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Watch: Neeraj Chopra Narrowly Misses Top Spot in Doha Diamond League Javelin Throw, Video Goes Viral

The battle for supremacy culminated in a nail-biting finish, with Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch clinching the title with a throw of 88.38 meters, just edging out Neeraj.

May 11, 2024, 07:53 AM IST

Who Is Kishore Kumar Jena, Son Of A Farmer Who Won Silver Medal At Asian Games In Men's Javelin Throw, Read His Story Here

Kishore qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 with his 86.77 metres throw at the Asian Games 2023.

Oct 04, 2023, 22:36 PM IST

15-Year-Old Boy Dies After Javelin Thrown By Student Pierces His Head At School

However, Daware apparently failed to notice that the long stick with a pointed end was flying in his direction.

Sep 07, 2023, 13:18 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra Zurich Diamond League 2023 Livestreaming: Check When And Where To Watch Neeraj Chopra LIVE In India

Checkout the livestreaming details of Neeraj Chopra's Zurich Diamond League 2023.

Aug 31, 2023, 16:33 PM IST

Baat Pate Ki: Neeraj Chopra created history

While sports fanatics of the sub-continent gear up for the India versus Pakistan blockbuster in Asia Cup in cricket, India's Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan produced a thriller of a contest in the early hours of Monday in Budapest, leaving fans on the edge of their seat, in the men's javelin final at World Athletics Championships which eventually ended in both the players scripting history. Separated by less than a metre in the nail-biter, Neeraj became India's first ever gold medallist at the World Championships while Nadeem, who finished second, became the very first medallist for Pakistan in the history of the competition.

Aug 28, 2023, 22:04 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra became world champion by defeating Pakistani player

Javelin Throw Final Result World Athletics Championships 2023: India's star athlete Neeraj Chopra has won the gold medal in the javelin throw event of the ongoing World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. He threw the javelin up to 88.17 meters. On the other hand, Pakistani player Nadeem Arshad finished second and had to be content with winning the silver medal.

Aug 28, 2023, 07:38 AM IST

Neeraj Chopra to play Final of Men's Javeline Throw in World Athletics Championship today

World Athletics Championship 2023: India's Track and Field star Neeraj Chopra will be in action on Sunday night in the final of the men's javelin event of the Word Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. The 25-year-old had qualified for the final in just his first throw during the Group A qualifications on Friday, August 25. Neeraj threw a distance of 88.77m to top the qualifying round. India's two more athletes are in the final. They are DP Manu and Kishore Jena. Some of Neeraj's fierce competitors include Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan, Jakub Vadlejch and Dawid Wegner.

Aug 27, 2023, 09:48 AM IST

Neeraj Chopra Set To Make Comeback At Lausanne Diamond League 2023

The Diamond League website has now listed Neeraj Chopra as a participant in the Lausanne event.

Jun 18, 2023, 06:54 AM IST

Neeraj Chopra's Training And Diet Regime, In PICS

Indian star Neeraj Chopra has achieved No. 1 rank in men's javelin throw discipline on Monday.

May 23, 2023, 12:36 PM IST

Doha Diamond League 2023: All About The Weight And Size Of Neeraj Chopra's Javelin

Javelin throw is among the most difficult sports in Track and Field where an athlete's challenge is to remain fit after every throw. The size and the weight of the javelin throw makes it even tougher.

May 04, 2023, 13:35 PM IST

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra's UNIQUE training method is going viral on internet

Watch Neeraj Chopra's unique workout video ahead the Diamond League here

Aug 19, 2022, 18:10 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra recalls winning GOLD medal in Tokyo Olympics, shares heartwarming post - Check Here

On this day (August 7), Neeraj Chopra became a household name. A throw of 87.58m ensured the gold for Neeraj in a tough field. By Tokyo 2020, Neeraj had already become India's best in the sport. But his journey to stardom just began. The gold medal was followed by the star athlete attending many events and could join the training only by start of December. He came to training in the USA at the Chula Vista facility in San Diego and finished with a silver medal at the worlds in US only. But his journey continues, as he moves to Birmingham next where he will be defending his gold medal. 

Aug 07, 2022, 18:48 PM IST

When is Neeraj Chopra's next event? Athlete to be seen in action on THIS date

Checkout when will Neeraj Chopra next be seen in action for India

Jul 24, 2022, 21:59 PM IST

The hunger for gold...: Neeraj Chopra makes BIG statement after winning silver in World Athletics Championship

Neeraj Chopra recorded a distance of 88.13m in his fourth attempt in the men's javelin throw final and secured the second position in World Athletics Championship on Sunday.

Jul 24, 2022, 13:18 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra poses at Oregon stadium in USA ahead of World Athletics Championships, check here

Chopra, who hails from the Northern Indian state of Haryana -- better known for producing wrestlers and kabaddi players -- threw a personal best 89.30m at last month`s Paavo Nurmi Games before improving it to 89.94m at the Stockholm Diamond League.

Jul 16, 2022, 14:17 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra aims to breach 90m mark at Diamond League 2022

This will be Chopra's first competition in a Diamond League meet after his fourth-place finish in Zurich in August 2018 with an effort of 85.73m. He has taken part in seven Diamond League meets -- three in 2017 and four in 2018 -- but is yet to win a medal

Jun 29, 2022, 19:53 PM IST

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra's FIERY throw of 86.69m that won him gold at 2022 Kuortane Games

Neeraj Chopra's first throw, measuring 86.69m, was enough for him to clinch the top spot on the podium at the 2022 Kuortane Games in Finland.

Jun 19, 2022, 07:29 AM IST

Meet next Neeraj Chopra from India: Yashvir recently broke the 80m barrier in javelin throw

There are many young athletes who have already done well in the sport and are making quick progress. One of them is Yashvir. He comes from Bhivani and has recently breached the 80m mark at the Indian Grand Prix held last month.

Jun 11, 2022, 13:08 PM IST

Remember the cute puppy gifted to Neeraj Chopra by Abhinav Bindra? He's all grown up now! Here's PIC

When Neeraj Chopra travelled back from Tokyo Olympics 2020 to India, he was honoured everywhere. He had won India's first gold medal in an individual sport for just the second time and it was indeed a time to celebrate. 

Apr 02, 2022, 18:18 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra launches YouTube channel, says 'will aim to give a glimpse of...'

Tokyo Olympic gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra took to his social media handles on Sunday to inform his seven million fans about his entry to the platform where they can follow his journey on the road and the several tournaments that he competes in.

Mar 22, 2022, 18:46 PM IST