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Neeraj’s top challenger for gold, Pakistan’s Nadeem pulls out of Asiad due to injury

HANGZHOU: World Championships silver medallist, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem – who was India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra’s main challenger in the men’s javelin throw event at the Asian Games – on Tuesday pulled out from the competition after suffering a knee injury.

The Times of India

Asian Games 2023: Nikhat and Lovlina headline India’s challenge in the boxing ring

For a sport with widely held notions of strength and masculinity in popular culture, boxing in India has been headlined mainly by women in recent times. As the sport with the fourth-highest medal count for India at the Asian Games, it has contributed 57 medals, but the inclusion of the…

The Hindu

Avinash Sable hopes to put behind World C'ship disappointment in Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games silver medallist in the 3000m steeplechase, Avinash Sable, is determined to rebound from his disappointment at the World Championships and aims to establish a new national record while securing a gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

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Simone Biles will go to a U.S. record 6th World Championships after 'nail-biting' win

Simone Biles, 26, is now the only U.S. woman ever chosen for six World Championships. The star gymnast is heading back to Antwerp, where she competed in her first Worlds in 2013.

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Aman and Antim among medal contenders at World wrestling championships

Indian wrestlers to compete under UWW flag in World championships; two youngsters Aman Sehrawat and Antim Panghal among medal contenders; Sarita Mor, Anuj Kumar also in fray; 90 Olympic quota places on offer. #Wrestling #WorldChampionships #Olympics #India

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Amit Panghal, two others get notice for indiscipline

NEW DELHI: Three elite boxers - 2019 World Championships silver medallist Amit Panghal (51kg), Birmingham CWG silver winner Sagar Ahlawat (+92kg) and 2021 national champion Rohit Mor (57kg) - have been issued show cause notices by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for leaving the national camp in NIS Patiala…

The Times of India

The record breaking Budapest run was no unexpected feat for India’s 4X400m relay team | Data

On Aug. 26, four Indian men shattered records by finishing 2nd in the 4X400 metres relay in the World Championships in Budapest. This was the first time an Asian team completed the race in under 3 minutes. The team broke the Indian national record of 180.25 seconds and the Asian…

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Gianmarco Tamberi: the high-flying showman battling long jump’s superheroes

After his World Championships triumph, the flamboyant Italian now has a full collection of major high jump golds in an extremely competitive era often headlined by the phenomenal Mutaz Essa Barshim. Their showdown at Paris 2024 will be one for the ages

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Akash Kumar enters final of Mustafa Hajrulahovic Memorial international boxing tournament

World Championships bronze medallist Akash Kumar (57kg) defeated Wasim Abusal of Palestine.

The Hindu

Sreeshankar to skip Diamond League Final to focus on Asian Games

M. Sreeshankar skips Diamond League Final to focus on Asian Games. After disappointing performance at World Championships, he opts to rest and prepare for Asiad. Neeraj Chopra and Avinash Sable also qualify for Diamond Final. Sreeshankar's Zurich performance offers relief and confidence for China.

The Hindu

Diamond League 2023: Xiamen schedule and start times

The Diamond League returns after a thrilling World Championships in Budapest, with Xiamen backing up Zurich on the elite athletics circuit

The Independent UK

Sha’Carri Richardson — the spiky queen of spikes

The 23-year-old’s irresistible talent, feisty personality and captivating aura electrified the World Championships, where she beat some of the fastest women ever. The star-making performance was just what athletics needed — and it heightened the anticipation for Paris 2024

The Hindu

I was competing with myself, not with Neeraj Chopra: Arshad Nadeem

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, the World Championships silver medallist on Friday said does not view ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra as a rival and instead focuses on competing with himself.

The Times of India

'Everything is possible if I remain...': Neeraj Chopra on defending Olympic and World titles

NEW DELHI: Javelin throw sensation Neeraj Chopra is firmly committed to maintaining his dominance in the sport. The 25-year-old, who achieved the rare distinction of holding both the Olympic and World Championships titles, has declared his unwavering determination to defend these prestigious crowns.

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My endeavour is to defend my Olympic gold in Paris next year: Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra is determined to defend his Olympic and World Championships titles, drawing inspiration from his idol Jan Zelezny.

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Newly-crowned world champion Neeraj Chopra looks to maintain Diamond League unbeaten streak in Zurich

In Zurich, where Neeraj Chopra is competing four days after being crowned world champion, he will be up against familiar rivals like Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch, bronze winner in Budapest with 86.67m, Julian Weber of Germany and two-time world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada. Only Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, silver medallist…

The Independent UK

British athletes and staff left stranded in Budapest after World Championships

The group of around 40 people have been unable to return to the UK as planned due to the ongoing flight disruptions.

The Times of India

'Fenkon toh aise fenko...': Sports fraternity hails Neeraj Chopra's historic gold

NEW DELHI: As ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Championships, sporting fraternity came together, lauding the heroics of the 25-year-old.

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World Championships tougher than Olympics: Neeraj Chopra

NEW DELHI: After becoming the first Indian to win the gold medal at the World Athletics Championships, 25-year-old Neeraj Chopra admitted that he finds the World Championships tougher than the Olympics.

The Independent UK

World Athletics Championships 2023 talking points as Britain match previous best

Great Britain ended the World Championships in Budapest with a joint-high of 10 medals

The Hindu

Neeraj Chopra exemplifies excellence, says PM Modi

PM Modi hails Neeraj Chopra for gold medal win at World Athletics Championships. He is a symbol of excellence in sports. Three Indians in top 8, a first. PM Modi congratulates Chopra for his dedication, precision and passion. Neeraj becomes 2nd Indian after Abhinav Bindra to hold Olympics & World…

The Independent UK

Keely Hodgkinson wins silver medal but keeps dreaming of World Championship gold

The Briton has now won silver twice at the World Championships.

The Times of India

Top India pistol shooter removed from Worlds contingent because of 'minor scuffle', claims father

NEW DELHI: Ankait Tomar, a prominent 21-year-old centre-fire pistol shooter, was unexpectedly dropped from the Indian squad set to participate in the ISSF World Championships in Baku. This decision, made a week prior to the team's departure, was attributed to a 'minor scuffle with a fellow shooter," said his father…

The Guardian - UK

Ben Pattison overcomes heart condition to claim world 800m bronze

Ben Pattison, who has overcome a heart condition, became the first British man since 1987 to win a world championships 800m medal when he claimed bronze

The Hindu

Prannoy signs off with maiden World Championships bronze medal after losing semifinal to Vitidsarn

H.S. Prannoy’s dream run at the World Championships ended after he lost in three games to world number 3 Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in the men’s singles semifinal to sign off with a bronze

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