Tag: Javelin

President Murmu, PM Modi congratulate javelin thrower Sumit Antil for his gold medal triumph at Paris Paralympics

President Murmu congratulated Sumit for his two successive paralympics gold medals and record setting performances.

September 3, 2024

Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Lausanne Diamond League with 89.49m throw

Neeraj, now a two-time Olympic medallist, began the evening on a modest note and failed to breach the 85m mark on any of his first four attempts.

August 23, 2024

“His success has delighted the entire nation”: Rajnath Singh on Neeraj Chopra after his silver medal in Paris Olympics

Rajnath Singh took to social media and said that he is the epitome of hard work, dedication, consistency and also his success has delighted the whole country.

August 9, 2024

“I gave my best, but it was Arshad’s day”: Neeraj Chopra reflects on missing gold at Paris Olympics

Following his performance, Chopra became the second male athlete post-independence to win two Olympic medals in an individual event.

August 9, 2024

“Today was Pakistan’s day, but we won silver”: Neeraj Chopra’s father on his son’s Paris Olympics performance

Neeraj delivered his season-best attempt of 89.45m, but it wasn't close to Arshad's humongous throw of 92.97 meters. 

August 9, 2024

Neeraj Chopra wins silver in men’s javelin at Paris Olympics, falls short of gold

Chopra's best throw came on his second attempt, but he struggled with four consecutive foul throws, which prevented him from winning gold.

August 9, 2024