India's Sumit Antil wins javelin throw F64 gold with Paralympics record of 70.59m, becomes first Indian man to defend title.
The AFI started National Open Javelin Throw Championships in 2018 and its third edition is scheduled in October this year.
Audi plans to focus the Indian market, including deepening market penetration and increasing sales volume.
Athletics Federation of India vice-president Anju Bobby George believes that while the spotlight will undoubtedly be on javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra to defend his Olympic title,
The upcoming Games will be held from July 26 to August 11 and India would be hoping to better its best ever tally of seven medals, including Chopra's historic javelin throw gold at the Tokyo Games.
'We used to give these boxers a hammering in the ring and now they are teaching youngsters how to defend. Come on man!' 'People like Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar were among the top boxers in the world, but instead of choosing them to train young boxers they are picking people who are yes men.'
Yarraji also competed in the women's 200m event in Warsaw and clocked 23.53 to finish second behind compatriot Kiran Pahal, who timed her run at 23.33.
'With an achievement like this, Gukesh could even be endorsing global brands.'
The hearing on the matter concluded in Paris on Friday after it accepted Vinesh's appeal against her ouster for being 100gm overweight on the morning of her final against eventual gold-winner Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of USA.
'I don't know how long cinema will survive.'
Pakistan's sensational javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem who won the country's first individual Olympics gold in 40 years is being showered with cash awards by Punjab and other provincial governments and organisations.
India's final tally in Hangzhou stood at 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze, a quantum leap from the 70 medals the contingent bagged at Jakarta in 2018.
'It (injury) will be all right after tomorrow's rest. I want to give my best in the final round on August 12 and win a medal for the country'
I envy today's athletes because I was in wrong era: Anju Bobby George
Let's delve into the five most notable sporting accomplishments that India has achieved post August 15, 1947.
2023 was marked by outstanding sporting achievements, shattered records, and the crowning of new champions, all captured by photographers documenting every significant twist and turn.
Sumit Antil wants to improve upon his world record in his bid to defend his title
Tejaswin will however focus on Asian Games 2023, which will be held from Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8.
Manu Bhaker hopes her Paris feat is just the start for India's women athletes
At 22, Manu Bhaker has already become one of India's greatest athletes by winning two medals in the same Olympics.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
Arshad Nadeem's home village erupted into rapturous celebrations after he clinched Pakistan's first Olympic medal in athletics
Before joining national camp in early 2015, he was training at Tau Devi Lal Stadium at Panchkula after being shifted from Shivaji Stadium at Panipat.
Jeswin Aldrin, who had already qualified for the championships, however missed the cut.
Anju Bobby George says Parul Chaudhary among ones to watch out for
Sreeshankar jumps huge 8.41m in National Inter-State, qualifies for World Championships
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded India's athletes for their spectacular showing at the Tokyo Olympics, saying their tremendous show has inspired the youth of the country.
President Ram Nath Kovind hosted high tea for the Indian contingent to the Tokyo Olympics 2020 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Independence Day eve, August 14, 2021.
Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from the Olympic finals, this time till August 16, prolonging the Indian wrestler's wait for a resolution.
Team India will compete in 15 sporting disciplines as well as four disciplines in the para sports category.
A summary of the country's athletes performed at the Tokyo Games on Wednesday, August 4.
Dominic Xavier offers his cheeky take on Monday's event when government ministers feliciated the Tokyo Olympic medalists.
'Team India's participation in the Olympics couldn't have ended on a sweeter note'
The soft-spoken Rudisha, belonging to the Masai tribe, was critical of runners tarring the country's image.
Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 12, Tuesday, August 7, 2024:
You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.
Before Rani, Kashinath Naik and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra had won a bronze and a gold in men's javelin throw in the 2010 and 2018 editions respectively.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
Gold medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was the undisputed star as the Indian track and field team returned from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games to a warm reception in New Delhi.
'India has expressed interest to host the 2036 Olympics and 2030 Youth Olympics'
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