Neeraj Chopra bags silver in Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet in Poland

IANS | May 23, 2025 11:47 PM

Chorzów (Poland), May 23 (IANS) India’s two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra secured a second-place finish in the javelin throw at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet in Chorzów, Poland, on Friday. Though Neeraj won his third medal of the season, he could not quite replicate his season-best performance from the Doha Diamond League, which had also bagged him a silver medal.

Army athlete Major Kadian bags four medals, including gold, in World Masters Games

IANS | May 23, 2025 11:20 PM

Taipei City (Taiwan), May 23 (IANS) Major Rohit Kadian of the Indian Army has emerged among the best performers for the country in the 11th World Masters Games 2025, bagging his fourth medal in the 800m Men's 40+ category, which took his overall haul to 4 medals including a gold and two silver medals in the event being held in New Taipei City in Taiwan..

Indian Grand Prix: Animesh Kujur excels in 100m, 200m sprints in second leg

IANS | May 17, 2025 10:07 PM

Trivandrum, May 17 (IANS) Odisha’s promising sprinter Animesh Kujur stamped his authority in the men’s 100m and 200m events at the Indian Grand Prix 2 at LNCPE Campus in Trivandrum on Saturday. The 21-year-old national record-holder in the men’s 200m emerged fastest runner of the one-day event. He won the short dash in 10.31 seconds and the 200m in 20.55 seconds.

Neeraj Chopra eyes bigger throws ahead despite ‘bitter-sweet’ Doha finish

IANS | May 17, 2025 1:51 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) India’s javelin ace Neeraj Chopra reached a new milestone in his illustrious career by breaching the 90-metre mark for the first time, recording a personal best of 90.23m at the Doha Diamond League. Despite the remarkable achievement, the Olympic champion had to settle for second place, with Germany’s Julian Weber clinching the top spot with a throw of 91.06 meters in his first Diamond League meet of the season.

Monkey off his back: Neeraj Chopra finally breaches 90m mark, finishes 2nd in Doha Diamond League meet (ld)

IANS | May 16, 2025 11:54 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra delivered a stellar performance at the Doha Diamond League, finishing second with a massive throw of 90.23 meters — his first-ever mark beyond the 90-metre barrier. Germany’s Julian Weber clinched the top spot with an impressive throw of 91.06 metres, narrowly edging out Chopra in a high-quality contest.

Monkey off his back: Neeraj Chopra finally breaches 90m mark at Doha Diamond League

IANS | May 16, 2025 11:14 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) India’s golden boy, Neeraj Chopra, has finally done what fans and pundits have been waiting years to witness—he’s broken the fabled 90-metre barrier in javelin throw. At the 2025 Doha Diamond League, two-time Olympic medallist Chopra hurled his javelin to a stunning distance of 90.23 meters on his third attempt, instantly taking the lead and electrifying the atmosphere in the stadium.

Neeraj Chopra at Doha Diamond League: When and where to watch

IANS | May 15, 2025 11:45 PM

Doha, May 15 (IANS) India's two-time Olympic medallist and reigning World Champion in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra, will participate in his first Diamond League meet of the season in Doha, Qatar, on Friday, hoping to make a winning start in the event in which he has won the final.

Was never close friends with Arshad Nadeem, things won't be the same now: Neeraj Chopra

IANS | May 15, 2025 7:07 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Ahead of the Diamond League meet in Rome, India’s javelin ace Neeraj Chopra addressed the recent controversy surrounding his association with Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, setting the record straight on where things stand between the two star athletes. Chopra, India’s first Olympic gold medallist in track and field and reigning world champion, clarified that despite the mutual respect between the two on the field, he and Nadeem were never particularly close off it.

'No excuse': Govt to roll out mandatory fitness tests for athletes ahead of major international events

IANS | May 15, 2025 6:45 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) In a major policy shift aimed at enhancing performance and accountability, the government is planning to implement mandatory fitness tests for all athletes before they are cleared to represent India at major international tournaments, including the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and the Olympics.

World Athletics boss Coe hails debut of mixed 4x100m relay

IANS | May 14, 2025 11:38 PM

Guangzhou (China), May 14 (IANS) As the 2025 World Athletics Relays recently came to a close in Guangzhou, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe praised both the debut of the 4x100m mixed relay and China's continued rise as an emerging athletics powerhouse.

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Neeraj Chopra bags silver in Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet in Poland

Army athlete Major Kadian bags four medals, including gold, in World Masters Games

Indian Grand Prix: Animesh Kujur excels in 100m, 200m sprints in second leg

Neeraj Chopra eyes bigger throws ahead despite ‘bitter-sweet’ Doha finish

Monkey off his back: Neeraj Chopra finally breaches 90m mark, finishes 2nd in Doha Diamond League meet (ld)

Monkey off his back: Neeraj Chopra finally breaches 90m mark at Doha Diamond League

Neeraj Chopra at Doha Diamond League: When and where to watch

Was never close friends with Arshad Nadeem, things won't be the same now: Neeraj Chopra

'No excuse': Govt to roll out mandatory fitness tests for athletes ahead of major international events

World Athletics boss Coe hails debut of mixed 4x100m relay

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