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Neeraj was favourite for gold here after his 85.94m throw last month at Patiala during Federation Cup National Championships. (Photo: AP)

CWG 2018: Neeraj Chopra wins 1st gold for India in javelin event

Chopra went on to claim a gold medal with a season's best effort of 86.47m.

14 Apr 2018 12:03 PM

‘Reaching Gold Coast early will help us’

Chopra was upbeat about Indian athletes’ medal chances as well. The AFI has named a 31-member team for the Games.

20 Mar 2018 12:15 AM

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is expected to put up a good show at the Commonwealth Games.

‘Athletes can better haul despite ISL hurdle’

Anju and Valson claimed to have raised the matter in government meetings but with little luck.

01 Mar 2018 12:42 AM

Davinder Singh Kang was carrying a shoulder injury during his event. (Photo: PTI)

World Athletics Championship: Davinder Singh Kang becomes 1st Indian to qualify for javelin throw finals

Davinder Singh Kang qualified for the finals after surpassing the automatic qualification mark of 83 meters in his 3rd attempt.

11 Aug 2017 12:52 PM

Kang will now aim to clinch a medal for the country when he, along with 12 other throwers, compete in the final round on August 12. (Photo:AP)

World Athletics C'ships: Davinder Kang becomes first Indian to qualify for javelin throw finals

Kang surpassed the automatic qualification mark in third and final throw by sending the iron spear to a distance of 84.22 meters.

11 Aug 2017 11:42 AM

Neeraj Chopra's new Asian Championship javelin throw record brought a touch of class and emotion to the closing night of the event. (Photo: PTI)

Asian Athletics Championships: India scripts history, top medals tally for first time

The Indian contingent continued their domination on the final day of the competitions as they clinched 5 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze.

10 Jul 2017 5:35 PM

Swapna Barman (centre) en route to her gold in the women’s heptathlon event in the Asian Athletics Championships at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. (Photo: PTI )

Golds for Neeraj Chopra, Swapna Barman as India finish on top

Japan’s Meg Hemphill was second with 5883 points while another Indian Purnima Hembram was third with 5798 points.

10 Jul 2017 1:23 AM

Need to mork on my technique: Neeraj Chopra

The 19-year-old Haryana athlete will be seen in action at the Asian Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar.

07 Jul 2017 12:14 AM

Neeraj Chopra’s training in disarray after coach quits

Chopra’s performance peaked under Calvert’s tutelage as he qualified for August’s world championships at the Grand Prix in China this month.

06 May 2017 12:28 AM

Sky is the limit for Tejaswin Shankar

Smashing the national record wasn’t on Tejaswin’s agenda when he landed in Coimbatore.

19 Nov 2016 3:57 AM

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