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May 15, 2025 12:46 PM
India’s star athlete Neeraj Chopra has been conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. The double Olympic medallist’s appointment, published in The Gazette of India, came into effect on April 16. Chopra, who made ...
May 9, 2025 5:14 AM
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, India's Olympic hero Neeraj Chopra has voiced strong support for the Indian Armed Forces, applauding their courage and commitment in combating terrorism. The two-time Olympic medallist and reignin...
February 12, 2025 2:23 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra for his commitment to promoting fitness and raising awareness about obesity. Emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, PM Modi highlighted the need for...
January 1, 2025 2:33 PM
The year 2024 saw numerous milestones for Indian sports, with exceptional performances by athletes like Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker at the Paris 2024 Olympics, as well as the Indian men's cricket team's T20 World Cup victory. The year was also mark...
November 9, 2024 3:16 PM
Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra on Saturday announced the start of an exciting new chapter in his career, partnering with javelin legend Jan Zelezny, who has joined as his new coach. Zelezny, a three-time Olympic and world champion and the cur...
September 15, 2024 12:45 PM
By: Aditya Ahuja Javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra narrowly missed out on reclaiming the Diamond League Trophy on Saturday, finishing just one centimetre behind the champion. Chopra's best throw of 87.86 metres came in his third attempt, falling...
August 23, 2024 12:45 PM
Following his second-place finish at the Lausanne Diamond League, India's Olympic and World Championships gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expressed happiness after achieving the second-best throw of his career. After winning a silver med...
August 9, 2024 9:09 AM
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who earned a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, said on Friday that while he gave his best, it was Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem's day to win gold. Chopra said it was time to assess his performance and focus on future impro...
August 9, 2024 8:48 AM
As Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal in the men's javelin throw at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian athlete, calling him "excellence personified." Chopra, 26, fell short of retaining his gold medal,...
August 6, 2024 4:54 PM
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has secured his place in the final of the javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics, marking a significant achievement with a throw of 89.34 meters during the qualification round. Chopra’s performance in Group-B...
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