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Flag has to fly higher on its own soil: Neeraj Chopra ahead of NC Classic 2025
New Delhi, June 15: Ahead of the Neeraj Chopra (NC) Classic in Bengaluru, two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra expressed his emotions for the tournament where he said that the national flag has to fly higher on its own soil.
Olympic pole vault champion Duplantis rewrites history at Diamond League Oslo
Oslo, June 13: Two-time Olympic gold medallist Armand "Mondo" Duplantis continued to extend his winning ways in pole vault after taking the top spot at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo.
Taiwan Athletics Open: Rohit clinches javelin gold; Vithya Ramraj wins women's 400m hurdles
Taipei, June 8: India’s impressive run at the Taiwan Athletics Open continued as Rohit Yadav clinched gold in the men’s javelin throw on the second day of the event while Vithya Ramraj claimed the top spot on the podium in the women’s 400m hurdles here on Sunday.
Andhra Pradesh governor congratulates Jyothi Yarraji for winning gold in Taiwan Athletics Open
Vijayawada, June 8: Andhra Pradesh governor S. Abdul Nazeer congratulated reigning Asian champion and Olympian Jyothi Yarraji on winning the gold medal in an impressive 12.99 seconds time in the women's 100m hurdles at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025 in Taipei.
Taiwan Athletics Open 2025: Jyothi Yarraji sprints to gold as India enjoy flurry of top spots
New Delhi, June 7: Reigning Asian champion and Olympian Jyothi Yarraji continued her scorching form this season after she scripted a victory in the women's 100m hurdles as India bagged six gold medals on the opening day of the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025 in Chinese Taipei on Saturday.
Athletics: Jyothi Yarraji wins in 12.99s as India claims six gold in Taiwan Open
Mumbai, June 8: Jyothi Yarraji, Tejas Ashok Shirse, and Abdulla Aboobacker won the gold as India dominated the track in the 2025 Taiwan Athletics Open, finishing with six gold medals in the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet held in Taipei on Saturday.
Anderson Peters, Julius Yego to headline Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025
Bengaluru, June 6: Excitement for the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 has certainly increased after the organisers gathered a star-studded lineup that will take part in the tournament.
Neeraj Chopra to compete with some big names in inaugural edition of NC Classic 2025
New Delhi, June 6: Along with two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, two-time world champion Anderson Peters from Grenada, Rio Olympics 2016 gold medallist Thomas Rohler of Germany and Kenya's Julius Yego are some of the names who will be participate in the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, which will take place on July 5.
IPC invites expression of interest for governance of Para-athletics and Para-swimming
Mumbai, June 6: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and World Para Sports are seeking partners interested in taking over the governance of the sports of Para-athletics, Para-swimming, or both.
Neeraj Chopra set to return at Paris Diamond League 2025 after eight years
New Delhi, June 6: The current javelin throw world champion, Neeraj Chopra, is set to compete at the Paris Diamond League 2025, scheduled to be held on June 20 at the Stade Sebastien-Charlety, according to Olympics.com.
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 to take place on July 5
Bengaluru, June 3: The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 is now set to take place on July 5, 2025, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, organisers JSW Sports announced on Tuesday. Initially scheduled for May 24th, the event was deferred, keeping security in mind, and to show solidarity with the nation, as per the JSW Sports press release.
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 to take place on July 5
Bengaluru, June 3: The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 is set to now take place on July 5 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, organisers announced on Tuesday. Initially scheduled for May 24, the event was deferred due to India-Pakistan conflict, keeping security in mind, and to show solidarity with the nation.
Home Minister Amit Shah hails Indian athletes following their brilliant performance in Asian Athletics Championships
New Delhi June 2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Indian Athletics for their brilliant performance at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships on Monday in the South Korean City of Gumi. The Indian athletes swelled the overall medal tally to 24 and finished in second place behind China.
Hardwork, determination were clearly visible: PM Modi lauds Indian athletes for strong show at Asian Athletics C'ships
New Delhi, June 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Indian athletes' superb show at the recently concluded Asian Athletics Championships, saying the "hard work and determination of every athlete were clearly visible" throughout the tournament.
Proud: PM Modi hails India contingent for stupendous performance at Asian Athletics Championships 2025
New Delhi, June 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian contingent for its "stupendous" performance in the recently concluded Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in the South Korean City of Gumi.
Gulveer and other athletes express their delight after Asian Athletics Championships
By Diptayan Hazra, New Delhi, June 2: Indian athletes showcased grit, determination, and talent at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships held in Gumi, South Korea, finishing second in the overall medal tally behind China. With a total of 24 medals, 8 gold, 10 silver, and 6 bronze, India made a strong statement on the continental stage.
Neeraj Chopra hails Indian athletes, following their brilliant performance in Asian Athletics Championships
New Delhi June 1: Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra expressed gratitude to Indian athletes who fought hard in the 26th Asian Athletics Championships on Saturday in the South Korean City of Gumi. The Indian athletes swelled the overall medal tally to 24 and finished in second place behind China.
Asian Athletics: Sachin gets silver with PB, Animesh wins bronze as India end with 24 medals (ld)
Gumi: , May 31: Javelin thrower Sachin Yadav achieved a personal best in his maiden international event while sprinter Animesh Kujur bagged a bronze as the Indian athletes fought hard and gave a good account of themselves on the concluding day of the 26th Asian Athletics Championships here on Saturday in the South Korean City of Gumi.
Asian Athletics C'ships: Animesh smashes national record to clinch bronze, Vithya finishes third in women's 400m hurdles
Gumi, May 31: India’s medal tally at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships received a significant boost on Saturday as sprinter Animesh Kujur delivered a record-breaking performance in the men’s 200m final to clinch bronze while Vithya Ramraj added another bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles.
Asian Athletics C'ships: Gulveer wins 5000m gold; Pooja bags women's high jump gold, Parul breaks women's steeplechase NR
Gumi: , May 30 (IANS) India's long-distance runner Gulveer Singh clinched his second gold at the Asian Athletics Championships after winning the men’s 5000m with a Championship Record on Friday.
Asian Athletics: Visualisation of race during downpour keeps Jyothi on track to gold
Mumbai, May 30: As she warmed up for the 100m hurdles at the Asian Athletics Championship in Gumi, South Korea, Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji's thought process and preparations were rudely halted by a heavy downpour. With her warm-up interrupted as the evening session was delayed by two hours, the Indian national champion kept working on her mind, keeping it ready for the race, whenever it happened.
Asian Athletics: Women's 4x400 relay team, Jyothi, Sable shine on golden day for India in Gumi
Gumi, May 29 : The women's 4x40 team ended a 12-year drought to win gold while hurdler Jyothi Yarraji and steeplechaser Avinash Sable set new records on their way to the top of the podium on a golden day for India in the ongoing 26th Asian Athletics Championships in the South Korean city of Gumi here on Thursday.
Asian Athletics: Women's 4x400m relay team breaks 12-year drought to win gold, men clinch silver
Gumi: , May 29: It was an unforgettable evening for Indian athletics at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships as the nation clinched a flurry of medals, headlined by a historic gold from the women’s 4x400m relay team and a record-breaking performance by steeplechase star Avinash Sable.
Asian Athletics C'ships: Yarraji wins gold in women's 100m hurdles, Sable shines in men's 3000m steeplechase
Gumi: , May 29 (IANS) Indian ace hurdler Jyothi Yarraji won the gold medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Asian Athletics Championships on Thursday. She not only defended her gold but also set a new competition record with a timing of 12.96s.
Asian Athletics C'ships: Indian medal tally moves to 14 as Avinash, Jyothi secure gold
Gumi, May 29: The Indian contingent took their medal count at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 to 14 as they secured six, consisting of three gold, two silver and a bronze on Thursday, with gold medalists including Olympians Avinash Sable and Jyothi Yarraji.
Praveen Chithravel clinches silver at Asian Athletics Championships
Gumi, May 29: India's Praveen Chithravel clinched the silver medal in the men's triple jump at the Asian Athletics Championships with an impressive leap of 16.90 metres. The young athlete expressed satisfaction with his performance but also hinted at areas for improvement in future competitions.
Asian Athletics C'ships: Indian hopes rely on new javelin stars as Neeraj misses out
New Delhi, May 26: Young athletes Sachin Yadav and Yashvir Singh will be shouldering the country's hopes in the absence of world champion and Olympic gold medalist star Neeraj Chopra in the men's javelin throw at the Asian Athletics Championships starting from Tuesday onwards.
Neeraj Chopra bags silver in Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet in Poland
Chorzów (Poland), May 23: India's two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra secured a second-place finish in the javelin throw at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet in Chorzów, Poland, on Friday. Though Neeraj won his third medal of the season, he could not quite replicate his season-best performance from the Doha Diamond League, which had also bagged him a silver medal.
Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025: Neeraj Chopra settles for silver after Weber pips him for top spot again
Chorzow, May 23: India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra settled for a silver medal as Germany's Julian Weber took the top honours at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025 event in Poland.
KIBG 2025: Haryana, Delhi upset Manipur to clinch gold medals in Sepak Takraw team finals
Diu, May 21: Haryana and Delhi pulled off stunning victories over traditional Sepak Takraw powerhouse Manipur in the women's and men's trio team finals respectively at Khelo India Beach Games 2025 on Wednesday.
'This is just the beginning': Neeraj Chopra on breaching 90m mark in Doha
New Delhi, May 18: Neeraj Chopra reflected on his recent outing at the Doha Diamond League 2025 where the Indian star finally breached the 90 metre mark with his throw of 90.23.
Sports Min Mandaviya launches annual calendar under Khelo India to strengthen India's sporting ecosystem
New Delhi, May 18: In a significant step to strengthen grassroots sports and athlete development across the country, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), Government of India, has launched a comprehensive Annual Calendar under the Khelo India initiative. This effort reflects the government’s vision of building a structured, inclusive, and competitive sporting ecosystem that engages youth across diverse disciplines throughout the year.
We did it brother: Neeraj Chopra's heartfelt message for Weber after duo breached 90m mark
New Delhi, May 17: India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra dropped a heartwarming message for his German competitor Julian Weber, after the duo shattered the record and breached the 90m mark for the first time in their stellar careers.
Parul Chaudhary sets new national record in 3000m steeplechase at Doha Diamond League
Doha, May 17: India's Parul Chaudhary began her 2025 athletics season on a high note, setting a new national record in the women's 3000m steeplechase at the Doha Diamond League 2025 in Qatar on Friday, according to Olympics.com.
Indian Grand Prix: Animesh Kujur excels in 100m, 200m sprints in second leg
Trivandrum, May 17: Odisha's promising sprinter Animesh Kujur stamped his authority in the men's 100m and 200m events at the Indian Grand Prix 2 at LNCPE Campus in Trivandrum on Saturday. The 21-year-old national record-holder in the men's 200m emerged fastest runner of the one-day event.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, long-jump athlete Murali Sreeshankar hail Neeraj Chopra for crossing 90 m mark
New Delhi, May 17: Union Minister Piyush Goyal hailed Indian world champion and Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra after he crossed the much-talked-about 90 m mark at the Doha Diamond League on Friday.
Neeraj Chopra touches 90 m mark, becomes India's ultimate won it all athlete
Doha, May 17: India's world champion and Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally became the first from his country to touch the 90 m mark, a milestone much talked about, during the Doha Diamond League on Friday.
Doha Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian to breach 90 m mark, finishes second
Doha, May 16: India's world champion and Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra had an outing to remember, as he became the first Indian to cross the 90 m mark in the sport on Friday.
Monkey off his back: Neeraj Chopra finally breaches 90m mark, finishes 2nd in Doha Diamond League meet (ld)
New Delhi, May 16: India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra delivered a stellar performance at the Doha Diamond League, finishing second with a massive throw of 90.23 meters — his first-ever mark beyond the 90-metre barrier. Germany’s Julian Weber clinched the top spot with an impressive throw of 91.06 metres, narrowly edging out Chopra in a high-quality contest.
Neeraj Chopra at Doha Diamond League: When and where to watch
Doha, May 15: India's two-time Olympic medallist and reigning World Champion in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra, will participate in his first Diamond League meet of the season in Doha, Qatar, on Friday, hoping to make a winning start in the event in which he has won the final.