World javelin champion Neeraj Chopra is set to aim for a gold medal for India in the Asian Games 2023 but he is not desperate to break the 90m mark which is the only feat remained in his illustrious career.
The 19th edition of the Asian Games will witness a 655-member strong Indian team in action in 41 disciplines out of 61. The games will be played across 56 venues, with 481 gold medals on offer, as per Olympics.com.
India's 'Golden Boy' and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra came second best to Czech Jakub Vadlejch in the Wanda Diamond League final in men's javelin in Eugene on Saturday.
India's rising javelin thrower Kishore Jena said he is keen to leave his mark in the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, which is set to begin on September 23.
A total of Rs 5.89 Lakh have been sanctioned for the preparatory camp, set between September 1 and September 12. Neeraj, on Thursday finished second at the Diamond League event in Zurich after recording the best throw of 85.71m.
India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra talked about the story that transpired behind the scenes, a special moment he shared with his arch-rival Arshad Nadeem in the final of the World Athletics Championships.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur extended wishes to India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra and Sreeshankar Murali for the success that they achieved in Zurich Diamond League 2023.
The government has decided to call a Special Session of Parliament from September 18 to 22 and it will have five sittings. The information was given by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi.
Reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will go into the Zurich meet after winning a historic gold medal at the World Athletics Championships 2023 last week, becoming the first Indian to be crowned world champion in any track and field category.
Rivalries between athletes/teams from two countries who are neighbours and a shared history, have always been one of the most intriguing aspects of various sports. India versus Pakistan is no different. Be it in cricket, hockey or any other sports, this rivalry always has taken the limelight