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Neeraj Chopra Set To Return To Field For First Time After Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra is all set for his much-awaited return to competitive action at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2022, to be held here at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium in Turku, Finland on Tuesday. The Indian javelin superstar has not competed since winning his historic gold medal at Tokyo 2020. The 24-year-old's return to the field, however, will be nothing short of baptism by fire. The Paavo Nurmi Games, a gold event in the World Athletics Continental Tour, is one of the biggest track-and-field competitions outside the Diamond League and this year's event has a super stacked field.

Mikel showers N6 million on young players as Back2Base ends

Mikel. Photo: MIDDLEEASTMONITOR

Lagos set to host 2022 World Fencing Championship

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Scotland Women net £500,000 funding boost for Rugby World Cup

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Hima Das Still Open To Running 400m, Says Will "Surely Do It"

Star sprinter Hima Das is not ruling out a return to 400m, an event which shot her to fame in 2018, and is hoping to make a comeback to the quartermile in the now-postponed Asian Games, which is likely to be held next year. The 22-year-old 'Dhing Express' last ran a major 400m race during the Asian Championships in Doha in April 2019. She pulled out of that race midway due to a lower back injury.

Tigers put Eduardo Rodriguez on restricted list with pitcher away from team for personal matters

Starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez has informed the Detroit Tigers he won't rejoin the club at this time for personal matters and has been placed on the restricted list «until further notice,» general manager Al Avila announced in a statement Monday.

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Neeraj Chopra Set To Return To Field For First Time After Tokyo Olympics

Mikel showers N6 million on young players as Back2Base ends

Lagos set to host 2022 World Fencing Championship

Arsenal 'in contact' with Youri Tielemans as Edu accelerates transfer pursuit

U.S. Olympic teams now carried by women in medal count in lasting Title IX impact

Scotland Women net £500,000 funding boost for Rugby World Cup

Hima Das Still Open To Running 400m, Says Will "Surely Do It"

Tigers put Eduardo Rodriguez on restricted list with pitcher away from team for personal matters