NEW DELHI: At just 22 years old, Manu Bhaker has already cemented her place in Indian sporting history. With two bronze medals secured at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the women’s 10m air pistol and the mixed 10m air pistol events, she has become the first athlete from independent India to achieve such a feat…
India’s reigning Olympic champion in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra will have a special supporter in the stands during his competition round at the Paris Games on August 8.Fayis Asraf Ali, an avid Neeraj fan, has pedalled more than 22,000 kms over two years crisscrossing 30 countries to reach Paris in his bid to watch the…
As the Olympic Games commence in Paris on Friday, the 117 Indian athletes participating in the event find themselves in diverse situations. While a few carry the weight of immense expectations on their shoulders, others are determined to deliver unexpected triumphs. Meanwhile, some seasoned competitors are focused on concluding their illustrious careers on a high…
NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra‘s popularity in the country has skyrocketed since he won India’s first Olympic gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo Olympics. But the fame doesn’t seem to get into his head and continues to display his modest nature.When asked about his fame in comparison to renowned cricketers like Virat Kohli and MS…
Kishore Jena, fondly addressed as ‘Jena Babu’ whenever he is throwing spears in and around his home state Odisha, built his javelin career under the shadow of Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra — until his beaming image standing beside his idol, Neeraj, on the Hangzhou Asian Games podium introduced him to the world.The Asiad…
NEW DELHI: India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra aims to make history with back-to-back Olympic gold medals. He clinched the gold with a throw of 87.58 meters at the Tokyo Olympics.As Neeraj prepares for his second Olympic appearance in Paris, all eyes are on the talented athlete with the golden arm, poised to achieve this historic…
NEW DELHI: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday struck gold in Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar with 82.27m effort in his first competition on Indian soil in three years.The 26-year-old superstar struggled to get going initially and was second after three rounds. He took the lead in fourth round with an effort of 82.27m and he…
NEW DELHI: Star India javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday finished second in Doha Diamond League, finishing with the best attempt of 88.36m. Neeraj missed the top spot by a whisker, falling just 0.02m shot of winner Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic. Vadlejch finished first with the best throw of 88.38m. Jakub Vadlejch: 88.38m Neeraj…
