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Neeraj Chopra Aiming To Work On His ‘Leg Blocking’ Technique To Breach 90m Mark

October 31, 2023 admin

Neeraj Chopra in action© AFP New Delhi: Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Tuesday made it clear that his best is yet to come and indicated that the elusive 90m mark could be breached next year if he makes improvement in his technique, especially concerning the leg-blocking. Chopra became world champion earlier…

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Neeraj Yadav Bags Gold In Men’s Javelin Throw F55, Sets New Asian Para Games Record

October 28, 2023 admin

This is Neeraj Yadav’s second medal in this edition of the Asian Para Games.© X (Twitter) India claimed a double podium finish in the Men’s Javelin Throw F55 at the ongoing Asian Para Games. Neeraj Yadav claimed a gold medal with a massive throw of 33.69m, setting a new Para Games Record. This is his…

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Asian Para Games: Paralympics Champion Sumit Antil Breaks World Record, Leads India’s 30-Medal Haul

October 25, 2023 admin

Reigning Paralympics champion Sumit Antil on Wednesday bettered his own javelin throw F64 world record with a stunning 73.29m effort on way to winning gold as he led India’s whopping 30-medal haul on the third day of competitions at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games. India’s total medal count after three days stood at 64 (15…

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India’s Sumit Antil Shatters Javelin Throw World Record, Claims Gold In Asian Para Games F64 Event

October 25, 2023 admin

India’s Sumit Antil broke World Record in Para Asian Games© Twitter Sumit Antil and Pushpendra Singh dominated the podium standings by clinching gold and bronze medals respectively in the men’s Javelin Throw-F64 final on Day 3 of the ongoing 4th Asian Para Games. Sumit broke the Asian Para Games record, World record and Asian record…

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“I Plan To Marry My Partner But…”: Indian Sprinter Dutee Chand On Same-Sex Marriage Verdict

October 18, 2023 admin

The Supreme Court of India announced its verdict on Same-Sex marriage on Tuesday, refusing to legalise weddings between queer couples or grant them the right to adopt children. The five-judge bench’s refusal to legalise same-sex marriages is based not on an in-principle opposition to marriage equality, but on legal technicalities and concerns of judicial legislation….

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India Yet To Make Formal Bid For Hosting World Athletics Championships In 2027

October 14, 2023 admin

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will need a “couple of more days” to decide on making a formal bid for hosting the World Athletics Championships in 2027, said its president Adille Sumariwalla on Saturday. While the recent edition of the Worlds was held in Budapest, Hungary, the next championships will be held in Japan…

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Manikanta Creates New 100m National Record

October 11, 2023 admin

Manikanta H H of Services created new men’s 100m national record on the opening day of National Open Athletics Championships in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The 21-year-old Manikanta clocked 10.23 seconds to win heat No 3 and qualify for the final. He erased the previous national record of 10.26 seconds which was in the name of…

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“Yet To Achieve My Potential”: Neeraj Chopra After Winning Asian Games 2023 Gold

October 7, 2023 admin

His cabinet might be brimming with titles but Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra feels he is yet to reach his full potential and has set sights on not only crossing the 90m mark but making it a new normal as he gears up for next year’s Paris Games. The 25-year-old from Haryana, who played most…

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From Daily Wage Labourer To Asian Games 2023 Medalist: Ram Baboo’s Fascinating Story

October 6, 2023 admin

A daily wage labourer’s son from an impoverished village in Uttar Pradesh, Asian Games bronze medallist race walker Ram Baboo’s journey from penury to fame is a fascinating story of a strong-willed man making his own destiny. Baboo, who won a 35km race walk mixed team bronze medal in the Asian Games along with Manju…

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Asian Games 2023: Wu Yanni Apologises To All Competitors Including Jyothi Yarraji After False Start Drama In 100m Hurdle

October 3, 2023 admin

Wu Yanni during Asian Games 2023© AFP Chinese national team athlete Wu Yanni has tendered an unconditional apology to India’s Jyothi Yarraji over the false start drama that unfolded during Sunday’s women’s 100 hurdles final at the Asian Games. “I am very sorry that my result was disqualified due to a false start, disappointing everyone’s…

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