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"Should Lengthen His...": Neeraj Chopra Has A 'Pace Bowling' Advice For Jasprit Bumrah

India's top javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has an advice for Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah on how he can increase his pace. The Olympic gold medalist and reigning world champion said in a recent interaction that he is a fan of Bumrah and he believes that the fast bowler can increase his pace even further if he lengthens his run-up. Neeraj revealed that javelin throwers often discuss cricket and bowling in particular among themselves and this observation came to him during one such discussion.

AFI To Stop National Camps After Paris; Will Leave Door Open For Public, Private Entities

In a significant development, the Athletics Federation of India on Sunday decided to stop running national camps for elite athletes after the Paris Olympics, leaving the door open for public and private entities to take care of the top players. "We have decided to wind up national senior training camps after Paris (next year). We have communicated this to the sports ministry, which has appreciated our move," AFI president Adille Sumariwalla said on the concluding day of the federation's AGM."There are so many good facilities at SAI NCOEs (National Centres of Excellence). Reliance, JSW, Tata and other private entities also have good facilities. They have made huge investments and appointed foreign coaches.

AFI To Stop National Camps After Paris; Will Leave Door Open For Public, Private Entities

In a significant development, the Athletics Federation of India on Sunday decided to stop running national camps for elite athletes after the Paris Olympics, leaving the door open for public and private entities to take care of the top players. "We have decided to wind up national senior training camps after Paris (next year). We have communicated this to the sports ministry, which has appreciated our move," AFI president Adille Sumariwalla said on the concluding day of the federation's AGM."There are so many good facilities at SAI NCOEs (National Centres of Excellence). Reliance, JSW, Tata and other private entities also have good facilities. They have made huge investments and appointed foreign coaches.

Make Track And Field Events More Attractive And Marketable: Neeraj Chopra

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday emphasised on making track and field athletics events more attractive and marketable for Indian fans. The Tokyo Olympics gold medallist, with which he became the first Indian to stand on the podium in track and field events at the sporting showpiece, shared his thoughts on what ails this discipline of athletics in the country. "First of all, I feel that the international competitions where we compete such as the Diamond League, Continental Tours, and World Athletics Championships, should be broadcast in India. "Currently, we only get to watch the highlights though people want to watch the athletics, they stay up till 1-2 am in the night, and wait for the athlete to play but they face disappointment after not being able to watch," Chopra said.

"You Made Us Proud": Neeraj Chopra Lauds Team India For Spectacular Show At Cricket World Cup

Indian Olympic gold medalist and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra congratulated Team India for their fine performances in the ICC Cricket World Cup at home. Australia clinched their sixth Cricket World Cup title with masterclass innings by Travis Head, taking the match out of India's control in Ahmedabad. Neeraj was also in attendance in Ahmedabad and expressed that the Men in Blue made the whole country proud despite their loss, and it is a tournament that no one will forget.

Neeraj Chopra In Final List For Men's World Athlete Of The Year Award

Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Tuesday shortlisted for men's 'World Athlete of the Year' award. The 25-year-old Indian was one of the five athletes shortlisted for the prestigious honour. "The five athletes, who represent four countries from four area associations, have achieved sensational performances across a range of athletics disciplines in 2023, winning titles and breaking world records at the World Athletics Championships 2023, one-day meeting circuits, Label road races and other events around the world," World Athletics said in a release.

Neeraj Chopra In Final List For Men's World Athlete Of The Year Award

Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Tuesday shortlisted for men's 'World Athlete of the Year' award. The 25-year-old Indian was one of the five athletes shortlisted for the prestigious honour. "The five athletes, who represent four countries from four area associations, have achieved sensational performances across a range of athletics disciplines in 2023, winning titles and breaking world records at the World Athletics Championships 2023, one-day meeting circuits, Label road races and other events around the world," World Athletics said in a release.

Neeraj Chopra Aiming To Work On His 'Leg Blocking' Technique To Breach 90m Mark

Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Tuesday made it clear that his best is yet to come and indicated that the elusive 90m mark could be breached next year if he makes improvement in his technique, especially concerning the leg-blocking. Chopra became world champion earlier this year, adding to his historic gold in the Tokyo Olympics, and then defended his Asian Games title in the Hangzhou recently. "I want to say this very clearly that my best is yet to come. I have not felt in a competition for a long time that I have done my best or done near my best," the 25-year-old Chopra said at a promotional event.

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"Should Lengthen His...": Neeraj Chopra Has A 'Pace Bowling' Advice For Jasprit Bumrah

AFI To Stop National Camps After Paris; Will Leave Door Open For Public, Private Entities

AFI To Stop National Camps After Paris; Will Leave Door Open For Public, Private Entities

Make Track And Field Events More Attractive And Marketable: Neeraj Chopra

"You Made Us Proud": Neeraj Chopra Lauds Team India For Spectacular Show At Cricket World Cup

Neeraj Chopra In Final List For Men's World Athlete Of The Year Award

Neeraj Chopra In Final List For Men's World Athlete Of The Year Award

Neeraj Chopra Aiming To Work On His 'Leg Blocking' Technique To Breach 90m Mark