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Congress hails Neeraj Chopra for winning silver medal at Paris Olympics

The Congress on Friday hailed Neeraj Chopra after he became the first Indian track-and-field athlete to win two successive Olympic medals with a silver in men's javelin throw. "Once a champion, always a champion! Many Congratulations, @Neeraj_chopra1 on your phenomenal achievement!" Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said in a post on X. "Winning the Silver Medal in the Men's Javelin Throw event at the Paris 2024 Olympics is a testament to your dedication, hard work, and unwavering passion. You've made India proud once again!" the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha said. "Your remarkable 89.45m throw has not only earned you a podium finish but also inspired a nation," Kharge said. "Keep shining and reaching new heights. Cheers to your success!" he added. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also lauded Chopra for the feat. "Congratulations on your Silver medal after a spectacular performance throughout the Paris Olympics 2024," Gandhi said on X. "You've mad

Chopra embodies excellence, will inspire generations: Prez Murmu, PM Modi

Neeraj Chopra winning a silver medal in the Paris Games was hailed as a feat which will inspire the future generations in pursuit of excellence as President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the country in lauding the superstar javelin thrower's achievements. Chopra on Thursday became the first Indian track-and-field athlete to win two successive Olympic medals with a silver in men's javelin throw in the Paris Games. "Neeraj Chopra is excellence personified! Time and again he's shown his brilliance. India is elated that he comes back with yet another Olympic success. Congratulations to him on winning the Silver," PM Modi wrote on 'X'. "He will continue to motivate countless upcoming athletes to pursue their dreams and make our nation proud." President Murmu said the country would look forward to more medals from Chopra. "Heartiest congratulations to Neeraj Chopra on winning silver medal in Paris Olympics and scripting history. He is the first Indian athlete to wi

Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra wins Silver medal, Pakistan's Nadeem wins Gold

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem created Olympic record with a monstrous throw of 92.97 metres and clinched the Gold medal.

Olympics 2024 Javelin throw HIGHLIGHTS: 92.97m throw - Pak's Nadeem win Gold, creates Olympic record

Neeraj Chopra wins Silver medal with a throw of 89.45 metres.

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem claims gold in Paris with new Olympics record

India's Neeraj Chopra secured silver with 89.45m as his best throw.

Neeraj Chopra's olympic gold can get you a free visa, Rs 1 cr scholarship

Paris Olympics 2024: From free visas for 'everyone' to flight tickets and Rs 1 crore scholarships, here's how Indians are rallying behind Neeraj Chopra's quest for Olympic gold

Paris Olympics: Meet Neeraj Chopra's rivals for Javelin throw gold medal

Neeraj Chopra's Javelin throw final at Paris Olympics 2024 will begin at 11:55 PM IST on August 8. Who are the Neeraj Chopra's top competitors? Check details here

Paris Olympics 2024: India schedule on August 8, live time (IST), streaming

India at Olympics: Neeraj Chopra to men's hockey team- check India's schedule, live match timings on Day 13 of the Olympics 2024

Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra speaks after 89.94m throw in qualification

Following his impressive throw of 89.94m that earned him an automatic qualification on August 6, the defending Olympic champion spoke about his performance.

Olympics Javelin throw: Jena & Neeraj qualification standards, live timings

Paris Olympics 2024 Javelin throw event qualification standards: The athletes need to meet the Qualification Standard, which is 84 metres or be in the 12 best performers.

Bangladesh crisis, Neeraj Chopra, UK protests & more

World news External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Rajya Sabha today on the escalating crisis in Bangladesh.

Olympics 2024: When will Neeraj Chopra be in action? Date, time, streaming

Neeraj Chopra will get strong competition from compatriot Kishore Jena and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem in his quest to defend his Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Paris Olympics: 'Free visa for everyone if Neeraj Chopra wins gold'

Atlys CEO Mohak Nahta, has promised a 'free visa to everyone' if Neeraj Chopra wins gold at the Olympics

Neeraj Chopra urges MEA to resolve javelin thrower Jena's visa problems

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra on Thursday sought Ministry of External Affairs' intervention to resolve the visa issue of Kishore Jena so that his fellow javelin thrower can compete in the upcoming World Athletics Championships. The Athletics Federation of India on Wednesday said the Odisha javelin thrower's one-month visa was cancelled by the Embassy of Hungary in Delhi, rendering him a doubtful starter at the marquee athletics event slated in Budapest from August 19-27. Taking to his social media handle X (formerly Twitter), Chopra urged Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to "find a solution". Just heard that there are issues with Kishore Jena's VISA, preventing him from entering Hungary for the World C'ships. I hope the authorities are able to find a solution, as this is one of the biggest moments of his career. Let's do everything we can, he posted tagging MEA and Jaishankar. Jena, who won gold in the Sri Lankan National Championships on July 30 with a personal best

Nikhat to Satwik-Chirag: Top 10 Medal hopefuls for India in Olympics 2024

Though India's contingent is not the biggest ever at the Paris Olympics 2024, there are chances that the country's medal haul at the world's biggest sporting event might swell to 10 this time around.

Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra's gold boosts athletic budget by over 1600%

Paris Olympics: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will lead a 28-member contingent of athletes at the Paris Olympics, in which a total of 118 Indians will participate

All Olympics-bound athletes, including Neeraj Chopra, fit: IOA CMO

Renowned sports medicine expert Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala on Sunday said that all the Indian athletes participating in the Paris Olympics, including ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, were "fit enough" to perform on the big stage when the quadrennial showpiece gets underway on July 26. Pardiwala, the chief medical officer (CMO) of the nearly 120-strong Indian contingent for the Paris Games, added that his 13-member team will render the best possible medical assistance to the contingent in the areas of injury management, sports nutrition, mental conditioning, sports massage, recovery and sleep. "All the athletes that are going for the Olympics are fit right now. Some athletes will have minor niggles here and there. I am not going to be discussing any specific injuries to any athlete that they've had in the past, but all of them who are there are there because they are going to be capable and they're gonna be fit enough to perform," he said. Pardiwala has treated some of the top athletes,

Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to lead India's 28-member squad in Paris Olympics

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra will headline a 28-member Indian athletics contingent at the Paris Olympics starting July 26. The 26-year-old Tokyo Games gold medallist and reigning world champion in javelin throw has decided to skip the last Diamond League this weekend in Paris in order to prepare for the quadrennial extravaganza as almost all the selected names are on expected lines. The squad comprises 17 men and 11 women athletes with some of the other prominent names being Asian Games champions Avinash Sable, Tejinderpal Singh Toor along with sprint hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, to name a few. The 4x400m men's relay team, featuring Muhammed Anas, Muhammed Ajmal, Amoj Jacob and Rajesh Ramesh, which had created quite a stir by leaving behind the USA team in one of the heats at the last World Championships, will also be followed with keen interest. The track and field competition will be conducted at the Stade de France between August 1 to August 11. World Athletics has introduced ..

Chopra happy with his adductor, to address recurring issue post Olympics

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has opened up about his adductor niggle which has affected his season, saying he will consult "different doctors" after the Paris Olympics to address the nagging issue. Chopra returned to competitions after a month-long break to fetch his maiden gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games here on Tuesday with an effort of 85.97m, which came in his third attempt. The 26-year-old, who created history by becoming the first Indian to win a track and field medal at the Tokyo Olympics, had withdrawn from last month's Ostrava Golden Spike as a precautionary measure after he felt something in his adductor (group of muscles located on inner thighs). "The weather was good today, a little bit cold with the wind. But I am happy with my adductor now because I could do all 6 throws," Chopra said after the win. "Every year I have some problems with my adductor, maybe after the Olympics I am going to talk to different doctors." Chopra, however, expressed the desire to

Neeraj Chopra wins gold in Paavo Nurmi Games ahead of Olympics 2024

India's Olympic and world champion javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra claimed his maiden gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games here on Tuesday, dominating a stellar field on his return to competitive action following a month-long break. Chopra, who claimed the silver here in 2022, produced the winning effort of 85.97m in his third attempt to lead the field for a major part of the competition. The Indian proved himself heads and shoulders above much-hyped 19-year-old German prodigy Max Dehning, who came here as the youngest member of the 90m club but finished a disappointing seventh in the eight-strong field. Dehning could not even breach the 80m mark on Tuesday with 79.84m being his best effort. Home favourite Toni Keranen claimed the silver medal with a personal best throw of 84.19m, while his compatriot and 2022 gold-medallist Oliver Helander took the third spot with 83.96m. Chopra started with 83.62m, which could not be topped by any of his competitors in the first round of ...