India Observers

 Neeraj Chopra's journey from being a young athlete with immense potential to becoming India's first Olympic gold medalist in athletics is nothing short of extraordinary. His triumph at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where he secured the gold with a throw of 87.58 meters, was a watershed moment in Indian sports history. It wasn't just a win; it was a declaration that India could compete and conquer on the global athletics stage. However, what sets Chopra apart is his relentless drive to achieve more. The Tokyo gold was not the peak but a stepping stone. His subsequent silver at the 2022 World Championships showed that he wasn't content with just one historic victory. In 2023, Chopra went one step further, becoming the World Champion with a throw of 88.17 meters, proving that he is not just a one-hit-wonder but a formidable force in javelin throw globally. As Chopra prepares for the upcoming Paris Olympics, he does so not just as a contender but as a reigning champion with a t...

  Indian Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra   made an impressive comeback at the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League after recovering from a one-month injury lay-off. Despite missing three important events due to a muscle strain, Chopra secured the top spot with a fifth-round throw of 87.66m, claiming his second consecutive win of the season in the prestigious one-day meeting series. This victory reaffirmed his status as an elite javelin thrower and showcased his resilience and skill. In the men’s long jump, Indian athlete Murali Sreeshankar finished fifth with a jump of 7.88 meters, falling short of his personal best. While Sreeshankar had previously achieved an impressive 8.41 meters jump during the National Inter-State Championships, his performance in Lausanne did not meet expectations. However, it’s worth noting that he recently secured a podium finish by ranking third in the Paris leg of the Diamond League. Neeraj Chopra ’s remarkable comeback and victory in Lausanne demonstr...