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Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra has been struggling with a back problem for the past two weeks, which may have impacted his performance in the World Championships final in Tokyo on Thursday. A senior Athletics Federation of India (AFI) official told PTI that Chopra had informed them about the issue, and…
The Paralympic Committee of India on Thursday unveiled the official medals for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships (Image credit – PCI/SAI) The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Thursday unveiled the official medals for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, marking a major milestone in the build-up to the event…
Sachin Yadav (Image credit: Athletics Federation of India) NEW DELHI: Indian javelin thrower Sachin Yadav produced a breakthrough performance at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo on Thursday, finishing fourth in the men’s javelin final with a personal best throw of 86.27 metres. The 25-year-old from Khekra, Uttar Pradesh outperformed renowned Asian rivals Neeraj…
Neeraj Chopra (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra’s campaign at the World Athletics Championships ended in disappointment on Thursday as he finished eighth in the men’s javelin final. The Tokyo Olympics gold medallist, who had triumphed at the same venue in 2020, was unable to replicate that success this time.He opened with a throw…
Neeraj Chopra was visibly frustrated after his fifth throw in the men’s javelin throw final. He was eliminated in the same round (Images via Getty Images) Neeraj Chopra failed to emulate his usual best self at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing eighth in the men’s javelin throw final on Thursday. The former Olympic…
World Athletics Championships LIVE: Neeraj Chopra will face Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem in the World Athletics Championship javelin final, continuing their intense rivalry. Chopra, who has already breached the 90-metre mark this season, secured his spot in the final with a single throw of 84.85 metres during the qualification round. Chopra’s qualification performance marks his fifth…
Portugal’s Isaac Nader reacts after winning the men’s 1,500 meters final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. (AP) Tokyo: The beauty of sport is its ability to surprise and Isaac Nader produced one of the biggest ever in international 1,500 metres finals as he won the world title on Wednesday while Katie Moon was…
Neeraj Chopra World Athletics Championships 2025 Live Updates: Neeraj Chopra, India’s javelin superstar, will begin his World Championship title defence in the qualification round in Tokyo on Wednesday, facing a formidable field including Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan and Diamond League champion Julian Weber of Germany. The event takes place at the same…
India’s Sarvesh Anil Kushare reacts after an attempt in the men’s high jump final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) After Sarvesh Anil Kushare scaled new heights to improve his personal best to finish sixth in men’s high jump on Tuesday, Indian fans will look to defending…
Anandkumar Velkumar (@narendramodi/X via PTI Photo)(PTI09_16_2025_000070B) Chennai: What started off as an afternoon pastime for a six-year-old on a badminton court in KK Nagar, a middle-class neighbourhood in south Chennai, has now made Anandkumar Velkumar a world champion. The 22-year-old, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, became the first Indian to win…
