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The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Smaller steps, stronger block, straighter throws: The S's Neeraj Chopra is working on for success
Fresh from the success of NC Classic on and off the field, Neeraj Chopra is all set to fly out for a 57-day training-cum-competition camp in the Czech Republic ahead of the World Championships in September later tonight. Having worked with Czech javelin throw legend Jan Zelezny for a while now, Neeraj is looking to iron out long-standing issues in his quest to defend his title in Tokyo. 'My biggest issue for a long time has been drifting to the left during throws. We are working a lot on it. And we are working on the run-up. 'I am trying to go faster, stay on my toes as much as possible and maintain or increase the speed during cross-step to keep the flow smooth. We are also working on the leg block, but it's something you need to learn as a kid, unlearning and re-learning is not easy at this stage. 'Things are going very well in training but somehow, during competitions, there is a mix of the old and new; sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Thankfully, the groin is feeling fine this time. We are also doing smaller, faster steps to avoid stretching the muscle,' he explained. Happy Olympic Day! 🇮🇳 Together, #LetsMove and build a happier, healthier future. 💪 — Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) June 23, 2025 In town for a promotional event with Under Armour that saw four more Indians signing up with the brand — decathlete Tejaswin Shankar, sprinter Jay Shah and fencers Jyotika Dutta and Rishika Khajuria — Neeraj was satisfied with the success of the NC Classic. 'I didn't know how it would be. There was pressure because my name is associated. From food to welcoming the athletes, I wanted everyone to get the best. During the competition, sometimes the javelins were being retrieved slowly so I asked them to get it manually but quickly. 'These are things I also feel as an athlete elsewhere, but then the mindset is different so we don't think about it. Here, it was like hosting someone at your home. It had to be perfect. 'But almost 15,000 plus people turned up and, more importantly, they were supporting all the athletes, not just me. That made me proud,' he said. 'My family had come to Bangalore, they saw me in action for the first time. My mother was crying when I fell during the first throw, my sisters were also emotional to see me compete. My grandfather, over 75 years old now, experienced his first flight. It felt special,' he smiled. Having won everything possible in his sport, Neeraj is now focussed on smaller targets, one at a time, consistently, including the streak of top-two finishes. 'My target is to keep it consistent. I think, as an athlete, I like consistency. But now it has been going on for so long, some things just happen without actually thinking about them. 'Normally, it's just the results, no one notices these things, but now this has also become one of the mini-targets. Zelezny has 33 and I am on 25. He always performed in big competitions. 'I am trying to understand his mindset, which I think will help me. We are far from the World Record but closer to this one, we will try to reach this,' he laughed.
The Independent
28-06-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Photos show a bodybuilding competition in Myanmar
Male and female bodybuilders took part in a competition to mark International Olympic Day at the Myanmar Convention Center in Yangon.
The Citizen
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
24 hours in pictures, 26 June 2025
24 hours in pictures, 26 June 2025 Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. A child watches robotic human faces on display in a shop in the Xintiandi area, which translates to 'new heaven and earth' and is known for trendy, high-end shopping and restaurants in Shanghai, China, 26 June 2025. Picture: EPA/ALEX PLAVEVSKI Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Soweto, commemorates the signing of the Freedom Charter, 26 June 2025. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen People attend the exhibition 'Tim Burton. The Labyrinth', in Mexico City, Mexico, 25 June 2025. 'The Labyrinth', is an immersive exhibition of passageways with insects and enigmatic doors by American film director Tim Burton. Picture: EPA/ISAAC ESQUIVEL A model presents a creation by Spanish designer Agata Ruiz de la Prada during the start of 'Cali Fashion District 2025' in Palmira, Colombia, 25 June 2025. Picture: EPA/ERNESTO GUZMAN Orlando Pirates fan Phineas Duba recycles boxes for a living along Barry Hertzog in Florida, Roodepoort, 26 June 2025. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/ The Citizen Barry Hendricks SASACOC (President) at the celebration of Olympic Day at Sascoc House on June 26, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Olympic Day is a global celebration of sport and getting active. The day promotes unity, health, and inclusion through sport. (Photo by Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu) A man and a woman ride a motorcycle amid rainfall in Lahore, Pakistan, 26 June 2025. Heavy monsoon rains have impacted major cities across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, triggering urban flooding and power outages. Authorities remain on high alert. Picture: EPA/RAHAT DAR A number of students, environmental activists and volunteers plant mangroves during a mangrove conservation campaign in Aceh Besar, Indonesia, 26 June 2025. The mangrove planting is a part of a mangrove conservation campaign by the National Electricity Company (PLN), together with the Indonesia Nature Conservation Agency, local communities and students, with the goal of planting 10,000 mangrove trees in Baet Village, Aceh Besar Indonesia as mangrove areas are disappearing from Aceh's coastline due to coastal erosion. Picture: EPA/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK Members of the Haitian National Police (PNH) protect the advance of a patrol composed of four armored vehicles with Kenyan police officers in Puerto Principe, Haiti, 24 June 2025 (issued 25 June 2025). Haiti marks one year since the first contingent of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission arrived in the Caribbean country on 25 June 2024. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has said the shortfalls in resources and equipment limited the MSS ability to contain the violence, with gangs extending their reach beyond Port-au-Prince and into the central regions, leaving a record 1.3 million people displaced and at least 2,680 people were killed between 01 January and 30 May 2025. Picture: EPA/MENTOR DAVID LORENS People attend the funeral ceremony of the remains of approximately 200 German soldiers at the war cemetery in Stare Czarnowo in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, 26 June 2025. It is one of 13 cemeteries established in Poland by the German Commission (Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgraeberfuersorge), to which the exhumed remains of German soldiers killed during World War II are transferred. At the cemetery in Stary Czarnowo, which was opened in 2006, the remains of approximately 27,000 people have been buried so far. Picture: EPA/Marcin Bielecki In this photo issued 25 June 2025, dancers with the first all-male pointe company Males on Pointe rehearse in Mexico City, Mexico, 24 June 2025. Males on Pointe seeks to celebrate diversity, taking inspiration from 'alebrijes' in its choreographies during Mexico Pride week. Mexican artist Pedro Linares created the first 'alebrijes' or fantastical sculptures of animals, people or imaginary creatures which he painted in vibrant colors and intricate patterns, approximately 100 years ago. Picture: EPA/SASHENKA GUTIERREZ A young girl plays in the water fountain on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 25 June 2025. Temperatures in the greater Boston area are predicted to reach over 90F (32C) for the third consecutive day, an official heat wave. Picture: EPA/CJ GUNTHER MORE: 24 hours in pictures, 25 June 2025
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Simone Biles drops jaw-dropping rare Olympic photos and videos fans never saw before on Olympic Day
Simone Biles, an Olympic icon, opens her Instagram vault on June 23, 2025; an emotional wave strikes. The eleven-time Olympic medalist exposes private events from her first appearance in 2016 Rio, her contested 2020 Tokyo Games, and her victorious 2024 Paris run. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Rare behind-the- scenes footage that shows gold‑winning cheers and silent recovery scenes on Olympic Day leaves fans dumbfounded. Each photo and video offers a fresh glimpse into her journey, one filled with pressure, joy, and unspoken strength. Simone Biles drops throwback clips from Rio Tokyo Paris run on Olympic Day On Monday, June 23, 2025, Simone Biles shared a set of Instagram Stories in honor of Olympic Day . She opened with joyful footage from Rio 2016 where she and Aly Raisman and Laurie Hernandez celebrated making the U.S. team. This included photos with Gabby Douglas and Madison Kocian. Fans saw the all‑female 'Final Five' jumping for gold in Rio. Simone Biles Olympic Day Next came moments from Tokyo 2020: Biles posted masked crew videos from the bubble and team shots with Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee, and Grace McCallum—dubbed the 'Fighting Four"—holding their silver medals. She also highlighted her balance‑beam bronze alongside coaches Cécile Canqueteau‑Landi and Laurent Landi . Most recent are clips from Paris 2024. Biles showed scenes of her 'Golden Girls' team Chiles, Lee, Jade Carey, Hezly Rivera, celebrating qualifying and winning gold. A rare vault clip revealed her historic 'Biles II' Yurchenko double pike, making her the second woman after Věra Čáslavská to win two Olympic vault titles . She also included emotional off‑court snaps of family and fans cheering as she announced, 'okay I'm done, so blessed to go to 3 Olympic games with Team USA.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Simone Biles honors her support team on Olympic Day and hints at more to come Biles didn't stop at competition photos, she paid tribute to her medical team. One image featured Dr. Marcia Faustin tending to an injury during Paris, with Biles noting, 'She is beauty, she is grace. Dr. Marcia saved my lifeeeee.' Despite this heartfelt journey, Biles has not confirmed her return for Los Angeles 2028. She joked herself 'getting really old' yet added, 'never say never' about a possible comeback . These personal postings struck a chord on the internet and created appreciation for her vulnerability as well as fans eager for what comes next. Also Read:
The Sun
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
OCM's RM97m Olympic House HQ set for 2028 completion
THE Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) has confirmed that its new headquarters, Olympic House, is on track for completion by 2028. The RM97 million project will commence construction by the end of this year, subject to approvals from Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). OCM president Tan Sri Mohd Norza Zakaria stated that the project will unfold in two phases. The first phase focuses on the main building, while the second includes a banquet hall and hotel. 'We will do our best to ensure timely completion,' he said. A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for late July, following approval from Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. 'Once we receive DBKL's building approval, construction will begin immediately,' Norza added during the Olympic Day celebration at Bukit Jalil's National Stadium. The OCM is collaborating with the Malaysia Stadium Corporation (PSM) to accelerate the project. 'Phase one can be expedited through this strategic partnership,' Norza emphasized. Present at the event were PSM chairman Datin Anita Azrina Abdul Aziz and OCM deputy president Datuk Nur Azmi Ahmad.
