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Indian Javelin Thrower Told To Not Compete Amid Doping Suspicion

Javelin thrower DP Manu has been asked to stay away from competitions by the Athletics Federation of India on the instructions of the National Anti-Doping Agency as the Olympic hopeful is suspected to have been caught in the dope net. The 24-year-old Manu, who won a silver medal at the 2023 Asian Championhsips, was more or less certain to qualify for the Olympics through world ranking quota but is set to miss the Paris bus after the latest development. He was in the initial entry list for the National Inter-State Championships which began on Thursday here. But his name has been dropped from the updated roster.

Paralympics Champion Sumit Antil Defends F64 Javelin World Title

Reigning Paralympics champion Sumit Antil on Tuesday defended his F64 javelin throw world title while Thangavelu Mariyappan and Ekta Bhyan also grabbed gold medals in their respective events as India jumped to third place in the World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan. With five medals won on a productive fifth day, India's tally swelled to 10 (4 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze) and the country is currently placed below China (15 gold, 13 silver, 13 bronze) and Brazil (14 gold, 6 silver, 5 bronze).

Paralympics Champion Sumit Antil Defends F64 Javelin World Title

Reigning Paralympics champion Sumit Antil on Tuesday defended his F64 javelin throw world title while Thangavelu Mariyappan and Ekta Bhyan also grabbed gold medals in their respective high jump and club throw events on a productive day for India in the World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan. Antil, who had won gold in the Tokyo Paralympics and 2023 World Para Athletics Championships, sent his spear to a distance of 69.50m to stand on top of the podium.

India's Chopra picks up javelin gold in home appearance

NEW DELHI : India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra predictably won gold in his first competition at home in three years, but he refused to read too much into his below-par 82.27 metre throw as he prepares to defend his Olympic title in Paris.

Neeraj Chopra In Federation Cup Live Streaming, Javelin Throw Live Telecast: Where To Watch

Federation Cup 2024 Live Streaming: Reigning world and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will participate in the men's javelin throw final of the Federation Cup 2024 on Wednesday. He marks his return to the competition after missing the last two editions due to training and participating in events across the globe. Neeraj, who won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, pulled off a throw of 87.80m to win the Federation Cup 2021 title. Last weekend, the 26-year-old finished second in the Doha Diamond League with a throw of 88.36m.

Federation Cup 2024, Javelin Final Highlights: Neeraj Chopra Beats DP Manu To Bag Gold Medal With Throw Of...

Federation Cup 2024 Highlights: Reigning Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra bagged the gold medal in the finals of men's javelin throw event at the Federation Cup 2024 on Wednesday. The star javelin thrower registered a best throw of 82.27m on his fourth attempt to claim the top honour. DP Manu, who remained at the pole position till round three with a best throw of 82.06m, failed to overtake Neeraj later in the competition. As per the reporters at the venue, Neeraj was seen involved in an animated chat with his coach on the sidelines. The star player marked his return in the Federation Cup after three years as he took the field at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubhaneshwar. During his last appearance at the event, Neeraj had pulled off a throw of 87.80m to win gold medal in 2021.

Neeraj Chopra In Federation Cup Live Streaming, Javelin Throw Live Telecast: Where To Watch

Federation Cup 2024 Live Streaming: Reigning world and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will participate in the men's javelin throw final of the Federation Cup 2024 on Wednesday. He marks his return to the competition after missing the last two editions due to training and participating in events across the globe. Neeraj, who won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, pulled off a throw of 87.80m to win the Federation Cup 2021 title. Last weekend, the 26-year-old finished second in the Doha Diamond League with a throw of 88.36m.

Federation Cup 2024, Javelin Final LIVE: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena In Focus

Federation Cup 2024 Live Updates: Reigning Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra will mark his return in the Federation Cup after three years on Wednesday when he takes the field for the men's javelin final at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubhaneshwar. During his last appearance at the event, Chopra pulled off a throw of 87.80m to win gold medal in 2021. Last week, Neeraj finished second in the Doha Diamond League with a throw of 88.36m. All eyes will be on the 26-year-old as he attempts to break his national record (currently 89.94m), and also aims to breach the 90m mark.

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Indian Javelin Thrower Told To Not Compete Amid Doping Suspicion

Paralympics Champion Sumit Antil Defends F64 Javelin World Title

Paralympics Champion Sumit Antil Defends F64 Javelin World Title

India's Chopra picks up javelin gold in home appearance

Neeraj Chopra In Federation Cup Live Streaming, Javelin Throw Live Telecast: Where To Watch

Federation Cup 2024, Javelin Final Highlights: Neeraj Chopra Beats DP Manu To Bag Gold Medal With Throw Of...

Neeraj Chopra In Federation Cup Live Streaming, Javelin Throw Live Telecast: Where To Watch

Federation Cup 2024, Javelin Final LIVE: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena In Focus