Neeraj Chopra
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Yashvir Singh replaces Neeraj in Asian Games; Rohit Yadav ruled out of World Athletics C'ships
Other Sports | Sep 03, 2026, 11:08 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra’s Asian Games absence has seen Yashvir Singh added to India’s javelin squad, while Sachin Yadav will miss the World Athletics Ultimate Championships after elbow surgery. Yashvir brings an 85.41m personal best, while Sachin is recovering from injury.
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Neeraj Chopra ruled out of Asian Games, Diamond League final, explains reason
Other Sports | Aug 29, 2026, 02:57 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra has ended his 2026 season after suffering an ankle ligament tear during training, ruling him out of the Asian Games. The Olympic champion had recently regained form with an 88.05m throw at the Lausanne Diamond League.
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Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League final despite missing Zurich event
Other Sports | Aug 28, 2026, 07:27 AM ISTNeeraj Chopra qualified for the Diamond League Final despite missing the Zurich meeting, finishing sixth with 12 points. Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage topped Zurich with 92.07m, his second-best throw, and finished first in the qualifying standings.
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Neeraj Chopra Live at Lussane Diamond League: Neeraj finishes second with season-best throw of 88.05
Other Sports | Aug 22, 2026, 08:33 AM ISTNeeraj Chopra finished second in the men’s javelin final in Lausanne with a best throw of 88.05m. He narrowly missed out on the title to Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, who won with 88.14m. Anderson Peters finished third with 86.69m.
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When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra live at Lausanne Diamond League?
Other Sports | Aug 21, 2026, 11:16 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra will face Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage among other heavyweights in the men’s javelin at the Lausanne Diamond League on Friday. Chopra enters after winning Commonwealth Games silver, while Pathirage leads the season with a 92.62m world-leading throw. Check where to watch.
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No Neeraj Chopra-Arshad Nadeem clash in Lausanne Diamond League as Pakistani athlete to miss event
Other Sports | Aug 12, 2026, 08:23 PM ISTArshad Nadeem has opted to skip the Lausanne Diamond League as he looks to prepare for the Asian Games in Japan. He will travel to South Africa to train for the quadrennial Asian event in September.
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Neeraj Chopra's next javelin event revealed, ex-Olympic champion to face tough field ahead of Asiad
Other Sports | Aug 04, 2026, 03:50 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra recently secured a silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a season-best throw of 85.83m in Glasgow. Chopra eyes a strong Asian Games and will be in action in the Diamond League before the continental event.
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When is Neeraj Chopra's next javelin event after winning silver at Commonwealth Games 2026?
Other Sports | Aug 01, 2026, 12:51 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra bagged his second medal at the Commonwealth Games after winning a silver in Glasgow, following his gold at the Gold Coast Games in 2018. Neeraj eyes a strong season as he is returning from his lower back injury, which troubled him last year.
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Neeraj Chopra wins silver, Yash Vir Singh bronze in Commonwealth Games 2026; Rumesh secures gold
Other Sports | Aug 01, 2026, 02:41 AM ISTNeeraj Chopra claimed silver with a season's best 85.83m, while Yash Vir Singh won bronze with a personal best 85.41m in the Commonwealth Games 2026 men's javelin final. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage took gold with a meet-winning throw of 89.75m.
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Commonwealth Games 2026: Neeraj Chopra wins silver, Yash vir Bronze in javelin; Lanka's Rumesh wins
Other Sports | Aug 01, 2026, 03:44 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra leads a three-member Indian challenge in the men's javelin final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after all Indian entrants advanced from qualification. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem also progressed, setting up another high-profile showdown for gold. Check live updates.
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Neeraj qualifies for Commonwealth Games javelin finals, two more Indians make it to next round
Cricket | Jul 30, 2026, 04:11 PM ISTIndia's Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh qualified for the finals of the Commonwealth Games javelin final, scheduled to take place in the early hours of August 1. Neeraj finished fifth, while Rohit and Yash finished 9th and 10th, respectively.
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Commonwealth Games Opening ceremony live streaming details: When and where to watch event in India?
Other Sports | Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 PM ISTMirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will be the flag-bearers for India in the Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony in Glasgow. India has sent a contingent of 125 athletes for the CWG 2026. Here is how you can watch the opening ceremony in India.
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Neeraj Chopra awarded Best Male Athlete of the Year 2025, Parul Choudhary wins Female category
Other Sports | Jun 20, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra was awarded the Best Male Athlete of the Year 2025 honour at the first Indian Athletics Awards on June 20. Parul Chaudhary won the female category, while Chopra’s recognition came after his return to action at the Doha Diamond League.
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Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Commonwealth Games after disastrous start in Doha Diamond League
Other Sports | Jun 20, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra secured qualification for the upcoming Commonwealth Games with a throw of 82.77m at the Doha Diamond League. The mark, achieved on his second attempt, exceeded the qualifying standard of 82.61m in his first event of the 2026 season.
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Neeraj Chopra set to make competitive return at Doha Diamond League
Other Sports | Jun 15, 2026, 05:03 PM ISTIn a major development, India's star Javelin athlete Neeraj Chopra is all set to make his competitive return at the Doha Diamond League on June 19. With his comeback confirmed, the uncertainties around his comeback have finally been put to rest.
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Why will Neeraj Chopra miss Doha Diamond League after being absent from Rome leg?
Other Sports | Jun 12, 2026, 08:14 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra wasn't part of the Rome Diamond League and will not be present for the Doha Diamond League as well. The Doha League was where Neeraj breached the elusive 90m mark for the first time. However, in his absence, Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage headlines the field.
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Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage surpasses Neeraj Chopra's mark in Rome Diamond League
Other Sports | Jun 05, 2026, 06:04 PM ISTRumesh Pathirage threw a 92.62m at the Rome Diamond League, becoming the first to cross 90m in 2026 and setting a meet record. He surpassed Neeraj Chopra’s 90.23m mark while Sachin Yadav struggled on his Diamond League debut.
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Why is Neeraj Chopra's name missing from Rome Diamond League? Sachin Yadav to make debut
Other Sports | May 12, 2026, 01:02 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra is set to miss the Rome Diamond League as he continues recovering from a back injury in Turkey. Meanwhile, rising Indian javelin thrower Sachin Yadav is set to make his Diamond League debut after an impressive fourth-place finish at the 2025 World Championships.
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Neeraj Chopra reveals problems that led to split with coach Jan Zelezny
Other Sports | Apr 18, 2026, 08:57 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra revealed that a disc injury and training mismatch led to his split with coach Jan Zelezny after the 2025 World Championship. The Olympic champion said travel demands and differing methods affected his performance, ending a long streak with his coach.
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Neeraj Chopra's next event: Doha Diamond League postponed due to West Asia tension
Cricket | Apr 08, 2026, 09:07 PM ISTThe 2026 Doha Diamond League, featuring Neeraj Chopra, has been postponed to June 19 due to West Asia tensions. The venue shifts to Khalifa International Stadium for safety and heat management, with the event now positioned between Oslo and Paris in the Diamond League calendar.