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After Tokyo Olympics, Neeraj Chopra to compete in India at National Federation Cup

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Reigning Olympic javlin throw champion Neeraj Chopra will compete in India after three years at the National Federation Cup. The ‘Golden Boy’ of India is gearing up to defend his Tokyo Olympics title at the Paris Olympics, which starts on July 26 and will end on August 11 this year.

“As per entries @Neeraj_chopra1 and Kishore Kumar Jena will compete in domestic competition starting May 12 in Bhubaneshwar,” the Athletics Federation of India tweeted.

Chopra’s coach Klaus Bartonietz also confirmed that the world champion javelin thrower will be part of the competition which will be held from May 12 to 15 in Bhubaneswar.

WAIT, WHAT? 🤩🤯#NeerajChopra adds the 27th Federation Cup, in Odisha, to his 2024 competition calendar.

India, your Golden boy’s coming home! 🇮🇳#CraftingVictories 🔥 pic.twitter.com/sKsCHuiGvA

— Inspire Institute of Sport (@IIS_Vijayanagar) May 8, 2024

According to PTI, the 26-year-old is expected to travel to India from Doha after opening his season in the first leg of the prestigious Diamond League series on May 10.

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Talking about his fitness journey to SAI Media, the Olympic champion said that he is at his best.

Neeraj Chopra’s name features in the Fed Cup (12-15th) entry list. This will be the first time he participates on Indian soil after his Tokyo Olympics gold. pic.twitter.com/LmmL6qMCn8

— Andrew (@AndrewAmsan) May 8, 2024

“I want to be in the best possible shape before Paris. My training sessions have gone well so far. I always lay stress on fitness along with strength and technique. This is the best I have felt in a long time but I must add that training and competition are not the same. When you wear the India jersey, the feeling is different, the josh (energy) is unbelievable”.

Talking about the year that has gone by, Chopra mentioned how each milestone contributed to his confidence and why he feels it all indicates that he is in the right direction. “I have won medals in two World Championships, threw my personal best (89.94 meters at Stockholm), won a dream Diamond League title and even defended my gold at the Asian Games. All in all, I have been in great space and want to carry forward that momentum from May onwards.”

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Geared up Neeraj Chopra all set to defend Olympic Gold medal at Paris

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Neeraj Chopra is looking confident for the upcoming Paris Olympics which is due to start on July 26. Talking about his fitness journey, the Olympic champion said that he is at his best.

“I want to be in the best possible shape before Paris. My training sessions have gone well so far. I always lay stress on fitness along with strength and technique. This is the best I have felt in a long time but I must add that training and competition are not the same. When you wear the India jersey, the feeling is different, the josh (energy) is unbelievable,” he said to SAI Media.

“What matters to me is staying 100 percent fit, being consistent during the season and delivering on the day that matters. I think there are mistakes to fix and looking at the increasing competition all around, one has to keep improving. The road will close if you think you have done it all,” he added.

Talking about the year that has gone by, Chopra mentioned how each milestone contributed to his confidence and why he feels it all indicates that he is in the right direction. “I have won medals in two World Championships, threw my personal best (89.94 meters at Stockholm), won a dream Diamond League title and even defended my gold at the Asian Games. All in all, I have been in great space and want to carry forward that momentum from May onwards.”

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Pidilite launches Fevikwik Gel, Neeraj Chopra joins Visa team for 2024 Olympics

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Pidilite Industries, a leading manufacturer of construction, specialty chemicals and art and craft products has launched its new product Fevikwik Gel.

Speaking to Shibani Gharat, Manish Dubey, chief marketing officer (CMO) of Pidilite Industries explained, “This adhesive is incredibly fast-acting; it adheres instantly upon application. We have listened to consumer feedback and aimed to empower them by offering a solution that allows for adjustments. Essentially, this innovative product provides a 30-second window for readjustments. Whether it’s aligning digits, securing a bag, or correcting any minor misalignments, users have the flexibility to reset for up to 30 seconds. Our campaign slogan reflects this: ‘Galti Sudharne ka Mauka De’.

Visa Inc., a global leader in digital payments, has signed up Olympic gold medalist and Javelin world champion Neeraj Chopra as a Team Visa athlete in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Chopra joins badminton superstar PV Sindhu as the second Indian athlete to join Team Visa, alongside other global athletes, underscoring Visa’s dedication to and prominence in the world of sports. Sujatha V Kumar of Visa shared insights with Shibani Gharat about Visa’s plans for the Olympics in India and more.

Shibani Gharat engaged in a special discussion with Dilip R.S, Director and Country Manager, Alexa, and Parag Gupta, Director and Country Manager, Amazon Devices India. Amazon India commemorated six years since the launch of Alexa and Echo smart speakers in the country. The duo delved into the journey of the interactive voice assistant Alexa in India.

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Neeraj Chopra says India must host global athletics competitions within two-three years

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He has single-handedly raised the profile of Indian athletics internationally and Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra now wants the country to go a notch higher in the pecking order by hosting global events in the next two-three years.

India is set to bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships but Chopra said the country can host other global competitions of smaller scale before that.

“It will be good if we host 2029 World Championships but 2029 is a long way to go. I think India can host some big global competitions like Continental Tour event (of World Athletics) before that,” Chopra told PTI in an interview felicitated by Switzerland Tourism.

“This kind of global event (like Continental Tour event) will keep Indian fans interested in athletics. If international track and field stars come to India and compete against Indian athletes, it will be good for the country’s athletes as well as for the fans,” he opined.

Continental Tour is an annual series of track and field competitions held under the aegis of World Athletics. It forms the second tier of international one-day meetings after the Diamond League.

The reigning world champion said holding global events in India will also create awareness among fans. He also said that live telecast or streaming of global events like Diamond League Meetings, especially where Indian athletes are competing, should be easily available for Indian fans.

Chopra, who is targetting a successful defence of his Olympic gold in Paris Games this year, said he will start competing in May. That means, his pre-Olympic competition schedule will be of two months or a little over that. The Paris Games begin on July 26.

“I am yet to chalk out a final plan. Probably, we will do that in March. But most probably I will start competition in May,” he said.

The Doha leg of the Diamond League is scheduled for May 10 and he had started his season last year from the Qatar capital in the same prestigious competition.

The 26-year-old Chopra is currently in Switzerland for a “pre-planned” short vacation. During the course of his stay, he met tennis legend Roger Federer, who is the global ambassador of Switzerland Tourism, in Zurich. He will be returning to South Africa for training soon.

“It’s a dream come true for me to meet Roger Federer in Zurich. I have always admired his skill, his spirit of true sportsmanship and his ability to inspire millions around the world,” Chopra said about his meeting with Federer.

“What inspired me the most was his humility and his easy-going charm that made me feel so comfortable in his presence. We had a wonderful time exchanging notes about our respective passions and life’s experiences on and off the field,” said Chopra, who is Switzerland Tourism’s Friendship Ambassador to India.

Asked which aspects of his game he would work on before the Olympics, Chopra said, “I will work a bit on technique and then on strength.

“Also, I want to remain injury-free. In the past few years, there were small injuries which caused interruptions in my schedule. So, I have to also work on small exercises to save myself from injuries.

“There should not be any distractions because of those kind of small injuries. I want to be fully fit and give my best in Paris. That is my focus,” he signed off.

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Mr. consistent Neeraj Chopra bags CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2023 in the sports category

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Indian Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year Award 2023 in the sports category on Wednesday for his scintillating performances. Chopra was not physically present to receive the award, which was presented by Anju Bobby George, a former Indian athlete and vice president of the Athletics Federation of India. 

The other nominees for the sports category were boxer Nikhat Zareen, shuttler doubles pairing Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, cricketer Shubman Gill and footballer Sunil Chhetri.

CNN-News18’s #IndianofTheYear in the #Sports category goes to Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1)

WATCH his victory speech from #SouthAfrica, as @ShivaniGupta_5 and @anjubobbygeorg1 present the award to his uncle on his behalf@toyasingh @anushasoni23 | #NeerajChopra #IOTY pic.twitter.com/sBwCXTo9b7

— News18 (@CNNnews18) January 10, 2024

In 2023, Chopra scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win the gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest with a throw that was measured at 88.17 meters, hence qualifying for the Paris Olympics slated to be held later this year.

He also bagged a silver medal in the Diamond League 2023 in Eugene, Oregon, US, in September, finishing behind the Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch. Currently, Chopra sits at the crown of the men’s javelin throw rankings, becoming the first Indian to achieve acclaim in track and field.

In October, he defended his Asian Games gold with his season-best throw of 88.88 meters, as his compatriot Kishore Jena finished second with his personal best of 87.54 meters in Hangzhou, China.

Chopra came into the limelight after winning the gold medal at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships in Poland with a record throw of 86.48 meters, which still stands unbroken. Following this, he became Asian champion in 2017, gold medalist at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games winner in 2018.

But, in 2019, Neeraj missed the world championships due to an elbow injury, sidelining him for 16 months. However, he made a strong comeback to cement his spot for the Tokyo Olympics. Since then, Neeraj has been one of the most successful athletes in the history of Indian sports, as he ended India’s 12-year Olympic gold drought and has become an inspiration for millions of youngsters across the country.

Moreover, Chopra has also received multiple national awards—the Arjuna Award (2018), the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (2021) and Padma Shri (2022), which is a testament to his consistently outstanding performances.

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Neeraj Chopra becomes investor in regional dialect OTT platform STAGE

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World’s first regional dialect OTT platform STAGE has declared that Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra has joined their ranks as an investor.

The company made this announcement at Chopra’s ancestral village of Khandra in Panipat with co-founder and CEO Vinay Singhal saying, “We believe in the compelling force of storytelling and the unifying potential of regional content. Neeraj Chopra’s involvement adds an impactful and relevant dimension to our mission, and we are elated to welcome him aboard.”

The illustrious athlete prided at the cultural preservation, which is an intrinsic part of the Indian society that STAGE tries to promote.

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“My investment in STAGE represents more than just a desire to rekindle the flames of our diverse regional dialects. We will embark on a journey together to reawaken dormant languages and empower every voice, ensuring that our cultural heritage thrives in its true form through this platform,” the 25-year-old explained.

JSW Sports COO Divyanshu Singh hailed Chopra as a global icon who continues to be connected with his roots. He reiterated that the player has won laurels for his country whilst being completely in touch with where he comes from and staying true to his natural personality as well.

“His coming on board as an investor with STAGE, which is a very dialect-centric OTT platform is very relevant to him and the brand. It’s a long-term association, and one we at JSW Sports are very delighted to have facilitated for him,” Singh remarked.

STAGE is said to have garnered over six million installations and this strategic partnership will give a big boost to its popularity. Chopra is preparing for the Paris Olympics and won the gold medal in the World Athletic Championships this year.

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IOC session will put India on the global map and help us host Olympics, say Neeraj Chopra and Yuvraj Singh

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The 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session will be held in Mumbai from October 15 to 17. It will be the second time India will be hosting the prestigious meeting, with New Delhi hosting it first in 1983.

In its essence, the IOC sessions are where various decisions regarding the activities of the global Olympics movement, including adoption or amendment of the Olympic Charter, election of IOC members and office-bearers and election of the host city of Olympics, are made.

At the 139th IOC Session held in Beijing in February 2022, the Indian delegation led by IOC member Nita Ambani made a compelling pitch for Mumbai to host the 2023 IOC session, following which the financial capital of India received overwhelming endorsement for its bid with 99% of the votes.

The session will be a landmark moment for Indian sport and will firmly establish India on the global sporting map, opening up multiple opportunities in organising sporting events, world-class training infrastructure, nurturing talent and enriching the lives of millions of Indian sportspeople.

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It will also be a significant stepping-stone towards India’s aspirations of hosting the Youth Olympics and the Olympic Games in the future.

In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra said: “It is a big deal that IOC would host a session here in India, with so many esteemed personalities, and would come together to discuss about the growth of sports in India as well. I believe that this will help in putting India on the global map, and will bring awareness to our capabilities in the field of sport and what we can achieve as a nation. So, in that sense, I think this session will prove to be extremely helpful for India.”

India made its mark on the global stage recently as the Indian contingent went on a historic campaign during the recent Asian Games in Hangzhou, securing a whopping 107 medals.

“I believe that another good thing that would arise from the same happening would be witnessing our Indian athletes bring in more medals for the country in that case. It is also personally a dream of mine to see the Olympics be hosted here in India itself. It would be a joyous occasion,” said an optimistic Neeraj Chopra.

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh also pitched for India to be an Olympic host soon. “I think we have all the means, and I’m sure that with the way our infrastructure (for sports) is growing, we can definitely host the Olympics in the coming years,” Singh told News18 in an interview.

A point of high interest at the Mumbai IOC Session would be an announcement on the inclusion of cricket in the programme for 2028 LA Olympics. While cricket was part of recent editions of the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur in 1998 and Birmingham in 2022, the sport hasn’t been seen at an Olympic Games since England defeated France in a one-off match in Paris to clinch the Gold medal in 1900.

But a second appearance at the Olympics could be on the cards in the USA in five years’ time, with LA28 officials recommending the inclusion of cricket in a list of sports put forward to the IOC for approval and set to be added for the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad.

“Well, that should have been done a couple of years ago. I don’t know why it hasn’t happened till now. But, it would be great if it did happen. Soon, India will be a big contender to win an Olympic gold in cricket,” concluded Yuvraj Singh. The 140th IOC Session will be hosted at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai from October 15-17.

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Explained: Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw final controversy at Asian Games 2023

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Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra found himself embroiled in a controversy when the incident, which occurred during Neeraj’s javelin throw event, raised questions about fair play, sportsmanship and the integrity of the competition.

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra claimed the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the Asian Games 2023, while Kishore Jena bagged the silver despite the controversy surrounding the final throw. Chopra recorded his season-best throw of 88.88 metres even though his first attempt was not counted due to a technical glitch.

The controversy began with Chopra’s first attempt, a throw that seemed to land near the 85m mark. However, a technical glitch on the part of the officials led to the measurement not being recorded. After a lengthy discussion, Neeraj Chopra was asked to take a second attempt. This also led to a significant delay at the start of the men’s javelin final event.

Despite the disruption, Neeraj Chopra showed remarkable composure and delivered a throw of 82.38m. Continuing with impressive throws of 84.49m and a remarkable 88.88m (season’s best) he ensured the gold medal.

What does Neeraj Chopra have to say about this?

Neeraj, while speaking with the media, stated, “Happened with Jyothi too. And with me and Jena too. Gadbad toh hai (This is wrong). But, our results spoke for themselves. Despite everything, our hard work paid off. Our team should definitely look into why so many things have gone wrong. I haven’t seen this in big competitions because, after a disruption to the first throw, it could have thrown me off balance. We saw how Jyothi had to fight.”

Kishore Jena also faced problems at the men’s javelin final event

Kishore Jena’s second throw was red-flagged for allegedly crossing the throwing line. However, Neeraj Chopra intervened and asked Jena to raise an objection to the decision. After Jena sought a review, officials checked the footage, and Kishore’s throw was deemed valid, allowing him to secure the silver medal with a personal best of 87.54m.

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AFI to lodge a protest

Former athlete and current vice president of the Athletics Federation of India Anju Bobby George called out the goof up on the part of the officials at the Asian Games 2023.

“It’s not only with Neeraj. The first day, it happened with our walkers, the second day it happened with our Jyothi. And yesterday it happened with our javelin thrower, Annu Rani, again. Today, it happened with Jena and Neeraj. I think they are purposefully doing this. And I am deeply saddened to see such incidents happening in the Asian Games,” she told media, Sportskeeda reported.

According to a Times of India report, Anju Bobby George said that India would lodge a protest against the officials involved in the controversy.

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Neeraj Chopra wins second consecutive Gold in Asian Games, Kishore Kumar Jena stands second

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Neeraj Chopra secured the gold medal in the Asian Games 2023 as he successfully defended his crown with a throw of 88.8 meters in Hangzhou, China, on Wednesday.

Kishore Kumar Jena bagged the silver medal for India by throwing a personal best of 87.54 meters, thus also qualifying for the Paris Olympics 2024. Jena had briefly surpassed Chopra to top the rankings before the reigning Olympic champion produced a majestic throw to reclaim his spot and win his second consecutive gold medal in the Asian Games.

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Chopra’s first throw, which landed somewhere between 80 and 85 meters, could not be recorded due to a technical malfunction. He started off slowly, with one of his throws even falling short of the 80-meter mark. However, the athlete regained his confidence and eventually threw with profound technique and momentum to add another feather to his already illustrious career.

𝑲𝒂𝒓 𝑯𝒂𝒓 𝑴𝒂𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒏 𝑭𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒉💪🏻#GOLD🥇 FOR THE G.O.A.T@Neeraj_chopra1 conquers #AsianGames2022 for the second time with a season best throw of 88.88!

Take a bow King👑! You have done it💪🏻

Congratulations on your #HallaBol performance 🥳#Cheer4India#JeetegaBharat… pic.twitter.com/m7NhwV8o6X

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 4, 2023

.@Kishore78473748 creates a stir with his shiny #Silver🥈at #AsianGames2022!!

Jena gave his personal best performance with a throw of 87.54 to steal the show!

Many congratulations Jena💪🏻 We are super proud 🤗#Cheer4India#HallaBol#JeetegaBharat#BharatAtAG22 pic.twitter.com/jpnMF43FXw

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 4, 2023

Chopra came into the Asian Games after suffering a minor setback in the Diamond League finals in Eugene in September. He had finished second in the Diamond League champion’s title with the best throw of 83.80 meters.

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Chopra, who won gold in the World Athletics Championships last month, was taken aback by windy conditions in the final at the Hayward Field. That was his first below 85-meter throw of the season. He had qualified for the Diamond League Finals at the third spot.

He won the 2022 Diamond League Finals in Zurich with a throw of 88.44 meters. Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic had become the Diamond League champion for the third time with a best throw of 84.24 meters which came in his sixth and final attempt.

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