Tokyo Olympics 2020

BCCI owns Neeraj Chopra's javelin which won him the Tokyo Olympics 2020 gold medal

Apart from Chopra's javelin, BCCI also bought an angavastra, autographed by the Indian Paralympic contingent for Rs 1 crore. While Chopra's javelin that was bought by BCCI fetched the highest bid value, fencer Bhavani Devi's sword fetched Rs 1.25 crore while Paralympic champion javelin thrower Sumit Antil's javelin was bought for Rs 1.002 crore by other bidders.

Sep 02, 2022, 16:41 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra's journey to Tokyo Olympics 2020 gold to be featured on YouTube

Neeraj is hopeful to use his platform on YouTube to build awareness about athletics and the sport of javelin amongst the youth across the world

May 07, 2022, 15:52 PM IST

Tokyo gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra says World Championships are his focus in 2022

Chopra celebrated his 24th birthday last month in California, where he is training currently.

Jan 19, 2022, 17:12 PM IST

From a celebrity life in India to an apartment room in California, Neeraj Chopra brings change to succeed in 2022

Tokyo Olympics 2020 gold medal winner Neeraj Chopra explains his plans for 2022

Dec 31, 2021, 12:18 PM IST

Mirabai Chanu receives Rs 1.50 crore reward by UP govt, says she is grateful to receive such respect

Olympics silver medallist weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu received a cash reward of Rs 1.50 crore by the Uttar Pradesh government presented by the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on winning a silver medal for India in weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics. 

Dec 25, 2021, 20:20 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra's gold and other firsts: Top five moments from Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics 2020

A recap of best moments from Tokyo and Paralympics 2020

Dec 24, 2021, 18:19 PM IST

Happy Birthday Neeraj Chopra: Here are his TOP achievements, in pics

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra turns 24 on Christmas eve (December 24) on Friday. At the Tokyo Olympics this year, Neeraj became only the second Indian individual gold medallist after Abhinav Bindra. In these collection of pictures we take a look at Neeraj Chopra's top sporting achievements on his birthday. 

Dec 24, 2021, 09:47 AM IST

Following Rafa Nadal, Belinda Bencic and Ons Jabeur test COVID-19 positive after Abu Dhabi event

Belinda Bencic lost to Ons Jabeur, who had replaced US Open champion Emma Raducanu after the Briton tested positive for COVID-19 and withdrew from the event. 

Dec 22, 2021, 06:47 AM IST

Bajrang Punia splits with Shako Bentinidis, hunts new coach ahead of Asian Games

Andriy Stadnik is the husband of Maria, a four-time Olympic medallist and two-time world champion. It has been learnt that Bajrang has approached Stadnik and he is also keen to work with the elite Indian athlete.

Nov 23, 2021, 07:26 AM IST

Denmark Open: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist PV Sindhu returns to competitive action

Double Olympic medallist and reigning world champion PV Sindhu will look for a good outing as she returns to competitive action after a break, at the Denmark Open World Tour Super 1000 tournament beginning on Tuesday.

Oct 18, 2021, 15:16 PM IST

World Championships medalist Agnes Tirop stabbed to death at home

Kenyan distance runner Agnes Tirop, a two-times World Championship bronze medalist, was found stabbed to death at her home, Athletics Kenya said on Wednesday.

Oct 14, 2021, 12:51 PM IST

Anshu Malik’s journey from Nidani village to World Wrestling Championships silver medal

Anshu Malik, a cadet World champion and a junior Worlds silver medallist, was the third Indian to reach the final of the World championships after 2010 champion Sushil Kumar and 2018 silver medallist Bajrang Punia.

Oct 08, 2021, 11:35 AM IST

In Pics: Full list of rewards announced for Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra

It's pouring rewards for Neeraj Chopra, who created history by winning India’s only second individual gold medal in the history of Olympic Games with a stellar performance at the recently concluded Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where he finished first in the men’s javelin throw event.

Aug 21, 2021, 15:17 PM IST

Lucknow: Yogi govt honored all Olympic champions including Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra

The Yogi Adityanath government of Uttar Pradesh honored India's best-performing sportspersons at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath felicitated all the Olympic medal winners in a program organized at the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Aug 19, 2021, 17:08 PM IST

Olympic champions welcomed in this way after returning home from Tokyo

India's first athletics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra, bronze medalist Bajrang Punia, Lovlina Borgohain and the Indian men's hockey team, and the fourth-placed Indian women's hockey team returned to India from Tokyo on 9 August. The Olympians were given a grand welcome at home after their remarkable performance in the Olympics.

Aug 12, 2021, 20:52 PM IST

Odisha CM felicitates Tokyo-returned hockey players, offers cash awards

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik felicitated state hockey players for their historic performances at the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics.

Aug 11, 2021, 14:48 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

Drums and celebration music outside Ashoka hotel, ahead of the felicitation ceremony

Indian Olympic athletes will be felicitated at Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi. The medal winners, led by Neeraj Chopra, were greeted by heroes as they came out of the airport and are now set to be felicitated by other VVIP dignitaries including Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and top officials of the Sports Authority of India.

Aug 09, 2021, 21:40 PM IST

Olympic athletes expressed their gratitude for the prayers of the countrymen, as they Returns from Tokyo to India

Friends and family of medalists Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya and Bajrang Punia also waiting at the Delhi airport as whole India awaits the arrival of its Olympians. 5 buses have left from Sonipat to welcome their champions. Meanwhile, to felicitate the medal winners, the Government of India has also organized a grand event at Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi.

Aug 09, 2021, 19:44 PM IST

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra's story of becoming a Olympic gold medalist

Neeraj Chopra won the historic athletics gold medal and became India's second individual Olympic gold medalist. Finally, Neeraj Chopra's years of hard work paid off. In this Zee News report, watch Neeraj's hard work that made him a champion.

Aug 08, 2021, 14:34 PM IST