The ambassador of the Film Heritage Foundation (Fhf), and megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who unveiled the poster of ‘Olympics in Reel Life – A Festival of Films and Photographs’, said it will remind us of the achievements of the Indian Olympians. As India gears up to host the International Olympic Committee (Ioc) session after 40 years, and amid talk of Indian interest in hosting a future edition of the Olympic Games, the Mumbai-based Film Heritage Foundation, and Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland have joined hands to present ‘Olympics in Reel Life – A Festival of Films and Photographs.’ The festival is in collaboration with The National Centre for Performing Arts (Ncpa), and India International Centre (Iic).
During the release of the poster, Big B was joined by Film Heritage Foundation Director, Shivendra Singh Dungarpur; Olympic Gold Medalist Abhinav Bindra; hockey legend M.M. Somaya; and the renowned Badminton player Aparna Popat.
Talking about the same,...
During the release of the poster, Big B was joined by Film Heritage Foundation Director, Shivendra Singh Dungarpur; Olympic Gold Medalist Abhinav Bindra; hockey legend M.M. Somaya; and the renowned Badminton player Aparna Popat.
Talking about the same,...
- 9/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
The ambassador of the Film Heritage Foundation (Fhf), and megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who unveiled the poster of ‘Olympics in Reel Life – A Festival of Films and Photographs’, said it will remind us of the achievements of the Indian Olympians. As India gears up to host the International Olympic Committee (Ioc) session after 40 years, and amid talk of Indian interest in hosting a future edition of the Olympic Games, the Mumbai-based Film Heritage Foundation, and Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland have joined hands to present ‘Olympics in Reel Life – A Festival of Films and Photographs.’ The festival is in collaboration with The National Centre for Performing Arts (Ncpa), and India International Centre (Iic).
During the release of the poster, Big B was joined by Film Heritage Foundation Director, Shivendra Singh Dungarpur; Olympic Gold Medalist Abhinav Bindra; hockey legend M.M. Somaya; and the renowned Badminton player Aparna Popat.
Talking about the same,...
During the release of the poster, Big B was joined by Film Heritage Foundation Director, Shivendra Singh Dungarpur; Olympic Gold Medalist Abhinav Bindra; hockey legend M.M. Somaya; and the renowned Badminton player Aparna Popat.
Talking about the same,...
- 9/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Sep 3 (Ians) “Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who is the greatest Indian track and field athlete ever?”
Till a few years back, as an answer to this question, some would have said Milkha Singh. Some others might have taken the name of Sriram Singh, some would have said P.T. Usha and some may have said Anju Bobby George.
All of them are legends of Indian track and field who have scripted golden chapters in the history of Indian sports.
But in the last few years, there is one athlete who has surged ahead in the race.
Ever since he won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has taken the lead in the poll.
And, after winning the gold medal at the World Championships in Budapest on August 27, Chopra has clearly established himself as the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T), because...
Till a few years back, as an answer to this question, some would have said Milkha Singh. Some others might have taken the name of Sriram Singh, some would have said P.T. Usha and some may have said Anju Bobby George.
All of them are legends of Indian track and field who have scripted golden chapters in the history of Indian sports.
But in the last few years, there is one athlete who has surged ahead in the race.
Ever since he won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has taken the lead in the poll.
And, after winning the gold medal at the World Championships in Budapest on August 27, Chopra has clearly established himself as the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T), because...
- 9/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sep 2 (Ians) While Neeraj Chopra was in the spotlight on winning the gold medal in the javelin throw, the men’s 4×400 metres relay team also made its mark in the recently-concluded World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
The team comprising Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammad Ajmal Variathodi and Rajesh Ramesh made a historic moment possible as the Indian quartet shattered the Asian Record in the semifinal heat of Men’s 4X400m Relay at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
Completing the race in 2:59.05 seconds, India finished second only behind the United States of America and improved on the previous mark of 2:29.51 set by Japan in last year’s World Championship in Eugene, USA.
While in the final, they finished fifth in the final, their performance in the semifinal made headlines all over the world and received widespread praise from all corners.
“The best compliment that we received...
The team comprising Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammad Ajmal Variathodi and Rajesh Ramesh made a historic moment possible as the Indian quartet shattered the Asian Record in the semifinal heat of Men’s 4X400m Relay at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
Completing the race in 2:59.05 seconds, India finished second only behind the United States of America and improved on the previous mark of 2:29.51 set by Japan in last year’s World Championship in Eugene, USA.
While in the final, they finished fifth in the final, their performance in the semifinal made headlines all over the world and received widespread praise from all corners.
“The best compliment that we received...
- 9/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Not only India and its western neighbour, but the sports enthusiasts across the whole world are excited about the India-Pakistan face off in the Asia Cup tournament on Saturday (September 2). In a survey conducted by CVoter for sports enthusiasts across India, around 49.4% of the respondents in the age group of 45-54 years are of the opinion that Shubman Gill is the most suitable player to open along with Rohit Sharma.
Gill was followed by Virat Kohli with 20.1% respondents believing that he should be the opening batter along with Rohit. Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Verma remained the least favoured.
Around 32.6% respondents are of the opinion that Virat Kohli is the most suitable player to bat at the 4th position. Kohli was followed by Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan. Around 28.8% of the sports enthusiasts feel that Yadav should play at number 4.
Upon asking about their favourite cricket format, the T-20 cricket...
Gill was followed by Virat Kohli with 20.1% respondents believing that he should be the opening batter along with Rohit. Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Verma remained the least favoured.
Around 32.6% respondents are of the opinion that Virat Kohli is the most suitable player to bat at the 4th position. Kohli was followed by Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan. Around 28.8% of the sports enthusiasts feel that Yadav should play at number 4.
Upon asking about their favourite cricket format, the T-20 cricket...
- 9/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sept 1 (Ians) Soon after his return from Europe after winning the World Championship gold in Budapest and silver in the Zurich Diamond League, the government approved a 12-day training stint for Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra in Switzerland.
The Mission Olympic Cell (Moc) has approved Chopra’s participation in a 12-day training camp in Magglingen, Switzerland, ahead of his participation in the Diamond League 2023 final scheduled in Eugene, USA this September.
A total of Rs 5.89 lakh have been sanctioned for the preparatory camp, set between September 1 and 12.
Neeraj, on Thursday, finished second in the Diamond League event in Zurich after recording the best throw of 85.71m.
Meanwhile, long-distance runner, Parul Chaudhary, who sealed a Paris Olympics quota by clocking a National Record time of 9:15.31s in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at Budapest, also has been included in the Tops Core group, the Ministry of Youth Affairs...
The Mission Olympic Cell (Moc) has approved Chopra’s participation in a 12-day training camp in Magglingen, Switzerland, ahead of his participation in the Diamond League 2023 final scheduled in Eugene, USA this September.
A total of Rs 5.89 lakh have been sanctioned for the preparatory camp, set between September 1 and 12.
Neeraj, on Thursday, finished second in the Diamond League event in Zurich after recording the best throw of 85.71m.
Meanwhile, long-distance runner, Parul Chaudhary, who sealed a Paris Olympics quota by clocking a National Record time of 9:15.31s in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at Budapest, also has been included in the Tops Core group, the Ministry of Youth Affairs...
- 9/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Sept 1 (Ians) India’s Avinash Sable is set to return for the men’s 3000m steeplechase event when Xiamen hosts its first-ever Diamond League event on Saturday at the brand-new Egret Stadium.
Joining Sable at the event will be two of the country’s best male triple jumpers — Praveen Chithravel and Abdulla Aboobaker.
The start list of the event has 19 World Championship medallists. The penultimate leg will be Sable’s fourth appearance in the 2023 edition of Diamond League where he will compete against reigning Olympic, world, and Diamond League champion Soufiane El Bakkali, and Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medallist Abraham Kibiwot of Kenya.
Placed tenth in the 2023 Diamond League rankings, this will be Sable’s last chance to qualify for the finals in Eugene.
Both Chithravel and Aboobaker will be making their second appearance in the Diamond League.
National record holder Chithravel finished sixth on his Diamond League debut at Monaco in July.
Joining Sable at the event will be two of the country’s best male triple jumpers — Praveen Chithravel and Abdulla Aboobaker.
The start list of the event has 19 World Championship medallists. The penultimate leg will be Sable’s fourth appearance in the 2023 edition of Diamond League where he will compete against reigning Olympic, world, and Diamond League champion Soufiane El Bakkali, and Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medallist Abraham Kibiwot of Kenya.
Placed tenth in the 2023 Diamond League rankings, this will be Sable’s last chance to qualify for the finals in Eugene.
Both Chithravel and Aboobaker will be making their second appearance in the Diamond League.
National record holder Chithravel finished sixth on his Diamond League debut at Monaco in July.
- 9/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Lahore, Sept 1 (Ians) In the recently-concluded World Athletics Championship, Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan won the silver medal in the final, whereas India’s Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal scripting history for India. Talking exclusively to BBC, Nadeem reflected on the Championship tour and his bonding with Neeraj.
“Neeraj bhai won the gold medal and I am very happy that both countries from Asia clinched the top two spots. Sometimes he will win the gold, sometimes I will so it will continue like this but I am very happy that Neeraj got the gold medal.”
“I went to Guwahati, India for South-Asian Games and won the bronze medal there. Neeraj got the gold medal that time. I also broke the previous National Record in men’s javelin throw. As we played more games together, we came close, and our friendship bond got stronger.”
Arshad also expressed his gratitude towards Neeraj...
“Neeraj bhai won the gold medal and I am very happy that both countries from Asia clinched the top two spots. Sometimes he will win the gold, sometimes I will so it will continue like this but I am very happy that Neeraj got the gold medal.”
“I went to Guwahati, India for South-Asian Games and won the bronze medal there. Neeraj got the gold medal that time. I also broke the previous National Record in men’s javelin throw. As we played more games together, we came close, and our friendship bond got stronger.”
Arshad also expressed his gratitude towards Neeraj...
- 9/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Zurich Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra finishes 2nd with 85.71m throw, Sreeshankar 5th with 7.99m jump
New Delhi, Sep 1 (Ians) India’s Neeraj Chopra finished second in the men’s javelin throw event at the Zurich Diamond League meet on Thursday night behind Jakub Vadlejch (85.86).
The start was not impressive as he threw 80.79m in his first attempt and could not register a mark in his next two attempts. Chopra then threw 85.22m in his fourth attempt.
He produced his best throw of the night with his final attempt, an 85.71m heave that secured him the second spot.
The Indian’s best effort was just 15 centimetres short of Vadlejch’s best throw on the night.
After 4 Diamond League events, Chopra finished at third spot with 23 points.
Meanwhile, India Murali Sreeshankar has also qualified for the Diamond League final after finishing fifth (best attempt: 7.99m) in the men’s long jump.
He accumulated 14 points (6+4+4) from the three Diamond League events he participated.
The Diamond League finals is...
The start was not impressive as he threw 80.79m in his first attempt and could not register a mark in his next two attempts. Chopra then threw 85.22m in his fourth attempt.
He produced his best throw of the night with his final attempt, an 85.71m heave that secured him the second spot.
The Indian’s best effort was just 15 centimetres short of Vadlejch’s best throw on the night.
After 4 Diamond League events, Chopra finished at third spot with 23 points.
Meanwhile, India Murali Sreeshankar has also qualified for the Diamond League final after finishing fifth (best attempt: 7.99m) in the men’s long jump.
He accumulated 14 points (6+4+4) from the three Diamond League events he participated.
The Diamond League finals is...
- 8/31/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 30 (Ians) In a country where sporting victories are celebrated at a magnanimous level, where winning a gold medal calls for great fervor and celebration, sometimes the glitz and glamour of renowned sportspersons overshadow the remarkable achievements of new-age athletes who are still trying to make a mark in the field of sports.
The Indian women’s blind cricket team last week scripted history as they won a gold medal after defeating Australia in the rain-curtailed finals of the International Blind Sports Federation (Ibsa) World Games 2023 on the back of their scintillating show in Birmingham.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated the Indian women’s blind cricket team for winning the gold at the Games.
“Kudos to the Indian women’s blind cricket team for winning the Gold at the Ibsa World Games! A monumental achievement that exemplifies the indomitable spirit and talent of our sportswomen. India beams with pride,...
The Indian women’s blind cricket team last week scripted history as they won a gold medal after defeating Australia in the rain-curtailed finals of the International Blind Sports Federation (Ibsa) World Games 2023 on the back of their scintillating show in Birmingham.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated the Indian women’s blind cricket team for winning the gold at the Games.
“Kudos to the Indian women’s blind cricket team for winning the Gold at the Ibsa World Games! A monumental achievement that exemplifies the indomitable spirit and talent of our sportswomen. India beams with pride,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bengaluru, Aug 30 (Ians) Karnataka Aam Aadmi Party (Aap) has sought the state government’s support for D.P. Manu, a Kannadiga, who put up a strong fight at the Javelin throw final during the World Athletics Championships 2023.
Aap Vice-President Mohan Dasari on Wednesday stated that Neeraj Chopra created a new history by winning the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw category at the World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary.
All Indians saluted this historic achievement. In the meantime, Karnataka’s proud Dp Manu also attracted attention, throwing 84.14m in the javelin throw final, he said.
“Manu came 6th. If he gets the support he needs, one day Kannadiga will win a historic medal for India,” Mohan Dasari said.
He urged Cm Siddaramaiah to help him write a prelude to that history.
Dp Manu hails from Kuppagodu village of Belur taluk in Hassan. “Did you know that along with Neeraj Chopra,...
Aap Vice-President Mohan Dasari on Wednesday stated that Neeraj Chopra created a new history by winning the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw category at the World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary.
All Indians saluted this historic achievement. In the meantime, Karnataka’s proud Dp Manu also attracted attention, throwing 84.14m in the javelin throw final, he said.
“Manu came 6th. If he gets the support he needs, one day Kannadiga will win a historic medal for India,” Mohan Dasari said.
He urged Cm Siddaramaiah to help him write a prelude to that history.
Dp Manu hails from Kuppagodu village of Belur taluk in Hassan. “Did you know that along with Neeraj Chopra,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 29 (Ians) On the occasion of National Sports Day 2023, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur felicitated the 4x400m men’s relay team that set an Asian record at the World Athletics Championships held at Budapest.
The Minister also launched an Information booklet on Sports Infrastructure Projects sanctioned under the Khelo India Scheme as well as a National Sports Federations portal.
He also launched the third edition of the Fit India Quiz, among other initiatives, at an event at the Jln Stadium here on Tuesday.
The event was attended by almost 500 schoolchildren from New Delhi as well as several elite athletes and officials from the Myas, Sai and the National Sports Federations.
Addressing the event, Thakur said, “The Wizard of Hockey, Major Dhyan Chand gave us three consecutive Olympic gold medals in hockey in 1928, 1932, and 1936. This is a fitting day for tribute to this...
The Minister also launched an Information booklet on Sports Infrastructure Projects sanctioned under the Khelo India Scheme as well as a National Sports Federations portal.
He also launched the third edition of the Fit India Quiz, among other initiatives, at an event at the Jln Stadium here on Tuesday.
The event was attended by almost 500 schoolchildren from New Delhi as well as several elite athletes and officials from the Myas, Sai and the National Sports Federations.
Addressing the event, Thakur said, “The Wizard of Hockey, Major Dhyan Chand gave us three consecutive Olympic gold medals in hockey in 1928, 1932, and 1936. This is a fitting day for tribute to this...
- 8/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Budapest, Aug 28 (Ians) Stars like sprinter Noah Lyles and pole vaulter Armand Duplantis and long-distance runner Faith Kipyegon showcased their abilities as the World Athletics Championships concluded here on Sunday, with the United States emerging as the biggest winner.
The tournament, consisting of 49 events, unfolded over nine scorching days in Budapest. The U.S. team secured an impressive 29 medals, including 12 gold. Their dominance extended beyond sprint races, as they also held a firm grip on throwing events.
In the men’s 4x100m relay final on Saturday, the 26-year-old Lyles delivered a sensational fourth-leg run, clinching three gold medals and solidifying his position as the Championships’ most prolific athlete, reports Xinhua.
On Friday, Lyles clinched his third consecutive world title in the 200m event, becoming the first man since Jamaican legend Usain Bolt in 2015 to achieve the 100m and 200m double at the World Championships.
Lyles’ teammates also shone: Ryan Crouser...
The tournament, consisting of 49 events, unfolded over nine scorching days in Budapest. The U.S. team secured an impressive 29 medals, including 12 gold. Their dominance extended beyond sprint races, as they also held a firm grip on throwing events.
In the men’s 4x100m relay final on Saturday, the 26-year-old Lyles delivered a sensational fourth-leg run, clinching three gold medals and solidifying his position as the Championships’ most prolific athlete, reports Xinhua.
On Friday, Lyles clinched his third consecutive world title in the 200m event, becoming the first man since Jamaican legend Usain Bolt in 2015 to achieve the 100m and 200m double at the World Championships.
Lyles’ teammates also shone: Ryan Crouser...
- 8/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bhubaneswar, Aug 28 (Ians) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced a reward of Rs. 25 lakh for the state’s javelin star, Kishore Jena, who became the first from the state to reach the final of the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary.
Jena achieved a commendable fifth-place finish in the competition won by compatriot Neeraj Chopra, who became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Championship. Chopra won the gold with a throw of 88.17 meters.
Jena achieved a new personal best with a throw covering a distance of 84.77 meters, highlighting his exceptional performance on the global stage.
Jena’s participation is a remarkable feat for the athlete and a historic achievement in the sports history of Odisha, the state informed in a release on Monday.
Commending the indomitable spirit of Kishore Jena, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, “Kishore Jena’s remarkable journey and exceptional performance...
Jena achieved a commendable fifth-place finish in the competition won by compatriot Neeraj Chopra, who became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Championship. Chopra won the gold with a throw of 88.17 meters.
Jena achieved a new personal best with a throw covering a distance of 84.77 meters, highlighting his exceptional performance on the global stage.
Jena’s participation is a remarkable feat for the athlete and a historic achievement in the sports history of Odisha, the state informed in a release on Monday.
Commending the indomitable spirit of Kishore Jena, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, “Kishore Jena’s remarkable journey and exceptional performance...
- 8/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 28 (Ians) Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra has made the nation proud again as he clinched Gold at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. As the nation celebrated his big win, B-town too sent best wishes to the ‘golden boy of Indian athletics’ who has etched his name in history by becoming the first-ever Indian to secure a gold medal at this championship.
On Monday, several Bollywood celebs congratulated Chopra. ‘Udta Punjab’ actor Shahid Kapoor shared a picture on his Instagram stories and wrote: “Congratulations to our world champion. #Proud.”
Shahid’s ‘Jab We Met’ co-star, Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a video on her stories and wrote: “So proud of you #Champion.”
National Award winning actress Kangana Ranaut shared a post on her stories and wrote: “Congratulations India. Undoubtedly the greatest of all time.”
Director Farhan Akhar also shared a similar picture and wrote: “Congratulations (clap emojis) Onwards...
On Monday, several Bollywood celebs congratulated Chopra. ‘Udta Punjab’ actor Shahid Kapoor shared a picture on his Instagram stories and wrote: “Congratulations to our world champion. #Proud.”
Shahid’s ‘Jab We Met’ co-star, Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a video on her stories and wrote: “So proud of you #Champion.”
National Award winning actress Kangana Ranaut shared a post on her stories and wrote: “Congratulations India. Undoubtedly the greatest of all time.”
Director Farhan Akhar also shared a similar picture and wrote: “Congratulations (clap emojis) Onwards...
- 8/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 28 (Ians) Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has brought immense pride to the nation once again as he etched his name in history after securing a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. This remarkable achievement makes him the first Indian to ever win gold at this prestigious event.
During the final event on Sunday night, Chopra’s second attempt stood out as he hurled the javelin a remarkable distance of 88.17 meters, securing the top position. This achievement marked a remarkable progression from the previous year’s World Championships in 2022, where he earned a silver medal.
A number of stars from the Indian cricketing fraternity hailed the javelin star for his historic win. Let’s take a look at some of the social media posts by the Indian cricketers for Chopra’s accomplishment.
“India’s first-ever gold at the #WorldAthleticsChampionships. It’s a historic milestone for Indian sports.
During the final event on Sunday night, Chopra’s second attempt stood out as he hurled the javelin a remarkable distance of 88.17 meters, securing the top position. This achievement marked a remarkable progression from the previous year’s World Championships in 2022, where he earned a silver medal.
A number of stars from the Indian cricketing fraternity hailed the javelin star for his historic win. Let’s take a look at some of the social media posts by the Indian cricketers for Chopra’s accomplishment.
“India’s first-ever gold at the #WorldAthleticsChampionships. It’s a historic milestone for Indian sports.
- 8/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Chandigarh, Aug 28 (Ians) Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday congratulated international athlete Neeraj Chopra for winning the gold in javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships.
Addressing the Vidhan Sabha at the ongoing monsoon session here, the Chief Minister praised Neeraj Chopra for again bringing laurels to both the state and the nation.
He said Neeraj Chopra’s historic victory marks him as the first athlete in India to secure a gold at the World Athletics Championships.
Khattar also greeted Chopra’s family, coaches and all sports lovers.
He hoped Chopra’s continued efforts would lead to more triumph on the global stage.
The Chief Minister affirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to fostering sports and nurturing sporting talents and reassured the state would continue to persist in its efforts to promote sports, ensuring a platform for athletes to shine and succeed.
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Addressing the Vidhan Sabha at the ongoing monsoon session here, the Chief Minister praised Neeraj Chopra for again bringing laurels to both the state and the nation.
He said Neeraj Chopra’s historic victory marks him as the first athlete in India to secure a gold at the World Athletics Championships.
Khattar also greeted Chopra’s family, coaches and all sports lovers.
He hoped Chopra’s continued efforts would lead to more triumph on the global stage.
The Chief Minister affirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to fostering sports and nurturing sporting talents and reassured the state would continue to persist in its efforts to promote sports, ensuring a platform for athletes to shine and succeed.
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- 8/28/2023
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New Delhi, Aug 28 (Ians) Bjp national president Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday congratulated Neeraj Chopra for winning India’s maiden gold medal at the World Athletics Championships and said his commitment and dedication to the game are unparalleled.
“Heartiest congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for winning India’s first ever Gold medal at World Athletics Championships,” Nadda wrote on X (formerly twitter).
Lauding Chopra, the Bjp chief said, “Your commitment and dedication to the game are unparalleled, and your record-breaking performances are an inspiration to all of India’s youth and a testament to your relentless strive for excellence.”
“I wish you all the best for your future endeavours. May you keep making India proud,” Nadda added.
India’s Olympic champion Chopra won a historic maiden gold medal for the country at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, claiming the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw competition.
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“Heartiest congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for winning India’s first ever Gold medal at World Athletics Championships,” Nadda wrote on X (formerly twitter).
Lauding Chopra, the Bjp chief said, “Your commitment and dedication to the game are unparalleled, and your record-breaking performances are an inspiration to all of India’s youth and a testament to your relentless strive for excellence.”
“I wish you all the best for your future endeavours. May you keep making India proud,” Nadda added.
India’s Olympic champion Chopra won a historic maiden gold medal for the country at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, claiming the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw competition.
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- 8/28/2023
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New Delhi, Aug 28 (Ians) Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday congratulated Neeraj Chopra for winning India’s maiden gold medal in the World Athletics Championships and termed him an “ace Javelin thrower”.
Amit Shah took to X, formerly Twitter and said, “Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopa scripted history by winning India’s first-ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championship. Today, he has set a new benchmark of success
for upcoming athletes to achieve. My warmest congratulations to him. May he continue to soar high.”
Shah also posted a video of the winning moments of Neeraj Chopra.
The remarks came after India’s Olympic champion Chopra won a historic maiden gold medal in the World Athletics Championships on Sunday in the men’s javelin throw competition.
Chopra, who has been bothered by an injury in the last few months, won the competition in the Hungarian capital with a massive throw of 88.17 in his second turn.
Amit Shah took to X, formerly Twitter and said, “Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopa scripted history by winning India’s first-ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championship. Today, he has set a new benchmark of success
for upcoming athletes to achieve. My warmest congratulations to him. May he continue to soar high.”
Shah also posted a video of the winning moments of Neeraj Chopra.
The remarks came after India’s Olympic champion Chopra won a historic maiden gold medal in the World Athletics Championships on Sunday in the men’s javelin throw competition.
Chopra, who has been bothered by an injury in the last few months, won the competition in the Hungarian capital with a massive throw of 88.17 in his second turn.
- 8/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 28 (Ians) Reliance Foundation chairperson and founder Nita Ambani has hailed Neeraj Chopra and other Indian athletes for their stunning performances at the World championships in Budapest.
“Heartiest congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for winning India’s first ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. It is a momentous day for India as the tricolour soared high on the world athletics stage.
“Congratulations also to D P Manu, Parul Chaudhary, Jeswin Aldrin, our men’s relay team, and our very own Reliance Foundation athlete Kishore Jena for their outstanding performances in making India proud in the global arena. We, at Reliance Foundation, are proud to partner with the Athletics Federation of India and play our part in the journey of Indian athletes from grassroots to glory!” said Nita M Ambani in a statement.
Neeraj Chopra won a historic maiden gold medal for India in the World Athletics Championships on Sunday,...
“Heartiest congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for winning India’s first ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. It is a momentous day for India as the tricolour soared high on the world athletics stage.
“Congratulations also to D P Manu, Parul Chaudhary, Jeswin Aldrin, our men’s relay team, and our very own Reliance Foundation athlete Kishore Jena for their outstanding performances in making India proud in the global arena. We, at Reliance Foundation, are proud to partner with the Athletics Federation of India and play our part in the journey of Indian athletes from grassroots to glory!” said Nita M Ambani in a statement.
Neeraj Chopra won a historic maiden gold medal for India in the World Athletics Championships on Sunday,...
- 8/28/2023
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New Delhi, Aug 28 (Ians) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Neeraj Chopra for winning a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships and said he exemplifies excellence.In a series of tweets, the President said, “Neeraj Chopra adds yet another golden page to the history of Indian sports by becoming the first ever Indian to win a gold medal in World Athletics Championships. His superlative performance in the javelin throw finals at Budapest will inspire millions of our youth.”
She said, “India is proud of Neeraj Chopra. I convey my heartiest congratulations to him. I wish his legend grows with more such feats. It is a matter of great national pride that three Indians, Neeraj Chopra, D.P. Manu and Kishore Jena together competed in the final round of the World Athletics Championships 2023 javelin event and they finished in the top six. I congratulate each one of them.
She said, “India is proud of Neeraj Chopra. I convey my heartiest congratulations to him. I wish his legend grows with more such feats. It is a matter of great national pride that three Indians, Neeraj Chopra, D.P. Manu and Kishore Jena together competed in the final round of the World Athletics Championships 2023 javelin event and they finished in the top six. I congratulate each one of them.
- 8/28/2023
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Budapest, Aug 28 (Ians) World Champion Neeraj Chopra on Monday thanked Indian fans for staying up late and watching his event. Neeraj won a historic maiden gold medal for India in the World Athletics Championships, claiming the top spot in the men’s javelin throw competition here.
His event started at 11:45 Pm Ist (On Sunday) and went on till 1 Am at night.
Speaking to the reporters after the event, Chopra thanked the Indian fans and said that it was a medal for the country.
“I want to thank the people of India for staying up late. This medal is for all of India. I’m Olympic champion now I’m world champion. Keep working hard in different fields. We have to make a name in the world,” Neeraj said.
Neeraj, who has been bothered by an injury in the last few months, killed the competition in the Hungarian capital with...
His event started at 11:45 Pm Ist (On Sunday) and went on till 1 Am at night.
Speaking to the reporters after the event, Chopra thanked the Indian fans and said that it was a medal for the country.
“I want to thank the people of India for staying up late. This medal is for all of India. I’m Olympic champion now I’m world champion. Keep working hard in different fields. We have to make a name in the world,” Neeraj said.
Neeraj, who has been bothered by an injury in the last few months, killed the competition in the Hungarian capital with...
- 8/28/2023
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New Delhi, Aug 28 (Ians) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi on Monday congratulated Neeraj Chopra, who won a historic maiden gold medal for India in the World Athletics Championships in the men’s javelin throw competition, saying his magnificent performance has again made the country proud and will keep inspiring the young sportspersons.Kharge took to X, formerly Twitter and said, “The magnificent performance of Neeraj Chopra has again made India proud. We are thrilled to witness that his brilliance, dedication and hard work has now made him the first Indian to win a gold medal at the prestigious World Athletics Championships and added another feather to his growing list of stupendous achievements.”
“Many congratulations Neeraj. May you grow from strength to strength and keep inspiring young sportspersons,” the Congress leader added.
Rahul Gandhi also congratulated Chopra and in a Facebook post said, “Many congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for...
“Many congratulations Neeraj. May you grow from strength to strength and keep inspiring young sportspersons,” the Congress leader added.
Rahul Gandhi also congratulated Chopra and in a Facebook post said, “Many congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for...
- 8/28/2023
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New Delhi, Aug 28 (Ians) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday congratulated Olympian Neeraj Chopra for winning a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships.
“Double the titles, double the pride Neeraj Chopra making history for India as the first to hold both Olympic and World Champion titles. A remarkable feat that will inspire generations to come. Congratulations, Neeraj,” Kejriwal posted on X.
On Sunday, Neeraj Chopra made history yet again. He became the first Indian athlete to secure a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in the men’s javelin throw final held in Budapest.
During the final event, Chopra’s second attempt stood out as he hurled the javelin a remarkable distance of 88.17 meters, securing the top position. This achievement marked a remarkable progression from the previous year’s World Championships in 2022, where he had earned a silver medal.
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“Double the titles, double the pride Neeraj Chopra making history for India as the first to hold both Olympic and World Champion titles. A remarkable feat that will inspire generations to come. Congratulations, Neeraj,” Kejriwal posted on X.
On Sunday, Neeraj Chopra made history yet again. He became the first Indian athlete to secure a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in the men’s javelin throw final held in Budapest.
During the final event, Chopra’s second attempt stood out as he hurled the javelin a remarkable distance of 88.17 meters, securing the top position. This achievement marked a remarkable progression from the previous year’s World Championships in 2022, where he had earned a silver medal.
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- 8/28/2023
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Budapest, Aug 28 (Ians) India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won a historic maiden gold medal for India in the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, claiming the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw competition here.
Chopra, who has been bothered by an injury in the last few months, killed the competition in the Hungarian capital with a massive throw of 88.17 in his second turn,
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem took the silver medal, the first World Championship medal for his country, with a distance of 87.82 while Czech Republic’s Yakub Vadlejch retained the bronze he won in Oregon last year, with a distance of 86.67.
The two other Indians in the fray too did their best but could not finish on the podium — Kishore Kumar Jena, who had to overcome visa problems to reach Budapest, finished fifth with a personal best throw of 84.77 while D.P. Manu finished sixth with 84.14.
But...
Chopra, who has been bothered by an injury in the last few months, killed the competition in the Hungarian capital with a massive throw of 88.17 in his second turn,
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem took the silver medal, the first World Championship medal for his country, with a distance of 87.82 while Czech Republic’s Yakub Vadlejch retained the bronze he won in Oregon last year, with a distance of 86.67.
The two other Indians in the fray too did their best but could not finish on the podium — Kishore Kumar Jena, who had to overcome visa problems to reach Budapest, finished fifth with a personal best throw of 84.77 while D.P. Manu finished sixth with 84.14.
But...
- 8/27/2023
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Budapest (Hungary), Aug 28 (Ians) India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won a historic maiden gold medal for India in the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, claiming the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw competition here.
Chopra, who has been bothered by an injury in the last few months, killed the competition in the Hungarian capital with a massive throw of 88.17 in his second turn,
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem took the silver medal, the first World Championship medal for his country, with a distance of 87.82 while Czech Republic’s Yakub Vadlejch retained the bronze he won in Oregon last year, with a distance of 86.67.
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Chopra, who has been bothered by an injury in the last few months, killed the competition in the Hungarian capital with a massive throw of 88.17 in his second turn,
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem took the silver medal, the first World Championship medal for his country, with a distance of 87.82 while Czech Republic’s Yakub Vadlejch retained the bronze he won in Oregon last year, with a distance of 86.67.
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- 8/27/2023
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Ahmedabad, Aug 27 (Ians) Secretary of Board of Control for Cricket in India (Bcci) Jay Shah on Sunday highlighted the significance of focusing on performance and statistics for players’ selection.
Addressing a gathering of players and enthusiasts during an event organised by the Volleyball Association in Ahmedabad, Shah also emphasised the importance of treating final matches with the same mindset as regular games.
Referring to the journey of the Gujarat Cricket Association (Gca) in constructing the world’s largest cricket stadium, he recounted how the Gca initially faced challenges due to inadequate funds, but now enjoys a surplus, showcasing the organisation’s resilience and determination.
“I have advice for gold medalists – after achieving one gold, focus on securing the next gold in the next tournament. We are committed to ensuring that the Volleyball team qualifies for the upcoming Olympics, particularly as we strive to host the Olympics in India in 2036,” Shah asserted.
Addressing a gathering of players and enthusiasts during an event organised by the Volleyball Association in Ahmedabad, Shah also emphasised the importance of treating final matches with the same mindset as regular games.
Referring to the journey of the Gujarat Cricket Association (Gca) in constructing the world’s largest cricket stadium, he recounted how the Gca initially faced challenges due to inadequate funds, but now enjoys a surplus, showcasing the organisation’s resilience and determination.
“I have advice for gold medalists – after achieving one gold, focus on securing the next gold in the next tournament. We are committed to ensuring that the Volleyball team qualifies for the upcoming Olympics, particularly as we strive to host the Olympics in India in 2036,” Shah asserted.
- 8/27/2023
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New Delhi, Aug 26 (Ians) Pakistan’s star Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has hailed India’s Neeraj Chopra’s performance in the ongoing World Athletics Championship 2023 and wished him luck ahead of the finals.
“Best of luck to Neeraj. Neeraj bhai, Aap bhi achcha karein, Hum bhi achcha karein. Aapka naam hai world me, hamara bhi naam aye”, said Arshad to Sportstar.
Nadeem who just came out of a year-long knee injury, propelled his season-best 86.79m to book his spot in the finals after Neeraj Chopra in the ongoing championship in Budapest.
The Indian star athlete, who topped the qualification mark, secured his spot in the finals with a massive of 88.7m throw. Both the players have also qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 surpassing the qualification mark.
Nadeem posted a photograph on Instagram and expressed his camaraderie towards Neeraj soon after the game and said that he wants Chopra to perform well in the finals.
“Best of luck to Neeraj. Neeraj bhai, Aap bhi achcha karein, Hum bhi achcha karein. Aapka naam hai world me, hamara bhi naam aye”, said Arshad to Sportstar.
Nadeem who just came out of a year-long knee injury, propelled his season-best 86.79m to book his spot in the finals after Neeraj Chopra in the ongoing championship in Budapest.
The Indian star athlete, who topped the qualification mark, secured his spot in the finals with a massive of 88.7m throw. Both the players have also qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 surpassing the qualification mark.
Nadeem posted a photograph on Instagram and expressed his camaraderie towards Neeraj soon after the game and said that he wants Chopra to perform well in the finals.
- 8/26/2023
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Budapest, Aug 25 (Ians) After Neeraj Chopra sealed automatic qualification with his season-best throw of 88.77m, Dp Manu and Kishore Jena also displayed a fine performance, joining the Olympic champion in the men’s javelin final at the Athletics World Championships, here on Friday.
Chopra hurled the spear to his season’s and fourth career-best distance in the very first attempt, topping the Qualification Group A. In the process, the ace Indian breached the 2024 Paris Olympic qualification mark of 85.50m.
The 23-year-old Manu, who won the silver at the Asian Athletics Championships this year, finished sixth overall across both groups and qualified for the final with his best effort of 81.31m.
Another Indian, Kishore, competing in Group B, made the cut for the 12-man final with an 80.55m throw, finishing ninth in the standings. He took off with an energetic 80.55m throw in his first attempt but went down to a...
Chopra hurled the spear to his season’s and fourth career-best distance in the very first attempt, topping the Qualification Group A. In the process, the ace Indian breached the 2024 Paris Olympic qualification mark of 85.50m.
The 23-year-old Manu, who won the silver at the Asian Athletics Championships this year, finished sixth overall across both groups and qualified for the final with his best effort of 81.31m.
Another Indian, Kishore, competing in Group B, made the cut for the 12-man final with an 80.55m throw, finishing ninth in the standings. He took off with an energetic 80.55m throw in his first attempt but went down to a...
- 8/25/2023
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Budapest, Aug 25 (Ians) Reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra began his World Athletics Championships campaign in style as he qualified for men’s javelin throw final with a season best of 88.77m and sealed qualification for 2024 Paris Olympics, here on Friday.
The season-best distance of 88.77m saw Chopra breaching Paris Olympic qualification mark of 85.50m. The qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics for track and field athletes began on July 1, 2023.
The Indian national record holder sent the spear to his season’s and fourth career-best distance in his very first attempt while competing in Qualification Group A.
A total of 37 javelin throwers, divided into two groups – A and B – are competing in the qualifiers for a place in the 12-man final, scheduled on Sunday. The automatic qualifying mark is 83.00m.
Those who throw 83m or the top-12 best performers from both Group A and B qualify for the Sunday’s final.
The...
The season-best distance of 88.77m saw Chopra breaching Paris Olympic qualification mark of 85.50m. The qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics for track and field athletes began on July 1, 2023.
The Indian national record holder sent the spear to his season’s and fourth career-best distance in his very first attempt while competing in Qualification Group A.
A total of 37 javelin throwers, divided into two groups – A and B – are competing in the qualifiers for a place in the 12-man final, scheduled on Sunday. The automatic qualifying mark is 83.00m.
Those who throw 83m or the top-12 best performers from both Group A and B qualify for the Sunday’s final.
The...
- 8/25/2023
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Mumbai, Aug 18 (Ians) Having achieved 89.94 m in Stockholm on June 30, 2022, India’s Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was expected to cross the psychological 90 m mark.
Chopra, the Tokyo Olympic Games winner, the Diamond League Final winner, the Commonwealth Games gold medallist and the World Championship silver medallist, has faced questions for the last many months on when he would be able to cross the 90 m distance in international competitions.
The question has once again cropped up on the eve of the 2023 Athletics World Championship in Budapest, Hungary.
Chopra said he is close to achieving this feat and needs just one perfect day with favourable weather conditions to achieve it.
“Definitely, I’m close. I just need one perfect day with favourable weather conditions, and I am confident I’ll be able to achieve the throw,” Neeraj Chopra said in an exclusive interview with JioCinema.
In the interview, the...
Chopra, the Tokyo Olympic Games winner, the Diamond League Final winner, the Commonwealth Games gold medallist and the World Championship silver medallist, has faced questions for the last many months on when he would be able to cross the 90 m distance in international competitions.
The question has once again cropped up on the eve of the 2023 Athletics World Championship in Budapest, Hungary.
Chopra said he is close to achieving this feat and needs just one perfect day with favourable weather conditions to achieve it.
“Definitely, I’m close. I just need one perfect day with favourable weather conditions, and I am confident I’ll be able to achieve the throw,” Neeraj Chopra said in an exclusive interview with JioCinema.
In the interview, the...
- 8/18/2023
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Mumbai, Aug 17 (Ians) India’s Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has come out in support of fellow javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena, who is likely to miss the World Athletics Championship to be held in Budapest, Hungary, from August 19-27, because the embassy of Hungary in India has cancelled his visa.
Chopra has urged the authorities to find a solution to the problem as the World Championship is one of the biggest moments of an athlete’s career.
Jena was part of three Indians that had qualified for the men’s javelin throw event in Budapest with Neeraj Chopra, silver medallist of the 2022 event in Oregon, USA, and D.P. Manu.
In Budapest, the qualification round of men’s javelin throw will be held on August 25 while the final is scheduled for the final day of the World Championship on August 27. Jena was to leave for Hungary on August 20.
It...
Chopra has urged the authorities to find a solution to the problem as the World Championship is one of the biggest moments of an athlete’s career.
Jena was part of three Indians that had qualified for the men’s javelin throw event in Budapest with Neeraj Chopra, silver medallist of the 2022 event in Oregon, USA, and D.P. Manu.
In Budapest, the qualification round of men’s javelin throw will be held on August 25 while the final is scheduled for the final day of the World Championship on August 27. Jena was to leave for Hungary on August 20.
It...
- 8/17/2023
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New Delhi, Aug 16 (Ians) Racewalker Akshdeep Singh, who won gold at the Asian Race Walking Championships, aspires to make a strong impression once again by securing a medal on his debut at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, starting from August 19.
Akshdeep will be one of three Indian walkers alongside Vikash Singh and Paramjeet Singh in action during the men’s 20km Race Walk Final.
The 23-year-old Singh, who became the first Indian to qualify for the athletics events at Paris 2024 by meeting the standard qualifying time of 1:20:00 in his national record-setting walk, laid out his goals for the world championship while also looking ahead to future competitions.
“First, our target was to qualify, and once we achieved that, we started preparing for the World Championships. This is my first world-level competition, but I am fully prepared. I want to compete for a medal so that I improve...
Akshdeep will be one of three Indian walkers alongside Vikash Singh and Paramjeet Singh in action during the men’s 20km Race Walk Final.
The 23-year-old Singh, who became the first Indian to qualify for the athletics events at Paris 2024 by meeting the standard qualifying time of 1:20:00 in his national record-setting walk, laid out his goals for the world championship while also looking ahead to future competitions.
“First, our target was to qualify, and once we achieved that, we started preparing for the World Championships. This is my first world-level competition, but I am fully prepared. I want to compete for a medal so that I improve...
- 8/16/2023
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Mumbai, Aug 10 (Ians) Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra will lead a strong contingent including stars like steeplechaser Avinash Sable, long jumpers Jeswin Aldrin and Murali Sreeshankar and Jyothi Yarraji (women’s 100m hurdles) who will participate in the World Athletics Championships to be held in Budapest from August 19 to 27.
Chopra, India’s best hope for a medal, will lead the charge in the men’s javelin throw, hoping to improve on the silver medal he won in Eugene last year and will have compatriots Kishore Jena and D.P. Manu will also be in contention. Chopra has excelled on the international stage, winning the Golden League Final in Zurich. In May this year, he won gold in the Doha Dimond League with a throw of 88.67m.
Track and Field’s world governing body, World Athletics, on Thursday, released the final entry lists for the World Athletics Championships to be held in Budapest.
Chopra, India’s best hope for a medal, will lead the charge in the men’s javelin throw, hoping to improve on the silver medal he won in Eugene last year and will have compatriots Kishore Jena and D.P. Manu will also be in contention. Chopra has excelled on the international stage, winning the Golden League Final in Zurich. In May this year, he won gold in the Doha Dimond League with a throw of 88.67m.
Track and Field’s world governing body, World Athletics, on Thursday, released the final entry lists for the World Athletics Championships to be held in Budapest.
- 8/10/2023
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New Delhi, Aug 8 (Ians) Sports Ministry will fund the participation of the Indian contingent, consisting 28 athletes, for the upcoming World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary from August 19.
A 42-member contingent, including coaches and support staff, are heading for the world event which will have the best of the best athletes from across the world competing.
In the previous edition, a total of 6 individuals reached the finals at the World Championships in 2022 with 3 of them making it to Top 8 finishes & Neeraj returning with a historic silver medal. This was India’s best performance in any edition of the World Athletics Championships.
The funding will cover the team’s training cost, plus boarding/Lodging costs, airfare, visa costs and Out of Pocket Allowance (Opa) among other expenditures, a media release from the Ministry said on Tuesday.
Out of 28 competing athletes, 13 are Target Olympic Podium Scheme (Tops) athletes and...
A 42-member contingent, including coaches and support staff, are heading for the world event which will have the best of the best athletes from across the world competing.
In the previous edition, a total of 6 individuals reached the finals at the World Championships in 2022 with 3 of them making it to Top 8 finishes & Neeraj returning with a historic silver medal. This was India’s best performance in any edition of the World Athletics Championships.
The funding will cover the team’s training cost, plus boarding/Lodging costs, airfare, visa costs and Out of Pocket Allowance (Opa) among other expenditures, a media release from the Ministry said on Tuesday.
Out of 28 competing athletes, 13 are Target Olympic Podium Scheme (Tops) athletes and...
- 8/8/2023
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New Delhi, July 11 (Ians) Eighteen years and 92 international goals since his India debut, skipper Sunil Chhetri said that he could not have ever scripted his career the way it has unfolded in the last two decades.
The 38-year-old, who led the Blue Tigers to successive championship victories in the form of the Intercontinental Cup and the Saff Championship, is eternally grateful for the love that the masses continue to shower upon him at every given opportunity.
Speaking to the Indian Super League (Isl), Chhetri expressed ecstasy at the course that his playing career has undertaken.
The star striker has thrived in multiple clubs across the country and prospered in his overseas stints too. However, it is his unbreakable bond with the senior national team that continues to garner affection for him everywhere he goes.
“If anyone would have given me a book and asked me to write my dream life down back then,...
The 38-year-old, who led the Blue Tigers to successive championship victories in the form of the Intercontinental Cup and the Saff Championship, is eternally grateful for the love that the masses continue to shower upon him at every given opportunity.
Speaking to the Indian Super League (Isl), Chhetri expressed ecstasy at the course that his playing career has undertaken.
The star striker has thrived in multiple clubs across the country and prospered in his overseas stints too. However, it is his unbreakable bond with the senior national team that continues to garner affection for him everywhere he goes.
“If anyone would have given me a book and asked me to write my dream life down back then,...
- 7/11/2023
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New Delhi, July 1 (Ians) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Sports minister Anurag Thakur and Olympic gold medalist shooter Abhinav Bindra on Saturday congratulated star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for his second straight win of the season in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League.
The 25-year-old Indian Javelin thrower had earlier skipped three top events due to a muscle strain he sustained while training last month. But he came back with a bang and won the Diamond League title here with his fifth-round throw of 87.66m.
Late on Friday, Neeraj started with a foul and then had 83.52m and 85.04m throws. He had another foul in the fourth round before coming up with his winning throw of 87.66m next. His sixth and last throw was 84.15m.
Germany’s Julian Weber was second with a best throw of 87.03m, while Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic was third with an 86.13m effort.
The 25-year-old Indian Javelin thrower had earlier skipped three top events due to a muscle strain he sustained while training last month. But he came back with a bang and won the Diamond League title here with his fifth-round throw of 87.66m.
Late on Friday, Neeraj started with a foul and then had 83.52m and 85.04m throws. He had another foul in the fourth round before coming up with his winning throw of 87.66m next. His sixth and last throw was 84.15m.
Germany’s Julian Weber was second with a best throw of 87.03m, while Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic was third with an 86.13m effort.
- 7/1/2023
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New Delhi, July 1 (Ians) After winning the Lausanne Diamond League, Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra on Saturday said that he was far from his best and was indeed quite nervous on his comeback after a month-long break.
Due to a muscle strain he sustained while training last month, the 25-year-old Indian Javelin thrower had skipped three top events earlier. But he came back with a bang as he won the Diamond League title here with his fifth-round throw of 87.66m.
Neeraj beat his closest competitors – Germany’s Julian Weber (87.03m) and Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch (86.13m) by a narrow margin late on Friday. This was Chopra’s second Lausanne Diamond League win in two years.
“I was feeling a bit nervous coming back from an injury. It was a bit cold here tonight. I am still far from my best, but I feel it is getting better. I am relieved...
Due to a muscle strain he sustained while training last month, the 25-year-old Indian Javelin thrower had skipped three top events earlier. But he came back with a bang as he won the Diamond League title here with his fifth-round throw of 87.66m.
Neeraj beat his closest competitors – Germany’s Julian Weber (87.03m) and Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch (86.13m) by a narrow margin late on Friday. This was Chopra’s second Lausanne Diamond League win in two years.
“I was feeling a bit nervous coming back from an injury. It was a bit cold here tonight. I am still far from my best, but I feel it is getting better. I am relieved...
- 7/1/2023
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New Delhi, July 1 (Ians) Union Sports minister Anurag Thakur and Olympic gold medalist shooter Abhinav Bindra on Saturday congratulated star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for his second straight win of the season in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League.
“Neeraj is back with a bang. With a massive throw of 87.66m in his 5th attempt, @Neeraj_chopra1 dominates yet another Diamond League event finishing on top position in Men’s Javelin Throw event at #LausanneDL . Phenomenal effort by our #TOPScheme athlete to make a blockbuster comeback after a muscle injury and make India proud again. Congratulations, Champion!” Anurag Thakur tweeted.
Meanwhile, Abhinav Bindra wrote, “A big shoutout to @Neeraj_chopra1 on his incredible victory at the Lausanne Diamond League! Your triumph is a testament to your unwavering resilience and determination, especially after coming back from injury.”
Due to a muscle strain he sustained while training last month, the...
“Neeraj is back with a bang. With a massive throw of 87.66m in his 5th attempt, @Neeraj_chopra1 dominates yet another Diamond League event finishing on top position in Men’s Javelin Throw event at #LausanneDL . Phenomenal effort by our #TOPScheme athlete to make a blockbuster comeback after a muscle injury and make India proud again. Congratulations, Champion!” Anurag Thakur tweeted.
Meanwhile, Abhinav Bindra wrote, “A big shoutout to @Neeraj_chopra1 on his incredible victory at the Lausanne Diamond League! Your triumph is a testament to your unwavering resilience and determination, especially after coming back from injury.”
Due to a muscle strain he sustained while training last month, the...
- 7/1/2023
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New Delhi, July 1 (Ians) Union Sports minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday congratulated Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra for his second straight win of the season in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League.
“Neeraj is back with a bang. With a massive throw of 87.66m in his 5th attempt, @Neeraj_chopra1 dominates yet another Diamond League event finishing on top position in Men’s Javelin Throw event at #LausanneDL . Phenomenal effort by our #TOPScheme athlete to make a blockbuster comeback after a muscle injury and make India proud again. Congratulations, Champion!” Anurag Thakur tweeted.
Due to a muscle strain he sustained while training last month, the 25-year-old Indian Javelin thrower had skipped three top events earlier. But he came back with a bang as he won the Diamond League title here with his fifth-round throw of 87.66m.
Late on Friday, Neeraj started with a foul and then had 83.52m and 85.04m throws.
“Neeraj is back with a bang. With a massive throw of 87.66m in his 5th attempt, @Neeraj_chopra1 dominates yet another Diamond League event finishing on top position in Men’s Javelin Throw event at #LausanneDL . Phenomenal effort by our #TOPScheme athlete to make a blockbuster comeback after a muscle injury and make India proud again. Congratulations, Champion!” Anurag Thakur tweeted.
Due to a muscle strain he sustained while training last month, the 25-year-old Indian Javelin thrower had skipped three top events earlier. But he came back with a bang as he won the Diamond League title here with his fifth-round throw of 87.66m.
Late on Friday, Neeraj started with a foul and then had 83.52m and 85.04m throws.
- 7/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Lausanne (Switzerland), July 1 (Ians) Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra clinched his second straight podium finish of the season at the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League in a star-studded field on Saturday, media reported.
His fifth attempt of 87.66m extended his lead over others, with Julian Weber of Germany managing only 87.03m in the last attempt, Mid-Day reported
With not an ideal beginning to his campaign in Lausanne, Chopra began his first attempt with a foul throw. He registered his first legal throw in the second attempt with a throw of 83.52m, but he was placed third behind Julian Weber (86.20m) and Jakub Vadlejch (84.71m).
The 25-year-old Indian superstar had made a perfect start to the Diamond League season with a top podium finish in Doha on May 5 with a fourth career-best throw of 88.67m but suffered a muscle strain while training later that month.
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His fifth attempt of 87.66m extended his lead over others, with Julian Weber of Germany managing only 87.03m in the last attempt, Mid-Day reported
With not an ideal beginning to his campaign in Lausanne, Chopra began his first attempt with a foul throw. He registered his first legal throw in the second attempt with a throw of 83.52m, but he was placed third behind Julian Weber (86.20m) and Jakub Vadlejch (84.71m).
The 25-year-old Indian superstar had made a perfect start to the Diamond League season with a top podium finish in Doha on May 5 with a fourth career-best throw of 88.67m but suffered a muscle strain while training later that month.
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- 6/30/2023
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New Delhi, June 22 (Ians) India on Thursday named a 54-member team for the Asian Athletics Championships, to be held in Bangkok from July 12 to 16, featuring star long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, Asian record holder shot putter Tajinder Pal Singh Toor and new decathlon champion Tejaswin Shankar in the national track and field contingent.
The team was picked by the selection committee of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
At Asian Athletics Championships, the focus will be on Toor, Sreeshankar and Tejaswin, who did very well at the recently concluded Inter-State Athletic Championships 2023 in Bhubaneswar.
On the other hand, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and Commonwealth Games silver medallist 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable were not named in the team as the duo will continue to train abroad for the World Championships in Budapest in August.
As per AFI, the national camp will be organised in Patiala, Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram before the Asian Athletics Championships.
The team was picked by the selection committee of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
At Asian Athletics Championships, the focus will be on Toor, Sreeshankar and Tejaswin, who did very well at the recently concluded Inter-State Athletic Championships 2023 in Bhubaneswar.
On the other hand, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and Commonwealth Games silver medallist 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable were not named in the team as the duo will continue to train abroad for the World Championships in Budapest in August.
As per AFI, the national camp will be organised in Patiala, Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram before the Asian Athletics Championships.
- 6/22/2023
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New Delhi, June 21 (Ians) The five-day Inter-State Athletic Championships 2023, which ended at Bhubaneswar on Monday, lived up to its expectations as on the final two days of the competition, shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and long jumper Murali Sreeshankar set the standard high with world-class performances.
Toor hogged all the limelight on the final day of the competition when he threw the shot put as far as 21.77 metres to improve his two-season-old Asian record of 21.49m. Needless to say a new national record, the effort was also good enough to breach the qualifying standard of the World Athletics Championships.
Sreeshankar’s 8.41m leap was no mean feat too as he came within 1cm of the national record with the holder Jeswin Aldrin himself competing in the tournament as the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) made it mandatory for all elite athletes to compete in Bhubaneswar to qualify for the Asian Games.
Toor hogged all the limelight on the final day of the competition when he threw the shot put as far as 21.77 metres to improve his two-season-old Asian record of 21.49m. Needless to say a new national record, the effort was also good enough to breach the qualifying standard of the World Athletics Championships.
Sreeshankar’s 8.41m leap was no mean feat too as he came within 1cm of the national record with the holder Jeswin Aldrin himself competing in the tournament as the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) made it mandatory for all elite athletes to compete in Bhubaneswar to qualify for the Asian Games.
- 6/21/2023
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New Delhi, June 13 (Ians) Former track and field athlete Gurbachan Singh Randhawa on Tuesday resigned as the chairman of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) selection committee after holding the post for 18 years.
In a letter to AFI president Adille Sumariwalla, Randhawa, who was the first track and field athlete to receive the Arjuna Award in 1961, said that due to the challenges posed by advancing age, it has become difficult for him to dedicate his full commitment to the job.
“I have resigned as the Chairman of the Athletics Federation of India Selection Committee after serving in the position for 18 years. My advancing age makes it difficult for me to give the job my 100 per cent. I think it is the right time for me to hand over the reins to a younger person at a time when Indian Athletics is at a very exciting stage of its evolution,” Randhawa said in a statement.
In a letter to AFI president Adille Sumariwalla, Randhawa, who was the first track and field athlete to receive the Arjuna Award in 1961, said that due to the challenges posed by advancing age, it has become difficult for him to dedicate his full commitment to the job.
“I have resigned as the Chairman of the Athletics Federation of India Selection Committee after serving in the position for 18 years. My advancing age makes it difficult for me to give the job my 100 per cent. I think it is the right time for me to hand over the reins to a younger person at a time when Indian Athletics is at a very exciting stage of its evolution,” Randhawa said in a statement.
- 6/13/2023
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New Delhi, June 3 (Ians) Former India captain Virat Kohli, Olympic gold medallists Abhinav Bindra and Niraj Chopra were among several other sportspersons who expressed their grief over the devastating train accident in Odisha’s Balasore district, that has killed at least 261 people and injured more than 900.
On Friday evening, 17 coaches of the Coromandel Express and Smvt-Howrah Super Fast Express derailed, leading to one of the worst railway accidents in the country in the last 15 years.
According to the Railways, the Coromandel Express was heading towards Chennai, while the Sir M Visvesvaraya-Howrah Superfast Express was coming towards Howrah with 1,000 passengers.
A senior Railway Ministry official said that the massive accident happened after coaches of Coromandel Express derailed and hit a stationary freight train on one side while some fell on the opposite rail track on which Smvp-Howrah Superfast Express was coming from Yashwantpur side and going towards Howrah.
The Smvp-Howrah Superfast...
On Friday evening, 17 coaches of the Coromandel Express and Smvt-Howrah Super Fast Express derailed, leading to one of the worst railway accidents in the country in the last 15 years.
According to the Railways, the Coromandel Express was heading towards Chennai, while the Sir M Visvesvaraya-Howrah Superfast Express was coming towards Howrah with 1,000 passengers.
A senior Railway Ministry official said that the massive accident happened after coaches of Coromandel Express derailed and hit a stationary freight train on one side while some fell on the opposite rail track on which Smvp-Howrah Superfast Express was coming from Yashwantpur side and going towards Howrah.
The Smvp-Howrah Superfast...
- 6/3/2023
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Lucknow, May 30 (Ians) Vikrant Malik of Kiit University, who hails from Haryana, defended his gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the Khelo India University Games 2022 on Tuesday and soon after hailed the role played by Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra’s role in motivating athletes like him.
Despite currently nursing an ankle injury and competing at the event on Tuesday wearing different shoes on both feet, Vikrant Malik, who had clinched gold in the last edition of Kiug in Bangalore, came up with a best throw of 80.00 metres at the Guru Govind Singh college grounds, here.
“I really prepared well for this and wanted to hit around the 85 mark but because of my ankle injury, which has been troubling me for the past one month, it didn’t go as planned. I experienced intense pain today and will go get my injury checked with the...
Despite currently nursing an ankle injury and competing at the event on Tuesday wearing different shoes on both feet, Vikrant Malik, who had clinched gold in the last edition of Kiug in Bangalore, came up with a best throw of 80.00 metres at the Guru Govind Singh college grounds, here.
“I really prepared well for this and wanted to hit around the 85 mark but because of my ankle injury, which has been troubling me for the past one month, it didn’t go as planned. I experienced intense pain today and will go get my injury checked with the...
- 5/30/2023
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New Delhi, May 29 (Ians) Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has pulled out of the upcoming Fbk Games in Hengelo, the Netherlands due to a muscle strain he sustained during training.
Chopra started his season by winning the Doha Diamond League 2023 with a world-leading effort of 88.67m on his first attempt at the Qatar Sports Club, on May 5.
Fbk could have been the second event of the season for the World Championships silver medallist.
Taking to Twitter, Neeraj wrote: “Injuries are part of the journey, but it’s never easy. Recently, I sustained a muscle strain during my training. Following a medical evaluation, me and my team have decided to avoid any risks which can aggravate the injury.
“Unfortunately, it means that I have to withdraw from the Fbk Games, in Hengelo. Wishing the organisers and the tournament all the success.
“I am on the road to recovery and will aim to...
Chopra started his season by winning the Doha Diamond League 2023 with a world-leading effort of 88.67m on his first attempt at the Qatar Sports Club, on May 5.
Fbk could have been the second event of the season for the World Championships silver medallist.
Taking to Twitter, Neeraj wrote: “Injuries are part of the journey, but it’s never easy. Recently, I sustained a muscle strain during my training. Following a medical evaluation, me and my team have decided to avoid any risks which can aggravate the injury.
“Unfortunately, it means that I have to withdraw from the Fbk Games, in Hengelo. Wishing the organisers and the tournament all the success.
“I am on the road to recovery and will aim to...
- 5/29/2023
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New Delhi, May 25 (Ians) The Mission Olympic Cell (Moc) of Sports Ministry on Thursday approved Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra’s proposal to train in Kuortane, Finland. Neeraj, who is scheduled to compete in multiple World Athletics — gold level tournaments in June, intends to train at Kuortane Olympic Training Centre in Finland during this time. The 25-year old Chopra, who recently became the first Indian Javelin thrower to become World Number 1, had followed a similar training plan in the year 2022 as well.
Among other proposals, Moc members also approved paddler Payas Jain’s proposal for an advance training camp in Taiwan, a media release said.
On the other hand, Indian table tennis stars Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran’s proposals to take personal coaches Aman Balgu and Raman Subramanian respectively for multiple events were also approved by the Moc.
While Manika and Aman Balgu will head to Wtt Contender, Zagreb and Wtt Star Contender,...
Among other proposals, Moc members also approved paddler Payas Jain’s proposal for an advance training camp in Taiwan, a media release said.
On the other hand, Indian table tennis stars Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran’s proposals to take personal coaches Aman Balgu and Raman Subramanian respectively for multiple events were also approved by the Moc.
While Manika and Aman Balgu will head to Wtt Contender, Zagreb and Wtt Star Contender,...
- 5/25/2023
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Mumbai, May 23 (Ians) India’s Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Monday surged to the top of the latest men’s javelin throw and is the new World No.1 in the rankings issued by the World Athletics.
Chopra was leading the ranking with 1455 points, 22 ahead of Grena’a’s Anderson Peters. Chopra had been at the No.2 position since August 30, 2022, but overtook Peters, the reigning world champion, this week.
Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch is placed third with 1410 points with Julian Webber of Germany in fourth with 1385 points and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem at fifth on 1306 points.
The No. 1 ranking will come as a boost for Chopra, who will next compete at the Fbk Games 2023 on June 4 in the Netherlands. He also confirmed his participation at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2023 in Turku, Finland, on June 13.
The 25-year-old from Haryana has risen to the top of the rankings based on...
Chopra was leading the ranking with 1455 points, 22 ahead of Grena’a’s Anderson Peters. Chopra had been at the No.2 position since August 30, 2022, but overtook Peters, the reigning world champion, this week.
Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch is placed third with 1410 points with Julian Webber of Germany in fourth with 1385 points and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem at fifth on 1306 points.
The No. 1 ranking will come as a boost for Chopra, who will next compete at the Fbk Games 2023 on June 4 in the Netherlands. He also confirmed his participation at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2023 in Turku, Finland, on June 13.
The 25-year-old from Haryana has risen to the top of the rankings based on...
- 5/22/2023
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Mumbai, May 13 (Ians) India’s reigning Olympic champion in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra will take another step in building up for the mega events in the year by competing in the Fbk Games 2023 to be held in the Netherlands on June 4.
As he builds up for the upcoming World Athletics Championships and the Asian Games, the Fbk Games, held annually at the Fanny Blankers-Koen Stadium in Hengelo in the Netherlands, will be the second event of the season for Neeraj Chopra.
Chopra started his season by winning the Doha Diamond League 2023 with a world-leading effort of 88.67m on his first attempt at the Qatar Sports Club, on May 5.
Chopra, known for his explosive starts, came within touching distance of his personal best and national javelin record of 89.94m on his first attempt.
The one-day meet is a part of the elite-level World Athletics Continental Tour Gold series and will feature...
As he builds up for the upcoming World Athletics Championships and the Asian Games, the Fbk Games, held annually at the Fanny Blankers-Koen Stadium in Hengelo in the Netherlands, will be the second event of the season for Neeraj Chopra.
Chopra started his season by winning the Doha Diamond League 2023 with a world-leading effort of 88.67m on his first attempt at the Qatar Sports Club, on May 5.
Chopra, known for his explosive starts, came within touching distance of his personal best and national javelin record of 89.94m on his first attempt.
The one-day meet is a part of the elite-level World Athletics Continental Tour Gold series and will feature...
- 5/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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