Javelin Throw: News

15 Sep 2024

Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj 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 Olympics

Decoding 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 Chopra

Neeraj 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 Sable

Neeraj 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

Paralympics

Paralympics, 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

Paralympics

Paralympics: 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 Chopra

World 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 Chopra

Lausanne 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 Chopra

Neeraj 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 Chopra

Javelin 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 Chopra

Neeraj 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

Paralympics

Paris 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 Gillespie

Pakistan 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 Ranaut

Saina 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 Chopra

Neeraj 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 Olympics

Decoding 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 Olympics

Pakistan'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 Olympics

Paris 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 Chopra

Paris 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 Chopra

Paris 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 Olympics

Olympics: 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 Olympics

Paris 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 Chopra

Neeraj 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 Olympics

2024 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 Chopra

Federation 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 Chopra

Neeraj 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 Games

Asian 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 Chopra

Javelin 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 Chopra

Neeraj 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 Chopra

Neeraj 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 Chopra

Neeraj 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 Chopra

Neeraj 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.

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 Chopra

Diamond 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 Chopra

Neeraj 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 Chopra

Lausanne 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 Chopra

Javelin 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

Athletics

India'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

Athletics

2022 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 Chopra

Indian 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 Chopra

Neeraj 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 Championships

Annu 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 Chopra

Don'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 Chopra

Neeraj 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 Jhajharia

Devendra 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 Chopra

Javelin 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 Chopra

Need 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 Chopra

Neeraj 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

Athletics

Javelin 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 Chopra

CWG 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.