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India’s pride

As India struggles to come to terms with wrestler Narsingh Yadav’s doping taint so close to the Rio Olympics, athlete Neeraj Chopra's feat of becoming the first Indian athlete to win gold at the junio

As India struggles to come to terms with wrestler Narsingh Yadav’s doping taint so close to the Rio Olympics, athlete Neeraj Chopra's feat of becoming the first Indian athlete to win gold at the junior world championship in the javelin throw provides a silver lining. Although Neeraj could not qualify for the Olympics, his throw of 86.48 metres broke the junior world record. Bravo, Neeraj!

Saurabh Duggal

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