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July 30, 2026 5:17 PM

CWG 2026: Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh qualify for men’s javelin final

India's star javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh advanced to the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after successfully negotiating a challenging qualification round held in windy conditions in Glasgow on Thursday. With difficult weather affecting performances, none of the athletes managed to breach the automatic qualifying mark of 84.00m. The finalists were instead determined based on the top 12 overall performances, with all three Indians making...

July 30, 2026 9:18 AM

India’s Commonwealth Games schedule today: Neeraj Chopra begins title quest, Toor eyes first CWG medal

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will headline India's campaign on Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Thursday as he begins his bid to reclaim the men's javelin throw title in the qualification round. The former world champion, who won gold at Gold Coast 2018 before missing the Birmingham 2022 Games through injury, will compete alongside Yash Vir Singh and Rohit Yadav in the men's javelin qualifiers. Another major medal hope comes in the men's shot put final, where national record holder Ta...

June 18, 2026 5:15 PM

Neeraj opens up on coaching change after Zelezny’s exit, says he’s back to ‘natural technique’

Tokyo Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has shed light on the decision to end his coaching partnership with javelin legend Jan Zelezny, revealing that the move was driven more by practicality than performance. Speaking during the Wanda Diamond League media interaction in Doha on Thursday, Chopra said that while working with the three-time Olympic champion helped him achieve the long-awaited 90-metre milestone, he eventually decided to return to a setup centred around familiarity, flexibility, and ...

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...