Author: Abhishek Mishra

After their epic showdown in the Paris Olympic javelin final at Stade de France last year, two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will face Arshad Nadeem for the first time in a year at the Silesia Diamond League on August 16 in Poland. In their previous meeting, Nadeem clinched the gold medal with a monstrous throw of 92.97m, setting a new Olympic record at Paris 2024 Games, while Neeraj secured the silver with a throw of 89.45m, his second Olympic medal. The clash between the current world champion and Olympic champion promises to be a major highlight at the meeting. Organisers…

Abhishek Mishra in Bengaluru On Saturday night, Sree Kanteerava Stadium roared with energy and emotion. Close to 15,000 fans watched Neeraj Chopra clinch the top spot at the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic. The two-time Olympic medallist hurled his javelin to 86.18m to overcome strong headwinds and a field of top throwers. It was a landmark moment for Indian athletics not only because of the list of participants, but also because of the atmosphere it created. At the post-event press conference, Neeraj started by thanking all those who helped make this possible, especially the Athletics Federation of India, World Athletics, Karnataka…

Two-time javelin world champion and Paris Olympic medalist Anderson Peters has been ruled out of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to an ankle injury which he sustained in his last outing. Cyprian Mrzygłód of Poland will step in to replace Peters. The 27 year old boasts a personal best of 85.92m, achieved recently at the Kuortaneen Keskusurheilukenttä in Kuortane, Finland. The Polish thrower also claimed a bronze medal at the 2025 European Throwing Cup and is currently in impressive form. The announcement was made by the official social media handles of the Neeraj Chopra Classic on Tuesday. On X…

In her first press conference as the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday, Kirsty Coventry talked about some big changes. One of the most important announcements was about how future Olympic host cities will be chosen. This change could have a big impact on India’s hopes of hosting the 2036 edition. The press conference covered a range of topics related to the future of the Olympic movement, while the most important points from an Indian perspective revolved around the future host selection process and the role of the Global South. 2036 Olympic Bid Process is on…

Fresh off his victory at the Paris Diamond League, India’s golden boy Neeraj Chopra took the field at the Ostrava Golden Spike in the Czechia – a World Athletics Gold level meet. Competing in the homeland of his legendary coach Jan Železný, Neeraj delivered a dominant performance to clinch the men’s javelin throw title. The reigning world champion sealed the top spot with a throw of 85.29m which he achieved in his third attempt. South Africa’s Douw Smit sprang a surprise by finishing second with a personal best of 84.12m ahead of two-time world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, who…

On a dusty field in Haryana, a boy throws a wooden stick like a javelin. On the banks of the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh, another boy swims against the strong river currents. In the green hills of the Northeast, a girl sprints uphill without any stopwatch. Under the harsh sun of Rajasthan, a young man lifts old truck tires to build strength or in a remote tribal village of Jharkhand, a young archer crafts her own arrows aiming for targets. Unaware that their raw talent could shape them into future athletes, these young Indians go unnoticed. Their everyday struggles don’t…

India’s Golden Boy, Neeraj Chopra, added another glittering feather to his cap by clinching his first Diamond League victory in two years at the Paris Diamond League 2025. The reigning World Champion lit up the Stade Charléty with a brilliant performance, making a brilliant return to the meet after eight years. Neeraj secured the first major win of the season with a massive 88.16m throw in his very first attempt, which proved unmatchable throughout the competition. His opening effort outclassed his fiercest rival, Julian Weber of Germany, who managed a best of 87.88m, also on his first attempt, to settle…

The Golden Boy, Neeraj Chopra, returns to the Paris Diamond League after eight long years, aiming to dominate the field at Stade Sébastien Charléty. Neeraj last competed in the Paris Diamond League in 2017, back when he was still establishing himself in the javelin world. He had finished fifth with a throw of 84.67m. Having already surpassed the elusive 90m mark in his career, Neeraj now has his sights firmly set on a podium topping finish in Paris. This will be his second Diamond League appearance of the 2025 season as he aims to secure his first major victory of…

Legendary South Korean coach Kisik Lee is all set to become the Head Coach of the Indian National Recurve Team, with an eye on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The 67-year-old, known for shaping champions, is expected to arrive in India by early August. He will be based in New Delhi and the Northern Regional Centre in Sonepat. His responsibilities will include working with recurve athletes at both the senior and junior levels in India. World Archery quoted Lee as saying, “My job is to train the athletes and the coaches – and the archers show good results in…

The past few weeks have been tough for Indian hockey fans. The team’s recent performances have been disappointing. Losing possession, conceding goals in the dying minutes, lapses in defence and failing to convert crucial penalty corners. Craig Fulton and his boys began their FIH Pro League 2024-25 campaign on a positive note, winning five matches out of eight in the home leg hosted at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar during February. Their solid performance earned them 15 points and placed them third in the standings after the home leg, trailing only Belgium and England. With strong momentum and high…