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Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic became the Diamond League champion for the third time with a best throw of 84.24m in his sixth and final attempt
Neeraj Chopra will be in action in the javelin throw event in the 2023 Diamond League final on September 17, according to Indian Standard Time. But according to Europe time, it is on September 16.
The 25-year-old Chopra became only the third javelin thrower in history to hold both the Olympic and World Championships crowns after winning the worlds title in Budapest with a throw of 88.17m
Reigning Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra's preparatory camp in Switzerland on Friday got the nod from the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC), which also announced other approvals
Pakistan's World Championships silver medallist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem does not consider Indian gold winner Neeraj Chopra as his main rival, saying he competes with himself
Superstar javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday said he will do everything under the sun to defend his Olympic title in Paris next year and his World Championships title in 2025
Federer, his wife Mirka, and one of their daughters were among the 25,000 crowds watching what one called a 'mini Olympics' - the one-day spectacle of Diamond League.
The Indian superstar, who was unbeaten this season before Thursday, qualified for the Diamond League finals to be held on September 17 in Eugene, USA, with 23 points from three meets
Neeraj Chopra remains at the third spot in Diamond League standings with total points of 23 behind Czech's Yakub Vadlejch (29) and Germany's Julian Weber (25)
India will be bidding for the 2027 World Athletics Championships, claims Olympic and World Championship gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra
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Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Monday said India will rise as a 'sporting country' in the next 10-15 years, while lauding historic achievements of javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra
While Neeraj Chopra has defeated biggies like Johannes Vetter, Julius Yego, and Arshad Nadeem at various events, Chopra still chases his first 90-metre throw, unlike these rivals
No Sugar, no cold drinks and a lot of Gymnastics were Neeraj Chopra's go-to mantra apart from medications to come back from injury. It required mental strength more than physical for Chopra to recover
After the second round, I considered pushing myself because I knew I could get a better throw, but there is a lot of pressure on technique and speed, says Neeraj Chopra
India is proud of Neeraj Chopra. I convey my heartiest congratulations to him. I wish his legend grows with more such feats, says President Droupadi Murmu in a tweet
Chopra, 25, achieved his best throw of the day in his second attempt. He had a foul to start with but then got 88.17m, 86.32m, 84.64m, 87.73m and 83.98m
Neeraj Chopra's father Satish Kumar said, 'This is a very proud moment for our country as we also got a gold medal in the World Championship. We will celebrate once Neeraj comes back to India.'
This is Neeraj's second medal at the World Championships after he secured a silver last year