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Neeraj Chopra down with high fever, tests negative for Covid-19

Sources close to Neeraj said the javelin thrower has a sore throat, and he is currently down with fever

Neeraj's coach Klaus says going forward, aim is to be 'stable' in technique

Chopra has rectified most of the shortcomings in his technique and now the endeavour is to maintain technical "stability" to touch greater heights in the coming years, says his coach Klaus Bartonietz

Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra rises to number 2 in world rankings

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has gained 14 places to become world number two in the latest world rankings after his sensational show in the Tokyo Olympics.

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Parth Jindal plans standalone sporting venture by 2025 and an IPO

Javelin coach Uwe Hohn on his way out as his contract ends: Sources

Former world record holder and national javelin coach Uwe Hohn is on his way out as his contract, which runs till the end of Tokyo Olympics, is unlikely to be extended further. The 59-year-old German was appointed as chief coach in November 2017 for one year to train the likes of Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopa, other Tokyo Olympians Shivpal Singh and Annu Rani. "He (Hohn) is on way out. His contract is unlikely to be extended by SAI (Sports Authority of India)," a source privy to the development told PTI on conditions of anonymity. It is learnt that Hohn, whose 104.80m throw in 1984 led to change in javelin design in 1986 and restarting of world records, had demanded 50 per cent hike in his salary, which is to be tax-free, besides first class air tickets. His original contract was worth Rs 1.09 crore a year, plus boarding, lodging, medical facilities and leave travel. He wanted to increase it to Rs 1.64 crore a year when the contract was up for renewal in October ...

Prez Kovind to host Indian Olympics contingent over high tea on Saturday

President Ram Nath Kovind will host the Indian Olympics contingent over a high tea at the Rashtrapati Bhavan cultural centre on Saturday, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. India put up its best ever performance in the recently-concluded Olympics in Tokyo, winning seven medals, including a gold. "The President of India will host the Indian Contingent of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 over a High Tea' on August 14, 2021 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, said the statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Postponement of Tokyo Olympics helped me work on weakness: Neeraj Chopra

The Indian athlete said his focus remained on his training despite the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the stringent protocols that was put in place

Feeling yet to sink in, says Neeraj Chopra at Athletics Federation function

Tokyo Olympic Games gold medallist, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, said on Tuesday that the feeling had yet to fully sink in that he had achieved a huge career milestone.

After Olympic gold, Neeraj eyes World Championships title next year

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is now targeting a top podium finish in the World Athletics Championships to be held in USA next year.

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Happy to win gold, looking forward to Asian Games 2022: Neeraj Chopra

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Monday said that he is really happy to win a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics and he has now set his sight on the 2022 Asian Games.

Frenzy, chaos as history-making Indian contingent returns from Tokyo

India's Olympic contingent, including history-making javelin throw gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra, returned to the country on Monday and was received enthusiastically by officials

Biopic can wait, want to focus on the game for now, says Neeraj Chopra

Chopra, who made history by winning India's first-ever gold medal in athletics at the Olympics, is now setting sight on next year's Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and the World Championships

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Karnataka announces Rs 10 lakh for Olympian Neeraj Chopra's coach Naik

The Karnataka government on Sunday announced Rs 10 lakh as a token of appreciation to Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra's coach Kashinath Naik.

'Wish you had lived till Tokyo Olympics': Rijiju on Milkha Singh last wish

Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju remembered sprint legend Milkha Singh after India won its first gold in athletics through Neeraj Chopra in Javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics."I'm in tears while posting this video. This is dedicated to you respected Milkha Singh Ji. I wish you had lived atleast till Tokyo Olympics to witness this fulfilling & special moment," Rijiju wrote on Twitter while sharing a video of Milkha Singh expressing his wish to see India win an athletics gold.In the video posted by the former Sports Minister, Milkha Singh could be heard saying: "It's my last wish to see someone, man or woman to win a gold in athletics for India at Olympics. And to see the tricolor at the top, and hear the national anthem will make me happy."Milkha Singh passed away on June 18 at the age of 91.The 23-year-old Neeraj Chopra created history on Saturday as he became the first from the country to win a gold in track and field in the Olympics. He threw a distance of ...

Still processing this feeling, says Neeraj Chopra after winning gold

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Sunday said that he is still processing the feeling of winning gold for India at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics."Still processing this feeling. To all of India and beyond, thank you so much for your support and blessings that have helped me reach this stage. This moment will live with me forever," tweeted Chopra.Neeraj Chopra on Saturday threw the javelin to a distance of 87.58m to pick the gold at the Olympics. He began his quest for a medal with a massive throw of 87.03 meters and was leading the pack after the end of the first attempt. He bettered it with the second throw of 87.58m.While Neeraj wasn't able to improve any further, it was enough to get him the coveted medal. He is now the second Indian after Abhinav Bindra to win a gold medal in individual events.Neeraj had then said that he wants to dedicate his medal at the Tokyo Olympics to track and field legends Milkha Singh and PT Usha. Milkha Singh, who passed away earlier this year, always had ...

Neeraj's gold the highlight as India signs off Tokyo with slew of records

India''s campaign at the Olympic Games was as much a story of human resilience as of sporting excellence and it came to the fore on the opening day of competitions itself starting with Mirabai Chanu.

Byju's announces Rs 2 cr for Neeraj Chopra,Rs 1 cr for individual winners

Edtech major Byju's on Sunday announced a Rs 2 crore cash reward for Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra. The company, which is backed by marquee investors like Tiger Global and General Atlantic, will also offer Rs 1 crore each to Mirabai Chanu, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain, P V Sindhu and Bajrang Punia. "The accomplishments and the stellar achievement of India's sports heroes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics have been nothing but inspirational, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 lockdown in 2020-21," according to a statement. Not only have each of these atheletes made the country proud but have also ignited hope and aspiration that India can create many more Olympic champions in the future, it added. India's star athlete Neeraj Chopra created history on Saturday bringing home the country's first-ever gold medal in javelin throw in Tokyo Olympics 2020. Chopra produced a second round throw of 87.58 metres in the finals at the Tokyo Games to claim the country's first ...