Arshad Nadeem did for Pakistan what no other athlete from the country had done ever before in individual events at the Olympics — winning a gold medal. But the 27-year-old Nadeem not just defied one of the strongest fields in the 12-man javelin throw final at recent editions of the Games, but went on to…
The deadly effects of COVID might be over but it’s still pretty much in the air and continues to take a toll, with American sprinter Noah Lyles being the latest to get affected by the virus, which led to his disappointing bronze-medal finish in his favourite 200m event at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. “I…
Neeraj Chopra, the ‘golden boy’ of India, won his second Olympic medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics. Chopra settled for silver as Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem claimed the top spot with a new Olympic record in the men’s javelin final. “Aaj Arshad ka din tha (Today was Arshad’s day). I gave my best, but there are…
In a major shot in the arm for wrestler Vinesh Phogat‘s fight for a silver medal after her dramatic disqualification from the women’s 50kg freestyle event from the Paris Olympics, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will hear the Indian athlete’s plea on Friday, where she will be represented by the country’s top lawyer…
Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record in men’s javelin throw at the Stade de France in Paris on Thursday to win the coveted gold medal, leaving India’s defending champion Neeraj Chopra to the second place. In a final that was fiercely contested between the world’s 12 top throwers, Nadeem’s effort of 92.97 metres stood…
Neeraj Chopra‘s season-best not enough to defend javelin title as Nadeem settles issue with monstrous second throw in finalPARIS: It was hot and humid at the Stade de France on Thursday night. The air was still, and heavy with anticipation. Not the best of conditions for an athlete to give his best. But that would…
NEW DELHI: India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra clinched a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, performing in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Stade de France.Neeraj’s throw of 89.45m earned him second place on the podium. Although it was his best performance of the season, it wasn’t enough to secure gold, which went to…
NEW DELHI: Adille Sumariwalla, the president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), praised Neeraj Chopra‘s valiant effort in securing the silver medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics. Sumariwalla described Neeraj’s performance as fighting “like a tiger” to achieve this remarkable feat.Despite his best throw of 89.45 meters, the 26-year-old Neeraj narrowly missed out on…
NEW DELHI: Hockey India has officially declared a financial reward for the national men’s hockey team following their achievement at the Olympic Games. Each player of the team, which secured a bronze medal for the second time in a row, will receive Rs 15 lakh, while the support staff members are to be awarded Rs…
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to the Indian men’s hockey team to extend his heartfelt congratulations on their remarkable bronze medal victory at the Paris Olympics. This win marked the team’s second consecutive Olympic bronze, a feat not achieved since 1972, underscoring their resilience and determination.Modi’s message, conveyed via a phone…
