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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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Asian Games 2023: Tejaswin Shankar Takes Pole Position In Men’s Decathlon

October 2, 2023 admin

Tejaswin Shankar in action during Asian Games 2023© AFP Hangzhou : India’s Tejaswin Shankar took pole position on the first day of the decathlon events at the Asian Games 2023. Shankar asserted his dominance in the men’s decathlon long jump. He scored 903 points from the first event with a distance of 7.37m. In the…

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Asian Games 2023: Murali Sreeshankar Secures Silver, Double Delight In Men’s 1500m

October 1, 2023 admin

Murali Sreeshankar in action during Asian Games 2023© AFP India’s Murali Sreeshankar on Sunday won a silver medal in the Men’s Long Jump Final with a best finish of 8.19 meters at the ongoing 19th Asian Games. Meanwhile, Jeswin Aldrin finished in 8th position in the same event with a best jump of 7.76m. China’s…

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Asian Games: Amlan Borgohain Reaches Semi-final In 200m; Jyothi Yarraji Fails To Qualify

October 1, 2023 admin

The top three players in each heat and the next four fastest players make it to the semis.© X (Twitter) Indian athlete Jyothi Yarraji failed to qualify for the final of the women’s 200m event after she finished third in her heat with timings of 23.78 seconds at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Sunday. The…

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“My Fight Is Against…”: Neeraj Chopra On Rivalry With Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem

October 1, 2023 admin

Indian world champion and Olympic medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra acknowledged that while there will be some focus on arch-rival Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem as well during the men’s javelin throw final, his main focus is on competing with himself and getting better at his technique and throw in the title event. Neeraj, who had recently…

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“Want To Take Away Thought Of Injury From Mind”: Neeraj Chopra Eyes Asian Games Gold

September 30, 2023 admin

Neeraj Chopra played most part of the season with a groin strain.© AFP A groin strain has been troubling Neeraj Chopra for some time now but the Olympic champion does not want the thought of injury affect him as he gears up to defend his Asian Games title. Chopra played most part of the season…

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Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second In Diamond League Final

September 16, 2023 admin

File image of Neeraj Chopra© AFP Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra failed to defend his Diamond League champion’s title as he finished second with a modest performance of 83.80m in Eugene on Saturday. The 25-year-old Chopra struggled in the windy conditions in the grand finale at the Hayward Field as he fouled…

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Neeraj Chopra Live Javelin Throw Diamond League Final: Neeraj Chopra Aims To Make History

September 16, 2023 admin

Diamond League final Neeraj Chopra Live Updates: All eyes will be on the Indian ace javelin thrower.© AFP Neeraj Chopra Live Javelin Throw Live Updates: All the Indian fans will be focused on one event at the 2023 Diamond League, the javelin throw event. Neeraj Chopra, the recently-crowned world champion, will look to clinch his second…

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Neeraj Chopra Seeks To Defend Diamond League Trophy

September 15, 2023 admin

A World Championships gold was the crowning glory of this season but superstar javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has a title to defend as he takes the field against familiar rivals at the prestigious Diamond League finals on Saturday. The 25-year-old Chopra lifted the Diamond League champion’s trophy in Zurich last year and he would be…

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