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Indian Athletics In 2024: Neeraj Chopra Shining But Dope Cheats Also Thriving

Gold eluded him and so did the 90m mark but Neeraj Chopra was the undisputed star of Indian athletics for yet another year even as the sport itself continued a long-standing battle with dope cheats while trying to assert itself internationally by bringing big-ticket events to the country. The 26-year-old javelin throw superstar failed to defend his Olympic gold but became the most successful Indian athlete across disciplines in individual sports with his silver medal in the Paris Games. He also finished second in the prestigious Diamond League Finale.

Indian Athletics 2024: Neeraj Chopra Shining But Dope Cheats Also Thriving

Gold eluded him and so did the 90m mark but Neeraj Chopra was the undisputed star of Indian athletics for yet another year even as the sport itself continued a long-standing battle with dope cheats while trying to assert itself internationally by bringing big-ticket events to the country. The 26-year-old javelin throw superstar failed to defend his Olympic gold but became the most successful Indian athlete across disciplines in individual sports with his silver medal in the Paris Games. He also finished second in the prestigious Diamond League Finale.

Keely Hodgkinson named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson has been voted the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year for 2024.

Women's sports had pivotal year, from Summer McIntosh and Caitlin Clark to the new PWHL

Record numbers of basketball fans filled arenas to watch the rookie seasons of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese unfold. Fellow American Coco Gauff made women's tennis history. Simone Biles, also from the United States, captivated the world at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Global football union finds fragmented growth in women's game

MANCHESTER, England : The growth of women's football has created a worrisome gulf in the sport, with some players stretched by their increasingly packed calendars but many others with too few games, a report by global players' union FIFPRO said.

Ademola Lookman And Barbra Banda Crowned African Players Of The Year

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman was named 2024 African men's player of the year at a ceremony in Marrakesh on Monday, while Zambia's Barbra Banda picked up the women's award. Lookman succeeds compatriot Victor Osimhen, who last year became the first Nigerian winner since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999. The 27-year-old owes his achievement to consistently excellent performances both for Nigeria and current Serie A leaders Atalanta. His three goals helped Nigeria reach the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations final, where they led hosts the Ivory Coast before losing 2-1 in Abidjan.

Weekend recap: Summer McIntosh ends her year in style

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Nigeria's Lookman named African Footballer of the Year

MARRAKECH, Morocco :Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman was named African Footballer of Year by the Confederation of African Football at their awards ceremony on Monday.

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Indian Athletics In 2024: Neeraj Chopra Shining But Dope Cheats Also Thriving

Indian Athletics 2024: Neeraj Chopra Shining But Dope Cheats Also Thriving

Keely Hodgkinson named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Women's sports had pivotal year, from Summer McIntosh and Caitlin Clark to the new PWHL

Global football union finds fragmented growth in women's game

Ademola Lookman And Barbra Banda Crowned African Players Of The Year

Weekend recap: Summer McIntosh ends her year in style

Nigeria's Lookman named African Footballer of the Year