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'Inspiration To The Entire Nation'

'Inspiration To The Entire Nation'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The sports fraternity joined the nation in mourning the passing of Ratan Tata, recognising his significant contributions to Indian industry and society.

Time to put past to rest and focus on future: Neeraj

Time to put past to rest and focus on future: Neeraj

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The Tokyo Olympics triumph is done and dusted for star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who is now looking ahead for success in the coming years as he arrived in Chula Vista, United States for his off-season training.

God has answered our prayers: Neeraj's family

God has answered our prayers: Neeraj's family

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'Today, he has lived up to everyone's expectations and made India proud'

India's Cricket Boom Is Just Beginning

India's Cricket Boom Is Just Beginning

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'We have just scratched the surface because cricket has been around for the longest time.'

What is Neeraj doing with Leander-Kim?

What is Neeraj doing with Leander-Kim?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Atlanta 1996 Bronze medalist meets Tokyo 2021 Gold medalist.

Will Neeraj breach 90m mark at World Athletics?

Will Neeraj breach 90m mark at World Athletics?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expects to breach the coveted 90m mark this year but doesn't want to think about "distance" going into the World Athletics Championships, in Eugene, United States.

'India should target 20 medals in LA 2028 Olympics'

'India should target 20 medals in LA 2028 Olympics'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

India's 2024 Paris Olympics medallists, including star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and shooter Manu Bhaker, were felicitated with cash awards by the Indian Olympic Association.

Federer watches as Neeraj shines bright in Zurich

Federer watches as Neeraj shines bright in Zurich

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Roger Federer made a star-studded appearance at the Zurich leg of the Diamond League

Chopra finishes second in Diamond League Final

Chopra finishes second in Diamond League Final

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Neeraj Chopra failed to defend his Diamond League champion's title

Neeraj's javelin, Lovlina's gloves headline second day of e-auction

Neeraj's javelin, Lovlina's gloves headline second day of e-auction

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo Olympics javelin and Lovlina Borgohain's boxing gloves hogged the limelight on day two of the third edition of the e-auction of gifts presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

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.

Proud to Represent India: Neeraj, Sen celebrate R-Day

Proud to Represent India: Neeraj, Sen celebrate R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

As the nation celebrates its 76th Republic Day, India's sports fraternity took to social media to share their patriotic sentiments and wishes with fans across the country on Sunday.

IPL champs CSK felicitate Neeraj; present him Rs 1 crore

IPL champs CSK felicitate Neeraj; present him Rs 1 crore

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Three-time Indian Premier League champions Chennai Super Kings on Sunday honoured Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra by presenting him Rs one crore in recognition of his historic feat at the Tokyo Games.

Padma Bhushan for Jhajharia; Chopra gets Padma Shri

Padma Bhushan for Jhajharia; Chopra gets Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Star para athlete Devendra Jhajharia was named for the prestigious Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honour in the country while Olympic gold winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was among eight sportspersons named for the Padma Shri.

'My Dream Is To Keep Our Flag Flying High'

'My Dream Is To Keep Our Flag Flying High'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'It's a dream that I have achieved.'

Will Neeraj breach 90m mark at Doha Diamond League?

Will Neeraj breach 90m mark at Doha Diamond League?

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra faces the likes of reigning World champion Anderson Peters of Grenada and Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic in a star-studded field in Doha.

Ahead of Olympics, Neeraj ironing out kinks in technique

Ahead of Olympics, Neeraj ironing out kinks in technique

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Chopra said he has missed the "natural feeling" of being in a world-class field, except for one occasion, in the run up to the Games which opens on July 23 -- that one time was the Kuortane Games event in Finland on June 26 where he won a bronze with a performance of 86.79m in a star-studded field comprising, among others, Olympics gold favourite German Johannes Vetter, who won the event with a massive throw of 93.59m.

Athletics Worlds: Neeraj looks to break new ground

Athletics Worlds: Neeraj looks to break new ground

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Chopra threw a personal best 89.30m at last month's Paavo Nurmi Games before improving it to 89.94m at the Stockholm Diamond League.

Javelin star Neeraj recommended for Khel Ratna

Javelin star Neeraj recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Saturday recommended for the coveted Khel Ratna Award by the committee constituted by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) for the third time in a row. The 22-year-old Chopra is the only track and field athlete to be recommended by the AFI for the country's highest sports award this year.

Can World Champ Neeraj pull of an encore at Diamond League Finals?

Can World Champ Neeraj pull of an encore at Diamond League Finals?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

If Chopra holds the trophy and pockets the US$30,000 prize money at the Prefontaine Classic, he will become only the third man to defend the DL overall title, though the format changed in 2017.

This is like cheating.. Bartonietz lambasts Shivpal

"This is like cheating.." Bartonietz lambasts Shivpal

Rediff.com21 May 2025

So stupid, I have no words: Klaus Bartonietz on Shivpal's dope violation

Reliving Neeraj's historic gold on National Javelin Day

Reliving Neeraj's historic gold on National Javelin Day

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Several states celebrate National Javelin Day on Monday to mark Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold winning feat

PIX: Chopra 'happy to win World javelin silver; will take it'

PIX: Chopra 'happy to win World javelin silver; will take it'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Olympic champion Neeraj admitted that his comeback from outside the medal position midway into World Athletics javelin throw final was 'challenging, but he knew that a good throw was around the corner.

India set 30-medal target at Asian Athletics Championships

India set 30-medal target at Asian Athletics Championships

Rediff.com22 May 2025

In the 2023 edition, India had won 27 medals to finish third in the standings behind Japan and China.

Neeraj to compete in Lausanne Diamond League

Neeraj to compete in Lausanne Diamond League

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

He pulled out of the Birmingham CWG (July 28-August 8) just two days before the start of the multi-sport event as he was advised a four-week rest by his medical team. He then underwent rehabilitation in Germany.

PICS: What you must know about Olympic champ Neeraj

PICS: What you must know about Olympic champ Neeraj

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Philem Dipak Singh traces Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's rise to Olympic glory.

Neeraj, Lovlina among 11 recommended for Khel Ratna

Neeraj, Lovlina among 11 recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

An unprecedented 11 athletes were selected for the country's highest sporting honour.

20 gold, 20 silver... India dominate SAAF C'ships

20 gold, 20 silver... India dominate SAAF C'ships

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

India tops medal table in SAAF Senior C'ships; Lankan star Pathirage clinches javelin gold

Chopra ends 2021 season, says focus on hectic 2022

Chopra ends 2021 season, says focus on hectic 2022

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra says he needs to recharge and come back stronger for a packed 2022 calendar, which includes the World Championships, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.

Competitor who can stop Neeraj from winning gold

Competitor who can stop Neeraj from winning gold

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Vetter is the favourite to claim gold, while Chopra is being seen as India's best bet to end the country's Olympic medal drought in athletics.

First throw perfect, but need to improve in final: Neeraj

First throw perfect, but need to improve in final: Neeraj

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Javelin thrower needed just a few seconds to make that cut, sending the spear well past the direct qualifying mark of 83.50m in his first attempt at the Tokyo Olympics, on Wednesday.

Neeraj sets sights on personal best and Olympic record

Neeraj sets sights on personal best and Olympic record

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Tokyo Olympics javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra has lined up the World Championships, Commonwealth Championships and Diamond League next year to achieve his goal.

Rohit wins javelin gold to keep Worlds hopes alive

Rohit wins javelin gold to keep Worlds hopes alive

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Rohit Yadav clinched the javelin throw gold medal at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships to keep himself in contention for a berth in the World Championships in Tokyo.

Javelin thrower Neeraj doubtful for Doha Worlds

Javelin thrower Neeraj doubtful for Doha Worlds

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has undergone an elbow surgery

The Ding Dong Duel That Thrilled Asia

The Ding Dong Duel That Thrilled Asia

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra successfully defended his Asian Games gold medal in a thrilling duel with fellow Indian athlete Kishore Jena, overcoming a technical glitch that added to the drama.

What Prime Minister Modi told Olympic champ Neeraj

What Prime Minister Modi told Olympic champ Neeraj

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The Primer Minister Modi spoke about Neeraj Chopra's confident body language, which was eye-catching during the Olympic finals but something that the PM said he noticed before he left for the Games.

PM Modi: Olympics-bound team will make India proud

PM Modi: Olympics-bound team will make India proud

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that India's Olympic-bound contingent will make the country proud and live up to the aspirations of 140 crore people

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough.

Might not have to wait till Olympics... could breach the 90m mark before that: Neeraj

Might not have to wait till Olympics... could breach the 90m mark before that: Neeraj

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Olympic gold-medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is aiming to breach the 90m mark before the Paris Olympics and says the way his preparations are going, it could happen anytime soon.

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.