Javelin Throw: News
14 Dec 2024
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra's Paris Olympics shirt inducted into World Athletics' museum
The Museum of World Athletics (MOWA) has inducted Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's shirt from the Paris 2024 Olympics into its heritage collection.
08 Nov 2024
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra to undergo 31-day training in South Africa
India's double Olympic medalist and javelin champion Neeraj Chopra will soon head to South Africa for a month-long training program. The off-season regimen is part of his early preparation for next year's competitions.
15 Sep 2024
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra competed in Diamond League final with fractured hand
India's double Olympic medalist and javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, has revealed that he participated in the 2024 Diamond League season finale despite a fractured hand.
15 Sep 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsDecoding Neeraj Chopra's solid 2024 season despite injury
Neeraj Chopra, India's ace javelin star, concluded his 2024 season with a commendable performance in the Diamond League final on September 14.
15 Sep 2024
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra secures 2nd place in Diamond League Final
Indian ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra secured a commendable second place in the 2024 Diamond League Final held on September 14.
11 Sep 2024
Avinash SableNeeraj Chopra, Avinash Sable to compete in Diamond League final
Neeraj Chopra and Avinash Sable will represent India at the Diamond League season finale in Brussels, Belgium, on September 13 and 14.
08 Sep 2024
ParalympicsParalympics, javelin throw: Navdeep Singh's silver upgraded to gold
Navdeep Singh, a 23-year-old para-athlete from Haryana, has made history by winning India's first-ever gold medal in the men's javelin F41 category at the Paris Paralympics.
03 Sep 2024
ParalympicsParalympics: Sumit Antil becomes India's second man with multiple medals
Sumit Antil scripted history by becoming the second man to clinch multiple medals at the Paralympics.
27 Aug 2024
Neeraj ChopraWorld Under-20 Championships: Neeraj Chopra extends support to Indian athletes
Neeraj Chopra, a two-time Olympic champion and renowned javelin thrower, has extended his best wishes to the Indian team participating in the 2024 World Under-20 Athletics Championships.
23 Aug 2024
Neeraj ChopraLausanne Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra finishes second with season-best throw
India's Neeraj Chopra finished second in men's javelin throw at the 2024 Lausanne Diamond League.
21 Aug 2024
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra's Lausanne Diamond League schedule: Key details
Days after winning a historic silver a the 2024 Paris Olympics, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to compete at the Lausanne Diamond League in Switzerland.
18 Aug 2024
Neeraj ChopraJavelin star Neeraj Chopra resumes training for Diamond League
India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra has resumed his training in Magglingen, Switzerland, after winning the historic silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
17 Aug 2024
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra to compete in Lausanne Diamond League: Details
Neeraj Chopra, India's silver medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is set to return to action on August 22. He will participate in the Lausanne Diamond League event.
16 Aug 2024
ParalympicsParis Paralympics: Bhagyashree Jadhav, Sumit Antil named India's flag-bearers
India has selected shot-put champion Bhagyashree Jadhav and javeli-thrower Sumit Antil as the flag bearers for the upcoming 2024 Paris Paralympics.
14 Aug 2024
Jason GillespiePakistan coach Jason Gillespie invites Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem
Jason Gillespie, Pakistan cricket team's red-ball coach, has invited men's javelin thrower and 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist Arshad Nadeem, to visit the team dressing room.
14 Aug 2024
Kangana RanautSaina Nehwal hits back at trolls after javelin comment
Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal recently faced criticism on social media for admitting she was unaware of javelin throw as a sport until Neeraj Chopra's gold medal win at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
13 Aug 2024
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra to miss PM Modi's felicitation ceremony: Here's why
Star Indian javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, has chosen to forego the Independence Day celebrations and the felicitation ceremony for Indian Olympians hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
09 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsDecoding the best throws in men's javelin throw at Olympics
Ace javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem scripted history by handing Pakistan an Olympic gold medal for the first time in 40 years.
09 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsPakistan's Arshad Nadeem makes history at Olympics: Decoding his achievements
Pakistan's javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem stunned one and all by walking away with the gold medal event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
09 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsParis Olympics, men's javelin: Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem makes these records
Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem made history by handing his nation an Olympic gold medal for the first time in 40 years.
09 Aug 2024
Neeraj ChopraParis Olympics: Decoding the career achievements of India's Neeraj Chopra
India's Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in men's javelin throw final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
09 Aug 2024
Neeraj ChopraParis Olympics: Neeraj Chopra wins silver, Pakistan's Arshad claims gold
India's Neeraj Chopra clinched the silver medal in men's javelin throw final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
06 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsOlympics: Rivals Neeraj Chopra, Arshad Nadeem set for India-Pakistan clash
Reigning champion Neeraj Chopra qualified for the men's javelin throw final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on August 6.
06 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsParis Olympics: Neeraj Chopra reaches final with 89.34m throw
Defending champion Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the men's javelin throw final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
05 Aug 2024
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra at 2024 Paris Olympics: Schedule, streaming, and more
India has secured three medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics so far, all in shooting.
26 Jul 2024
2024 Paris Olympics2024 Paris Olympics, athletics: Key details of Indian contingent
The 33rd Summer Olympics edition went underway on July 26 in Paris, the capital of France.
15 May 2024
Neeraj ChopraFederation Cup: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra bags gold medal
Neeraj Chopra, the reigning world champion, clinched the gold medal in the men's javelin throw event final at the Federation Cup 2024 on May 15.
15 Nov 2023
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra a finalist for World Athlete of Year Award
Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been shortlisted for 2023 men's 'World Athlete of the Year' award.
06 Oct 2023
Asian GamesAsian Games: Who is India's silver medalist Kishore Kumar Jena?
India's Kishore Kumar Jena won the silver medal in the men's javelin throw final at the 2023 Asian Games currently underway in Hangzhou, China.
04 Oct 2023
Neeraj ChopraJavelin thrower Neeraj Chopra clinches his second Asian Games gold
Indian star Neeraj Chopra has won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw final at the 2023 Asian Games currently underway in Hangzhou, China.
28 Aug 2023
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra wins World Athletics Championships gold: His career achievements
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has become the talk of the town after clinching a historic gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest (Hungary).
28 Aug 2023
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra scripts history at World Athletics Championships: Key stats
Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra scripted history at World Athletics Championships in Budapest (Hungary).
25 Aug 2023
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra qualifies for World Athletics Championships: Details here
Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra began his campaign with a massive 88.77m throw at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest (Hungary) on Friday.
16 Dec 2022
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra surpasses Bolt, becomes most written-about athlete in 2022
Ace Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has usurped Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt to become the most written-about athlete in 2022.
03 Oct 2022
National Anti Doping Agency (NADA)Indian javelin thrower Shivpal Singh banned for failing dope test
Indian javelin thrower Shivpal Singh has been handed a four-year suspension after he failed a dope test by NADA's Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel.
09 Sep 2022
Neeraj ChopraDiamond League Finals, Neeraj Chopra scripts history: Decoding his achievements
Ace javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, scripted history as he became the first Indian to win the coveted Diamond League Finals title in Zurich, Switzerland.
29 Aug 2022
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra donates Tokyo gold-medal winning javelin to Olympic Museum
India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra has once again made headlines, this time with a heart-warming gesture.
27 Aug 2022
Neeraj ChopraLausanne Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra clinches gold medal, scripts history
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra continued his solid form after clocking a monster 89.08m throw.
24 Aug 2022
Neeraj ChopraJavelin star Neeraj Chopra to participate at Lausanne Diamond League
India's ace javelin star Neeraj Chopra is set to participate at the upcoming Lausanne Diamond League.
26 Jul 2022
AthleticsIndia's Neeraj Chopra ruled out of Commonwealth Games: Details here
In a major blow to the Indian contingent, javelin star Neeraj Chopra has been ruled out of the 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG).
15 Jul 2022
Athletics2022 World Athletics Championships: All you need to know
The 2022 World Athletics Championships are all set to commence on July 15.
01 Jul 2022
Neeraj ChopraIndian javelin star Neeraj Chopra breaks national record: Key stats
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra, on Thursday, broke his own national record at the Stockholm Diamond League after throwing a record 89.94m.
19 Jun 2022
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra wins gold in Kuortane Games: His career stats
Javelin star Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the Kuortane Games in Finland after registering a throw of 86.69m on his first attempt on Saturday.
09 May 2022
Asian ChampionshipsAnnu Rani breaks national record in javelin: Decoding her profile
Indian javelin thrower, Annu Rani, claimed a gold medal on Sunday in the fourth AFI Indian Open Javelin Throw Competition in Jamshedpur.
26 Aug 2021
Neeraj ChopraDon't make it an issue: Neeraj Chopra on Pakistan's Nadeem
India's javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, on Thursday, urged people to not indulge in propaganda after his comments on Pakistan's javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem were blown out of proportion on social media.
04 Aug 2021
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final, Shivpal Singh out
Medal contender Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian javelin thrower to enter the finals of the Olympic Games with a stunning throw of 86.65m in his opening attempt that put him on top of the qualification round in Tokyo on Wednesday.
01 Jul 2021
Devendra JhajhariaDevendra Jhajharia books Paralympics berth with a record throw
India's greatest Paralympian, javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia, rewrote his own world record once again as he punched his ticket for the Tokyo Paralympics during a national selection trial.
07 Jun 2021
Neeraj ChopraJavelin thrower Neeraj Chopra reaches Portugal
Olympic-bound star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has reached Portugal to take part in an event in Lisbon on June 10, which will mark his return to international competition after more than a year.
12 May 2021
Neeraj ChopraNeed to participate in competitions before Olympics: Neeraj Chopra
Olympic-bound star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday said he is desperate for some competition ahead of the Tokyo Games given that two years have simply been wasted because of injury and the COVID-19 pandemic.
08 Oct 2018
India#AsianParaGames: Javelin thrower Sandeep Chaudhary opens India's first gold account
Javelin thrower Sandeep Chaudhary today clinched India's first gold medal at the ongoing Asian Para Games, finishing on top in the men's F42-44/61-64 category in Jakarta, Indonesia.
27 Aug 2018
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra gives India 1st javelin gold in Asiad history
Neeraj Chopra today became the first Indian javelin thrower to win an Asian Games gold medal as he shattered his own national record by clearing a distance of 88.06m in 18th Asian Games at Jakarta today.
30 Jul 2018
AthleticsJavelin thrower Neeraj impresses ahead of Asiad, wins top prize
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been amongst the medals in recent times.
18 Jul 2018
Athletics#IndiaProudAgain: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra bags gold at French meet
India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the gold at the Sotteville Athletics meet in France yesterday, beating 2012 London Olympics gold-medallist Keshorn Walcott.
13 Apr 2018
Neeraj ChopraCWG 2018: Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra qualifies for finals
Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday qualified for the finals of his event at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia after achieving the qualifying mark in just his first throw to finish second in his group.
