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Neeraj Chopra rides confidence to shake the 90m-monkey off his back in Doha 

“Finally,” he allowed himself to say as the other competitors congratulated Neeraj Chopra, the flagbearer of India’s Olympic sport, on his entry into the exclusive 90m Club. The man who…

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Neeraj Chopra coach Klaus Bartonietz offers incredible lesson when moving on

There is an incredible lesson in Dr. Klaus Bartonietz acknowledging that he had done the best he could for Neeraj Chopra and sparking a search for a new coach for…

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Neeraj Chopra looks to work with new coach in quest for improvement; AFI begins search

Athletics Federation of India President Dr. Adille J. Sumariwalla has said that AFI is currently engaged in the search for a coach to help the consistent Neeraj Chopra raise his…

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Ten Olympic medals for India in Paris 2024 are a realistic possibility

Neeraj Chopra will be the first name that springs to everyone’s lips when conversations in the New Year veer to prospects in the Paris Olympic Games later this year. The…

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Sha’Carrie Richardson finds redemption with 100m gold in World Championships

The flamboyant Sha’Carrie Richardson strode into countless hearts in just 10.65 seconds by winning the women’s 100m in the World Athletics Championships in the National Athletic Centre in Budapest on…

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Indians seek to mark growing presence with positive show in World Championships

Long Jumper M Sreeshankar, ranked sixth in the world, wrapped up his training session in the warm up track at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest and engaged himself in…

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The gentle power, the powerful lure and the alluring magic of the Tricolour in the world of sports

The Tricolor. It conjures so many beautiful emotions. Obviously, it is a living testimony of the freedom that we experience and enjoy, a reminder of the sacrifices made by so…

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Neeraj Chopra: Sure, Steady and Successful

If the affable Neeraj Chopra’s World No. 1 rank in men’s Javelin Throw has come as a just reward for his consistency in big-ticket events and has been exhilarating for…

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Neeraj Chopra is a delightful addition to small club of India’s World No. 1 athletes

The small company of Indian athletes who have risen to be World Champions or got the World No 1 ranking would be delighted to receive Olympic Games Javelin Throw champion…

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Neeraj Chopra embraces pressure, draws support and basks in adulation in Doha Diamond League

There was the full moon, rising gently over Doha, and there was Neeraj Chopra casting a magical glow of his own in the Doha Diamond League. There were multiple World…

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