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Watch: India’s biggest medal hope Neeraj Chopra sweats it out in gym ahead of Paris Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the Paris Olympics begin today, the eyes of Indian fans are firmly set on their brightest medal prospect, javelin star Neeraj Chopra, the Tokyo Olympics gold medalist who aims to defend his title. Chopra's consistent performance on the international stage, including World Championships gold and Diamond League victory, places him at the center of India's Olympic aspirations.Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics marked India's first Olympic gold in athletics. His win inspired a transformation in Indian athletics, instilling belief and ambition among athletes who now dare to aim higher.In preparation for the competition, Chopra has maintained rigorous fitness training to defend his Olympic title. His dedication and hard work...
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Paris Olympics 2024: List Of Biggest Threats To India’s Medal Prospects

Paris Olympics 2024: India registered their best ever Olympics in Tokyo 2020 by bagging seven medals, which included that historic gold medal by Neeraj Chopra in Men's Javelin Throw event. This time around, India is aiming to touch the double figures, as there are several promising athletes that can bring glory to the nation, but up against them are some major threats, who can spoil the party for Indian contingents and faithful back home.   Complete List Of Individuals/Teams That Can Hamper India's Medal Aspirations 1. Neeraj Chopra Vs Ashad Nadeem: Neeraj Chopra is definitely the biggest gold medal hope of India and the javelin thrower has already etched himself in the history books as one of the greatest athletes produced by India. Neeraj Chopra has wo...
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Paris Olympics: How Neeraj Chopra’s pep talk charged up Sarvesh Kushare | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The mantra that Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra taught high jumper Sarvesh Kushare, who is headed to the Paris Games, is to "just focus on training and don't get scared by the fame of the opponents."At one point this year, Kushare wasn't even sure he would make the Paris Games roster, but he stated that Chopra's counsel has given him more confidence.His world ranking quota allowed him to qualify for the Olympics. The automatic qualifying mark for the Paris Games was 2.33 meters.Kushare has gone a long way from practicing on a makeshift platform made of grain to being the first Indian high jumper to earn an Olympic spot."I have not met Neeraj bhai for a long time, but when we met last time, he told me to focus on training and not be afraid of the fame ...
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Neeraj Chopra’s adductor is fine, he’s doing intense training now: Coach Klaus Bartonietz | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw, has been dealing with an adductor issue over the last few months. However, his German coach Klaus Bartonietz has assured that the problem "is fine" now, putting to rest any worries about Chopra's physical condition.As the 26-year-old athlete gears up for the Paris Olympics, set to commence on July 26, he has entered the crucial high-intensity training phase.Chopra, who made history by securing the top spot on the podium in Tokyo, is once again India's strongest contender for a gold medal in the upcoming Games.Despite a season marred by fitness concerns, Bartonietz remains confident that Chopra is back on the right path and ready to take on the challenges that lie ahead in his quest for another Olympic triumph."Everyth...
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‘Never compare myself with Kohli or Dhoni because…’: Neeraj Chopra on his popularity in India | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra's popularity in the country has skyrocketed since he won India's first Olympic gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo Olympics. But the fame doesn't seem to get into his head and continues to display his modest nature.When asked about his fame in comparison to renowned cricketers like Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, Neeraj humbly declined to draw any parallels.Neeraj acknowledged that cricket remains the most beloved sport in India. However, he aspires for javelin to reach similar levels of popularity and success within the country. Neeraj clarified that he doesn't wish for javelin's growth to come at the cost of other sports."If you respect your sport and feel satisfied with it, then nothing else should matter," Neeraj Chopra told Sportstar."At the Doha Diamond League,...
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Neeraj Chopra | Double desire

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IOA releases list of 117 athletes, 140 support staff for Olympics; shot-putter Abha Khatua missing | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's final contingent for the upcoming Paris Olympics has been approved by the sports ministry, consisting of 117 athletes accompanied by 140 support staff and officials. Among the support personnel, 72 have been granted government funding to cater to the needs of the participating sportspersons.Notably absent from the list is shot putter Abha Khatua, who had secured her qualification through the world rankings quota. Khatua's name was unexpectedly omitted from the World Athletics' list of Olympic participants a few days prior, leading to her exclusion from the Indian contingent without any official explanation provided."The permissible limit for stay of support personnel in the Games Village against accreditation as per norms of the Paris Organising Committee for the 2024...
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When Neeraj Chopra inspired Kishore Jena to ‘Go for Paris’: The heartwarming backstory | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

Kishore Jena, fondly addressed as 'Jena Babu' whenever he is throwing spears in and around his home state Odisha, built his javelin career under the shadow of Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra -- until his beaming image standing beside his idol, Neeraj, on the Hangzhou Asian Games podium introduced him to the world.The Asiad silver is Jena's claim-to-fame story, but not many are aware of the little backstory to it from Hungary, a month before Jena finished behind Neeraj in Hangzhou, which booked him his maiden ticket to the Olympics.It was the World Championships in Budapest. Jena was making his debut at the elite tournament, and finished a commendable fifth while watching Neeraj become a world champion. Jena's then personal best of 84.77 fell an agonizing 43 cm behind the automa...
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Complete List Of Indian Athletes To Have Qualified For Summer Games

Paris 2024 Olympics: After the highs of India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph in Barbados, the nation is now set to experience the thrill of the Paris 2024 Olympics Games set to get underway on July 24.  While the opening ceremony of the prestigious event is scheduled on July 26, a few disciplines will start before the game's symbolic opening. The quadrennial event will conclude on August 11 with athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees along with the IOC Refugee Olympic Team set to participate in the Paris Games. India's Paris 2024 contingent will be led by Neeraj Chopra who won gold medal for the country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the men's javelin throw. PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain and the Indian men's Hockey Team will a...
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‘Remember their faces’: Virat Kohli says good luck to Indian athletes for Paris Olympics – Watch | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, the current Indian cricket superstar, has appealed to the country's supporters to back the country's Olympic team. He wants them to accompany the athletes as "they inch closer to the podium with dogged determination" in the quadrennial extravaganza that starts in Paris from July 26.Kohli stated that it is time for India to be acknowledged as a major force in international sports in a little over a minute-long social media video that included some sportsmen headed to Paris, including javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and boxing prospect Nishant Dev."There was a time when the world could only think of India as a land of snake charmers and elephants. Over time, that has changed. Today we are known to the world as the largest democracy, a global tech hub," he said."We ar...
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KKR batting sensation apologises for ‘Bumrah bouncer at Saina Nehwal’s head’ comment | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) sensation Angkrish Raghuvanshi issued an apology for his controversial comment directed towards Indian badminton icon Saina Nehwal.This incident occurred in the context of a broader discussion surrounding the recognition and rewards for athletes across different sports in India.Recently, the Indian cricket team ended an 11-year drought by winning the ICC T20 World Cup in Barbados, defeating South Africa in the final.Following this victory, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a substantial cash prize of Rs 125 crore to be distributed among the World Cup-winning team members. Furthermore, various state governments also declared cash rewards for the cricketers hailing from their respective states.However, the decision by the Mah...
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‘Mujhe tumhari maa ke haath ka choorma khana hai’: PM Narendra Modi jokes with Olympics-bound Neeraj Chopra. Watch | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence hosted a gathering of India's finest athletes, brimming with determination as they prepare to embark on their journey to the prestigious Paris Olympic Games. Among them was the reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, whose exceptional javelin-throwing prowess has brought immense pride to the nation.Prime Minister Modi engaged in a delightful exchange with Neeraj Chopra, reminding him of a cherished delicacy from his home state – the mouthwatering 'chooma' lovingly prepared by his mother. "Mera choorma abhi tak aaya nahi (I haven't received my choorma yet)," PM Modi jokingly asked, as quoted by IANS.Watch:"Is baar Haryana wala choorma khilayenge sir, pichli baar Delhi ka cheeni wala wala khaya tha" (This time I will treat you wi...
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‘We are hoping to host the Olympics in 2036’: PM Modi asks athletes to share inputs from their Paris Olympics

While interacting with Paris-bound athletes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has revealed that India’s wants to host the 2036 Olympics and have asked the contingent to share their valuable inputs from their experience. In an interaction with Paris-bound athletes, conducted both in person and online on Thursday, Modi said those travelling to the French capital would do the country a huge service by providing inputs from their experience. “We are hoping to host the Olympics in 2036, it will help in creating a sporting atmosphere. Work is in progress to prepare infrastructure for it,” he said in the interaction, which was attended by the national men’s hockey team, the shooting contingent, boxers and track-and-field stars such as Neeraj Chopra. A memorable interaction with our contingent f...
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India Athletics Squad For Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra Headlines 28-Member Contingent

India Athletics Squad For Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra, India's star javelin thrower, headlines the 28-member athletics team that will be competing for Team India at the Paris Olympics 2024. The same was announced by the Athletics Federation Of India (AFI) on Thursday (July 4). Notabaly, Chopra had become the first Indian track and field athlete to win a medal at the Olympics and made it all the more sweet as he won the gold at the men's javelin throw event of Tokyo 2020 which happened in 2021. This time around, he will have company from his compatriot Kishore Jena. Even though Jeswin Aldrin has not been named yet in the list announced by the national federation, the long-jumper is expected to be included in the squad later. READ HERE | Neeraj Chop...
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Neeraj Chopra breaks silence on Paris Diamond League absence ahead of Paris Olympics 2024 | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra has addressed speculations surrounding his participation in the Paris Diamond League. Through a statement on the social media platform 'X', the Olympic and world champion javelin thrower clarified that the Paris Diamond League was not included in his competition schedule for the current season. "Hello, everyone. Just to clarify: the #ParisDL wasn't part of my competition calendar this season, so I haven't 'withdrawn' from it.I'm focusing on getting ready for the Olympic Games. Thanks for your understanding and support, and wishing all the athletes competing all the best! #RoadToOlympics," Chopra wrote on his 'X' handle.Chopra, aged 26, has been dealing with an adductor issue for some months, which has influenced his competition schedule. Despite these challenges...
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Jyothi Yarraji set to be first Indian 100m hurdler in Olympics as World Athletics updates list of qualified athletes | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Jyothi Yarraji is poised to become the first Indian 100m hurdler to participate in the Olympics, while shot putter Abha Khatua secured an unexpected spot through world rankings for the upcoming Paris Games.The World Athletics released the list of athletes who qualified directly by surpassing the entry standard and those who made it through the world ranking quota on Tuesday.However, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will have the final say in selecting the athletes who qualified via the world ranking quota.National Olympic Committees have until midnight on July 4 to inform WA if they wish to decline a quota. From July 4-6, WA will redistribute the declined quota places to the next highest-ranked athlete in the same event. The final list will be released on July 7.Yarraj...
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Neeraj Chopra opts out of Paris Diamond League: Report | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has withdrawn from this Sunday's Paris Diamond League due to an adductor niggle that has been bothering him for the past few months, according to a report.In an interview with 'ESPN,' Neeraj mentioned that he is concentrating on training and strengthening his blocking leg."I need to strengthen my blocking leg when I throw because that's when my groin gets pulled.We're working on that to see how we can reduce the impact on the groin and control the pressure on it," PTI quoted Neeraj who explained the issue for which he will consult "different doctors" after the Paris Games."I could have competed in more events for sure and that was the plan. But I have realised that my health is paramount, that comes first. Even if I fee...
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Neeraj Chopra wins at Paavo Nurmi Games: Finland meet was an important stopover en route Paris, and Neeraj does enough

Neeraj Chopra’s hallmark celebration involves him waiting till the javelin enters its downward path and then turning around to face the fans and raising his arms and exulting. A no-look statement even before the javelin hits the green patch. This happens when he inherently knows it’s a big throw. His competitors often have to play catch up once this happens. On a cool evening in Turku, Chopra’s arms went up in the air once he released the javelin in the third round. He didn’t turn around this time, but followed the 800 gram spear till it landed. With 85.97 metres, Neeraj took back the lead from Finland’s Oliver Helander, one of the three homeboys at the Paavo Nurmi Games. Returning to competition after skipping the Ostrava Golden Spike event because of an adductor muscle niggle (not an ...
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Neeraj Chopra claims gold at Paavo Nurmi Games | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Tuesday secured his maiden gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland upon his return to competition after a month-long break due to a minor injury.The 26-year-old, who had won a silver at the same event in 2022, produced a winning throw of 85.97m on his third attempt. Neeraj's performance kept him in the lead for most of the competition. The event also featured 19-year-old German talent Max Dehning, the youngest member of the 90m club.Local favorite Toni Keranen won the silver medal with a best throw of 84.19m. Last year's gold medalist, Oliver Helander, finished third with a throw of 83.96m.Chopra entered this competition after securing second place in the Doha Diamond League and a gold medal at ...
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Paavo Nurmi Games: Fitness test for Neeraj Chopra with German wonderkid Max Dehning in fray

“It will be fun to compete with him,” Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra had said when asked about his assessment of young German Max Dehning in April.Dehning was 19-years-old in February when he became the youngest to throw 90 metres in Halle. Dehning hit the headlines, the history-maker’s unexpected upswing in distance became a talking point too. From a best of 79.13 metres, Dehning had surged to 90.20m. The rise of a new German challenger months before the Olympics was an exciting prospect. On Tuesday evening, Neeraj and Dehning will be among the eight men at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland. He has a 90-metre throw against his name, but Dehning hasn’t entered the big league yet. Since his big throw, he has orbited between the 80-82 metre mark. A 12th-place finish in the...
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