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Topic: Javelin throw

Javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra wins maiden title at Golden Spike meet

This was Chopra's second big win after clinching the title at Paris Diamond League on 20 June.

Invitation to Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem sent before Pahalgam—Neeraj Chopra clarifies after backlash

Calling out 'hate & abuse' directed towards him & his family, the Olympic medalist said Nadeem’s participation in the NC javelin event was 'completely out of question' after Pahalgam.

Sumit Antil’s paralympics dream was born in the land of akhadas. How he spun pain into glory

From struggling with a prosthetic leg to defending his Tokyo gold in Paris despite intense back pain, the javelin para athlete from Haryana has achieved what many only dream of.

Rivalry with Neeraj good, inspiring youngsters in India, Pakistan: Nadeem

Nadeem bested Chopra for the first time to claim Paris Olympic gold medal in javelin with a sensational record of 92.97 metres.

Neeraj Chopra clinches silver at Paris Olympics, says it was Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem’s day to win

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won silver with a best throw of 89.45 meters. His best came on his second attempt, but four consecutive fouls hindered his chances of winning gold.

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra aims for Paris gold, hopes to repeat Tokyo feat

Chopra threw 89.34 metres in the qualification round but also has some tough competition in the finals.

Neeraj Chopra is sharpening his javelin for Paris. He has to prove Tokyo was no lucky toss

Olympian Neeraj Chopra has just wrapped up a brief break at his Panipat home. Now, he’s off to South Africa to train for Paris. ‘Sports is like war,’ his father says.

Neeraj Chopra wins Indian hearts with gold and Pakistanis’ with flag gesture

Pakistanis applauded the act of grace and camaraderie. But few pointed out that Nadeem not having a flag was a dent on the country’s administration.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.