Tokyo Olympics

How Can Indian Women's Hockey Team Qualify For Paris Olympics 2024 After Defeat Against Germany?

Despite the heartbreak, the Indian women's hockey team remains undeterred. Their journey in the Paris Olympics 2024 qualifiers continues as they face Japan in the bronze medal match.

Jan 18, 2024, 22:35 PM IST

Sports Success Story: Javelin Of Destiny, Neeraj Chopra's Journey From Haryana Fields To Olympic Gold Glory

Neeraj Chopra is an Indian athlete and javelin thrower who made history by winning the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Jan 11, 2024, 16:04 PM IST

BCCI reportedly gave away THIS whopping amount in cash to Neeraj Chopra and other Tokyo Olympic medallists

Earlier, BCCI felicitated Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and members of the bronze-medal-winning Indian men's hockey team before the IPL's opening match.

Jul 24, 2022, 09:35 AM IST

Neeraj Chopra enters maiden World Athletics Championships javelin FINAL: Know all about his TOP records, in pics

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra qualified for his maiden World Championships final with a stunning first attempt throw of 88.39m. The 24-year-old Indian, hot favourite for a medal, opened the men's javelin throw Group A qualification round and sent his spear to 88.39m for his third career-best throw, on Friday (July 22, India time). Check the javelin star Neeraj Chopra's TOP records here.

Jul 22, 2022, 09:04 AM IST

World Athletics Championships 2022: Olympic champ Andre de Grasse eyes podium at worlds

The 27-year-old Andre de Grasse won the 200 metres at the Tokyo Games, a game changer after years spent chasing Jamaican legend Usain Bolt before his retirement. 

Jul 14, 2022, 08:35 AM IST

Tokyo Olympics final bill comes to THIS whopping amount for Japan government

Tokyo won the Olympics in 2013, offering a ‘safe pair of hands’ and with a substantial amount of money already in the bank. However, costs swelled leading up to the Games, including for the rebuilding the New National Stadium.

Jun 22, 2022, 08:48 AM IST

PM Modi boosted the spirit of Deaf Olympic players

PM Modi spoke to the players of Deaf Olympics. PM Modi boosted the spirits of the players. PM Modi told the players that the country is proud of you.

May 21, 2022, 18:44 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra to get stadium in his name at native village, says Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s native village Khandra is in Panipat. Last year, Chopra became the first Indian to win a gold medal in Olympic track and field.

May 02, 2022, 11:43 AM IST

IPL 2022 Opening Ceremony: BCCI to felicitate Tokyo Olympics medallists Neeraj Chopra, Bajrang Punia, Lovlina Borgohain

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra is expected to Rs 1 crore from BCCI while Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dhaiya and Lovlina Borgohain are also expected to attend the opening ceremony of IPL 2022.

Mar 26, 2022, 10:31 AM IST

Neeraj Chopra launches YouTube channel, says 'will aim to give a glimpse of...'

Tokyo Olympic gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra took to his social media handles on Sunday to inform his seven million fans about his entry to the platform where they can follow his journey on the road and the several tournaments that he competes in.

Mar 22, 2022, 18:46 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra ‘humbled and honoured’ to receive Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Padma Shri awards

Neeraj Chopra was conferred with the Arjuna Award in 2018 and Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) in 2020 for his excellence in sports. Chopra was enrolled into the 4 Rajputana Rifles as a Naib Subedar on May 15, 2016.

Jan 26, 2022, 06:44 AM IST

Republic Day 2022: Tokyo Games heroes Neeraj Chopra, Devendra Jhajharia and others come together to recite National Anthem

Featuring in the video, released  via social media channels, are 18 of India’s medalists at the Tokyo Games both Olympics and Paralympics. 

Jan 26, 2022, 06:31 AM IST

Neeraj Chopra to be awarded with THIS medal on Republic Day

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra is a Subedar in the Indian Army. He had enrolled in 4 Rajputana Rifles as a direct entry to Naib Subedar in 2016. He was chosen for training at the Mission Olympics Wing and Army Sports Institute in Pune.

Jan 25, 2022, 18:35 PM IST

Republic Day 2022: Life-size replica of Neeraj Chopra to be showcased in Haryana tableau during parade

Neeraj Chopra scripted history in August 2021 by becoming the first athlete from the country to win an Olympic gold medal in a track and field event.

Jan 23, 2022, 08:40 AM IST

India women's hockey team coach wants to prove Tokyo Olympics show was not a 'one day wonder'

India Women Hockey Team's Tokyo Olympics performance was not a 'one day wonder' says Coach Janneke Schopman.

Jan 14, 2022, 17:06 PM IST

Naomi Osaka to Simone Biles: Highest earning female athletes of 2021, in pics

Japan’s Naomi Osaka, a four-times Grand Slam tennis champion who has helped raise awareness of mental health issues in sport, is the world’s highest-paid female athlete, according to a list published by business magazine Forbes on Thursday (January 13). Osaka raked in $57.3 million (Rs 423.5 cr) in prize money and endorsements over the last year. Fellow tennis players Serena Williams ($45.9 million) and older sister Venus ($11.3 million) were next on the list. Check the top-earning female sports stars in 2021 here.

Jan 14, 2022, 08:50 AM IST

Neeraj Chopra sweats it out hard in gym in US, says ‘effort and hard work have no substitutes’ – WATCH

It seems like Neeraj is leaving no stone unturned to get back to his best as the star javelin thrower on Sunday (December 9) took to Instagram to post a video of himself in which he can be seen doing a rigorous workout in a gym, which included the tire jump as well.

Jan 09, 2022, 14:20 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra blames ‘shaadi season’ for fleeing away from India and train in USA

Recently, Neeraj Chopra moved to the US to get away from the unnecessary limelight in order to focus on his training and revive his fitness as he hasn’t participated in any competition after winning gold in Tokyo Olympics.

Jan 04, 2022, 20:59 PM IST

Happy Birthday Neeraj Chopra: Here are his TOP achievements, in pics

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra turns 24 on Christmas eve (December 24) on Friday. At the Tokyo Olympics this year, Neeraj became only the second Indian individual gold medallist after Abhinav Bindra. In these collection of pictures we take a look at Neeraj Chopra's top sporting achievements on his birthday. 

Dec 24, 2021, 09:47 AM IST

BIG CONTROVERSY! Hockey India charges ex-coach Sjoerd Marijne of data theft; demands penal action

Dutch tactician Sjoerd Marijne played a key role in guiding the Rani Rampal-led Indian women's hockey team to a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics recently.

Nov 03, 2021, 17:04 PM IST