj Chopra has established himself as an Olympic medal contender. Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s obsessive pursuit of excellence and a new-found sprint sensation in […]
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