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February 10, 2024 Garima Ranawat

Sachin Tendulkar thanks Laureus ambassadors Yuvraj Singh, Neeraj Chopra for special mention

Indian batting legend Tendulkar appreciated 2011 World Cup winner Singh for his special mention

February 6, 2024 SportsTiger Staff

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Neerag Chopra’s post came after two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu posted a picture of javelin on her social media.

February 6, 2024 Garima Ranawat

Rishte ka collab: Fans speculate marriage rumours as Neeraj Chopra posts badminton racquet picture; deletes later

Sindhu is undergoing training with Agus Dwi Santoso and is expected to make a comeback at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Malaysia.

December 21, 2023 Garima Ranawat

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Sat-Chi reached the top of the BWF rankings in October 2023 and thus became the only Indian doubles pair to do so.

December 5, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

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The Premier League has called the £6.7 billion deal starting from 2025-26 as the “largest sports media rights deal ever concluded in the UK.”

December 4, 2023 Arjun Sharma

Neeraj Chopra believes Jasprit Bumrah could increase pace with tweak in his action

Neeraj Chopra also spoke about how the CWC final wasn’t the day for the Indian cricket team despite their concerted efforts.

November 28, 2023 Garima Ranawat

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November 15, 2023 Garima Ranawat

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Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller extended his best wishes to the Indian cricket team for the World Cup 2023.

October 14, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

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France, Portugal, and Belgium have joined the hosts Germany as the first four teams to qualify through to the UEFA Euro 2024.

October 14, 2023 Garima Ranawat

ESPORTS

Neeraj Chopra to attend BGIS Grand Finals Day 3 as special guest

The day three of the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2023 will take place on October 15, Sunday.

October 13, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

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Gareth Southgate stated that FA “tried to make the best decision with good intentions” in regard to those who have died in Israel and Gaza.

October 12, 2023 Abhishek Sandikar

World Athletics nominates Neeraj Chopra for Men’s World Athlete of the Year award

For the Men’s World Athlete of the Year award, Neeraj Chopra will go against 11 nominees.

October 9, 2023 Garima Ranawat

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Swiatek won the China Open on Sunday, October 8, defeating World No. 22 Liudmila Samsonova in straight sets 6-2, 6-2, in the final clash in Beijing.

October 8, 2023 Abhishek Sandikar

I am still a lot away: Neeraj Chopra believes he is yet to achieve his potential after Asian Games gold

Chopra clinched the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event. The 25-year-old was one of India’s biggest medal hopes and successfully lived up to the expectations with a season best throw of 88.88 m.

October 5, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

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Overcoming a back spasm, Prannoy got better of Malaysian counterpart Lee Zii Jia 21-16, 21-23, 22-20 to reserve his berth in the top four and confirm second medal for India in badminton.

October 5, 2023 Tanishq Sharma

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra prevents Indian flag from falling on ground at Asian Games 2023

Chopra made his gold-winning throw in the fourth attempt after registering a distance of 82.38m, 84.49m, and a failed throw in his first three attempts.

October 4, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

I think it’s calculated: Anju Bobby George hits out after officials asks Neeraj Chopra to rethrow at Asian Games 2023

While Neeraj Chopra defended his gold, Kishore Jena clinched the silver in men’s javelin on October 4.

October 4, 2023 Tanishq Sharma

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra’s advice to Tejaswin Shankar ahead of decathlete’s silver medal at Asian Games 2023

Tejaswin took the sport barely months ago and went on to win India’s first medal in decathlon since Vijay Singh Chauhan, who won gold in decathlon at the Asian Games 1974.

September 17, 2023 Garima Ranawat

I’ll do my best in Asian Games 2023: Neeraj Chopra after finishing second in Diamond League final

The Golden boy will now compete at the Asiad, which is set to commence on September 22, Friday in Hangzhou, China.

September 17, 2023 Garima Ranawat

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The 25-year-old athlete stood second with 83.80 m throw, whereas Finland’s Oliver Helander finished third, with a throw of 83.74m.

September 17, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Diamond League final; misses top spot by 0.44 metres

While the season is over for Jakub Vadlejch, Neeraj Chopra will aim to get to his best at the Asian Games 2023.

September 11, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s next javelin throw event in India?

Chopra finished the season with 23 points, placing him third in the Diamond League points standings.

September 8, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

Avinash Sable and Murali Sreeshankar pull out of Diamond League finals to focus on Asian Games 2023

Notably, with the withdrawal of both the Indian athletes, Neeraj Chopra remains the sole representative from the country at the event.

September 5, 2023 Arjun Sharma

Badminton

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Madison Keys, the former US Open finalist, reached the quarter-final of this tournament for the first time in five years.

September 5, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

WATCH: Javelin from Neeraj Chopra’s statue in Meerut goes missing days after installation; police begins probe

The Police also confirmed that no FIR has been lodged in the matter so far.

September 4, 2023 Garima Ranawat

Switzerland Tourism names Neeraj Chopra as ‘Friendship Ambassador’

After winning historic gold for India in the World Athletics Championships, Chopra competed in the Zurich leg of the Diamond League, where he stood second, and qualified for the final leg.

September 3, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

Which Indian athletes will participate in Diamond League Final 2023?

The finals of this year’s Diamond League are scheduled to take place on 16-17 September, at the Hayward Field in Eugene, United States.

September 2, 2023 Soham Kulkarni

Ministry approves Neeraj Chopra to undergo a preparatory camp in Switzerland

Additionally, MOC has approved monetary assistance for table tennis champion Sharath Kamal until Paris 2024 Olympics.

September 1, 2023 Ojas Naidu

Asia Cup news

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra extends wishes to Team India ahead of Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 clash

The Indian team will take on Pakistan in their first game of the Asia Cup on Saturday, at the Pallekele Stadium.

September 1, 2023 Garima Ranawat

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Praggnanandhaa, who hails from Chennai, became the youngest Indian to reach the final of the Chess World Cup. He also became the third youngest player to qualify for the Candidates Tournament after Carlsen and Bobby Fischer.

September 1, 2023 Garima Ranawat

“Why only him, all are invited?” – Neeraj Chopra on inviting Arshad Nadeem for lunch at home

During the World Championships, both Indian and Pakistan athletes were seen sharing a good bond. While Nadeem had wished his Indian counterpart good luck, Chopra was seen inviting him for group photos after the Pakistani stood second in the competition.

September 1, 2023 Garima Ranawat

My focus was to stay healthy: Neeraj Chopra after finishing second in Zurich Diamond League 2023

Chopra settled for the second spot with his final throw of 85.71 m in the men’s javelin throw event and finished behind Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic.

August 31, 2023 Garima Ranawat

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra and Gianmarco Tamberi pull daring stunt ahead of Zurich Diamond League

India’s ‘Golden Boy’ will aim for his third consecutive Diamond League 2023 to qualify for the final cut in Eugene on September 16 and 17.

August 31, 2023 Garima Ranawat

Neeraj Chopra pushes India to bid for 2027 World Athletics Championships

25-year-old Chopra recently became the world champion and scripted history by winning India’s first ever gold medal at the prestigious tournament, with his massive throw of 88.17m.

August 31, 2023 Garima Ranawat

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Singaporean global online games developer and publisher, Garena, announced the launch of Free Fire India.

August 30, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

Zurich Diamond League 2023: When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s next javelin throw event in India?

The 25-year-old enters the Zurich Diamond League as the Olympic champion as well as the World champion after recently winning at the World Athletics Championships with an 88.17m throw.

August 28, 2023 Garima Ranawat

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Coming after a small injury lay-off, Chopra continued his top form to etch history and become the first track and field player to win a gold with a throw of 88.17m.

August 28, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

Hungarian fan asks for an autograph from Neeraj Chopra on Indian tricolour; latter’s reaction surfaces

While Neeraj won the gold, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem finished second with a throw of 87.82m followed by Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic completing the top three.

August 28, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

Neeraj Chopra invites Arshad Nadeem for a picture post gold medal win; video goes viral

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also heaped praise of the young athlete after a historic win at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary on Sunday, August 27.

August 28, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra wins India’s first-ever gold medal in World Athletics Championships history

Talking about the other Indians who had qualified for the World Athletics Championships final in javelin throw, also impressed with Kishore Jena finishing fifth and DP Manu taking the sixth place with 84.77m and 84.14m throw, respectively.

August 26, 2023 Soham Kulkarni

When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s World Athletics Championships 2023 Javelin final in India?

The Olympic champion breached the automatic qualifying mark of 83.00m with his season-best throw of 88.77 m.

August 26, 2023 Garima Ranawat

Neeraj ke liye best of luck: Pakistan javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem shares message for Neeraj Chopra ahead of World Athletics Championships final

While the Indian Olympic Gold medallist Chopra secured his spot in the final with a throw of 88.7 m, the Pakistan athlete secured the spot with 86.79m.

August 25, 2023 Garima Ranawat

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August 25, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final with season best of 88.77m throw at World Athletics Championships 2023

Chopra also sealed 2024 Paris Olympics berth for India.

August 25, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

World Athletics Championships 2023: When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event in India?

Neeraj Chopra has been named in Group A alongside compatriot Manu DP.

August 18, 2023 Garima Ranawat

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Before Priya, Antim Panghal had been the only Indian woman to win gold and earn the prestigious title, as she won gold in last year’s edition of championship.

August 17, 2023 Garima Ranawat

I hope authorities are able to find a solution: Neeraj Chopra urges MEA to resolve Kishore Jena’s visa issues

The 2023 season of the World Athletics Championships is set to be hosted in Budapest, Hungary, from August 19 to August 27.

August 17, 2023 Garima Ranawat

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The Indian star javelin thrower has requested the minister to resolve the issues to enable Jena to participate in the World Athletics Championship 2023.

August 9, 2023 Garima Ranawat

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Colombia ended Jamaica’s campaign in the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and secured their first-ever spot in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

August 8, 2023 Arjun Sharma

Neeraj Chopra set to headline Team India squad at World Athletics Championships 2023

Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon, United States of America last year.

July 11, 2023 Arjun Sharma

Lord Hanuman unveiled as official mascot of Asian Athletics Championships 2023 in Thailand

The leaders of Team India in the Asian Athletics Championships 2023 are the long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, and the shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor.

July 3, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

Neeraj Chopra reveals that he was not 100% fit in Lausanne; sets sight on World Championship gold

The next leg of Diamond League series will be held in Monaco on July 21.

July 1, 2023 Arjun Sharma

Neeraj Chopra to not compete in javelin throw until World Championships in Budapest in August

In his comeback event to the sport after sustaining the muscle injury last month, Neeraj Chopra went on to achieve his second consecutive Diamond League triumph.

July 1, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

World Athletics Championships 2023: List of Indian athletes to have qualified for Budapest season

Notably, only two Indians have bagged a medal in the World Athletics Championships so far. While India’s ‘Golden Boy’ Neeraj Chopra won a silver in 2022, Anju Bobby George won a bronze in the women’s long jump category in 2003.

July 1, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

I am still far from best: Neeraj Chopra on his injury struggles after winning Lausanne Diamond League 2023

Chopra is three points clear of Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch, who stands at second place with 13 points, followed by Germany’s Julian Weber with 12 points in the Diamond League standings.

July 1, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra wins second straight Lausanne Diamond League title with a throw of 87.66m

His compatriot Murali Sreeshankar, the Indian long jumper failed to make headlines as he finished fifth with his best attempt of 7.88m in the long jump event in Lausanne.

June 23, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s next javelin throw event in India?

Neeraj Chopra’s first victory in Diamond League came in Lausanne last year.

June 22, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

Neeraj Chopra set to lead India at 2023 World Athletics Championships

Previously in 2003, Anju Bobby George took home a bronze medal in the women’s long jump in Paris.

June 19, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

Neeraj Chopra likely to feature in Lausanne Diamond League 2023

The Diamond League 2023 championship final will take place on September 16–17 in Eugene, USA.

June 10, 2023 Abhishek Sandikar

Neeraj Chopra withdraws from Paavo Nurmi Games 2023, misses consecutive event after FBK Games

Chopra’s last appearance at Turku was a success as he won a silver medal with a then-national record throw of 89.30m.

May 31, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s next javelin throw event in India?

The Indian javelin ace started his season by winning the Doha Diamond League on May 5.

May 29, 2023 Arjun Sharma

Neeraj Chopra sustains muscle injury in training; withdraws from FBK Games in Netherlands

Neeraj Chopra went on to say that he is on the road to recovery and aims to be back on the track in June.

May 28, 2023 Arjun Sharma

It hurts me to see this: Neeraj Chopra reacts to police action against protesting wrestlers in New Delhi

Sakshi Mailk, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia were involved in the skirmish with Delhi Police which saw them all getting detained.

May 26, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

Neeraj Chopra to train in Finland; gets approval from Mission Olympic cell

As per the latest update by the MOC, Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran have been approved to train with personal coached for multiple events.

May 22, 2023 Arjun Sharma

Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian to be world number 1 in men’s javelin throw

Neeraj Chopra has also become the first Indian athlete to be number 1 across all track and field events.

May 6, 2023 Garima Ranawat

First event of the year and first position: PM Modi & several others heap praise on Neeraj Chopra after clinching gold at Doha Diamond League

Chopra recorded a distance of 88.67 in his first attempt, his fourth career-best effort.

May 6, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra wins gold at Doha Diamond League with 88.67m throw

Valdejch stood second with his mighty throws of 88.63m and 88.47m while Peters came third with a best throw of 85.88m.

May 4, 2023 Abhishek Sandikar

‘If the rules are changed’ – Neeraj Chopra talks about taking up cricket after retiring from javelin

Neeraj will kick off his season in the Doha Diamond League and will enter the start-studded line-up as the Diamond Trophy winner.

May 2, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s next javelin throw event in India?

The Doha Diamond League will take place at the Suheim bin Hamad Stadium in Qatar this year.

April 28, 2023 Garima Ranawat

Vinesh Phogat points silence of top cricketers; fans call out Virat Kohli

Vinesh Phogat earlier expressed her hurt on top cricketers not coming into the support of wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar.

April 16, 2023 Arjun Sharma

Neeraj Chopra targets 90m barrier and World Championships gold in 2023 season

The closest Neeraj Chopra came to achieving the 90m milestone was at the Stockholm Diamond League on June 30 last year when he ended up throwing the javelin at 89.94m.

March 29, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

India’s ‘Golden Boy’ Neeraj Chopra grooves on Hardy Sandhu’s ‘Bijlee’ at Indian Sports Honours 2023, video goes viral

The track and field athlete took the Sportsman of the Year as well as the Comeback of the Year award.

March 24, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

Indian Sports Honours 2023: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Neeraj Chopra & other sports personalities star at the awards, pictures surface

Netizen were quick to drop reactions as Virat walked the red carpet at the Indian Sports Honours 2023.

January 29, 2023 Aakash Srivastava

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra interacts with Indian Women U-19 team ahead of World Cup final against England

The Indian women’s U-19 team will take on England at Senwes Park today (January 29).

October 28, 2022 Aakash Srivastava

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra features in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s promotional teaser

Directed by Ryan Coogler, Wakanda Forever is set to be an emotional tribute to late actor Chadwick Boseman.

October 16, 2022 Abhishek Sandikar

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra recreates his Olympic gold medal winning throw in Japan’s National Stadium arena

Chopra was present for a event which was created to celebrate people who worked behind the scenes during the Tokyo Olympics.

September 29, 2022 Swati Bhatia

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra shows off his dance skills as he does Garba in Vadodara

Notably, Neeraj along with other athletes are in Gujarat for the opening ceremony of National Games.

September 11, 2022 SportsTiger Staff

I am trying my best: Neeraj Chopra’s epic response to journalist’s question on his spoken English

While Neeraj has significantly improved his game, he has also been working really hard in improving his English.

September 10, 2022 Abhishek Sandikar

Olympic gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra to skip 36th National Games in Gujarat

The Games will be hosted across cities in Gujarat from 29 September to 12 October.

September 9, 2022 Abhishek Sandikar

I am primarily focused on next year: Neeraj Chopra could miss upcoming National Games

He became the first Indian to clinch a Diamond League title with his third career-best throw of 89.08m.

September 9, 2022 Aakash Srivastava

Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian to clinch Diamond League Trophy

With the throw of 88.44m, Neeraj eased past second-best thrower Jakub Vadlejch from Czech Republic and became the first Indian to win the tournament.

September 6, 2022 Tanishq Sharma

Diamond League 2022 Final: When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event?

The grand finals of the Diamond League 2022 will take place in Zurich, Switzerland on September 7 and 8.

September 2, 2022 SportsTiger Staff

BCCI bought Neeraj Chopra’s javelin for INR 1.5 crores during e-auction in 2021: Reports

The proceeds of the e-auction, which was held between September and October in 2021, went to ‘Namami Gange Programme’.

August 29, 2022 Abhishek Sandikar

Neeraj Chopra gifts his Olympics gold medal-winning javelin to Olympic Museum in Lausanne

Chopra was accompanied there by another Olympic gold medallist in Abhinav Bindra.

August 23, 2022 Aakash Srivastava

See you in Lausanne: Neeraj Chopra confirms his participation in Diamond League

Earlier, Neeraj pulled out of the recently concluded Commonwealth Games due to a minor injury he sustained during World Athletics Championship.

August 20, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

Neeraj Chopra can return to action with Lausanne Diamond League: Reports

Athletic Federation of India (AFI) Chief, Adille J Sumariwalla, has made a comment about Chopra’s recovery process and has said that the Olympic champion may compete at the event scheduled for 26 August.

August 19, 2022 Tejas Rathi

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August 9, 2022 Abhishek Sandikar

Commonwealth Games 2022

He is also like our son: Arshad Nadeem’s coach Syed Hussain Bukhari talks about Neeraj Chopra

He also wishes to see Neeraj Chopra competing with Arshad in either Islamabad or Lahore.

July 26, 2022 Aakash Srivastava

Commonwealth Games 2022

Neeraj Chopra to miss Commonwealth Games 2022 due to injury

The Olympian reportedly suffered an injury in the World Championships where he won a Silver medal.

Commonwealth Games 2022

Commonwealth Games-bound Neeraj Chopra reveals injury scare after medal-securing throw in World Championships final

Chopra bagged the silver with an 88.13m throw at the World Championships.

‘We were certain that he would win a medal at this event’ – Neeraj Chopra’s mother on son’s win at World Athletics Championships

Chopra won India’s second-ever medal at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday.

“Another day, another medal” – Twitterati praise Neeraj Chopra’s historic win at World Athletics Championships

Neeraj Chopra managed to register an 88.13m throw that pushed him in second place behind Anderson Peters.

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra wins India’s first silver medal at World Athletics Championships in Oregon

Neeraj Chopra managed to register an 88.13m throw that directly put him in second place.

July 22, 2022 Aakash Srivastava

When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s final event at World Athletics Championship 2022?

Neeraj Chopra is aiming to become only second Indian athlete after Anju Bobby George to bag a medal at the World Athletics Championship.

July 22, 2022 Abhishek Sandikar

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra qualifies with a throw of 88.39m for World Athletics Championships final

The reigning Olympic champion started the men’s javelin throw Group A qualification round with a massive 88.39m to qualify.

July 21, 2022 Abhishek Sandikar

When & where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s javelin event at the World Athletics Championships 2022

Chopra will look to break the record of 89.94m, which he touched at the Diamond League.

July 1, 2022 Aakash Srivastava

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra touches feet of elderly fan, Twitter lauds Olympic champion for ‘down-to-earth’ attitude

The 24-year-old surprised everyone with his stunning throw of 89.94m on his first attempt, as he bettered his earlier national record of 89.30m.

June 30, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra creates new national record with his 89.94m throw at Stockholm Diamond League

The Indian Javelin thrower recorded a throw of a massive 89.94m at the Stockholm Diamond League in his first attempt.