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'Wanted to throw more than 90m but..': Neeraj Chopra on World Athletics win

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': President Droupadi Murmu congratulates 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

Proud moment: 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra's father brims with pride

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.'

'He exemplifies excellence': PM Modi lauds Neeraj Chopra for historic feat

This is Neeraj's second medal at the World Championships after he secured a silver last year

Neeraj Chopra's record: The 'Golden Boy' now has everything javelin offers

Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra has won gold in Asian Games (2018) and CWG (2018), besides four individual Diamond League Meeting titles and the Diamond League champion's trophy last year.

Army congratulates Neeraj Chopra on bagging 1st-ever World Athletics Gold

Neeraj recorded his best throw of 88.17 m in his second attempt and managed to keep his lead intact till the very end

World Athletics 2023: Neeraj Chopra wins Gold, scripts yet another history

Neeraj Chopra made history in the early hours of Monday, capturing his country's first-ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships and edging out Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem by less than a meter

Parul qualifies for Paris Olympics; Men's 4x400M relay team finishes 5th

he Indian men's 4x400 metres relay team ended in the fifth position in the 4x400 metres relay race final at the World Athletics Championships 2023.

The Neeraj Chopra story: A chubby village kid to Indian sporting pantheon

A star was born overnight in a country that had for long craved for the ultimate success in sport's biggest platform

GPBL postponement: Are players wrong in looking to earn some quick money?

While the country is rejoicing HS Prannoy's World Championships bronze medal in Copenhagen, more than 60 shuttlers have been deprived of an opportunity to show their skills and earn much-needed money

Max wins Dutch GP to equal Vettel's F1 record with 9th straight victory

Red Bull star clinched his third straight victory from pole position at the Zandvoort track, with veteran Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso finishing second

5 years later, Punjab govt to give cash awards to over 1,800 sportspersons

The state's sports department has prepared a list of these medal winners who have been deprived of cash prize money since 2017, it said

PM Modi hails relay team for qualifying into World Championship finals

The Indian quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi and Rajesh Ramesh finished second in heat number one behind the USA (2:58.47) to make it to the final

Nutrition focus, training for specific opponents key to Prannoy's success

A battle with injuries and health issues made HS Prannoy realise that understanding his body and crafting a tailor-made training programme for specific opponents are non-negotiables

Minimum investment, deep dedication: Chess now offers workable career path

The stunning progress of teen prodigies R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh in international chess has encouraged several parents to consider the sport as a serious 'career option' for their children

Die if you have to, but don't let him go: Indian men's relay team's war cry

The Indian men's 4x400m relay team ran the race of their life, breaking national and Asian records and nearly overtaking the USA in the heats of the World Athletics Championships 2023

India should shine in world of sports, providing encouragement for that: PM

In his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi said sports is one area where the country's youth is continuously achieving new successes

World Athletics 2023: 4x400m men's team, Parul Chaudhary's journey to final

Apart from 3 Javelin throwers, India's men's 4x400m relay team and 3000m steeple-chase runner Parul Chaudhary also made it to the final of their events at the World Athletics Championships 2023

World Athletics 2023: 4x400m relay final live match time streaming in India

Men's 4x400 relay final event at World Athletics Championship 2023 will begin at 01:07 am IST on August 28. Indian team of Muhammed Anas, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal and Rajesh Ramesh will be in action

World Athletics 2023, IND vs PAK in javelin throw: Neeraj, Nadeem eye glory

India versus Pakistan in Javelin Throw is the new sporting rivalry between the two sides. Here's a brief history of the Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem duel