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India Today
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Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra joins hands with Audi India
JSW Sports has announced that Neeraj Chopra has partnered with German automaker Audi. Audi made this partnership public by saying "the partnership celebrates the shared values between the athlete and the brand."Chopra is known most notably for his historic javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympic Games captured the nation's imagination. In his most recent performance, he achieved second place at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet in Poland. The Indian athlete secured a spot among the top two by reaching a distance of 84.14m in his sixth and final Singh Dhillon, speaking on the partnership, said, 'At Audi, we stand for those who push boundaries - those who are not just defined by performance, but by the relentless pursuit of excellence. Neeraj Chopra is the embodiment of that spirit. Determined and iconic, his journey from ambition to achievement mirrors Audi's progressive DNA. His focus, speed, and unmatched performance make him a natural extension of our brand - a symbol of what it means to lead, not follow.' Expressing his excitement at the partnership, Chopra said 'I've always admired Audi - not just for the cars, but for what the brand stands for. As an athlete, these values resonate deeply with me. Whether it's on the field or in life, the pursuit of excellence never stops. I'm excited to join the Audi family and represent a brand that inspires forward motion in everything it does.'advertisementAudi claimed, 'the association not only celebrates an icon of Indian sport but also signals Audi's commitment to aligning with individuals who champion innovation, resilience, and evolution. Neeraj's progressive approach to training and relentless quest to refine his performance make him a perfect fit for Audi's evolving journey.'Karan Yadav, Chief Commercial Officer, JSW Sports said "All of us at JSW Sports are really happy to facilitate this association between Neeraj and Audi India, which is truly a landmark partnership for Indian sport and business. Audi is a car manufacturer that Neeraj really admires, and one whose vision as a brand aligns with that of his as an athlete. All our conversations with Audi have been very positive, and with Neeraj being one of India's finest athletes, I genuinely believe the potential of this partnership is limitless."Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Neeraj Chopra finishes second at Kusocinski Memorial with final-round effort in wet, cold conditions
Neeraj Chopra (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India's Olympic and World Champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra delivered a gritty performance in tough weather conditions to secure second place at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet in Poland on Friday. Battling cold and damp surroundings at the Silesian Stadium, Chopra saved his best for last — an 84.14m throw in his sixth and final attempt — to climb from third to second. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! It was a rare sub-85m outing for Chopra, who has consistently surpassed that benchmark in recent years. This was only the sixth time since his Tokyo Olympics gold in 2021 that Chopra failed to breach 85m in an event. He began with a foul and managed just 81.28m in his second attempt. Despite consulting coach Jan Zelezny mid-competition, Chopra continued to struggle, recording two more fouls and a fifth-round 81.40m before his final effort saved the day. WATCH: — IIS_Vijayanagar (@IIS_Vijayanagar) Germany's Julian Weber, Chopra's familiar rival and winner in the recent Doha Diamond League, again outperformed the Indian with an 86.12m throw in the second round — the best of the night. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo Weber went on to produce two more 85m-plus throws (85.03m and 85.11m), emerging as the standout performer. Who's that IPL player? Grenada's Anderson Peters, a two-time world champion, took third with 83.24m, replicating the top-three order from Doha. All three podium finishers were below their season's bests, with slippery run-ups and overcast skies affecting rhythm and grip. The meet saw only four throws above 85m — all by Weber. Melbourne: Australian Open, MCG, Australian GP and lots more Chopra, who had breached the 90m mark for the first time last month, will now focus on upcoming competitions in Paris (Diamond League, June 20) and Ostrava (Golden Spike, June 24). Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
India.com
23-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Neeraj Chopra clinches silver at Janusz Kusocinski Memorial in Poland
Neeraj Chopra. (PIC - X) India's two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra secured a second-place finish in the javelin throw at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet in Chorzów, Poland, on Friday. Though Neeraj won his third medal of the season, he could not quite replicate his season-best performance from the Doha Diamond League, which had also bagged him a silver medal. Battling wet conditions at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet in Chorzów, Chopra, considered India's greatest-ever athlete, struggled for his rhythm but did enough to continue his successful run in the season. With a below-par effort of 84.14m on his sixth and final attempt, Chopra, who hails from Haryana and is employed with the Indian Army, edged past Grenada's two-time world champion Anderson Peters, who managed a best of 83.24m. The 27-year-old Chopra, who hurled the spear past the 90m mark for the first time in Doha last week, had started his campaign at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial with a foul and then followed it up with 81.20m and then made a deliberate four on his next attempt. Chopra, the golden boy of Indian athletics, intentionally overstepped on his next turn and threw 81.80m with his fifth throw before achieving his best distance of the day in his final attempt. Germany's Julian Weber continued his strong form and once again got the better of Chopra, clinching top honours with a winning throw of 86.12m. Weber had hurled the javelin to 91.06m in Doha to win the gold medal, which was also the first time he went past the 90 m mark in his career The silver in Poland is the third medal for the season for Neeraj Chopra, who made history by bagging a gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and followed it up with a silver medal in Paris 2024. Chopra started his season by winning the Potch Invitational Meet in Potchefstroom, South Africa, with an 84.52m throw in April before bettering his own personal best and the national record to 90.23m at the Doha Diamond League last week.
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Neeraj Chopra Finishes 2nd In Poland Event Behind Julian Weber
Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was not at his best but managed a second-place finish behind Julian Weber of Germany at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet on Friday. The 27-year-old Chopra was at third place till the penultimate round but sent his spear to a distance of 84.14m in his sixth and final attempt to move to second. He had 81.28m and 81.80m in his second and fifth throws respectively. The other three were foul attempts. The competition was held under overcast conditions after rain at the Silesian Stadium earlier in the day.. German Julian Weber, who beat Chopra for the top spot in the Doha Diamond League on May 16 in a 90m duel, again emerged victorious with his second round throw of 86.12m. Two-time world champions Anderson Peters of Grenada was third with a best throw of 83.24m. He was third in Doha also. This was the first time Chopra had recorded a best throw of less than 85m in an event after the 82.27m while winning gold at the 2024 Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar. He had finally breached the 90m with a throw of 90.23m in Doha though Weber had won the top spot with his last attempt of 91.06m. Listen to the latest songs, only on
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23-05-2025
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Neeraj Chopra, Janusz Kusocinski Memorial Javelin Throw Live: Neeraj Chopra aims to breach 90m mark again
Neeraj Chopra, Janusz Kusocinski Memorial Javelin Throw Live: Neeraj Chopra will up against the likes of Julian Weber and Anderson Peters at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025. He will look to better his performance from the Doha Diamond League and breach the 90m mark again. read more Neeraj Chopra Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025 Live Updates: Neeraj Chopra, who threw over 90 meters for the first time last week, will be competing again tonight at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025 in Chorzow, Poland. Neeraj achieved a personal best of 90.23m at the Doha Diamond League, finally crossing the 90m mark. However, he had to settle for second place as Germany's Julian Weber threw 91.06m on his final attempt to win the top prize. Neeraj Chopra at Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet: Live streaming information and all you need to know Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event at the Janusz Kusocinski athletics meet 2025 will start at 9.45 PM IST. It will be live-streamed on the website. The Chorzow meet is named after a legendary Polish long-distance runner Janusz Kusocinski and was started in 1954. Kusocinski is known for winning a gold medal in the 10000m at the Los Angeles 1932 Olympics. Neeraj Chopra, Janusz Kusocinski Memorial Javelin Throw Live: Indian javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra will be in action at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025 athletics meet in Poland on Friday (23 May). The two-time Olympic medalist is coming on the back of a sensational performance at the Doha Diamond League, where he finally breached his elusive 90-metre mark. Despite his mind-boggling throw of 90.23m in Doha, Chopra finished second courtesy of Julian Weber's 91.06m throw, which helped the German take the top prize. This was Chopra's second competitive event since securing the silver medal in last year's Paris Olympics. He won the Potch Invitational Meet in Potchefstroom, South Africa, with an 84.52m throw in April. Chopra will aim to better his effort this time when he takes part in the Polish athletics meet tonight. Julian Weber, Anderson Peters, Marcin Krukowski, Cyprian Mrzyglod, Dawid Wegner, Andrian Mardare, and Artur Felfner will also be in action alongside Chopra. The event is scheduled to begin at 9:45 PM IST. How to watch Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event? Neeraj Chopra's event at the Janusz Kusocinski athletics meet 2025 will be live-streamed on the website. Unfortunately, there will be no live broadcast of the event in India.
