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Neeraj Chopra And Arshad Nadeem: A Look At The Rivalry Between The Javelin Throw Stars In Numbers

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.

India Win Inaugural Womens 5s Asia Cup, Defeat Thailand 7-2 In Final

The Indian Women's Hockey Team won the inaugural Women's Hockey5s Asia Cup on Monday, which also served as Asia's qualifying tournament for the Women's Hockey 5s World Cup 2024, defeating Thailand 7-2 in the all-important Final. Subsequently, India qualified for the FIH Women Hockey 5s World Cup Oman 2024, finishing first in the Elite Group. For India, Mariana Kujur (2', 8'), Monika Dipi Toppo (7'), Jyoti (10', 27'), Navjot Kaur (23'), and Mahima Choudhary (29') were on target. For Thailand, Kunjira Inpa (5') and Sanpoung Kornkanok (5') were on target, as per a Hockey India press release.

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.

"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.

Ben Stokes Set To Play As Batter Only At ICC World Cup After ODI U-Turn

England are prepared to play Ben Stokes as a batsman only when they defend their 50-over men's World Cup title in India after the Test captain reversed his decision to retire from one-day internationals. The all-rounder, troubled by a longstanding left knee injury that restricted his bowling during the recent drawn Ashes Test series at home to Australia, said playing in all three international formats was "unsustainable" when calling time on his ODI career 13 months ago. The 32-year-old had planned to use a six-month gap until England next play Test cricket, away to India, in order to attend to his chronic problem.

"I Still Like Encounters": Virat Kohli Lets Out War Cry Ahead Of World Cup 2023

Sta India batter Virat Kohli is all set for the upcoming ODI World Cup challenge. The tournament this year will be hosted in India. It will kick off on October 5 with the final match taking place on November 19. While admitting that pressure will be there during the mega event, Kohli said that not only the fans but the Indian cricket team also wants to win the World Cup "very badly". Kohli, who has played for India at the highest level for 15 years now, added that he loves challenges.

From 'Just Participating' To Winning Medals With Fire In The Belly - Gagan Narang Traces Change In Indian Sport

Neeraj Chopra put Indian sport on world map once again as he won a gold medal at the World Athletics Championship. With a throw of 88.17m in the javelin throw final, Chopra won the maiden World Athletics Gold Medal By an Indian. Neeraj has been a trail-blazer of sorts. After he made it big in javelin throw, the athletics discipline showed a great potential. The result was that two other athletes Kishore Jena and DP Manu also finished in top-6 in Sunday's final.

Indian Cricket Team Great MS Dhoni's Gesture At Ranchi Airport Gives CISF Officer 'Goosebumps'

MS Dhoni is one of the legends of the world of cricket. Such is his fan following that the player always finds it hard to escape the public eye. Fans try there level best just to get to see him. On Saturday, a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officer, who is also a Dhoni fan, met the cricketer at the VIP Lounge of the Ranchi Airport. The officer named Satish Pandey was so touched by the humility and kindness of Dhoni that he decided to pen down the interaction that took place on August 26.

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Neeraj Chopra And Arshad Nadeem: A Look At The Rivalry Between The Javelin Throw Stars In Numbers

India Win Inaugural Womens 5s Asia Cup, Defeat Thailand 7-2 In Final

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

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

Ben Stokes Set To Play As Batter Only At ICC World Cup After ODI U-Turn

"I Still Like Encounters": Virat Kohli Lets Out War Cry Ahead Of World Cup 2023

From 'Just Participating' To Winning Medals With Fire In The Belly - Gagan Narang Traces Change In Indian Sport

Indian Cricket Team Great MS Dhoni's Gesture At Ranchi Airport Gives CISF Officer 'Goosebumps'