World Athletics Championships 2022: Neeraj Chopra targets 90m mark this year, makes THIS big statement
Neeraj Chopra has improved his personal best twice this year – he recorded a 89.30m throw on June 14 at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland before sending his spear to 89.94m.
Jul 18, 2022, 11:17 AM IST
World Athletics Championships 2022: Neeraj Chopra aims for elusive medal at Oregon
In his three outings this season, Neeraj Chopra has improved his personal best twice – he recorded a 89.30m throw on June 14 at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland before sending his spear to 89.94m, just 6cm shy of 90m in Stockholm.
Jul 13, 2022, 13:38 PM IST
World Athletics Championships 2022: Neeraj Chopra, Avinash Sable and full list of Indians, schedule, livestreaming and TV timing
Indian athletes like Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra, 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable and long jumper Murali Sreeshankar will be in action at the World Athletics Championships 2022 in Oregon from July 16.
Jul 12, 2022, 13:44 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra not feeling pressure of being Olympic champ, says ‘bas pura zor lagana hai’
Neeraj Chopra spoke to the media after the event and described his performance in the Diamond League 2022, pressure of being Olympic champion and expectation from World Athletics Championships in Oregon this month.
Jul 01, 2022, 10:52 AM IST
Neeraj Chopra National Record: TOP achievements of record-breaking javelin star, in pics
Continuing his brilliant form, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra broke the national record again with a throw of 89.94m to finish second in the Stockholm Diamond League 2022 in Sweden on Thursday (June 30). The Indian javelin ace fell just six centimetres short of the elusive 90m mark but he bettered his personal best of 89.30m, set earlier this month at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at Neeraj Chopra's top achievements till date.
Jul 01, 2022, 09:57 AM IST
Neeraj Chopra national record: Virender Sehwag says ‘Hum hi banayenge, Hum hi todenge’, leads praise on social media
Neeraj Chopra’s throw was the tournament’s record too, until reigning world champion Anderson Peters breached the 90m mark as he threw 90.31m on his third try to set a new meet record.
Jul 01, 2022, 08:22 AM IST
WATCH: Neeraj Chopra shatter own national record and miss 90m by a whisker, finish 2nd in Stockholm Diamond League
Neeraj Chopra's other throws measured 84.37m, 87.46m, 84.77m, 86.67 and 86.84m. He bettered his earlier national record of 89.30m, which his spear had travelled while finishing second in the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland, on June 14.
Jul 01, 2022, 06:18 AM IST
Neeraj Chopra Javelin throw event at Stockholm Diamond League 2022 Livestream: When and where to watch in India Live
This will be Neeraj 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.
Jun 30, 2022, 07:01 AM IST
Neeraj Chopra national record: Anurag Thakur, Gautam Gambhir hail javelin star after Finland show
This was Neeraj Chopra’s first outing in an International competition since his historic Gold medal-winning throw of 87.58 meters at the Tokyo Olympics on August 7, 2021. The 89.30 meters throw saw the Olympic gold medallist finish second on the podium at the Paavo Nurmi Games.
Jun 15, 2022, 12:34 PM IST
WATCH: Neeraj Chopra break own national record and almost touches 90m mark, bags silver medal
The 89.30 meters throw saw Neeraj Chopra finish second on the podium at the Paavo Nurmi Games behind the Finnish favourite Oliver Helander, who achieved a personal best of 89.93 meters.
Jun 15, 2022, 08:21 AM IST
Neeraj Chopra to get stadium in his name at native village, says Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s native village Khandra is in Panipat. Last year, Chopra became the first Indian to win a gold medal in Olympic track and field.
May 02, 2022, 11:43 AM IST
Vidyut Jammwal and Neeraj Chopra bond over passion and hard work
Action star Vidyut Jammwal and Olympic hero Neeraj Chopra recently had a conversation over Instagram Live about what it takes to be a champion, dedication and hard work.
Dec 18, 2021, 19:49 PM IST
‘Khaao roti, piyo chai, tension ko karo bye bye’: Neeraj Chopra’s message for a relaxed mind
Neeraj Chopra has posted a unique message on Twitter. Check it out.
Sep 20, 2021, 20:20 PM IST
Gujarat petrol pump offers free fuel to all 'Neerajs' to celebrate Tokyo Olympic gold
Ayub Pathan, the owner of the SP Petroleum in Netrang town, said that free petrol worth Rs 501 would be given to all "Neerajs" who can claim the fuel after presenting a valid identification ID.
Aug 10, 2021, 16:19 PM IST
Javelin: Neeraj Chopra throws 83.18m in Lisbon in his first international win ahead of Tokyo Olympics
His second, third and fifth throws were fouls while he recorded 78.50m in his fourth effort under windy conditions at the Lisbon University stadium. The 23-year-old Indian, who has not taken part in any international event after qualifying for Tokyo Olympics in January last year in South Africa, had reached Lisbon on Sunday.
Jun 11, 2021, 06:51 AM IST
Former Olympic javelin champion Janis Lusis dies aged 80
During his illustrious career spanning 15 years, the Latvian had bagged a full set of Olympic medals besides clinching four European titles and setting two world records.
Apr 30, 2020, 17:17 PM IST
World Athletics Championships: India's Annu Rani finishes 8th in women's javelin final
Indian javelin thrower Annu Rani made an eighth-place finish in the final of the women's javelin throw event at the ongoing IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha on Tuesday.
Oct 02, 2019, 13:49 PM IST
Annu Rani qualifies for javelin throw finals at World Athletics Championships in Doha
Annu Rani has created history by becoming the first Indian to reach the finals of the women's javelin throw in the World Championships.
Oct 01, 2019, 09:05 AM IST
Neeraj Chopra has Tokyo 2020 in mind as he gears up for 2019 season
Last year, Neeraj became only the third man to win an athletics gold for India at the Commonwealth Games after sprinter Milkha Singh in 1958 and discus thrower Vikas Gowda in 2014.
Mar 07, 2019, 17:00 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra finishes 6th in Eugene leg of Diamond League
Top Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished sixth in the Diamond League Series third leg with a below-par effort of 80.81m.
May 26, 2018, 17:48 PM IST
