Tokyo, Aug 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) While Neeraj Chopra’s success in getting India their first-ever Olympic medal in athletics, and that too a gold, was the highlight of the Tokyo 2020 Games for Indian fans, there were…
By M.K. Ashoka Bengaluru, Aug 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Despite being inundated with accolades for winning India’s first Olympic gold medal in athletics, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra didn’t forget to call his coach to express gratitude. “Neeraj…
Chennai, Aug 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dhanalakshmi Sekhar, who was a member of the Indian mixed relay team of 4×400 m at the Tokyo Olympics, was inconsolable on her return to her native Tiruchirappalli as she came…
Bengaluru, Aug 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka on Sunday announced a Rs 10 lakh award for former national javelin coach Kashinath Naik, who was also one of the trainers of Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra. Naik, a…
By Arun Lakshman Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha or P.T. Usha is a name synonymous with Indian athletics. The ‘Payyoli Express’ as she was fondly known during her athletic career, was a raw…
Tokyo, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Team USA won the women’s 4x400m relay gold with a big margin at the Tokyo Olympic Games here on Saturday. The US quartet, featuring 400m hurdles gold and silver medalists Sydney…
Mumbai, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) As he got ready for his first throw in the final, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was conscious of the fact that India had never won an Olympic medal in athletics and…
New Delhi, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Athlete Neeraj Chopra is being hailed for winning India’s first gold medal in the track and field event. He achieved this feat in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. However, it seems…
New Delhi, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian cricket board has announced a cash award of Rs 1 crore for Neeraj Chopra, who won India’s first-ever athletics gold medal in Olympic history. It also set aside…
New Delhi, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) One of the world’s all-time great javelin throwers, Germany’s Uwe Hohn, would be mightily pleased with Neeraj Chopra’s performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games where the Indian won the gold…
Chennai, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian Premier League’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise has announced a cash award of Rs 1 crore for Neeraj Chopra, who won gold medal in the men’s javelin competition of the…
Tokyo, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who finished fifth in Olympic men’s javelin throw, congratulated India’s Neeraj Chopra on winning gold medal in Saturday’s competition and also apologised to his nation for not fulfulling…
Nottingham, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India cricket captain and opener Sunil Gavaskar celebrated javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s historic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics with jalebis and a jig on Bollywood song, “Mere Desh Ki…
Bhubaneswar, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congratulating Neeraj Chopra for his historic win at Tokyo Olympics, Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik said he will inspire generations. Taking to Twitter, Patnaik said, “A golden throw! Congratulations #NeerajChopra…
Chandigarh, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The non-descript Khandra village in Haryana’s Panipat district erupted into celebrations when the news flashed that its talented son, Subedar Neeraj Chopra, VSM, had become the first Indian track and field…
Tokyo, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Saturday fetched India its first-ever gold medal in athletics at the Olympics. With a best throw of 87.58 metres in the men’s javelin throw final,…
Tokyo, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Neeraj Chopra on Saturday made history by becoming the first Indian to win gold medal in athletics at Olympic Games when he clinched first position at Tokyo 2020 with a throw…
Tokyo, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Neeraj Chopra on Saturday made history by becoming the first Indian to win gold medal in athletics at Olympic Games when he clinched first position at Tokyo 2020 with a throw…
Tokyo, Aug 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) American sprinter Allyson Felix sprinted to bronze medal in 400 metres on Friday to win her 10th career Olympic medal and become the most decorated woman in track events of the…
Tokyo, Aug 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Newly-crowned men’s 100m champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs won his second gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday as Italy won the men’s 4x100m relay title with a strong finish. The…