Javelin

By PTI EUGENE: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra qualified for his maiden World Championships final with a stunning first attempt throw of 88.39m here. The 24-year-old Indian, a hot favourite for a medal, opened the…

With her 59.60m effort and a place in the World Championships final, Annu Rani has seemingly put her disappointment at Tokyo Olympics behind her.…

By PTI EUGENE: The last attempt throw of 59.60m, though well below her season's best, ensured javelin thrower Annu Rani qualify for her second consecutive finals in the World Championships here. Annu was on the…

Annu Rani (Reuters Photo)EUGENE: A last attempt throw of 59.60m, though well below her season's best, ensured javelin thrower Annu Rani qualify for her second consecutive finals in the World Championships. Annu was on the verge of ending…

Express News Service CHENNAI: Usually, before a major competition, Neeraj Chopra does not like to delve too much into results and consequences. His coach, Klaus Bartonietz, tries to evoke a kind of calmness in him.…

NEW DELHI: No athlete is immune to pressure. Some get bogged down by the enormity of the occasion, others battle past their inner demons to conquer the emotions. Olympic champion Neeraj Choprais one of them. Even if the Tokyo Games gold…

Neeraj Chopra. (Reuters Photo)As India prepares for its first "National Javelin Day" on Aug. 7 to mark the anniversary of Neeraj Chopra's historic Olympic gold medal, the 24-year-old will hope to bring a maiden senior World Championships…

By ANI MUNICH : The 2017 Javelin World Champion, Johannes Vetter will not be participating in the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Oregon, the javelin star announced on social media on Wednesday. Vetter…

Express News Service CHENNAI:  First throws are turning out to be diamonds for Neeraj Chopra. Perfection is what he is aiming for whenever he throws that spear in a competition. “Everything has to be perfect for the…

By PTI STOCKHOLM: Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is confident of breaching the elusive 90m barrier this year but he is not thinking about the coveted mark going into the upcoming World Championships…