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Neeraj Chopra In Best Condition To Win Another Medal At Paris Olympics: Spencer Mackay

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is in best physical condition to claim a medal at the Paris Games, said Spencer Mackay, the head of strength and conditioning at Inspire Institute of Sports (IIS). The 26-year-old Indian, who had undergone rehabilitation at IIS for an elbow injury before winning the Olympic gold in Tokyo in 2021, has been troubled by an adductor niggle for the past couple of months. Chopra is not participating in Sunday's Paris Diamond League and will straight away compete at the Olympics.

Lyles wins 200m in world lead, setting up Olympic double bid

Noah Lyles will pursue the Olympic sprint double in Paris after he won the men's 200 metres at the U.S. trials in 19.53 seconds on Saturday, the fastest time of the year, as Gabby Thomas put on another flawless performance to win the women's race.

Sarah Lavin splashes to victory on route to breaking Derval O'Rourke's National Championships record

On the first day of the 123.ie National Athletics Championships, it would have seemed that fast times and long throws were out of the question.

Gymnastics-Biles leads US Olympic trials, Jones and DiCello injured

:Simone Biles saved her best for last to seize the lead at the U.S. Olympic team trials in Minneapolis on Friday on an opening night where Shilese Jones and Kayla DiCello went down with injuries.

Ireland's boxing contingent confirmed for Paris Games

The 10 boxers who will compete for Ireland at the Paris Games have been confirmed, with Tokyo medallists Kellie Harrington and Aidan Walsh back to pursue more glory.

Sources: U.S. men's Olympic soccer team won't be paid at Paris Games

So much for equal pay.

Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape has qualified for Paris Olympics

A Dutch beach volleyball player convicted and imprisoned eight years ago for raping an underage girl in Britain has qualified for the Paris Olympics.

Fit-Again Mirabai Chanu Eyes 90kg Plus Snatch Lift In Paris Olympics

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who is taking it easy since returning to action following a six-month injury lay-off, is targeting a lift of above 90kg in snatch in next month's Paris Games. Chanu, who suffered hip tendonitis and finished fourth in the 49kg women's category in the last Asian Games, returned to competition with a lift of 184 kgs (81kg snatch and 103kg clean and jerk) at the Phuket World Cup in April this year. She knows that anything less than a 200kg total lift (snatch clean and jerk) won't be enough to win a medal in Paris and she is working towards that with her long-time coach Vijay Kumar Sharma.

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Neeraj Chopra In Best Condition To Win Another Medal At Paris Olympics: Spencer Mackay

Lyles wins 200m in world lead, setting up Olympic double bid

Sarah Lavin splashes to victory on route to breaking Derval O'Rourke's National Championships record

Gymnastics-Biles leads US Olympic trials, Jones and DiCello injured

Ireland's boxing contingent confirmed for Paris Games

Sources: U.S. men's Olympic soccer team won't be paid at Paris Games

Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape has qualified for Paris Olympics

Fit-Again Mirabai Chanu Eyes 90kg Plus Snatch Lift In Paris Olympics