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Jowkhum triumphs in Aturto 1.2 with stunning knockout

Jowkhum Dilli is renowned for writing history as a fighter from Arunachal Pradesh who won battles in Indonesia in addition to winning bronze at the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA) Asian Championship in Kyrgyzstan.

2023-08-28T14:38:15.796786+00:00 IST

"For NIS Patiala, projects worth Rs 36 crore being worked on"

Thakur attended the inauguration of renovated guest houses at NIS Patiala on Monday.

2023-08-28T14:25:49.235996+00:00 IST

HP: CM Sukhu congratulates Neeraj Chopra on winning historic gold

The Tokyo Olympic gold medallist wasn't the only Indian to be competing in the final, as Kishore Jena (best of 84.77 m) and DP Manu (best of 84.14 m) finished fifth and sixth respectively.

2023-08-28T12:07:13.724138+00:00 IST

A look at India's national record holders in Athletics events

After a historic World Championships event for India, let us look at our national record holders in various disciplines in athletics.

2023-08-28T12:04:43.119499+00:00 IST

FMSCI NRC: Ruhaan, Tijil steal LGB F4 show on final day

Ruhaan Alva (MSport) and Tijil Rao (Dark Don Racing) signed off on a merry note winning a race each in the premier LGB Formula 4 class of the 26th FMSCI National Racing Championship at the Kari Motor Speedway.

2023-08-28T11:35:28.284194+00:00 IST

"Neeraj's medal win a matter of happiness for entire India"

India's Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra made history in the early hours of Monday, capturing his country's first-ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships and edging out Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem by less than a meter at the final of men's javelin throw event in Budapest.

2023-08-28T10:50:11.974203+00:00 IST

"Arshad Nadeem is a big fan of his": Neeraj's uncle Bhim

India's ace javelin star Neeraj Chopra's family praised him for his exceptional performance in the World Athletics Championships 2023 and talked about the rivalry with Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.

2023-08-28T09:26:29.653756+00:00 IST

Pragati shares her experience of speaking to PM Modi

Young Indian archer Pragati, who defied the odds to clinch a gold medal in the recently concluded World University Games in China, expressed her delight after speaking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi live on air during his monthly radio broadcast — 'Mann Ki Baat'. 

2023-08-28T07:40:10.976447+00:00 IST

Jimmy Neesham withdraws from New Zealand's T20I series

New Zealand have been forced to reshuffle their squad as all-rounder Jimmy Neesham will skip the Kiwis' upcoming T20I series against England.

2023-08-28T07:11:00.126164+00:00 IST

"Golden Boy of athletics has done it again": Anurag Thakur

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur heaped praise on India's javelin ace Neeraj Chopra who clinched India's first gold medal ever in the World Athletics Championships.

2023-08-28T05:25:44.747746+00:00 IST

Neeraj Chopra opens up about his rivalry with Pakistan's Nadeem

After besting Arshad Nadeem to win India its first gold medal in the prestigious World Athletic Championships, India's javelin ace Neeraj Chopra said he was looking forward to resuming his rivalry with his Pakistani rival in the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

2023-08-28T05:09:30.995070+00:00 IST

"I wanted to throw more than 90m but...": Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj who looked a bit disappointed told reporters in the post-match conference, "I wanted to throw more than 90m tonight. But it needs all parts of the puzzle to be there. I couldn't put it all together this evening. Maybe next time." 

2023-08-28T03:38:07.540873+00:00 IST

"He exemplifies excellence": PM Modi lauds Neeraj Chopra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed India's javelin ace Neeraj Chopra after he clinched his and the country's first gold medal in the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest. 

2023-08-28T02:25:53.824355+00:00 IST

"He motivates every player": Priyanka Goswami on PM Modi

"It feels very good. He (PM Modi) motivates and congratulates every player who wins a medal for the country...We feel nice that after winning a medal, we receive this much amount of respect; we don’t even expect that we will receive this much....I liked that I won a medal for my country," Priyanka Goswami told ANI.

2023-08-27T20:26:47.856935+00:00 IST

Parul breaks national record, qualifies for Paris Olympic

Parul broke the national record by marking the clock at 9:15.31 in the World Athletics Championships.

2023-08-27T20:06:33.967516+00:00 IST

Neeraj Chopra captures India's first World Athletics C'ships gold

Now, India has medals of all colours at the World Championships. This is Neeraj's second medal at the World Championships after he secured a silver last year. Before his two medals, India's last medalist was Anju Bobby George back in the 2003 World Championships, getting a bronze for the women's long jump. 

2023-08-27T19:41:47.987120+00:00 IST

Prannoy shares picture of his bronze medal win

Sports Authority of India (SAI) Media shared a picture on their X (formerly Twitter) handle of Prannoy holding his bronze medal.

2023-08-27T19:14:22.667683+00:00 IST

He will perform well for country: Neeraj Chopra's father

Neeraj Chopra is all prepared to compete in the final of the Men's Javelin throw at the World Athletics Championship 2023 Budapest in Hungary on Sunday. 

2023-08-27T18:23:13.316364+00:00 IST

Dutch GP: Verstappen secures record-levelling ninth straight win

With this win, he is just one race away from overtaking Sebastian Vettel's record of nine straight wins back in 2013. This record-levelling win could not have come at a better location as Verstappen raced through the tracks amid heavy support from the home country crowd.

2023-08-27T18:06:32.657440+00:00 IST

"True inspiration to all badminton enthusiasts": PM Modi

PM Modi in his X (formerly Twitter) handle wrote, "What a brilliant achievement by @PRANNOYHSPRI at BWF World Championships 2023! Congratulations to him on winning the Bronze medal. His skill and hard work have shone brightly throughout the tournament. He is a true inspiration to all badminton enthusiasts."

2023-08-27T17:44:58.329081+00:00 IST

"I am in tension," says Indian athlete Muhammed Anas's mother

"I am in tension. We can't predict anything when we compete with big countries. In the 2016 Commonwealth Games, they qualified for the final and we were under great expectations, we expected a medal in the final but point zero seconds difference, they lost Medel and they got the fourth position. So we can not say anything. All in God's hands," the Indian athlete's mother said.

2023-08-27T17:30:07.459188+00:00 IST