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December 26, 2025 11:52 AM

Year-Ender 2025: Women, para-athletes and traditional games shape India’s sporting story

Indian sport in 2025 emerged as a powerful story of progress, pride and possibility. From the Indian women’s cricket team conquering the world at last to Neeraj Chopra breaching the elusive 90-metre barrier; from para-athletes delivering record performances on home soil to traditional sports like kho kho reclaiming global attention, the year reflected a sporting ecosystem coming of age. Whether at packed stadiums or frozen lakes, on world championship podiums or grassroots tracks, Indian athl...

December 23, 2025 5:24 PM

PM Modi hosts javelin star Neeraj Chopra, wife Himani Mor at his residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hosted two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and his wife, Himani Mor, at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Sharing details of the meeting on X, the Prime Minister said the interaction covered a range of issues, including sports. “Met Neeraj Chopra and his wife, Himani Mor at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg earlier today. We had a great interaction on various issues, including sports, of course!” said PM Modi. Neer...

September 17, 2025 9:16 PM

World Athletics Championship: Neeraj Chopra, Sachin Yadav storm into final

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra made it look effortless once again at the World Athletics Championships, needing just one throw to book his place in the men’s javelin throw final here on Wednesday, sending the spear to 84.85m — comfortably past the automatic qualifying mark of 84.50m. Alongside him, compatriot Sachin Yadav produced a career-best performance on the big stage to also secure a spot, giving India two finalists in one of the marquee events of the championships. This was the fi...

August 29, 2025 10:48 AM

Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Diamond League final; Weber wins with 91.51m throw

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra finished runner-up in the Diamond League final on Thursday with a best throw of 85.01m on his sixth attempt. The 27-year-old, who had earlier managed 84.35m and recorded three fouls, moved past Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott, whose best of 84.95m earned him third place. Germany’s Julian Weber won the event with a personal best and world-leading throw of 91.51m in the second round, having already set the tone with a 91.37m effort in the first. Former wo...

July 5, 2025 10:14 PM

Neeraj Chopra reigns supreme at NC Classic 2025 with a throw of 86.18m

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, the poster boy of Indian athletics, continued his superb form as he won the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, a World Athletics gold-level event, with a best throw of 86.18m at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday. Kenya’s Julius Yego finished second with a season-best throw of 84.51m, while Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage came third with a best effort of 84.34m. Chopra, who was welcomed by 14,593 people with thunderous roars ...

June 25, 2025 10:34 AM

Neeraj Chopra wins Ostrava Golden Spike meet with a throw of 85.29m

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra won the javelin throw title at the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 meet with a best throw of 85.29 metres during the one-day competition held on Tuesday. Neeraj clinched victory with one throw remaining, as his third-attempt effort of 85.29m remained unbeaten through all six rounds, securing him yet another top podium finish this season. This marks his second title within a month, following his recent triumph at the Paris Diamond League. The 27-year-old athle...

June 21, 2025 7:05 AM

Neeraj Chopra triumphs at Paris Diamond League

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra delivered a commanding performance at the Paris Diamond League, claiming top spot with a powerful 88.16m throw on his very first attempt at Stade Charléty on Saturday. His opening throw set the benchmark for the evening and remained unmatched throughout the competition. Despite recording three fouls in his six attempts, the early effort was enough to keep him in the lead in a highly competitive field. Germany’s Julian Weber, a former Diamond League cha...

May 17, 2025 9:39 AM

PM Modi hails Neeraj Chopra’s landmark 90m throw at Doha Diamond League

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra for breaching the 90-metre mark in javelin throw during the Doha Diamond League 2025. The Prime Minister praised Chopra for achieving his personal best with a throw of 90.23 metres, calling it a reflection of the athlete’s relentless dedication, discipline, and passion. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “A spectacular feat! Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for breaching the 90 m mark at Doh...

May 17, 2025 8:29 AM

Neeraj Chopra breaks 90m barrier, finishes second

India’s Olympic gold medalist and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra delivered a historic performance at the Doha Diamond League on Friday, becoming the first Indian to cross the 90-metre mark in the sport. Despite the achievement, he finished second in the event following a remarkable final throw by Germany's Julian Weber. Chopra began his season on a high note, launching his first throw to a distance of 88.44 metres. Grenada’s Anderson Peters followed with 85.64m, and Trinid...

May 15, 2025 12:36 PM

Neeraj Chopra conferred honorary rank of Lt Colonel

India’s star athlete Neeraj Chopra has been conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. The double Olympic medallist’s appointment, published in The Gazette of India, came into effect on April 16. Chopra, who made history by becoming India’s first Olympic gold medallist in track and field at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, cemented his legacy with a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Games. With two Olympic medals, he is now India’s most successful individual Olympia...