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  • PM Modi, Anurag Thakur, Bindra lauded Neeraj Chopra

    PM Modi, Anurag Thakur, Bindra lauded Neeraj Chopra

    New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and Olympic gold medalist shooter Abhinav Bindra on Saturday congratulated star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for his second consecutive win of the season in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League.

    The 25-year-old Indian javelin thrower had missed three top events last month due to a hamstring strain sustained during training. But he came back with a bang and won the Lausanne Diamond League title with a throw of 87.66m in his fifth attempt.

    In a tweet, PM Modi said, “Congratulations to @Neeraj_Chopra1 for shining brightly at the Lausanne Diamond League. His exceptional performance has led him to top the table. His talent, dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence is commendable.”

    Anurag Thakur tweeted, “Neeraj is back with a bang. With a mammoth throw of 87.66m in his 5th attempt, @Neeraj_Chopra1 has topped the men’s javelin throw event in #Lausanne in yet another Diamond League competition.” Dominated. Phenomenal effort by our #TopScheme athlete, blockbuster comeback after a muscle injury and made India proud yet again. Congratulations champions!’

    Meanwhile, another Olympic medalist Abhinav Bindra wrote, “Many congratulations to @Neeraj_Chopra on his incredible win at the Lausanne Diamond League! Your win is a testament to your unwavering resilience and determination, especially after coming back from injury.” “

    PM Modi, Anurag Thakur, Bindra hail Neeraj Chopra for his ‘incredible victory’ at Lausanne Diamond League (2nd ld)

  • Neeraj Chopra came in support of women wrestlers, said this

    Neeraj Chopra came in support of women wrestlers, said this

    New Delhi (IANS) | Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has come out in support of the wrestler protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and asked the authorities concerned to take prompt action to ensure justice. Significantly, some of India’s top wrestlers including Olympic medalists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik are protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi along with Asian and Commonwealth Games medalist Vinesh Phogat. WFI President Brij Bhushan is demanding action against Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers.

    Neeraj Chopra came out in support of the wrestlers on Friday. It is sad to see our athletes on the streets demanding justice,” Chopra said in a tweet on Friday. They have worked hard to represent our great country and make us proud.
    Chopra is the second Indian Olympic gold medalist after shooter Abhinav Bindra to come out in support of the wrestlers.
    Chopra wrote, “As a nation, we are responsible for protecting the dignity of each individual athlete.

    Chopra said, what is happening should never happen. This is a sensitive issue and should be dealt with in a fair and transparent manner.
    The concerned authorities should take prompt action to ensure justice is done, he said.
    It appears Chopra responded to a request for support from the protesting wrestler. His tweet was later retweeted by Vinesh Phogat.
    While Chopra and Bindra have supported the wrestlers, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president and sprint legend P.T. Usha has criticized wrestlers for seeking support from political parties.
    The Usha-led IOA on Thursday constituted a two-member ad-hoc committee comprising Bhupendra Singh Bajwa, IOA executive committee member, and Asian and Commonwealth Games medalist shooter Suma Shirur, empowered to run the WFI office and conduct elections within 45 days. given.

  • Neeraj Chopra surprised the children by making a surprise visit to the school in Bengaluru

    Neeraj Chopra surprised the children by making a surprise visit to the school in Bengaluru

    Bengaluru (IANS) | Children of a Bangalore school were left in awe when Neeraj Chopra, India’s first Olympic champion in track and field, made a surprise appearance. Chopra, who returned to India amid training, reached Vishwa Vidyapeeth in Yelahanka on Saturday and spent time with young children, who are part of the school’s sports programme.

    “Whenever I am able to bring a smile on the faces of little kids, it gives me immense joy and it was even more special because they were not expecting me to be there,” Neeraj was quoted as saying in the media release.

    I had some time between reaching Bengaluru and going to an event and I am glad I could make the best use of it. I hope that meeting me will inspire them in their journey as young athletes.

    Chopra, who is also set to visit the Inspire Institute of Sport in Bellary, spent time talking to young children, signing autographs and reminiscing his Olympic gold-winning achievement.

    The most special moment of the day came when more than 30 children joined Chopra in recreating the national anthem played at her medal ceremony at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

    –IANS