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  Neeraj Chopra's rise in seven-star Olympic show and fall of Sushil Kumar in 2021

  Cricket | December 30, 2021 16:38 IST

  The manner in which Chopra bossed the field with his 87.58m throw fulfilled the aspirations of a billion-plus nation that had not seen a track and field Olympic champion in its 74-year old sporting history since Independence.  

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  Breaching 90m will put me in list of world's best throwers, says Neeraj Chopra

  Other Sports | December 30, 2021 13:18 IST

  Neeraj, who clinched the historic gold with a throw of 87.58m in his second attempt at the Tokyo Olympics, has been eyeing the coveted 90m for quite some time now. His personal best is 88.07m.

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  Yearender 2021: From Neeraj Chopra's Gold to Bronze in Hockey, India's Top 10 Olympic moments

  Other Sports | December 30, 2021 12:02 IST

  The delay in the Games gave athletes further time to hone their skills and the Indian contingent fared well in Tokyo. India won a record seven medals and finished 48th in the rankings table, with Neeraj Chopra's Gold medal in javelin throw being the highlight of the Indian performance.

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  Neeraj Chopra grows into a colossus with elusive track and field Olympic gold

  Other Sports | December 25, 2021 14:00 IST

  Son of a farmer, a strapping Neeraj, who turned 24 on Friday, immortalised his name in Indian sports history with his gold-winning throw of 87.58m on August 7, the penultimate day of the showpiece.

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  Ayushmann Khurrana wants to play golden boy at the Olympics Neeraj Chopra in his biopic

  Celebrities | December 16, 2021 10:58 IST

  Ayushmann Khurrana is keen to play Neeraj Chopra in case he chooses to not play himself and act in his biopic. He said, "The resolve and the nerves of steel that he showcased at the Olympics to a win gold for India needs to be saluted."

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  Neeraj's gold an opportunity to broaden athletics footprints in India, says World Athletics chief

  Other Sports | December 15, 2021 18:19 IST

  Terming India's first Olympic gold in athletics 'as a hugely important moment', Coe advised the country to use it in raising the profile of the sport.

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  Neeraj Chopra starts off-season training in USA

  Other Sports | December 08, 2021 14:00 IST

  The Olympic gold medallist will train at the world class facility in Chula Vista for 90 days along with coach Klaus Bartoneitz after the Sports Authority of India cleared a proposal in quick time.

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  PM Modi lauds Neeraj Chopra's initiative, says 'Let's inspire youth to shine on games field'

  India | December 05, 2021 9:14 IST

  Neeraj Chopra, who played a variety of sport with students and gave them tips on throwing the javelin, chose to address them about importance of balanced diet, fitness and sport.

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  Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra set to launch PM Modi's Mission

  India | December 01, 2021 16:58 IST

  The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Ministry of Education are working on running a 'Meet the Champions' programme over the next two years.

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  Khel Ratna Neeraj Chopra felicitated at NSNIS Patiala

  Other Sports | November 17, 2021 22:29 IST

  Dronacharya awardee 2021 Radhakrishnan Nair, Neeraj's coach Dr Klaus Bartonietz and all Olympians present at the centre were also felicitated.

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  National Sports Awards 2021: Neeraj, Ravi among 12 awarded Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna

  Cricket | November 13, 2021 18:41 IST

  In a glittering function organised at the Durbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan here, the President recognised the country's unparalleled Olympic and Paralympic performances.

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  Neeraj Chopra says his biopic can wait until 'I win more medals'

  Other Sports | November 11, 2021 20:27 IST

  Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra doesn't want a biopic on him until he wins some more medals. That will ensure the film becomes a hit, he says matter-of-factly.

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  Honoured to be awarded Khel Ratna: Neeraj Chopra

  Other Sports | November 03, 2021 17:53 IST

  Named for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna after winning a historic gold in the Tokyo Olympics, star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said.

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  Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain among 11 recommended for Khel Ratna

  Other Sports | October 27, 2021 18:34 IST

  Seasoned hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and woman cricket Test skipper Mithali Raj were also recommended for the Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna by the selection committee.

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  Neeraj Chopra resumes training under water in Maldives

  Other Sports | October 02, 2021 18:44 IST

  Chopra earlier already announced that he won't compete anymore this season and will start training for the next season in 2022.

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  Neeraj Chopra's javelin up for grabs in e-auction of PM Modi's mementos

  Other Sports | September 23, 2021 18:47 IST

  Neeraj became the first Indian track and field Olympic champion to win a gold medal for the country. A few days later, Antil also struck gold at the Paralympics.

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  Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra meets Abhinav Bindra

  Other Sports | September 23, 2021 9:25 IST

  Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Wedneday met India's first individual Olympic gold winner Abhinav Bindra, and his family.

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  Olympian Neeraj Chopra's acting skills send netizens in frenzy, 'Star kids are under attack'

  September 21, 2021 11:28 IST

  The commercial in which Olympic winner Neeraj Chopra appears in various avatars of reporter, movie producer, marketing honcho among others has been grabbing eyeballs. Check out netizens reactions here.

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  KBC 13: Neeraj Chopra teaches Amitabh Bachchan how to recite Bollywood dialogues in Haryanvi | VIDEO

  TV | September 15, 2021 21:29 IST

  Kaun banega Crorepati 13: Olympic Neeraj Chopra translated Amitabh Bachchan’s famous 'Main Aur Meri Tanhai' dialogue, from the film Silsila. In  'Shandaar Shukravaar,' Neeraj Chopra and PR Sreejesh will be special guests. They will seen sharing anecdotes from their journey in the field of sports on the sets with Big B and will also teach him Haryanvi.

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  Neeraj Chopra and PR Sreejesh to appear next on 'KBC 13' hotseat

  Other Sports | September 14, 2021 13:15 IST

  The players will be welcomed by a reverberating cheer from the audience and the host of the show Amitabh Bachchan.