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Neeraj Chopra to Compete in National Federation Cup After Three-Year Hiatus

Neeraj Chopra to Compete in National Federation Cup After Three-Year Hiatus

By May 8, 2024 0

Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to make his long-awaited return to domestic competition after confirming his participation in the National Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar from May 12 to 15. The 26-year-old superstar will be competing at home for the first time in three years, having last participated in a domestic event in March 2021.

Chopra’s participation in the Federation Cup is a significant development as it will provide him with an opportunity to test his form and fitness ahead of the upcoming season. The Indian javelin star is expected to travel to India from Doha after opening his season in the first leg of the prestigious Diamond League series on May 10.

Chopra’s coach, Klaus Bartonietz, has confirmed that his ward is taking part in the Bhubaneswar event. As per the schedule released by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), the men’s javelin qualifying round will be held on May 14, with the final scheduled for May 15.

Chopra’s return to domestic competition is eagerly anticipated by Indian athletics fans. Since his last domestic appearance in 2021, Chopra has achieved remarkable success on the international stage. He won a historic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, became Diamond League champion in 2022, and claimed the world championship title in 2023. He also successfully defended his Asian Games gold medal in China.

Despite his impressive achievements, Chopra is yet to cross the 90-meter mark. His personal best and national record stand at 89.94m. The Federation Cup will provide him with an opportunity to fine-tune his technique and push for the elusive 90m throw.

Chopra’s participation in the Federation Cup is also a boost for the event itself. The tournament will feature some of India’s top athletes, including 28-year-old Kishore Jena, who won a silver medal in the Hangzhou Asian Games where Chopra won gold. Jena will also be competing in the Doha Diamond League on May 10.

The Federation Cup is an important event in the Indian athletics calendar, and Chopra’s presence will undoubtedly add to its prestige and excitement. Indian athletics fans will be eagerly watching to see how the Olympic and world champion performs on home soil after a long absence.

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Shaili Singh Targets Paris Olympics, Aims to Break National Long Jump Record

Shaili Singh Targets Paris Olympics, Aims to Break National Long Jump Record

By May 7, 2024 0

Shaili Singh, India’s rising star in women’s long jump, has been consistently ranked among the top three in the country. However, her struggles to surpass her personal best of 6.59m, set at the 2019 World Under-20 Championships, have raised concerns.

At the recent Indian Grand Prix 1, Singh jumped 6.52m to secure the top spot. While this performance is commendable, it falls short of the Paris Olympics qualification mark of 6.86m. No Indian woman has ever achieved this distance.

Singh’s mentors, Anju Bobby George and Robert Bobby George, remain confident in her abilities. They believe she has the potential to not only qualify for her maiden Olympics but also consistently jump in the range of 6.80m.

“Qualifying by entry standard will be superb, but we are targeting the rankings route,” said Robert.

Anju believes Singh can come close to 6.86m during the qualification period. “All she needs are some minor technical adjustments. These things take time to become muscle memory, but Shaili can certainly break my national record,” she said.

Anju’s national record of 6.83m has stood for 20 years, while Singh’s best is 6.76m.

“I would back her among the current crop to break my record. If she does it at the Olympics, that’ll be a wonderful story,” Anju added.

Singh’s journey to the Paris Olympics will be a learning curve. India will also hope for strong performances from Hangzhou Asian Games silver medalist Ancy Sojan (PB 6.63) and Nayana James (PB 6.67m).

Robert is ambitious about Singh’s potential. “Our target is a top-eight finish, and even that will take a few perfect jumps from her,” he said.

To achieve this, Singh must consistently jump over 6.80m, which means 6.70m-plus jumps in training. “Usually, there’s a 10cm increment from training to competitions because we give 3-4 days of recovery time before the events. As of now, she jumps 6-60-6.65m in training.”

Robert and Anju have identified key technical areas to work on, including adjusting her center of mass before take-off and improving her hip extension.

Singh has faced challenges with injuries and illness. A lower-back injury sidelined her for nine months in 2022, and she took three months to recover from Covid-19 last year. A disappointing fifth-place finish at the Asian Games, where a bad landing led to a shoulder injury, further hindered her progress.

Despite these setbacks, Singh remains determined to achieve her Olympic dream. With the support of her mentors and her own unwavering spirit, she has the potential to make history for Indian athletics.

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Indian Track Teams Secure Olympic Berths in Nassau

Indian Track Teams Secure Olympic Berths in Nassau

By May 7, 2024 0

Jyothika Sri Dandi, the Indian sprinter who produced the fastest leg for India in the women’s 4x400m second Olympic qualifying round at the World Relays Bahamas, overcame a knee injury and personal setbacks to achieve her Olympic dream. Despite missing the Asian Games last year due to the injury, Jyothika’s determination to qualify for the Olympics fueled her recovery and return to the national camp.

On Sunday, in the final qualifying event in Nassau, Jyothika and the Indian women’s 400m quartet secured their spot in the Paris Olympics. The team, which includes Rupal Chaudhary, Machettira Raju Poovamma, and Subha Venkatesan, finished second in their heat with a timing of 3:29.35. Jyothika’s blistering second leg propelled them from last to second place.

“It was do or die for us,” said Jyothika. “After I lost out on the Asian Games last year, I had to qualify for this. I’m happy and relieved that we made it, and so is my father.”

The Indian men’s 4x400m team, which broke the Asian record at the Tokyo Games and continued to excel at the Worlds and Asian Games, also secured their Olympic berth. Despite a nightmarish first attempt that ended with a runner down and none at the finish line, the team regrouped and delivered a composed performance in their second heat.

Muhammad Anas, Muhammad Ajmal, Rajiv Arokia, and Amoj Jacob clocked 3:03.23 to finish behind the United States. Jacob’s quality anchor leg proved crucial in securing the second spot and the direct Paris berth.

Both the men’s and women’s teams faced challenges and strokes of luck on the day, but their determination and resilience ultimately prevailed. They will now represent India at the Paris Olympics, where they will aim to build on their recent successes and make their mark on the global stage.

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Indian Relay Teams Qualify for Paris Olympics, Achieving Dreams and Justifying Choices

Indian Relay Teams Qualify for Paris Olympics, Achieving Dreams and Justifying Choices

By May 6, 2024 0

Indian Relay Teams Secure Olympic Berths, Fulfilling Dreams and Justifying Choices

The Indian men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams have achieved a significant milestone by qualifying for the Paris Olympics. This accomplishment holds profound meaning for each member, representing redemption, fulfillment, and the validation of early life decisions.

Women’s Team:

* MR Poovamma: After enduring a two-year doping ban, Poovamma’s Olympic qualification marks a triumphant return. The decorated athlete has won multiple medals in the 400m and 4x400m relay at the Asian Games.
* Rupal Chaudhary: The 19-year-old made history as the first Indian to win two medals at the World U20 Athletics Championship. Despite humble beginnings, she has overcome challenges to achieve success.
* Jyothika Dandi Sri: Driven by her father’s Olympic aspirations, Jyothika has dedicated herself to the sport. She has been part of the Indian team that won bronze at the Asian Championships.
* Subha Venkatesan: The daughter of a construction worker, Subha’s journey began at the insistence of her grandfather. She has won medals in national meets and was part of the silver-winning team at the 2018 Asian Junior Championships.

Men’s Team:

* Muhammed Anas: The national record holder and two-time Olympian, Anas has won medals at the Asian Games and Asian Championships. He was part of the Indian relay teams at the Tokyo Olympics.
* Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi: A former football player, Ajmal switched to running and has been part of the gold-winning 4x400m relay team at the 2017 Asian Championships.
* Amoj Jacob: Born in Kerala but raised in Delhi, Jacob began his sporting journey in football before transitioning to sprinting. He was part of the gold-winning 4x400m relay team at the 2017 Asian Championships.
* Arokia Rajiv: The son of a state-level sprinter, Rajiv is an Armyman who has won medals in the 4x400m relay at the Asian Games. He was part of the Tokyo Olympics relay team that broke the Asian record.

For these athletes, Olympic qualification represents a culmination of years of hard work, sacrifice, and unwavering determination. It is a testament to their resilience, talent, and the support of their families and coaches.

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Indian Relay Teams Aim for Paris Berths at World Relays

Indian Relay Teams Aim for Paris Berths at World Relays

By May 3, 2024 0

The World Relays in the Bahamas this weekend has attracted the world’s top sprinters, including Noah Lyles, Marcell Jacobs, and Femke Bol. India has also sent its relay teams to the event, with the aim of securing Olympic qualification spots for Paris 2024.

The Indian men’s 4x400m team, which set an Asian record at the World Championships last year, has been training in the Bahamas for a month to acclimatize to the unpredictable weather conditions. The team includes Amoj Jacob, Arokia Rajiv, Avinash Krishna Kumar, Rajesh Ramesh, Noah Nirmal Tom, Muhammed Ajmal, Muhammed Anas Yahiya, and Yashas Palaksha.

“The biggest challenge for us is the climate,” said Rajiv. “It’s very unpredictable here, with heat, rain, strong winds, and chilly days. But coming here early and training for almost a month has helped us adapt.”

The Indian women’s 4x400m team is also aiming for Olympic qualification. The team includes Dutee Chand, Hima Das, MR Poovamma, and Sarita Gayakwad.

The top two teams from each heat on Saturday will earn their Paris spots as well as a place in the World Relays final. There will be a second shot on Sunday for the remaining teams in another round where the top two teams from each heat will be rewarded with Olympic berths.

The Indian relay teams are confident of their chances of qualifying for Paris. “After last year, everyone is confident enough to run at the big stage,” said Noah. “It will not be easy here, because every team is good. But the team is motivated and confident of achieving what we’re here for.”

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Indian Athletes Seek Improvement in Domestic Season Opener

Indian Athletes Seek Improvement in Domestic Season Opener

By May 2, 2024 0

The Indian Grand Prix 1 in Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium marked the commencement of the domestic athletics season, but the performances fell short of expectations for athletes aiming to qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Despite the lowkey performances, the season is still in its early stages, and athletes have five more AFI-sanctioned events to meet the June 30 deadline for Paris qualification. Among those hoping to improve their performances are jumpers Shaili Singh, Eldhose Paul, Praveen Chithravel, and Abdulla Aboobacker.

Shaili Singh, the women’s long jump hopeful, won in Bengaluru with an opening jump of 6.52m, but it fell short of the automatic qualification mark of 6.86m. She has struggled to find consistency at the senior level, despite flashes of brilliance.

In the men’s triple jump, Commonwealth Games champion Eldhose Paul and Asian Games bronze medalist Praveen Chithravel failed to breach the Paris qualifying mark of 17.22m. Chithravel, who has crossed 17m this year, remains India’s best hope in the event.

Other Indian athletes yet to qualify for Paris include javelin thrower Annu Rani and 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji. Rani, who won gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games, has been training in Europe under the guidance of Werner Daniels. Yarraji, a serial national record breaker, is likely to qualify on rankings, as she is currently 18th on the ‘Road to Paris’ list.

With the qualification clock ticking, Indian athletes will be looking to raise their performances in the upcoming events and secure their spots at the Paris Olympics.

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Hima Das Cleared to Compete, Set for Indian Grand Prix Return

Hima Das Cleared to Compete, Set for Indian Grand Prix Return

By April 28, 2024 0

Star Indian sprinter Hima Das is set to make her long-awaited return to the track at the Indian Grand Prix 1 in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The 24-year-old was provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) last year for three whereabouts failures in 12 months. However, a NADA Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel cleared her to compete again last month.

Das’s return is a major boost for Indian athletics. She is a former Asian Games silver medalist in the 400m and was part of the gold and silver-winning women’s 4x400m and mixed 4x400m relay quartets in Jakarta in 2018. She was not named in the Hangzhou Asian Games team last year due to an injury.

Das last ran a race in April 2022, when she won a gold in the 200m at the Indian Grand Prix in Bengaluru. She missed the entire 2023 season due to injury.

Das’s whereabouts failures came to light in September last year. Under World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rules, any combination of three whereabouts failures within a period of 12 months constitute an anti-doping rule violation. Athletes included in the Registered Testing Pool (RTP) must provide full address for their overnight location, the name and full address of each location where they train, work or conduct other regular scheduled activities, as well as the usual time-frames of each activity. RTP athletes must also identify a 60-minute window and location for each day of the quarter, during which they must be available for testing. Failure to comply with whereabouts and testing obligations will result in a whereabouts failure.

Das has faced a maximum two-year ban if proven guilty, which can be reduced to a minimum of one year depending on the degree of her fault. However, the NADA disciplinary panel cleared her to compete again, and she is now set to make her return at the Indian Grand Prix 1.

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Murali Sreeshankar Ruled Out of Paris Olympics with Knee Injury

Murali Sreeshankar Ruled Out of Paris Olympics with Knee Injury

By April 18, 2024 0

Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, India’s brightest track and field prospect for the Paris Olympics, has suffered a devastating knee injury that has shattered his Olympic dreams and sidelined him for the entire year.

Sreeshankar, who had already qualified for the Paris Games with a leap of 8.37m at the Asian Championships last year, sustained the injury during training on Tuesday. Tests revealed a tear in his patellar tendon, requiring surgery that will keep him out of action for months.

The injury is a major setback for Sreeshankar, who had been in excellent form in 2023. He won a silver medal at the Asian Games, finished third in the Paris Diamond League, and set a new personal best of 8.41m at the Inter-State Championships.

Sreeshankar’s absence will be a significant blow to India’s track and field contingent for the Paris Olympics. He was the only Indian jumper to have made the qualification mark for the Games, and his experience and talent would have been invaluable in the quest for medals.

The injury has left Sreeshankar devastated, but he has vowed to overcome this adversity. “My journey to a comeback began the minute I injured my knee,” he wrote in an emotional social media post. “This road is going to be long, difficult, and will take a lot out of me. The good thing is, I have a lot to give. I will overcome this, because that’s what Mamba Mentality is all about.”

Sreeshankar’s injury is a reminder of the fragility of athletic careers and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. Despite this setback, he remains a talented and determined athlete with the potential to achieve great things in the future.

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Neeraj Chopra Aims to Break 90m Barrier Before Paris Olympics

Neeraj Chopra Aims to Break 90m Barrier Before Paris Olympics

By April 11, 2024 0

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra is setting his sights on breaking the 90-meter barrier in javelin throw before the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Indian star, who won gold in Tokyo in 2020, believes he is on track to achieve this milestone soon.

Chopra’s best competitive throw stands at 89.94m, achieved at the 2022 Stockholm Diamond League. While he has surpassed 90m in training, he is yet to replicate it in competition. However, he is confident that it will happen before Paris.

“I will try to breach the 90m mark before that (Paris Olympics). Hopefully, it happens before Paris, everything is going on smoothly, so (people) might not have to wait till the Olympics, it might happen before that. The preparation is good,” Chopra said.

Chopra’s confidence stems from a successful off-season focused on fitness and strength, as well as the success he has achieved since winning gold in Tokyo. He has won the Diamond League trophy, retained his Asian Games gold, and earned a silver and gold at the World Championships.

“After Tokyo, the self-confidence has definitely gone up. Besides, I have also played quite a few events… two world championships, a silver and a gold there, won the Diamond League trophy, made some good throws, then retained the Asian Games gold (in Hangzhou) as well,” Chopra said.

“So, the success between Tokyo and Paris has given me a lot of confidence that yes I can do it against strong competitors.”

Chopra has also worked on improving his technique since Tokyo. “Before Tokyo, whatever shortcomings I had and during the years leading to Paris, I have worked on them. The best part is everything is going smoothly and I am very positive.”

Chopra will begin his competitive season with the Doha Diamond League Meeting on May 10, followed by the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland on June 18. He will face stiff competition from 19-year-old German sensation Max Dehning, who recently threw 90.20m.

“They (two tournaments) are very crucial in the run-up to Olympics, to get that competitive feel back (after the off-season). I will also decide in consultation with my coach and team which competitions to take part in.”

Chopra is excited about the prospect of competing against Dehning. “When I competed in Tokyo and elsewhere, most of my competitors came in boasting of 90-plus throws. So, it’s not such a big deal. What matters is what you do on that particular day.”

“I am excited to compete against Dahlin. But it depends on the kind of pressure they (competitors) are able to handle. That is the biggest challenge. I’m sure I will play a lot of matches with Max (Dahlin). Never played with him before. It will be interesting, I will enjoy.”

Chopra also praised fellow Indian javelin thrower Kishore Jena, who won silver at the Asian Games. “The way he has progressed in the world championships and the Asian Games, who knows Kishore might breach the 90m mark before me. 90m mark atka hua hai, but kabhi na kabhi ho jayega (That 90m-mark has not come thus far, but some day it will happen).”

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Ram Baboo Qualifies for Paris Olympics, Inspiring Underprivileged Athletes

Ram Baboo Qualifies for Paris Olympics, Inspiring Underprivileged Athletes

By March 22, 2024 0

Ram Baboo’s remarkable journey from humble beginnings to Olympic qualification is a testament to his unwavering determination and exceptional talent. The 25-year-old race walker has etched his name in Indian sporting history by becoming the seventh Indian male walker to qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Baboo’s rise to prominence has been meteoric. After transitioning from marathon to race walking six years ago, he quickly mastered the intricate technique, showcasing his natural aptitude for the sport. His bronze medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games in the 35km race walk further solidified his credentials.

In Slovakia, Baboo faced challenging conditions, including cold temperatures and wet surfaces. Despite these obstacles, he displayed remarkable resilience and determination, clocking a personal best time of 1:20:00 and securing a podium finish. This achievement not only earned him a spot in the Paris Olympics but also boosted his confidence ahead of the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Antalya.

Baboo’s success is not merely a reflection of his athletic prowess but also a testament to his unwavering spirit. Growing up in a financially disadvantaged family, he witnessed firsthand the struggles his father faced as a laborer. Determined to break the cycle of poverty, Baboo embraced sports as a path to a better future.

With his Olympic qualification, Baboo has not only achieved his personal dreams but also inspired countless others from underprivileged backgrounds. His story serves as a reminder that with hard work, dedication, and a belief in oneself, anything is possible.

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