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Beyond NewsAug 10, 2021, 8:45 AM IST
Neeraj Chopra Exclusive: 'My gold medal will silence those who said India can't win in athletics events'

Neeraj Chopra is today a household name in India. The Javelin thrower is yet to fully come to terms with the magnitude of his achievement at the Tokyo Olympics. He spoke exclusively to Asianet News.
IndiaAug 29, 2019, 6:28 PM IST
National Sports Day: Paralympic winner Deepa Malik receives Khel Ratna award

Deepa Malik became the second para-athlete after double Paralympic gold medallist javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia, who received the recognition in 2017, to have won the prestigious Khel Ratna award.
Other SportsJul 31, 2018, 6:22 PM IST
Para-athlete Amit Kumar tests positive for banned substance, suspended by AFI
Other SportsJul 18, 2018, 6:39 PM IST
Ace javelin-thrower Neeraj Chopra beats former Olympic gold medallist to win Sotteville Athletics Meet

The 20-year-old Chopra grabbed the top spot with a throw of 85.17m. He beat the field of competitors, which also included 2012 London Olympics gold medallist Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago

Neeraj Chopra Exclusive: 'My gold medal will silence those who said India can't win in athletics events'