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"Arshad Nadeem Is A Big Fan Of Neeraj Chopra": Neeraj's Uncle Bhim Chopra

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. Neeraj recorded his best throw of 88.17 m in his second attempt managing to keep his lead intact till the very end to clinch the gold. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, the Commonwealth Games champion with a throw of 87.82 m bagged a silver medal while Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch secured the bronze with a best throw of 86.67 m.

National Sports Day: PM Modi Pays Homage To Major Dhyan Chand, Greets Sportspersons

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to India's hockey legend Major Dyan Chand on the occasion of his 118th birth anniversary and the 12th National Sports Day on Monday. PM Modi took his X (formerly Twitter) handle to wish the Indian sportspersons in the special day of the National Sports Day. "On National Sports Day, my greetings to all sportspersons. India is proud of their contributions to the nation. I pay homage to Major Dhyan Chand Ji as well on his birth anniversary," PM Modi wrote.

World Athletics Championships Gold Done, But 90m Mark Eludes Neeraj Chopra. Star Opens Up On Hallowed Target

The hunt for the 90-meter throw goes on as Neeraj fell a little short of the mark in the World Athletics Championships 2023 despite clinching the elusive Gold medal. After starting off the final with a foul throw, Neeraj made amends in the following throws, but could only manage the maximum distance of 88.17 meters in his second attempt. Though the effort was good enough to keep his lead intact till the very end to clinch the gold, Neeraj remains unsatisfied with the throw, although elated with the fact that he was able to add another medal to his trophy cabinet.

BCCI President To Attend Asia Cup 2023 Opening Ceremony In Pakistan: PCB Chief Zaka Ashraf

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) boss has confirmed that The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny is set to travel across the border to attend the opening ceremony of the Asia Cup, which begins on August 30. While PCB remains the host for this edition's Asia Cup, the tournament will only partly be held in Pakistan, with the majority of the matches scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka. Such a format was set up over the BCCI's reluctance to send its players to Pakistan for the tournament, over security issues. But, the BCCI president Roger Binny and vice-president Rajiv Shukla have accepted the Pakistan board's proposal of hosting them in Multan on the opening day of the tournament.

Neeraj Chopra 9-0 Arshad Nadeem: The India vs Pakistan Rivalry Between Javelin Throw Stars

With each passing global/continental athletics event, the rivalry between Indian Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Commonwealth Games champion Arshad Nadeem is becoming one of the most exciting match-ups in world athletics. 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 been in the limelight and dominated.

Wasim Akram: ‘Cricket interest in Nepal is humongous and only going to get bigger’

Little has been spoken of the third side in India and Pakistan’s Asia Cup group, but one of the continent’s greats says he is well aware of the growth of the game in Nepal.

Federal Government to receive Cricket World Cup Trophy today

Sports Minister, John Enoh, is expected to receive cricket’s World Cup trophy on behalf of the Federal Government today in Abuja.

"You Are Judged By Number Of Trophies": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Take On Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

India captain Rohit Sharma has his legacy as a skipper hanging in balance, with the national set to embark upon two adventurous journeys in the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup. India's failure to win an ICC title over the last decade has seen a plethora of changes in the leadership role being made. Virat Kohli took the Indian team to new heights but couldn't bag an ICC title as a skipper. When India legend Sunil Gavaskar was asked about Rohit's legacy as a skipper, he said the Hitman would be judged by the number of trophies he would win.

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"Arshad Nadeem Is A Big Fan Of Neeraj Chopra": Neeraj's Uncle Bhim Chopra

National Sports Day: PM Modi Pays Homage To Major Dhyan Chand, Greets Sportspersons

World Athletics Championships Gold Done, But 90m Mark Eludes Neeraj Chopra. Star Opens Up On Hallowed Target

BCCI President To Attend Asia Cup 2023 Opening Ceremony In Pakistan: PCB Chief Zaka Ashraf

Neeraj Chopra 9-0 Arshad Nadeem: The India vs Pakistan Rivalry Between Javelin Throw Stars

Wasim Akram: ‘Cricket interest in Nepal is humongous and only going to get bigger’

Federal Government to receive Cricket World Cup Trophy today

"You Are Judged By Number Of Trophies": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Take On Rohit Sharma's Captaincy