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Neeraj achieved the best throw of the qualification across both groups in his first attempt to start his title defence, in style

On Tuesday, India's biggest hope for a gold medal will launch his much-anticipated campaign in Qualification Group B at 15:20 IST

Except for wrestlers, who have waded through a highly controversial build-up, athletes in all disciplines have have had no complaints about their preparations

In a first, two women service athletes also part of contingent

As the clock ticks down for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, the question is whether India will undergo another transformation in the French capital

Indian cricket's reigning superstar says it is time for India to be recognised as a global sporting powerhouse

All but one of the individual defending champions in the men's events and 15 in the women's events are set to compete in the athletics competitions at the Stade de France and on the roads of Paris.

London Olympics bronze medallist Shooter Gagan Narang replaces Mary Kom as India's Chef-de-Mission for the mega event

India to send a contingent 120 sportspersons to Olympics, including Athletics team led by defending champion in men's javelin Neeraj Chopra

Narendra Modi says those travelling to the French capital would do the country a huge service by providing inputs from their experience

Neeraj shared that his throw in the 2016 World Under-20 Championships is the only one he's been satisfied with.

Chopra had a best throw of 88.36 metres, ending behind Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic, who finished first with a best effort of 88.38.

The award will be announced on World Athletics' platforms on December 11

World No. 13 PV Sindhu secured her third consecutive victory over the 22nd-ranked player with a scoreline of 21-11, 21-10

The 11 nominees were selected by an international panel of athletics experts, comprising representatives from all six continental areas of World Athletics

Asian Games Gold medalist and reigning Olympic, and World Champion in men's javelin, Neeraj Chopra was named Laureus Ambassador, pledging his support to Laureus Sport for Good, here on Wednesday.

Neeraj Dominates 19th Asian Games with 88.88m Throw for Gold

The impact of Neeraj's Olympic gold helped India push new boundaries and give a new belief that Indian athletes can believe in achieving big things

Kishore Kumar Jena, who briefly led Neeraj in the Hangzhou 2023 men’s javelin throw standings, registered 86.77m with his third throw to surpass his previous personal best of 84.77m, logged at the Budapest world championships earlier this year.

India will look to increase their medal tally of 22 with Neeraj spearheading the Indian challenge on Wednesday.