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Hyderabad: Fans of Indian athletics got positive news on Saturday as India's two sprinters, Animesh Kujur and Mohmmad Afsal. The former smashed the 100m national record with a prolific timing of 10.18 seconds at the Dromia International Sprint and Relays Meeting in Greece, while the latter also bettered his own national record. Afsal, the Asian Games silver medallist, clocked a timing of 1:44.96 minutes in the Men's 800m race at the Memorial Czeslawa Cybulskiego in Poland. He also became the fir ...Read More >
BENGALURU, July 6 (Reuters) - Olympic javelin star Neeraj Chopra headlined what was billed as India's inaugural world-class field competition on Saturday, living up to his goal of elevating domestic talent while also walking away with another gold medal. Chopra, who won gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and silver at the 2024 Paris Games, triumphed with a throw of 86.18 meters at the 12-athlete javelin Neeraj Chopra Classic event. He finished ahead of former world champion Julius Yego (silver ...Read More >
BENGALURU, July 4 (Reuters) - Former Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra believes his eponymous javelin competition could be the catalyst that transforms India's athletics landscape, as the country prepares to host a world-class field event on Saturday. The inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic will feature an impressive lineup including 2016 Olympic gold medallist Thomas Rohler, 2015 World champion Julius Yego, and Chopra himself alongside domestic talent. "I never dreamt of this event as ...Read More >
Baramulla, Jul 5: Hundreds of mourners from Delina and its neighbouring villages Saturday participated in the Muharram procession, the 9th day of the month of Muharram-Ul-Haram at Delina area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The procession was one of the series of processions being held in the month of Muharram, the first month of Islamic calendar. Dressed in black and carrying flags bearing religious inscriptions, participants from the villages of Hygam, Bulgam, Bohripora, Syedpora, Uri ...Read More >
New Delhi: Neeraj Chopra has performed brilliantly in the NC Classic tournament. He won this tournament, which was held for the first time. His best throw in the tournament was 86.18 meters. Apart from Neeraj, four more Indian players participated in this tournament. These include Sachin Yadav, Sahil Silwal, Rohit Yadav and Yashveer Singh. As soon as Neeraj came to the ground to throw the first throw, the fans cheered him loudly. It was a hair-raising experience. But his start was bad, when the ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 5 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra took the top honours in the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, a competition named after him at Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The reigning javelin throw champion stood triumphant with 86.18m in a competition named after him. Kenya's Julius Yego notched up his season best and settled for second with 84.51m. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage claimed the third position with a be ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 5 : Following his win at the inaugural NC Classic at Bengaluru, India's world champion and Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra expressed his thoughts on his performance, happy with his win but not entirely satisfied with his throws. He also opened up on acting as both an organiser and athlete for the competition. Chopra took the top honours in the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, a competition named after him at Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium i ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 5 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra took the top honours in the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, a competition named after him at Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The reigning javelin throw champion stood triumphant with 86.18m in a competition named after him. Kenya's Julius Yego notched up his season best and settled for second with 84.51m. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage claimed the third position with a be ...Read More >
BENGALURU - Former Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won gold at his eponymous javelin competition on Saturday at Bengaluru's Kanteerava Stadium, registering a dominant victory with a throw of 86.18 metres in the first round. The Neeraj Chopra Classic, India's first world-class field event, featured an elite lineup, including Kenya's Julius Yego, Germany's Thomas Rohler and Chopra himself alongside domestic throwers. Chopra, who earned gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and silver at the 2024 Par ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, the poster boy of Indian athletics, continued with his superb form as he won the inaugural edition of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, a World Athletics gold-level event, with a best throw of 86.18m at Sree Kanteerva Stadium here on Saturday. Kenya's Julius Yego finished second after notching up his season-best throw of 84.51m Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage came third with a best throw of 84.34m. Chopra, who was welcomed by th ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 5 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra took the top honours in the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, a competition named after him at Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The reigning javelin throw champion stood triumphant with 86.18m in a competition named after him. Kenya's Julius Yego notched up his season best and settled for second with 84.51m. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage claimed the third position with a be ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 5 (ANI): World Athletics Vice President and former President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Adille Sumariwalla hailed Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, terming him as the best athlete India has ever produced. Recently, Chopra claimed his second title after standing triumphant in the javelin throw contest at the 64th Ostrava Golden Spike event. The reigning world champion, Neeraj, was the only person to clear an 85m-plus distance, finishing at ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 5 (ANI): World Athletics Vice President and former President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Adille Sumariwalla hailed Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, terming him as the best athlete India has ever produced. Recently, Chopra claimed his second title after standing triumphant in the javelin throw contest at the 64th Ostrava Golden Spike event. The reigning world champion, Neeraj, was the only person to clear an 85m-plus distance, finishing at ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 5 (ANI): Athletics Federation of India (AFI) President Bahadur Singh Sagoo has hailed the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic, calling it an inspiring step that will motivate many athletes across the country. 'This is happening for the first time, and it's happening in his name. He's an Olympic medallist, he's a world champion. It's a very good thing,' Sagoo told ANI. 'For this, other athletes will also get the motivation. It is happening for the first time,' he ...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: 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 [India], July 2 (ANI): Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, due to an unfortunate knee injury during a training session, has to pause her 2025 athletics season. Yarraji said she is working with her medical team to assess options and make a decision on the way forward, according to Olympics.com. 'Due to an unfortunate injury to my knee during training a few days back, I've had to put a pause on my season,' Yarraji posted on her Instagram story on Wednesday. 'I'm working with my medical team ...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 >
MUMBAI: Shadowfax has filed draft IPO papers with markets regulator Sebi through the confidential filing route. The company is seeking to raise up to Rs 2,000-2,500 crore comprising a mix of fresh issue of shares and offer for sale (OFS) by existing shareholders, sources said. The Flipkart and TPG backed logistics startup which was last valued at $712 million or about Rs 6,000 crore is eyeing an IPO valuation of about Rs 8,500 crore.Startups are rushing to Dalal Street after a recovery in stock ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Jul 1 (PTI) Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) emerged as the top-performing unit by grabbing nine medals, including three gold as the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament concluded here Tuesday. The final day was marked by standout performances from World and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas (Haryana), Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain (TOPS), and world champion Saweety Boora (SAI NCOE), who secured titles in their respective weight categories. The SAI NCOE combined ...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 >
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 [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 >
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