News for 'Neeraj Chopra'

Manu's Dad Slams Neeraj 'Marriage' Talk

Manu's Dad Slams Neeraj 'Marriage' Talk

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'Manu is still very young. She is not even of marriageable age.'

Neeraj's Surprise Encounter With Rinku

Neeraj's Surprise Encounter With Rinku

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Indian cricketers seem super happy to meet the only Indian to win an athletics Olympics gold medal.

Neeraj's Gold Javelin Has A New Home

Neeraj's Gold Javelin Has A New Home

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

'The occasion was even more special because I had Abhinav A Bindra sir with me.'

Indian women's cricket team nominated for 2026 Laureus Award

Indian women's cricket team nominated for 2026 Laureus Award

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Following their historic World Cup win, the Indian women's cricket team has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Team of the Year Award, a first for any women's cricket team.

Neeraj Trains Hard For Paris Olympics

Neeraj Trains Hard For Paris Olympics

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'The prep for Paris Olympics is going strong. Keep rocking Neeraj Chopra.'

Can NC Classic emulate Mondo Classic's charm?

Can NC Classic emulate Mondo Classic's charm?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Neeraj Chopra Classic: Double Olympic medallist hopes to spark javelin revolution in India

Double delight: Neeraj grabs gold, Jena takes silver

Double delight: Neeraj grabs gold, Jena takes silver

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Neeraj emerged victorious with a season's best throw of 88.88 meters.

Audi to rework India strategy as EU FTA may slash import duty on luxury cars to 10%

Audi to rework India strategy as EU FTA may slash import duty on luxury cars to 10%

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

German carmaker Audi plans to reassess and adjust its product launch strategy in India once the specific details of import duty reductions under the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) become clear, according to Balbir Singh Dhillon, the brand's director in India.

Neeraj trumps injury to make Diamond League finale!

Neeraj trumps injury to make Diamond League finale!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

"First goal, go to the doctor and make my groin 100 per cent fit and also I will be technically better and try to throw far again," he had said last month about his plans for this year and the coming one.

'We did it brother': Neeraj's post for Weber after breaching 90m

'We did it brother': Neeraj's post for Weber after breaching 90m

Rediff.com18 May 2025

India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra dropped a heart-warming message for his German rival Julian Weber after the duo breached the 90 metres mark for the first time in their stellar careers.

Don 3 To Hera Pheri 3: 10 'Cursed' Sequels

Don 3 To Hera Pheri 3: 10 'Cursed' Sequels

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Bollywood has announced plenty of high-profile sequels with fanfare, only for a few of them to vanish into endless delays, casting chaos and development hell.

What's Neeraj's advice to the youth

What's Neeraj's advice to the youth

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

'To the youth, I would say that they should not assume in the starting itself that they would be bagging medals. They should exercise patience, because sports consume a lot of your time.'

Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Bought ticket to see Neeraj in Paris: Dutch para world javelin champion Roorda

Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Bought ticket to see Neeraj in Paris: Dutch para world javelin champion Roorda

Chopra begins DL campaign in Doha with aim to regain javelin title

Chopra begins DL campaign in Doha with aim to regain javelin title

Rediff.com15 May 2025

National record-holders Gulveer Singh and Parul Chaudhary are also competing in the men's 5000m and women's 3000m steeplechase events respectively, making this the country maximum representation ever in a DL event.

'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

Olympics: Neeraj qualifies for final with season best effort

Olympics: Neeraj qualifies for final with season best effort

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra turned on the style as he stormed into the men's Javelin Throw final of the Olympic Games with a season's best effort of 89.34m in his very first attempt in the qualification round in Paris on Tuesday.

Jena pulls out of NC Classic 2025

Jena pulls out of NC Classic 2025

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

On June 6, Poland's Martin Konecny had replaced Asian Games bronze medallist Genki Dean of Japan as the organisers confirmed the 12-man entry list for the rescheduled event.

The two-word advice that saw Neeraj throw his season's best

The two-word advice that saw Neeraj throw his season's best

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

With seven points from Thursday's second-place finish at the Lausanne Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra is joint third alongside Julian Weber in Diamond League standings with 15 points.

Neeraj aims to fix technical glitches ahead of next season

Neeraj aims to fix technical glitches ahead of next season

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

'It was an injury-plagued year but injury is fine now, I will be 100 per cent fit for the new season.'

Neeraj to skip Asian Athletics C'ships, sprinter Kujur in squad

Neeraj to skip Asian Athletics C'ships, sprinter Kujur in squad

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

National record holder in women's javelin throw, Annu Rani would consider herself to be lucky to make it to the squad as she has been struggling for some time to reach the 60m mark.

Olympic champ Chopra to lead 28-member squad at Paris Games

Olympic champ Chopra to lead 28-member squad at Paris Games

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The squad comprises 17 men and 11 women athletes with some of the other prominent names being Asian Games champions Avinash Sable, Tejinderpal Singh Toor along with sprint hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, to name a few.

Neeraj to compete in India for first time in three years

Neeraj to compete in India for first time in three years

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will compete at home for the first time in three years after confirming participation in the National Federation Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar from May 12 to 15.

WC Final: Neeraj's Pep Talk To India Team

WC Final: Neeraj's Pep Talk To India Team

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

'A Gold-standard meeting! Javelin thrower & Olympic Gold medallist @Neeraj_chopra1 interacted with #TeamIndia ahead of the #U19T20WorldCup Final!'

India Launches Indoor Athletics with National Championship in Bhubaneswar

India Launches Indoor Athletics with National Championship in Bhubaneswar

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

India is set to host its first-ever National Indoor Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step towards hosting the World Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028. The event will feature a 200m track and various field events, providing a novel experience for Indian athletes.

Neeraj in Germany to consult doctor over surgery

Neeraj in Germany to consult doctor over surgery

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

During the Paris Olympics, Chopra had expressed his desire to play in the Diamond League Final to be held in Brussels, Belgium, on September 14. For that to happen, he will have to play at least one DL Meeting -- either in Lausanne on August 22 or in Zurich on September 5.

More power to you: Kareena, Anushka congratulate Neeraj

More power to you: Kareena, Anushka congratulate Neeraj

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Kareena took to Instagram and shared the news of Chopra's win with a silver medal GIF and clap emoticons.

Chopra prioritises training, skips Paris Diamond League

Chopra prioritises training, skips Paris Diamond League

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Neeraj Chopra said he is focussing on training and strengthening his blocking leg.

Neeraj opens up about fitness concerns

Neeraj opens up about fitness concerns

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'It's not good in sport, it's not good to push and continue. If you want to run a long career then you have to be fit and healthy but there are competitions where you can't make a decision. Now we will work on this and work on the technique.'

Neeraj Conquers The World! Congratulate The Champion

Neeraj Conquers The World! Congratulate The Champion

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Salute The Champion!

Kareena, Kalyani, Dulquar Get The Honours

Kareena, Kalyani, Dulquar Get The Honours

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The Hollywood Reporter introduces yet another awards show, and India's biggest stars give it a warm welcome.

India sweats on Olympic, CWG bids as verdict nears

India sweats on Olympic, CWG bids as verdict nears

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is also highlighting how the Indian sports scene is changing under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

What Abhinav Gifted Neeraj...

What Abhinav Gifted Neeraj...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

'I hope that Tokyo will be a supportive friend and motivate you to get a sibling named Paris for him in 2024!'

We were never really close friends: Neeraj on Pakistan's Nadeem

We were never really close friends: Neeraj on Pakistan's Nadeem

Rediff.com15 May 2025

On the eve of the Diamond League in Doha, the two-time Olympic medallist and reigning world champion, sought to set the record straight when asked about his equation with Nadeem, who won the gold medal at the Paris Games last year.

Stay present, Paris awaits: Bindra's mantra for Neeraj

Stay present, Paris awaits: Bindra's mantra for Neeraj

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'The only advice to him would be to focus on his process, to remain in the present'

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.

Now Neeraj Takes India To The Moon

Now Neeraj Takes India To The Moon

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Dominic Xavier congratulates Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra as he scripted history yet again on Sunday by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Athletics Championships with a big throw of 88.17m in the men's javelin final in Budapest.

Road to Gold: Ministry approves Neeraj's Swiss training

Road to Gold: Ministry approves Neeraj's Swiss training

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Neeraj Chopra's preparatory camp in Switzerland gets ministry approval

Neeraj, Bindra bask in Olympics gold glitter

Neeraj, Bindra bask in Olympics gold glitter

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist presented the 2020 Olympics javelin throw champion a puppy, named 'Tokyo'.

'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.