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Kishore Jena Says India Can Win More Than One Javelin Medal At Paris Olympics | Cricket News
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Kishore Jena Says India Can Win More Than One Javelin Medal At Paris Olympics | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rising men's javelin throw star Kishore Kumar Jena was a top attraction at the launching of the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification programme by the Union minister of youth affairs and sports, Anurag Singh Thakur, at the Sector 7 Sports Complex in Chandigarh on Tuesday. While felicitating the 28-year-old from Odisha, the minister wished him good luck at the upcoming Paris Olympics. The Summer Olympic Games are just a little more than 130 days away and Jena is working hard towards making it a memorable outing for the country along with Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra.Jena, who is currently training at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) in Patiala, says India can win more than one javelin medal in Paris.Jena has been making headlines ever since he w...
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Long Jumper Jeswin Aldrin Finishes 13th In World Indoor Championships | Athletics News
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Long Jumper Jeswin Aldrin Finishes 13th In World Indoor Championships | Athletics News

[ad_1] File photo of Jeswin Aldrin.© X (formerly Twitter)National record holder long jumper Jeswin Aldrin finished a disappointing 13th with a 7.69m effort in the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Glasgow on Saturday. The 22-year-old, who was world leader for a few months in 2023 with his 8.42m jump, cleared 7.69m in his first attempt but fouled the next two. He could not be among the top eight after three attempts and thus eliminated, along with eight other competitors. The top eight long jumpers after three rounds are permitted to have another three attempts.Reigning Olympic and world champion Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece won gold with a best jump of 8.22m, while 19-year-old Mattia Furlani (8.22m) of Italy and Carey McLeod (8.21m) of Jamaica were second and third respectively.Al...
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Neeraj Chopra In Fit India Champions Podcast: ‘Never Got Mentally Down When People Made Fun Of My Weight’ | Athletics News
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Neeraj Chopra In Fit India Champions Podcast: ‘Never Got Mentally Down When People Made Fun Of My Weight’ | Athletics News

[ad_1] Neeraj Chopra, the man behind the javelin revolution in India, is known for his humbleness despite achieving an athletics icon. The Golden Boy has spoken about his life journey in the second episode of the 'Fit India Champions' podcast released on Saturday. From a chubby youngster to a world champion, Chopra has spoken on life career transformation. The first episode featured armless archer Sheetal Devi on January 27. A flagship programme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Fit India Mission is an endeavour to spread the virtues of physical and mental wellness. The 'F...
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Wishes Pour In As India’s ‘Golden Boy’ Neeraj Chopra Turns 26 | Athletics News
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Wishes Pour In As India’s ‘Golden Boy’ Neeraj Chopra Turns 26 | Athletics News

[ad_1] India's Olympic gold medalist and World Champion javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, celebrated his 26th birthday by cutting cake on Sunday. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a picture of Neeraj celebrating his birthday with a cake. The governing body of athletics in India also extended their wishes to Neeraj. "Happy birthday champion Neeraj Chopra," tweeted AFI.Happy birthday champion @Neeraj_chopra1 #Paris2024 #Olympics #javelin @Adille1 pic.twitter.com/znxEzqI8EU— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) December 24, 2023Over the last five years or so, this young boy from Haryana, blessed with a strong arm and hunger to succeed, has touched the biggest peaks in athletics. About to enter his late 20s, he is already possibly the greatest I...
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Neeraj Chopra In Final List For Men’s World Athlete Of The Year Award | Athletics News
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Neeraj Chopra In Final List For Men’s World Athlete Of The Year Award | Athletics News

[ad_1] File photo of Neeraj Chopra.© AFPOlympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Tuesday shortlisted for men's 'World Athlete of the Year' award. The 25-year-old Indian was one of the five athletes shortlisted for the prestigious honour. "The five athletes, who represent four countries from four area associations, have achieved sensational performances across a range of athletics disciplines in 2023, winning titles and breaking world records at the World Athletics Championships 2023, one-day meeting circuits, Label road races and other events around the world," World Athletics said in a release.The other male athletes in the final list are USA's Ryan Crouser (shot put), Sweden's Mondo Duplantis (Pole vault), Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum (marathon) and USA's Noah Lyles (10...
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‘Was On Verge Of Saying Goodbye To Sports’: Asian Games 2023 Gold Medalist Annu Rani | Asian Games News
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‘Was On Verge Of Saying Goodbye To Sports’: Asian Games 2023 Gold Medalist Annu Rani | Asian Games News

[ad_1] Indian javelin thrower Annu Rani was so upset with a string of poor performances this year that she had decided to say goodbye to the sport just before the Asian Games. The 31-year-old from Uttar Pradesh produced a season-best effort of 62.92m to became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold in javelin throw. "I have struggled a lot this year. I went abroad to practice. I went to learn from a foreign coach but my performance dropped. The whole year had gone waste. There was poor performance in every competition one after the other," Annu told PTI Bhasha in an interview."I had decided before the Asian Games that I would leave sports. Despite so much effort, I was not able to win anything. The government and SAI had invested so much money in me but I was not able to perfo...
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Swapna Barman Tenders ”Unconditional Apology” For Her Transgender Remarks | Asian Games News
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Swapna Barman Tenders ”Unconditional Apology” For Her Transgender Remarks | Asian Games News

[ad_1] File photo of Swapna Barman© X (formerly Twitter)India's Swapna Barman on Thursday tendered an "unconditional apology" for her sensational allegations that she lost out on a bronze medal in the women's heptathlon competition of the ongoing Asian Games to a "transgender" athlete. Swapna, who won the gold medal in the 2018 edition of the Asian Games in Jakarta, alleged that compatriot Nandini Agasara was ineligible to compete in the women's event as she is a "transgender" but later deleted her post from social media. However, she apologised for her remarks on this day through her social media account. "I wish to tender my unconditional apology for my tweet the other day specially to my co-athlete (it) was the sheer disappointment and momentous emotional outburst which made me react ...
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“Peeche Kyu?”: Neeraj Chopra’s Wholesome Reply To Kishore Jena’s “Will Follow” Remarks At Asian Games 2023
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“Peeche Kyu?”: Neeraj Chopra’s Wholesome Reply To Kishore Jena’s “Will Follow” Remarks At Asian Games 2023

[ad_1] Neeraj Chopra (L) and Kishore Jena for Asian Games 2023© X (formerly Twitter)Hangzhou :After winning a silver medal in the men's javelin throw event at the Asian Games 2023 on Wednesday, Kishore Jena called 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra his "idol". Neeraj successfully defended his gold medal while Jena broke his personal best in back-to-back throws and came close to Neeraj's season-best throw of 88.88m with his 87.54m in the men's javelin throw final event. After the event, Jena expressed his happiness over achieving a new personal best and conveyed his admiration for Neeraj.Neeraj Chopra: The Gold StandardKishore Jena: The Silver StoryIncredible day for #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 as we finish 1-2 on the podium for Men's #Javelin Throw at #AsianGames2023#HangzhouAsianGames #Cheer4India #SonyLIV p...
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“I Felt Bad That My First Throw…”: Neeraj Chopra Opens Up On Asian Games 2023 Controversy | Asian Games News
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“I Felt Bad That My First Throw…”: Neeraj Chopra Opens Up On Asian Games 2023 Controversy | Asian Games News

[ad_1] Neeraj Chopra clinched the gold medal in men's javelin event at Asian Games 2023 with a season-best throw of 88.88m but the win was not without controversies. The very first attempt by the reigning world champion was a massive one and it looked that throw easily breached the 85m-mark. However, the organisers were not able to measure it due to a technical glitch and as a result, Neeraj had to take the throw once again. Following his gold medal win, Neeraj opened up about his feelings regarding the controversial incident and what he felt could have been the reason behind the confusion. (Asian Games Medals Tally)"I was puzzled and confused, it has never happened in any competition I have competed in till now. I think they lost my landing mark and they kept on looking for it," he was ...
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Announces Rs 1.5 Crore Award For Asian Games 2023 Javelin Star Kishore Jena | Asian Games News
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Announces Rs 1.5 Crore Award For Asian Games 2023 Javelin Star Kishore Jena | Asian Games News

[ad_1] Kishore Jena at Asian Games 2023© AFPOdisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena from the state who has bagged a silver at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in China's Hangzhou. With a personal best of 87.54 m, Kishore has also qualified for Paris Olympics, 2024. "The award is in recognition of his stellar performance, his perseverance and determination. I congratulate him on his win at the Asian Games and also qualifying for the Paris Olympics. Kishore's triumph not only reflects personal excellence but also serves as an inspiration for budding athletes across the country," Patnaik said in a statement.He assured all support for Kishore for his preparation for the Olympics next year.Last month, Patnaik ...
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