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Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra wished Team India success at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya. Chopra, a two-time Asian Games gold medallist, will miss the event after suffering an ankle ligament tear that ended his season

Yashvir Singh has replaced injured Neeraj Chopra in India’s 77-member athletics squad for the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Six athletes have been added to the initial squad, while several Hangzhou medallists return as India targets another strong medal haul

Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the Diamond League Finals in Brussels after securing 12 points from two second-place finishes in Doha and Lausanne. He is also in contention for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest next month

Jharkhand teenager Shilpa Kumari, India’s U-17 women’s javelin record holder, draws inspiration from Neeraj Chopra and dreams of Olympic glory. After emerging from a remote village, she now targets a podium finish at the 2026 Youth Olympics.

The Neeraj Chopra Foundation, Pullela Gopichand’s Badminton Gurukul and AISTS India have launched the Indian School of Coaching Excellence to transform coach education. ISCE will offer multidisciplinary programmes covering sports science, technology, physical literacy and career development.

Neeraj Chopra congratulated fellow Indian javelin thrower Ashish Yadav after his silver-medal finish at the World U20 Athletics Championships. Ashish threw 74.09 metres to finish second, with Chopra praising his achievement and backing him for greater success ahead

Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has become co-owner of the UBS Athletics Kids Cup after serving as its ambassador for two seasons. The grassroots initiative aims to reach one million children across India while promoting inclusive participation and long-term engagement in sports

Neeraj Chopra will compete in the Lausanne Diamond League on August 21 against a world-class javelin field led by Commonwealth Games champion Rumesh Pathirage. The meet marks Chopra's third event since returning from injury as he builds momentum for the remainder of the season

Neeraj Chopra claimed silver with a season-best 85.83m, while Yashvir Singh earned his maiden Commonwealth Games medal with bronze as India celebrated a double podium finish in the men's javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026.

Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh advanced to the Commonwealth Games men's javelin throw final after finishing among the top 12 in difficult windy conditions. No athlete achieved the automatic qualifying mark, setting up a keenly contested medal round

Indian javelin thrower Rohit Yadav believes consistency rather than one big effort will determine success at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The four-time national champion focuses on rhythm, technical execution, and recovery alongside Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra says winning championships remains his top priority over repeatedly breaching the 90m mark. Ahead of his Commonwealth Games return, the Olympic medallist stressed consistency, mental strength and continuous improvement while expressing confidence in his fitness despite challenging weather conditions

Neeraj Chopra says representing India is his biggest motivation as he prepares for his Commonwealth Games return after missing the 2022 edition through injury. The Olympic champion remains focused on consistency rather than targets ahead of a star-studded javelin competition in Glasgow

Neeraj Chopra headlines India's athletics campaign at the Commonwealth Games, where he faces Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem and Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage in a high-profile javelin contest. India hopes to surpass its eight-medal haul from the previous edition with strong prospects across multiple events

India’s Commonwealth Games CMO Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala called doping a "menace" threatening the nation's sports reputation. Highlighting that 90% of over-the-counter supplements contain contaminants, he urged strict athlete education and medical clearance to prevent inadvertent anti-doping violations

Neeraj Chopra is set to arrive in Glasgow ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the two-time Olympic medallist will bid to reclaim the men's javelin title. He returns after missing the 2022 edition and faces a strong field led by Arshad Nadeem

The Indian Athletics Series Final will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on September 10, featuring the country's top-ranked athletes. Competitors will qualify based on national rankings, with prize money awarded to the top six finishers in each event

The Indian Olympic Association will host a ceremonial send-off for India's 124-member Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games contingent on Tuesday. Spearheaded by Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu, the squad features elite able-bodied and para-athletes

AFI has confirmed that Neeraj Chopra will defend his Asian Games javelin title after recovering from a back injury. The Olympic medallist will also compete at the Commonwealth Games as India targets another strong athletics performance at the continental meet.

Neeraj Chopra finished fourth in the Doha Diamond League with a season-best throw of 85.69m, securing qualification for the Commonwealth Games. The Olympic champion's comeback performance after injury provided encouraging signs ahead of the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.