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Srinagar- A local court in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday dismissed a case of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violation filed against PDP leader and MLA Waheed-Ur-Rehman Parra in connection with a roadshow he held during last year's Lok Sabha elections in Pulwama district. The case, registered under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), was dismissed by Additional Special Mobile Magistrate Awantipora, Muneer Ahmad Bhat, who ruled that no cognisance of the offence could be taken due to procedural ...Read More >
Bengaluru: It was yet another hectic day for Neeraj Chopra on Friday as he addressed a packed press gathering, assembled from around the country, in the morning here. By evening, he slipped into the organiser's role at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on the eve of the Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin competition."Everything is going on smoothly and I'm all excited to start the event on Saturday. I have come here twice or thrice in the past to watch matches of Bengaluru FC (at this stadium). I get very ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India] July 4 (ANI): The inaugural edition of the 'Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025' is set to bring together a stellar line-up of world-class javelin talent from India and across the globe. Scheduled for July 5, 2025, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, the event marks a significant milestone in Indian athletics. As a World Athletics-sanctioned Gold-level meet, the 'Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025' will be India's first international javelin competition. The event is offi ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 4 (ANI): India's ace Javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra expressed his thoughts on the competition named after himNeeraj Chopra (NC) Classic 2025 tournament, where he said that he has worked really hard for this, and 'all this is written in one's destiny'. In a defining milestone for Indian sports, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, the country's first-ever international javelin competition, is all set to unfold at Bengaluru's Sree Kante ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India] July 4 (ANI): The inaugural edition of the 'Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025' is set to bring together a stellar line-up of world-class javelin talent from India and across the globe. Scheduled for July 5, 2025, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, the event marks a significant milestone in Indian athletics. Also Read | Highest Test Scores In An Innings: From Brian Lara To David Warner, A Look at Top 10 Highest Individual Scores in History of Longest Format of C ...Read More >
Bengaluru: As the Neeraj Chopra Classic gears up its first-ever edition, scheduled for Saturday, the 2016 Olympic silver medallist Julius Yego of Kenya expressed disappointment following the withdrawal of top athletes, including Grenadian star Anderson Peters and backed the strong field to shine with 90m show. Two-time world champion Peters was ruled out of the World Athletics category A javelin event due to an ankle injury just a few days before the competition, with Poland's Cyprian Mrzyglod ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has reaffirmed his long-term vision to transform the athletics landscape in India, starting with the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic (NC Classic). Speaking ahead of the javelin meet here on Friday, Chopra shared his dream of creating a platform where international and Indian athletes compete shoulder to shoulder in India. Chopra, who is not only the NC Classic organiser but also a competitor, opened up on the core ob ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 4 (PTI) Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is living a dream of competing in a javelin event that bears his name and believes that it is start of something significant in Indian athletics which now needs multiple world class events. The Neeraj Chopra Classic, which will feature top-class athletes, is set to take place at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday. Chopra said he will try to upscale the event in the coming years. "I feel like I'm in a dream. Medals are a d ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 4 (UNI) Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra today said the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic could become a springboard for India to one day host a prestigious Diamond League event, signalling a bold new chapter for Indian athletics. Speaking on the eve of the international javelin meet at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Chopra told reporters in a press conference, "This could become a stepping stone for India to one day host a Diamond League meet. That is the dream -- to keep rai ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 2: Transplant athletes from their successful participation at the World Transplant Games in Perth Australia ... New Delhi [India], May 2: Transplant athletes from their successful participation at the World Transplant Games in Perth Australia were felicitated at India Habitat Centre. This was the largest contingent of 32 players ever to go from India to the WTG, and Team India athletes won 35 medals in the World Transplant Games 2023, which concluded in Australia's Perth ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Indian javelin thrower Rohit Yadav prepares for the Neeraj Chopra Classic, he remains focused on staying fit and is aiming to match the season's best mark of 83.40 metres. Last month, Rohit braved challenging weather conditions to secure the gold medal at the Taiwan Athletics Open with a 74.42m throw. But at the NC Classic, the two-time national champion is hoping to match his season's best throw. "If there's an 80m mark, I believe I can reach it. The firs ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sree Kanteerva Stadium is all lit up to welcome the javelin stars for the Neeraj Chopra Classic, a World Athletics Gold-level meet, scheduled to take place here on Saturday. Sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and co-organised by two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports, the event has attracted elite talent from around the globe. Among the headliners are Neeraj Chopra himself and 2016 Rio Olympic gold medallist Thomas Rohler, a ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 3 (PTI) Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra on Thursday said shouldering the organisational responsibilities and managing his personal preparations at the same time were his biggest challenges ahead of the international javelin event that carries his name. The Neeraj Chopra Classic, which will have a top-class field, is set to take place at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday, and the ace athlete is coming after two highly competitive events in Paris and Ostrava, Czec ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Double Olympic medalist and world number one javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his residence on Thursday. CM Siddaramaiah honoured Neeraj Chopra with a traditional Mysuru Peta, a sandalwood garland, and presented him a shawl. Neeraj Chopra presented Siddaramaiah a bouquet and the Chief Minister extended his best wishes to the Olympian. Karnataka Olympic Association President and Congress MLC Govindaraju was also present on the occa ...Read More >
BENGALURU: In a defining milestone for Indian sports, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, the country's first-ever international javelin competition, is all set to unfold at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday, as per the press release from JSW Sports. This historic event, co-organised by two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports, and sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India, marks a major leap forward for Indian athletics. With the prestigious World Athletics Gold ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a defining milestone for Indian sports, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, the country's first-ever international javelin competition, is all set to unfold at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday. This historic event, co-organised by two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports, and sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India, marks a major leap forward for Indian athletics. With the prestigious World Athletics Gold level status, the ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 3 (ANI): In a defining milestone for Indian sports, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, the country's first-ever international javelin competition, is all set to unfold at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday, as per the press release from JSW Sports. This historic event, co-organised by two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports, and sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India, marks a major leap forward for Indian athletics. Also Re ...Read More >
New Delhi: Double World Championship gold medalist javelin thrower Anderson Peters has been ruled out of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to an ankle injury. The 27-year-old veteran from Grenada won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, where Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal. He will now be replaced by Poland's Cyprian Merziglod in the event. Poland's Cyprian Mrzyglod is a European U23 champion and has a best distance of 84.97m. The organisers said in their statement, "Anderson Peters has b ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 1 (ANI): Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra found himself in a heartwarming encounter with 'a kind-hearted uncle' while strolling down a quiet street in Bengaluru. The unexpected meeting turned into a memorable conversation, showcasing Neeraj's approachable nature and the admiration he garners from fans of all ages. Neeraj Chopra Classic's official Instagram handle posted a heartwarming reel, 'Sometimes, the best moments aren't planned. A quiet street in ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 1 (PTI) Two-time World Championship gold-medallist javelin thrower Anderson Peters on Tuesday pulled out of the Neeraj Chopra Classic due to an ankle injury, dealing another blow to the showpiece. The 27-year-old Grenada stalwart, who had taken the bronze medal behind Neeraj at the Paris Olympics last year, has been replaced by Poland's Cyprian Mrzyglód in the event schedule for Saturday. Also Read | How to Watch Jannik Sinner vs Luca Nardi, Wimbledon 2025 Live Streaming Online: ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 1 (ANI): Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra found himself in a heartwarming encounter with "a kind-hearted uncle" while strolling down a quiet street in Bengaluru. The unexpected meeting turned into a memorable conversation, showcasing Neeraj's approachable nature and the admiration he garners from fans of all ages. Neeraj Chopra Classic's official Instagram handle posted a heartwarming reel, Also Read | 'Second Birthdate': Sushmita Sen Shares Paralympia ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress national general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala Monday kicked off a feedback-cum-review exercise in Karnataka, aimed at evaluating the performance of the govt led by chief minister Siddaramaiah and to quell murmurs of dissent.The move also comes amid speculation of a change at the helm and a cabinet reshuffle, but Surjewala firmly denied any connection to changes at the top."This is purely an organisational exercise," Surjewala said. "Unlike what is being projected -- whic ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): India's javelin star Kishore Jena has been ruled out of the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to an ankle injury, with Yashvir Singh coming in as his replacement in the final line-up. 'Kishore Jena has been ruled out of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to an ankle injury. Yashvir Singh has been named as his replacement in the final lineup,' Neeraj Chopra Classic said in a statement. Yashvir and Kishore were in action Indian Open Athleti ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Brett Lee has responded to encouraging words from India's two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, who said the former Australian cricketer could be a good javelin thrower. In a freewheeling interview with JioStar, the official broadcaster of the most significant events of his season - the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, the Tokyo Olympic Games gold medallist said Brett Lee could be a good javelin thrower. Chopra won a silver medal in the javelin throw event in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): India's javelin star Kishore Jena has been ruled out of the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to an ankle injury, with Yashvir Singh coming in as his replacement in the final line-up. "Kishore Jena has been ruled out of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to an ankle injury. Yashvir Singh has been named as his replacement in the final lineup," Neeraj Chopra Classic said in a statement. Also Read | ZIM vs SA 1st Test 2025 Day 3 Stumps: Visi ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jun 30 (PTI) Struggling with an ankle injury, Kishore Jena has pulled out of Saturday's Neeraj Chopra Classic international javelin event and will be replaced by Yashvir Singh, the organisers announced on Monday. The 23-year-old Yashvir had finished second in the Federation Cup in April and fifth in the Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea in May with a personal best of 82.57m. Also Read | ZIM vs SA 1st Test 2025 Day 3 Stumps: Visitors Set Target of 537 Riding on Wiaan Mulde ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's highly anticipated Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will miss one of its star attractions, as Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Jena has been ruled out due to an ankle injury. The setback, confirmed just days ahead of the meet, has forced the organisers to bring in Yash Vir Singh as Jena's replacement in the elite javelin lineup for the event to be held on July 5. Jena, who threw a personal best of 87.54m to clinch silver behind Neeraj Chopra at the 2023 ...Read More >
BENGALURU: With the Neeraj Chopra Classic just around the corner, Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra weighed in on an unexpected topic, which cricketers could make good javelin throwers. Speaking to official broadcasters JioStar, the javelin star reflected on technique, mindset, and the sporting traits he admires in other athletes. Chopra named former Australian pacer Brett Lee as his top pick. "I've heard Brett Lee was a javelin thrower. I think he could've thrown well, especially in his pea ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): India's world champion and Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Monday shared his pick for the cricketer he believed would be best suited to take up the javelin. Speaking to JioStar, Neeraj Chopra said, 'I have heard that Brett Lee was a javelin thrower. I think he could throw the javelin well, especially when he was in his peak years. I would like to try javelin with Jasprit Bumrah too, and hope he teaches me some bowling skills. While bowlin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) Neeraj Chopra says he is "slowly understanding the concept of flow" after his celebrated coach Jan Zelezny advised him to run like an 18-year-old "without any tension" before launching his javelin. The 27-year-old Chopra, a double Olympic medallist, also said he would want to have cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's "superpower" to help him handle challenges with a calm mindset. He said the best advice he has received on and off the field was from Czech legend Zelezny, wh ...Read More >
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