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‘Neeraj Chopra performs when he really has to perform’: World Athletics vice president backs India’s golden arm | More sports News – The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra in action in the Zurich Diamond League (via Getty Images) World Athletics vice president Adille Sumariwalla has backed Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra to perform well at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, despite his recent second-place finish at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich.Neeraj Chopra, the 27-year-old two-time Olympic medalist, secured…

World Athletics Championships 2025: Full list of Indian athletes qualified for Tokyo

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Reigning world champion Neeraj Chopra will spearhead India’s 19-member squad for the World Athletics Championships 2025, to be held in Tokyo from 13 to 21 September. The contingent, announced by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), features 13 men and six women, combining proven performers with emerging talent. Chopra, who successfully defended his world title…

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) tells women athletes to undergo SRY gene test | More sports News – Times of India

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Representational Image of a Track field. Bengaluru: With the World Athletics Council approving new regulations for athletes to compete in the women’s category for world ranking competitions, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has informed top athletes and coaches that all female athletes who make the grade should undergo ‘SRY gene test’ to be eligible…

Avinash Sable eyes World Championship redemption: Preparations are going well

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India’s top 3000m steeplechase athlete, Avinash Sable, is fit again and firmly focused on redemption at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in September. Having finally shaken off a nagging calf injury that plagued him for over a year, Sable is now focused on improving his personal best and making a strong statement on the global…

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem absent as international stars unveiled for Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 | More sports News – The Times of India

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Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Neeraj Chopra Classic, a new international javelin meet, will be held on May 24 at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium. The one‑day competition has been given Gold‑Label status by World Athletics, making it the highest‑graded athletics event ever staged in India. Neeraj Chopra is organising the…

Who is Bahadur Singh Sagoo, the new Athletics Federation of India president | More sports News – Times of India

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Bahadur Singh Sagoo, second from right being felicitated after his appointment as AFI president (Photo: @afiindia on X) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) appointed its new president on Tuesday at its Annual General Meeting in Chandigarh, as the baton changed hands between the outgoing chief, Adille Sumariwalla, and Sagoo — the 2002 Asian Games…