Tag: Neeraj Chopra

The Pakistani recently said he is struggling to acquire an international standard javelin for many years and has been ‘using one for the past seven to eight years’.

Switzerland Tourism organised the program by uniting the 20-time Grand slam winner and the Olympic and World Champion from India at Zurich’s La Reserve Eden au Lac for a casual and free-flowing conversation.

The year 2023 has been a year of highs and lows for certain individuals across various fields which made a lot of buzz. Let's dive into the highlights of these notable newsmakers and uncover what was witnessed during the year.

Born on December 24, 1997, the reigning Olympic Champion and World Champion in Men’s javelin throw, Neeraj is celebrating his 26th birthday today.

Marvel Studios has released a new promotional video featuring the top athlete of the country on their social media handles.

Sindhu was spotted enjoying the traditional dance in Ahmedabad with former shuttler Tripti Murgunde and former athlete Anju Bobby George.

WATCH | Neeraj Chopra Doing Garba In Vadodara, Gujarat – Neeraj Chopra’s Garba

Chopra, the World Championships silver medallist, capped his superb season by winning the title at the Wanda Diamond League Final in Zurich on Thursday evening, becoming the first Indian to win the Diamond League Final Trophy.

India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra clinched the historical Diamond League Trophy in Zurich on Thursday. Neeraj finished 1st in the final with a massive throw of 88.44m in his second attempt. With this, the Olympics gold medalist became the first Indian to win the trophy.

Chopra threw 88.44m to become the 2022 Diamond League champion in Zurich

Indian javelin thrower and Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra gifted his javelin from Tokyo 2020 to The Olympic Museum, here on Saturday.

India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has said when he was forced to skip the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham due to a groin injury, he felt it was the end of his competitive season, but after the rehab in Germany he had the confidence to come back and compete in the Diamond League in Lausanne.

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch finished second with a best throw of 85.88m while Curtis Thompson of USA was third with a best effort of 83.72m.

The 4-Nations Para-Badminton International Tournament was held in Dublin, Ireland from July 11-17 this year. India had clinched 11 medals at the event, consisting of two gold, four silver and five bronze medals.

Chopra had recently ended India's 19-year-long wait for a medal at the World Athletics Championships by winning silver with his best throw of 88.13 metres.