Casper Ruud makes Erling Haaland admission after reaching US Open final
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Neeraj Chopra caps splendid season with coveted Diamond League finals trophy
On late Thursday night, five competitions after that Finland meet, Neeraj got another historic first when he launched his spear to dizzying heights of 88.44m at an overcast Letzigrund stadium in Zurich to become the first Indian-ever to win the Diamond League Trophy. It was his third appearance in the Finals. In the absence of double world champion Anderson Peters, who suffered injuries during an attack on a party boat in his home country Grenada, Johannes Vetter and Thomas Rohler – both sidelined by injuries – Neeraj put his competitors in the shade with a memorable performance worthy of an Olympic champion.
‘IOC’s latest move casts shadow over India’s bid to host major events’
International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) renewed threat to ban India over its national Olympic body’s failure to address “ongoing internal disputes, governance shortcomings and court cases” has put the country’s hopes of hosting the 2030 Youth Olympics and 2036 Summer Olympics in jeopardy. IOC’s warning on Thursday has come as a rude wakeup call for the Indian sports officials, who have been nurturing hopes of presenting a blueprint of the proposed Olympic projects before the world body’s top leadership during its visit to India in 2023 for the IOC Session.
"No 90m Pressure On Me": Neeraj Chopra After Becoming First Indian To Win Diamond League Finals
Commercial obligations and social commitments took a toll on Neeraj Chopra following his historic Olympic gold. Having "learned" from experience, he plans to do things differently heading into next season. Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Chopra on Thursday achieved yet another historic feat as he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League Finals title in Zurich. Hours after his latest feat in the Swiss city, the 24-year-old woke up to a posse of Indian scribes waiting to get a quote or two from the country's track & field elite during a virtual interaction. One of the questions was on his off-season planning in the future.
Cadiz, Barca, Madrid, Mallorca, other top La Liga games to thrill fans
Second-placed Barcelona will pay a visit to bottom-placed Cadiz for this weekend’s league match. The host has endured a torrid start to the season, recording four defeats from four matches and scored no goal.
Neeraj Chopra In Zurich Diamond League 2022 Grand Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
India's javelin ace Neeraj Chopra will look to make history when he competes at the Diamond League 2022 Grand Final in Zurich on Thursday. Neeraj finished second at the Diamond League meet in Stockholm and then became the first Indian to win at a Diamond League meet when he finished 1st in Lausanne. The results helped him become the only Indian to qualify for the final of the Diamond League this year. With an injury that ruled him out of the Commonwealth Games the only blip in an otherwise successful year, Chopra will hope to secure glory in Zurich, especially with rival Anderson Peters out with injury.
Einstein, cannabis and 4 a.m. convos: Two days in the 209 with Nate Diaz
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