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  Knew I had done something special: Neeraj Chopra recalls the throw that won him historic gold

  August 09, 2021 20:54 IST

  Neeraj revealed that he was in pain after his epoch-making performance in the Tokyo Games

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  Olympic flag arrives in Paris ahead of 2024 Games

  August 09, 2021 20:28 IST

  After leaving the plane at Charles de Gaulle airport, surrounded by many of France's Olympic medalists, Hidalgo spoke of her “great emotion.”

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  India lays out red carpet for Tokyo Olympic heroes; felicitated in grand ceremony by govt

  August 09, 2021 22:38 IST

  Neeraj Chopra was the cynosure of all eyes in the ceremony at a five star hotel here, held a couple of hours after the seven podium finishers made their way out of the airport amid utter chaos.

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  Sweets from mother await Neeraj Chopra on arrival in India

  August 09, 2021 18:48 IST

  Neeraj along with other members of the Indian contingent at the Tokyo Olympics, arrived at the IGI Airport in New Delhi on Monday evening.

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  High time that I stop feeling pressure and see my game from a different perspective: Deepika Kumari

  August 09, 2021 18:21 IST

  Deepika said she has understood that instead of running after the medals, they need to work on 'enjoying the moment' at the Olympics, something they lack.

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  How missing 2019 World Championships made Neeraj Chopra Olympic Champion

  August 12, 2021 19:50 IST

  Neeraj Chopra admits how AFI president Adille Sumariwalla was right in not letting him participate in the 2019 World Athletics Championships after a career-threatening surgery.

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  Japan's PM thanks people for safe Tokyo Olympics during pandemic

  August 09, 2021 15:11 IST

  The 17-day Summer Olympics were played mostly without spectators. Athletes stayed in an isolation bubble, quickly donned masks off their field of play and had to leave Japan soon after their competitions ended.

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  Indian Olympic contingent returns from Tokyo amid rousing reception

  August 09, 2021 19:47 IST

  There was loud cheering by euphoric fans, family members, and some local political leaders as returning athletes made their way through a massive crowd both inside and outside the airport.

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  Biopic can wait, want to focus on the game for now: Neeraj Chopra

  August 09, 2021 14:17 IST

  The Olympic champion is now setting sight on next year's Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and the World Championships

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  Golf: Shubhankar lands two eagles on back at Hero Open, finishes creditable Tied 16th

  August 09, 2021 13:59 IST

  Gaganjeet Bhullar ended eight-under 280 for the week at T-38th while SSP Chawrasia was once again struggling with 78 and finished the week in T-75th.

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  Lovlina Borgohain says will start afresh in every aspect for Paris Olympics

  August 09, 2021 11:29 IST

  The Tokyo Olympic Bronze medallist does plan to take a holiday now that the job is done before getting down to prepare herself for a better medal in Paris in three years from now.

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  Badminton: Ashwini-Sikki finishes runners-up at Denmark Masters International Challenge

  August 09, 2021 10:46 IST

  The 2nd-seed Indian pair squandered an opening game advantage to lose 21-15, 19-21, 14-21 to top seeds Amalie Magelund and Freja Ravn of Denmark.

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  Neeraj Chopra calls up former coach, his modesty appreciated

  August 09, 2021 10:47 IST

  Kasinath Naik, a Subedar in the Indian Army in Pune, trained Chopra between 2015 and 2017 at the Patiala national camp.

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  Mirabai Chanu celebrates 'special' birthday with family, says Olympic medal is her biggest reward

  August 08, 2021 22:13 IST

  Chanu, who won the silver medal in the women's 49kg category, hails from Nongpok Kakching village, which is around 25km from Imphal.

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  Neeraj Chopra: Indian athletes look up to Abhinav Bindra in their pursuit for gold

  August 08, 2021 20:57 IST

  Chopra joined Bindra in a now exclusive two-man gold club after he ended up on top in the men's javelin throw final with a best throw of 87.58m.

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  Medals India won in Tokyo Olympics made nation proud, elated: PM Narendra Modi

  August 08, 2021 19:32 IST

  PM Modi also lauded Japan for successfully hosting the games overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  IOC President Thomas Bach declares Tokyo Olympics officially over

  August 08, 2021 19:08 IST

  IOC President Thomas Bach declared the Games closed after the French flag was raised inside Olympic Stadium for the transition to Paris 2024.

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  Vikas Krishan undergoes shoulder surgery after Olympic heartbreak, vows to come back stronger

  August 08, 2021 19:04 IST

  The 29-year-old, who was competing in his third Olympics in Tokyo, was forced out early after "fighting with one hand" in the opening clash against Japan's Sewon Okazawa.

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  Paris welcomes handover of Olympic flag

  August 08, 2021 18:59 IST

  A flyover by jets from the Patrouille de France (“Patrol of France”) released blue, white and red smoke — the colors of the French flag — in the sky of the capital.

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  Mixed bag: Erratic Pandemic Olympics winds to a nuanced end

  August 08, 2021 19:03 IST

  The Tokyo Olympics, christened with “2020” but held in mid-2021 after being interrupted for a year by the coronavirus, glided to their end Sunday night as an often surreal mixed bag for Japan and for the world.

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  'This moment will live with me forever', tweets Neeraj Chopra after clinching historic Olympic gold

  August 08, 2021 16:14 IST

  Chopra registered an 87.58m long throw in his second attempt during the final, which sealed a top podium finish.

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  The stars of India's best-ever Olympic performance

  August 08, 2021 17:14 IST

  As the Tokyo Olympics come to a close, let's take a look at our medallists and those who came within touching distance of glory but couldn't quite make it to the podium.

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  Aditi Ashok's Tokyo showing will bring a positive change in golf: Anirban Lahiri

  August 08, 2021 15:29 IST

  Lahiri felt Aditi's performance will inspire a whole generation to take up the sport and represent the country on a big stage.

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  In seventh heaven: India sign off Tokyo Olympics with promise of brighter future

  August 08, 2021 15:26 IST

  India's campaign at the Olympic Games was as much a story of human resilience as of sporting excellence and it came to the fore on the opening day of competitions itself starting with Mirabai Chanu.

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  Feel overwhelmed at Neeraj's gold-winning feat: coach Klaus Bartonietz

  August 08, 2021 14:47 IST

  Bartonietz has been with Chopra since the second part of 2019 when the youngster was undergoing rehabilitation following an arthroscopic surgery on the elbow of his throwing right hand.

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  Strong family support key to Neeraj Chopra's success in maiden Olympics

  August 08, 2021 13:36 IST

  Neeraj Chopra's father, Satish Kumar credited family's support behind the javelin thrower's Olympic gold medal.

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  10 Indian officials for Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony, no limit on athletes

  August 08, 2021 13:17 IST

  A majority of the hockey and wrestling contingent is expected to attend the Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony.

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  Staying away from mat for 20-25 days affected my Olympics preparations: Bajrang Punia

  August 08, 2021 13:08 IST

  On June 25, competing in the semi-finals of tournament against Abulmazhid Kudiev, Bajrang endured a painful move and suffered the injury.