You stood by me during highs and lows: Neeraj Chopra pens heartfelt note to retiring coach Klaus Bartonietz

IANS | November 6, 2024 8:53 PM

Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has penned an emotional note to his former coach Klaus Bartonietz who has announced his retirement from coaching. Chopra thanked the German coach and bio-mechanics expert for being more than a mentor and staying with him during highs and lows.

SAI's claims on the state of JLN Stadium after Diljit Dosanjh's concert contradicts ground reality

Aryav Agnihotri | October 29, 2024 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) released a statement on Monday claiming the readiness of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, where two shows of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh's ‘Dil-Luminati’ music concert took place after social media videos showed the venue in disarray with piles of trash littered all around.

SAI claims JLN Stadium cleaned up after Dosanjh concert, ready to host ISL game on Thursday

IANS | October 28, 2024 11:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) With the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium littered with debris following a music concert, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) got into damage-control mode, claiming that the stadium has been restored to its usual conditions. On Monday night, SAI informed that the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Main Arena will be in top shape to host the Indian Super League (ISL) football match between Punjab FC and Chennaiyin FC on Thursday.

Delhi Half Marathon: Focus on Indian elite runners Priti Lamba, Kiran Matre

IANS | October 19, 2024 10:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Delhi Half Marathon 2024 is set to showcase some of India's top long-distance running talent, with a lineup of elite athletes, who have consistently proven their mettle on both national and international stages.

Joshua Cheptegei, Muktar Edris, Eilish McColgan to feature in Delhi Half Marathon 2024

IANS | October 14, 2024 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Delhi Half Marathon 2024 set to take place on Sunday will feature two-time Olympic gold medallist Joshua Cheptegei, two-time 5000m World Champion Muktar Edris, in the men's race, and 2022 Commonwealth Games champion in the 10,000m, Eilish McColgan in women's race at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Athletics: Diamond League 2025 will have first two meets in China, final in Zurich

IANS | October 2, 2024 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Zurich will host the 2025 Diamond League Final as China will kickstart the competition by hosting the opening two meets, the organizers said on Wednesday. The season will see 15 cities across 14 countries host the 16th edition of the elite one-day meeting series in athletics.

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra meets Sports Minister

IANS | September 27, 2024 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra met Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya here on Friday. Neeraj won the silver medal in men's javelin throw in the recently concluded Paris Olympics and ended his season with a second-place finish in the prestigious Diamond League Final earlier this month.

World, Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei to lead elite field at Delhi Half Marathon

IANS | September 26, 2024 9:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Delhi Half Marathon, World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, with prize money of USD 2,60,000, will be flagged off from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 20. Top athletes from around the globe will join India’s finest and amateur runners will vie for glory in the #AaRangDeDilli spirit. Ugandan sensation Joshua Cheptegei and Kenya’s former Half-Marathon World record-holder Peres Jepchirchir are all set to light up the streets of Delhi.

Neeraj Chopra competed in the Diamond League Final with fractured left hand

IANS | September 15, 2024 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Following his second-place finish in the Diamond League Final, Neeraj Chopra took to social media to reflect on his 2024 campaign. One of India’s leading athletes, the 26-year-old also revealed he participated in Brussels with a fractured fourth metacarpal in his left hand.

Neeraj Chopra misses top spot by 1cm, finishes 2nd in Diamond League Final

IANS | September 15, 2024 1:26 AM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Ace Indian javelin throw athlete Neeraj Chopra finished in second position in Brussels with a best throw of 87.86m at the Diamond League Final, on Sunday.

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You stood by me during highs and lows: Neeraj Chopra pens heartfelt note to retiring coach Klaus Bartonietz

SAI's claims on the state of JLN Stadium after Diljit Dosanjh's concert contradicts ground reality

SAI claims JLN Stadium cleaned up after Dosanjh concert, ready to host ISL game on Thursday

Delhi Half Marathon: Focus on Indian elite runners Priti Lamba, Kiran Matre

Joshua Cheptegei, Muktar Edris, Eilish McColgan to feature in Delhi Half Marathon 2024

Athletics: Diamond League 2025 will have first two meets in China, final in Zurich

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra meets Sports Minister

World, Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei to lead elite field at Delhi Half Marathon

Neeraj Chopra competed in the Diamond League Final with fractured left hand

Neeraj Chopra misses top spot by 1cm, finishes 2nd in Diamond League Final

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