India is elated and proud: PM Modi on Neeraj Chopra's 90.23m throw

IANS | May 17, 2025 9:18 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra for breaching the 90-metre mark for the first time in his career at the Doha Diamond League 2025, lauding the javelin thrower's "relentless dedication" and calling it a moment of national pride.

Neeraj Chopra eyes bigger throws ahead despite ‘bitter-sweet’ Doha finish

IANS | May 17, 2025 1:51 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) India’s javelin ace Neeraj Chopra reached a new milestone in his illustrious career by breaching the 90-metre mark for the first time, recording a personal best of 90.23m at the Doha Diamond League. Despite the remarkable achievement, the Olympic champion had to settle for second place, with Germany’s Julian Weber clinching the top spot with a throw of 91.06 meters in his first Diamond League meet of the season.

Monkey off his back: Neeraj Chopra finally breaches 90m mark, finishes 2nd in Doha Diamond League meet (ld)

IANS | May 16, 2025 11:54 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra delivered a stellar performance at the Doha Diamond League, finishing second with a massive throw of 90.23 meters — his first-ever mark beyond the 90-metre barrier. Germany’s Julian Weber clinched the top spot with an impressive throw of 91.06 metres, narrowly edging out Chopra in a high-quality contest.

Monkey off his back: Neeraj Chopra finally breaches 90m mark at Doha Diamond League

IANS | May 16, 2025 11:14 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) India’s golden boy, Neeraj Chopra, has finally done what fans and pundits have been waiting years to witness—he’s broken the fabled 90-metre barrier in javelin throw. At the 2025 Doha Diamond League, two-time Olympic medallist Chopra hurled his javelin to a stunning distance of 90.23 meters on his third attempt, instantly taking the lead and electrifying the atmosphere in the stadium.

Leaving Goodison Park will be sad, but Everton are moving for a bigger and better future, says Moyes

IANS | May 16, 2025 9:29 PM

Liverpool, May 16 (IANS) Everton head coach David Moyes acknowledged that a chapter in the club’s history will end when they play their final game at Goodison Park on Sunday. The Toffees host already-relegated Southampton on Sunday in what promises to be an emotional day for supporters, with the Men's Senior Team set to move to the Club's new world-class waterfront stadium for the start of the 2025/26 season.