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Sable joins Chopra in Diamond League finale in Brussels

Sable joins Chopra in Diamond League finale in Brussels

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The season finale will be a two-day affair on September 13 and 14. The men's 3000m steeplechase is scheduled for September 13 while the men's javelin throw event will he held the next day.

Pakistan Cricket Wants Arshad Nadeem To...

Pakistan Cricket Wants Arshad Nadeem To...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Head Coach Jason Gillespie has extended an invitation for Arshad Nadeem to visit the team's dressing room, believing his presence could serve as a significant morale boost.

Russia ready for peace, Ukraine for negotiation: Trump

Russia ready for peace, Ukraine for negotiation: Trump

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

"... It's time to stop this madness. It's time to halt the killing. It's time to end the senseless war. If you want to end wars, you have to talk to both sides," Trump said.

Javelin thrower Dahiya banned for sending proxy for dope sample

Javelin thrower Dahiya banned for sending proxy for dope sample

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Javelin thrower Amit Dahiya was banned for four years for evading dope sample collection by sending a proxy during the National Javelin Throw Open Championships last year.

Neeraj eyes redemption, vows to come back stronger

Neeraj eyes redemption, vows to come back stronger

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra admitted to falling short of his full potential in the Paris Olympics final, where he secured a silver medal with a throw of 89.45 meters.

How Neeraj Chopra Balances Long Locks, Army

How Neeraj Chopra Balances Long Locks, Army

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Neeraj Chopra, who holds the rank of Subedar Major in the Indian Army, admits that his long hair often raises eyebrows when he dons the uniform.

The Olympics, From A Spectator's Lens

The Olympics, From A Spectator's Lens

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

What is it like watching all the Olympian action and drama unfold from the spectators' galleries at the Stade de France?

PIX: PM Modi declares 38th National Games open!

PIX: PM Modi declares 38th National Games open!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'It is a beautiful portrait of Ek Bharat, Sreshth Bharat.'

World Athletics: Annu finishes 8th in javelin final

World Athletics: Annu finishes 8th in javelin final

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

India's Annu Rani failed to repeat her impressive qualifying round form as she finished eighth in the women's javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships.

Javelin thrower Chopra creates history

Javelin thrower Chopra creates history

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Neeraj Chopra scripted history by smashing the junior world record in javelin throw en route to a gold medal with a stunning effort of 86.48m at the IAAF World Under-20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

Paralympics: Check out India's schedule on Day 10

Paralympics: Check out India's schedule on Day 10

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

India's schedule for Day 10 of competition at the Paralympics on Saturday.

Neeraj Chopra set to part ways with coach Bartonietz

Neeraj Chopra set to part ways with coach Bartonietz

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The hugely successful partnership between star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and his long-time coach Klaus Bartonietz of Germany is set to end after five years of working together.

Olympic encore by Neeraj unlikely in Paris?

Olympic encore by Neeraj unlikely in Paris?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Olympics is a high-stakes and high-pressure situation and anything can happen. Guessing a medal on the basis of statistics is difficult, says Neeraj Chopra's coach Klaus Bartonietz.

With eyes on the prize, Antil-led Paralympians take off to Paris

With eyes on the prize, Antil-led Paralympians take off to Paris

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The likes of Antil, who is bidding to become the first Indian to defend his Paralympics gold, will train at facilities near the French capital to acclimatise with the weather conditions there.

Javelin thrower Tek Chand to be India's flag-bearer at Paralympics opening

Javelin thrower Tek Chand to be India's flag-bearer at Paralympics opening

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Javelin thrower Tek Chand will be India's flag-bearer at the Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony after Thangavelu Mariyappan, who was initially named as flag-bearer, was quarantined following close contact with a COVID-19 positive person on their flight to Tokyo.

Neeraj Chopra's advice that helped Sumit Antil win gold....

Neeraj Chopra's advice that helped Sumit Antil win gold....

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Neeraj Chopra not to try anything new during competition worked wonders for Sumit Antil who heeded to the superstar javelin thrower's advice to win back-to-back gold

Even late at night at 1 AM, people were watching you

"Even late at night at 1 AM, people were watching you"

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Olympic and World Championships gold medalist Neeraj Chopra following his silver medal win at the ongoing Paris Olympics

Guess The Price Of Neeraj Chopra's Watch!

Guess The Price Of Neeraj Chopra's Watch!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra didn't just capture silver at the Paris Olympics; he also turned heads with his watch too

Neeraj Chopra is excellence personified: PM Modi

Neeraj Chopra is excellence personified: PM Modi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chimed in to congratulate the 26-year-old.

It was Arshad's day: Neeraj Chopra

It was Arshad's day: Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'India played well (at the Paris Olympics). Our national anthem may not have been played today, but it will be heard in the future.'

PICS: Neeraj Chopra gives India historic Olympics javelin GOLD

PICS: Neeraj Chopra gives India historic Olympics javelin GOLD

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Neeraj Chopra scripted history in Tokyo on Saturday, winning the men's Javelin Throw and ending India's wait for an elusive medal in athletics at the Olympics.

SEE: Sumit, Bhagyashri lead India's largest Paralympic team

SEE: Sumit, Bhagyashri lead India's largest Paralympic team

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Indian contingent led out by Sumit, Bhagyashri at Paralympic opening ceremony

'Neeraj, Nadeem show sport is beyond boundaries'

'Neeraj, Nadeem show sport is beyond boundaries'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Nadeem clinched the gold medal with a stunning Olympic record throw of 92.97m while defending champion Chopra took the silver

'Your legacy grows stronger with every step'

'Your legacy grows stronger with every step'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

2008 Olympic gold medallist shooter, Abhinav Bindra took to his official X handle and thanked Neeraj for inspiring every Indian to dream big.

Javelin star Neeraj forced to cut short training in Turkey

Javelin star Neeraj forced to cut short training in Turkey

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who has qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, is returning home from his training base in Turkey owing to the coronavirus pandemic that has forced many countries to shut their doors to passengers arriving from outside. The 22-year-old Chopra has been training in Turkey for the last one month.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 6, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 6, 2024

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Tuesday, Day 11 of the Paris Olympics: (All timings in IST):

Can Neeraj Chopra repeat his magic in Lausanne Diamond League?

Can Neeraj Chopra repeat his magic in Lausanne Diamond League?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Nursing a long-standing groin injury, Chopra claimed a silver in the Paris Olympics on August 8 with a 89.45m throw

Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin final with first attempt

Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin final with first attempt

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

ndia's young javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra qualified for the final of his event at the Commonwealth Games, clearing the qualifying mark in just his first throw to finish second in his group. Joining Chopra in the men's javelin thrown final was Vipin Kasana.

Why Modi Sat On The Floor...

Why Modi Sat On The Floor...

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

In a heartwarming gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sat on the floor to accept a gift from Paralympic gold medallist Navdeep Singh.

SEE: Neeraj Chopra Receives Royal Welcome in Haryana

SEE: Neeraj Chopra Receives Royal Welcome in Haryana

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Having secured second place in the Diamond League at Brussels despite an injury, Chopra was honored with a grand reception by the Sports University of Haryana in Sonipat on Friday.

Paris Paralympics: Navdeep wins historic GOLD; Simran bags bronze in 200m

Paris Paralympics: Navdeep wins historic GOLD; Simran bags bronze in 200m

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

India's Navdeep Singh claimed gold medal in a dramatic men's javelin throw F41 final while Simran won the bronze medal in the women's 200m T12 final at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Saturday.

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

India have sent an 84-strong contingent of para-athletes, the largest ever in the country's history -- a heady mix of youth and experience, for the Paralympic Games, starting in Paris on Wednesday.

Your churma reminded me... PM to Neeraj's mother

"Your churma reminded me..." PM to Neeraj's mother

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's mother on Wednesday that the 'churma' prepared by her reminded him of his mother and turned him emotional.

Chopra on cusp of history, but tough challenge beckons

Chopra on cusp of history, but tough challenge beckons

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

His stunning monster throw of 89.34 metres in the qualification round made quite a statement, but a tough challenge awaits defending champion Neeraj Chopra as he seeks another piece of history in the Paris Olympics men's javelin throw final round in Paris on Thursday.

Yarraji, Shirse smash National Games hurdles records

Yarraji, Shirse smash National Games hurdles records

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Andhra Pradesh's Jyothi Yarraji and Tejas Shirse of Maharashtra won their third successive gold medals in the women's 110m hurdles and men's 100m hurdles respectively at the National Games in Dehradun.

PIX: Chhetri congratulates Neeraj in Paris!

PIX: Chhetri congratulates Neeraj in Paris!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

On Thursday, Neeraj hurled the javelin in his season's best effort of 89.45m to secure a silver medal, making him the first track-and-field athlete from India to have two Olympic medals, the first being an unprecedented gold in Tokyo.

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 3, 2024

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 3, 2024

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

India schedule for the sixth day of the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday.

Shopping blunders to movies, music: Neeraj Chopra gets personal

Shopping blunders to movies, music: Neeraj Chopra gets personal

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Neeraj exhibited the basics of throwing a javelin to former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik on JioCinema's 'Get Set Gold'

PIX: India's para athletes script history in Paris!

PIX: India's para athletes script history in Paris!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu won silver and bronze respectively in the men's High Jump T63 while Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar took the second and third spots in the Javelin Throw F46 final.

Saina Nehwal Hits Back At Trolls

Saina Nehwal Hits Back At Trolls

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'Ghar pe bait ke comment karna easy hai and sports khelna difficult.'