NEW DELHI: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has departed for Germany following his silver medal win at the Paris Olympics. The purpose of his trip is to seek medical advice concerning a potential surgery and to make a decision about his participation in the upcoming Diamond League meetings, as reported by sources.According to a…
As curtains fell on Paris Olympics on Sunday, Indian fans were left with a mixed feeling over the country’s performance. For a nation of 1.4bn people, our return of one silver and five bronze is very meagre. That the world’s most populous country couldn’t produce a single gold medal is hard to digest.However, if we…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s first individual Olympic gold medallist, Arshad Nadeem shared heartfelt comments about Neeraj Chopra‘s mother, expressing deep gratitude and a sense of shared maternal affection. “A mother is a mother for everyone, so she prays for everyone too. I’m grateful to Neeraj Chopra’s mother. She’s my mother too. She prayed for us, and…
NEW DELHI: After winning a silver medal at the Olympics in Paris, star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra intended to compete in India sooner rather than later against other well-known worldwide names.With a javelin throw of 89.45 meters, Chopra finished second in the Paris showcase behind Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan, who set an Olympic record with…
It won’t be easy to judge India’s campaign at the Paris Olympics. Can we term it a successful one or not? Purely speaking about the number of medals won, India failed to match the tally from the last edition in Tokyo. It won six medals in this edition, in comparison to seven in Tokyo three…
NEW DELHI: He may be the first gold medalist for India in athletics and one of the best sportspersons the country has produced, but Neeraj Chopra remains humble and modest as ever.Though Neeraj failed to defend his Tokyo gold medal in the javelin final in Paris, losing to Pakistan‘s Arshad Nadeem, he didn’t let the…
NEW DELHI: Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist, has praised the Indian contingent for their commendable performance at the Paris Olympics. After the 142nd IOC session, where he received the prestigious Olympic Order, Bindra reflected on the team’s efforts and expressed admiration for their competitiveness across various disciplines, despite securing six medals –…
A volunteer who works alongside Kolkata police personnel was arrested on Saturday for rape and murder of a second-year postgraduate trainee doctor at city’s RG Kar Hospital the previous day.Sanjay Roy was held barely six hours after a seven-member special investigation team (SIT) was set up. The 35-year-old was produced in a local court, where…
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (File photo) A volunteer who works alongside Kolkata police personnel was arrested on Saturday for rape and murder of a second-year postgraduate trainee doctor at city’s RG Kar Hospital the previous day.Sanjay Roy was held barely six hours after a seven-member special investigation team (SIT) was set up. The 35-year-old…
NEW DELHI: Indian javelin star and Olympic silver medallist Neeraj Chopra recently addressed the India-Pakistan rivalry in sports, emphasizing the importance of separating athletic competition from geopolitical tensions. His comments came after his mother, Saroj Devi, expressed warm congratulations to Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem for winning gold in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris 2024…
