Neeraj Chopra Archives - National Times

18 Sep

Neeraj Chopra Finishes Eighth, Sachin Yadav Shines with Fourth Place at World Athletics Championships

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Tokyo — India’s medal quest in the men’s javelin final at the World Athletics Championships 2025 came to an end on Thursday, with defending champion Neeraj Chopra finishing eighth and compatriot Sachin Yadav narrowly missing the podium in fourth place. Chopra, who entered as one of the favourites, struggled to find his rhythm. His best effort of 84.03 metres came in the second attempt, but a foul in the fifth round cut his campaign short, dashing hopes of a successful title defence. Yadav, however, delivered a standout performance in his first World Championships final, throwing a personal best of 86.27…

17 Sep

Neeraj Chopra, Arshad Nadeem Set for High-Stakes Showdown in Javelin Final at World Championships

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Tokyo, September 17: The men’s javelin final at the World Athletics Championships is set for a thrilling India-Pakistan clash, with reigning World Champion Neeraj Chopra facing off against Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem on Thursday evening.Neeraj, 27, made an assured start in Group A of qualification, clearing the automatic mark of 84m with a throw of 84.50m on his very first attempt. Arshad, however, endured early struggles. After managing only 76.99m and facing elimination, he produced a powerful 85.28m throw to secure his spot in the final.India’s Sachin Yadav also joined the elite line-up, recording a personal best of 83.67m…

29 Aug

Neeraj Chopra Claims Second Spot at Zurich Diamond League, Extends Top-Two Streak to 26 Events

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Zurich [Switzerland]: Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra continued his remarkable consistency in international competitions by finishing second at the Diamond League final in Zurich on Thursday, registering a best throw of 85.01 metres.Germany’s Julian Weber stole the show with a commanding throw of 91.51 m on his second attempt, securing the top spot with two successive efforts beyond 91 metres. Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott, the 2012 London Olympic champion, took third place with a best of 84.95 m.Chopra, who had a shaky start with attempts in the low 80s followed by three consecutive fouls, risked breaking his four-year…

12 Jul

Neeraj Chopra Set for High-Stakes Diamond League Showdown with Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem in Poland

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New Delhi, July 12, 2025 — Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra will reignite his fierce rivalry with Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem when the two javelin stars clash in the Diamond League meeting in Silesia, Poland, on August 16 marking their first face-off since the dramatic final at the Paris Olympics last year.The contest promises to be one of the season’s headline events, with Chopra seeking redemption after settling for silver in Paris on August 8, 2024. On that day, Nadeem stunned the athletics world with a monstrous throw of 92.97 metres to clinch gold, relegating the 27-year-old Indian superstar to…

21 Jun

Neeraj Chopra Clinches First Diamond League Title in Two Years, Beats Weber in Javelin Showdown

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Paris, June 21, 2025 — Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra delivered a stellar performance on Friday night, winning the Diamond League meet in Paris and claiming his first title on the circuit in two years. The 26-year-old Indian javelin star outclassed reigning world champion Julian Weber of Germany in a high-stakes contest that kept fans on edge till the final throw. Chopra's winning effort came in the fifth round, registering a throw of 88.45 metres his season's best so far. Weber, who had taken the lead early on with an 86.37-metre throw, could not better his mark in the remaining…

26 May

Neeraj Chopra Joins Audi India as Brand Ambassador, Celebrates Shared Spirit of Excellence

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New Delhi, May 26, 2025: Olympic gold medallist and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been announced as the new brand ambassador for Audi India, marking a high-profile collaboration that unites elite sporting prowess with premium automotive excellence.The partnership between Chopra and Audi reflects a shared commitment to performance, precision, and progress. Known for his historic Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020, Chopra has become a national icon and global sports figure. His consistent record from dominating at the Asian Games and World Championships to clinching silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics embodies the same relentless pursuit of excellence that…

17 May

Neeraj Chopra Smashes 90m Barrier, PM Modi Hails ‘Spectacular Feat’

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National Times Bureau, May 17, 2025: Neeraj Chopra, India’s javelin ace, finally breached the 90-meter mark at the Doha Diamond League 2025 with a jaw-dropping throw of 90.23 meters. It came on his third attempt, turning a long-standing dream into reality and cementing his place in the global elite of track and field.Although Chopra’s personal best lit up the arena, he finished second behind Germany’s Julian Weber, who threw a massive 91.06 meters. Yet, the moment was all about Chopra. For years, Indian athletics waited for this moment—and it arrived with power, grace, and pride.Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the…

25 Apr

Neeraj Chopra Breaks Silence Amid Backlash Over Invitation to Pakistani Athlete

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New Delhi (National Times): Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra issued a heartfelt public statement on Thursday, addressing the wave of criticism he has received over his decision to invite Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem to compete at the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic. Chopra emphasized that the invitation was extended “from one athlete to another,” with the sole intention of making the NC Classic a truly world-class sporting event. He clarified that the invites were sent to all athletes, including Nadeem, on Monday—two days before the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 Indian lives. “In light of the events in…