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Neeraj Chopra, the host, organiser and the winner of inaugural NC ClassicSubscriber Only
July 05, 2025 23:11 IST
With wind swirling, making the conditions tough for throwers, Indian ace quells challenge from Yego and Pathirage to win the NC Classic
Mon, Jul 07, 2025
With a dose of razzmatazz, Neeraj Chopra Classic finds template to attract fansSubscriber Only
July 05, 2025 20:41 IST
Razzmatazz and cricket-style excitement seen before elite athletes take centrestage.
Sat, Jul 05, 2025
Neeraj Chopra and my story more or less the same, say Africa’s trailblazer Julius YegoSubscriber Only
July 05, 2025 19:03 IST
The 36-year-old trailblazer from Kenya, who picked up javelin techniques originally by watching YouTube videos, spoke to The Indian Express about the rise of non-European throwers and the camaraderie in the community. He finished 2nd at the Neeraj Chopra classic on Saturday.
Mon, Jul 07, 2025
Neeraj Chopra Classic: What impact does throwing javelin beyond 90m have on the body? Thomas Rohler, Julius Yego break it downSubscriber Only
July 04, 2025 22:14 IST
Talking to The Indian Express, Yego, the 2015 World Champion, and a javelin throw pioneer in Kenya, described the impact of a 90m throw on the body at the time of blocking and release, akin to pulling the handbrake of a car going at 100 miles an hour
Sat, Jul 05, 2025
NC Classic: Neeraj Chopra ready for his dream event – between worrying about spice levels in food, finding time to trainSubscriber Only
July 04, 2025 21:13 IST
Double Olympic medallist has his hands full as a host and competitor, but as he has shown so often, has things under control
Sat, Jul 05, 2025
Neeraj Chopra is hands-on, wears many hats as he takes on role of NC Classic hostSubscriber Only
July 03, 2025 08:32 IST
Personalised welcome letters for athletes, vetting list of artistes as javelin event in his name — his brainchild as well — comes with its own set of responsibilities; Neeraj Chopra says he has 'new-found respect' for event organisers.
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
AFI’s priority list: Increased scrutiny on athletes competing overseas, monitoring food supplement useSubscriber Only
June 27, 2025 22:28 IST
The association wants athletes to be more judicious in choosing tournaments; plans to short-list genuine supplement suppliers
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
Faith Kipyegon’s Breaking4: From running barefoot as a youngster to her attempt to break 4-minute mile barrierSubscriber Only
June 25, 2025 16:09 IST
Kenyan distance-running great will aim to emulate Roger Bannister, but in a non-official race titled Breaking. She will have five pacemakers running in a specific pattern, a specially designed sports bra that retains less moisture, an aerodynamic suit and head band designed to reduce wind resistance.
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
Athlete-couple Siddhi Hiray and Tejaswin Shankar chart a course for India’s NCAA aspirantsSubscriber Only
June 13, 2025 19:06 IST
This week four Indian track and field athletes, the highest-ever, are competing in the NCAA outdoor track & field championships, two of them were placed in US universities through Siddhi's firm; "I wanted to help Indian athletes get the opportunity that Tejaswin got and I missed out," Siddhi says.
Fri, Jun 13, 2025
Pickle juice: Carlos Alcaraz’s quick fix to stave off cramps in French Open finalSubscriber Only
June 11, 2025 12:03 IST
The briny liquid made up of water, salt and vinegar helps provide immediate relief for cramps with the drink being a popular among athletes across disciplines
Wed, Jun 11, 2025
‘Outstanding’ Animesh Kujur dazzles with 200m national record at Asian Athletics ChampionshipsSubscriber Only
May 31, 2025 22:51 IST
Battling fever, the 21-year old sprinter clinched bronze with 20.32 seconds, the second time he has lowered national record in just over a month.
Sun, Jun 01, 2025
Despite torn spikes, teenager Pooja leaps to high jump gold at Asian Athletics – and is leading a revolution in her villageSubscriber Only
May 31, 2025 00:00 IST
"We used rice husks and hay to fill sacks. Those sacks formed the landing mat," coach Balwan said of the time when Pooja transitioned from yogasana and gymnastics to high jump. On Friday in South Korea, she jumped a new personal best to clinch gold.
Sat, May 31, 2025
After rain, Jyothi Yarraji storms to gold at Asian Athletics C’ships: ‘In so many years, I haven’t shouted with joy after a race’Subscriber Only
May 29, 2025 23:53 IST
Jyothi Yarraji after Asian Championships gold: "When I reached the finish line, I felt nobody was near me. In so many years, I have not shouted with joy after a race. Two or three times I have shouted in despair, but this time I shouted with happiness"
Fri, May 30, 2025
Asian Athletics Championships: Jolt in javelin denies Tejaswin Shankar decathlon goldSubscriber Only
May 28, 2025 23:22 IST
Indian, who led after first day, settles for silver, just 16 points behind China's Xiang Fei
Wed, May 28, 2025
Race walker Servin Sebastian’s inspiring story: From nearly quitting four months back to winning bronze at Asian Athletics ChampionshipSubscriber Only
May 27, 2025 22:30 IST
He wanted to quit due to family issues, now he has brought joy to his farmhand father and left his mother with happy tears.
Thu, May 29, 2025
How a posting in the high altitudes of Arunachal shaped the career of long-distance ace Gulveer SinghSubscriber Only
May 22, 2025 22:56 IST
The 26-year-old Gulveer Singh from Sirsa, national record holder in 5k and 10k metres, has emerged as the country’s finest long-distance runner
Thu, May 22, 2025
Neeraj Chopra’s former coach Klaus Bartonietz back in India to guide coaches and mentor budding throwersSubscriber Only
May 21, 2025 22:16 IST
Veteran German biomechanics expert Klaus Bartonietz recruited by Inspire Institute Sport as coaches' coach at their Hisar centre, where they train budding athletes
Thu, May 22, 2025
The physics behind Hardik Pandya’s curved bat that enables his signature no-look sixesSubscriber Only
May 15, 2025 11:03 IST
The curve in the willow and the facilitation of the precise angle where it makes contact with the leather plays a big role in sending it to the stands
Thu, May 15, 2025
Federation Cup athletics: Triple jumper Praveen Chithravel equals own national record to qualify for World ChampionshipsSubscriber Only
April 25, 2025 00:24 IST
With a jump of 17.37 metres, Praveen Chithravel also went past the World Championship Qualifying Standard of 17.22m
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
Federation Cup: Footballer-turned-sprinter Animesh Kujur rewrites national 200m recordSubscriber Only
April 24, 2025 23:14 IST
Animesh Kujur qualifies for Asian Championships and now aims to be first Indian to run under 20 seconds in the event
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
David challenges Goliaths: With a 32-year-old woman coach in his corner, young Indian long jumper pushes limits, tests seasoned prosSubscriber Only
April 23, 2025 17:07 IST
Keerti, 32, is aware she is one of the youngest coaches on the Indian athletics circuit. Her coaching philosophy is about being collaborative rather than being dictatorial
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
Dev Meena, who rewrote pole vault national record, has one request: ‘please allow my poles in flights’Subscriber Only
April 22, 2025 22:37 IST
He took to the sport only four years back, but has now broken his own national record at Federation Cup
Wed, Apr 23, 2025
Pranav Pramod Gurav: From doing ‘donkey work’ to winning 100m gold at Federation CupSubscriber Only
April 21, 2025 22:57 IST
Missing out on a gold medal has more or less been the story of Pranav's career. At the National Games in February he was second to Animesh, just one of the many instances when he missed out.
Tue, Apr 22, 2025
Collapsed lung, five-day ICU stint, newfound passion for sketching anime: Priya Mohan’s journey to rebuilding her running careerSubscriber Only
April 20, 2025 23:50 IST
The two-time World Under-20 4x400m mixed relay medalist has returned to the track slowly, by first racing in 100-metre and 200-metres races, as she will be doing in the Federation Cup this week.
Mon, Apr 21, 2025
After an ankle surgery, Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena on comeback trail at Federation Cup AthleticsSubscriber Only
April 19, 2025 21:26 IST
Training under new coach Steve Lemke, Kishore Jena started his season at Indian Open Athletics in Chennai last week with a best throw of 75.99 meters.
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