Javelin thrower Sumit Antil.

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India Wins Second Gold In Javelin Throw At Tokyo Paralympics

Indian Javelin thrower Sumit Antil broke the world record and won another gold for India and tops in athletics at the Tokyo Paralympics on August 30. The 23-year-old Antil, who was initially a wrestler, suffered a serious leg injury in a motorbike accident in 2015 but overcame to join Javelin. At the event, Australia's Michal Burian and Sri Lanka's Dulan Kodithuwakka bagged silver and bronze, respectively.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 - 09:29 AM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: Javelin, gold, Tokyo paralympics, World Record

Courtesy: The Indian Express

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and CSK Captain MS Dhoni

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CSK To Honor Neeraj Chopra With His Name Printed On Jersey

Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd. (CSK), has announced to award Rs 1 crore to gold-winning Olympian Neeraj Chopra on August 7. Celebrating Chopra's victory, CSK said, ''Sports team and Lieutenant Colonel MS Dhoni extend their wishes to Neeraj Chopra". Moreover, CSK will design a special jersey, printing 8758 as a tribute to Neeraj Chopra's win. Neeraj Chopra bagged gold in Javelin Throw at the Tokyo Olympics.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 - 11:08 AM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: Javelin, Neeraj Chopra, Tokyo Olmpics, gold, CSK MS Dhoni

Courtesy: ANI