Neeraj Chopra

July 20, 2024 6:12 PM

24 Service personnel among 117 Indian athletes taking part in Paris 2024 Olympics

24 Armed Forces personnel will be among the 117 Indian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics, set to begin on July 26. This representation highlights the military's commitment to sports excellence and national pride on the global stage. The Ministry of Defence announced that the contingent includes 22 male and, for the first time, two female service athletes. This marks a historic moment for women's participation from the Indian Armed Forces in the Olympic Games. Leading the charge is Subed...

Olympics – Neeraj Chopra says belief key to success in Paris Games

Olympic and world javelin champion Neeraj Chopra said Indian athletes have shown they can compete with the European powerhouses of the event and that the key to success at the Paris Games is maintaining their self-belief. European athletes had won 15 of the last 16 gold medals in the men's event before Chopra threw 87.58 metres at the Tokyo Games in 2021 to become the first Asian man to win an Olympic javelin title. The 26-year-old will defend his crown at the July 26-Aug. 11 Games and will be...