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Hans India
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Neeraj Chopra sponsors fan a 'full VVIP experience' and accommodation for NC Classic in Bengaluru
New Delhi: Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra surprised a fan on Friday by offering him a "full VVIP experience" and accommodation for the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic on July 5 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Ahead of the much-anticipated athletic event of the season on Indian soil, Chopra's fan named Ranjith, from Coimbatore, asked for money on social media to attend next month's showpiece event. "If anyone sponsor me 2000 rupees, I can go to watch this from Coimbatore," he posted on X on June 25. Replying to his post on Friday, Chopra not only agreed to give him free "VVIP" ticket but also assured his stay at a nearby luxury hotel. Chopra responded on Ranjith's post saying, "Hi, Ranjith. You've got a full VVIP experience waiting for you in Bengaluru because your trip to the @nc_classic is on me! And thanks to @RadissonHotels, you'll be staying about 90 metres away from me. See you soon!" Initially scheduled for May 24, the event was deferred due to India-Pakistan conflict, keeping security in mind, and to show solidarity with the nation. As a World Athletics-sanctioned Gold event, the Neeraj Chopra Classic promises to elevate India's status on the global athletics map. It will feature a stellar line-up of elite javelin throwers, including The event will see the participation of several Olympic medallists, including Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Chopra, Thomas Rohler, Anderson Peters and others. Chopra played a pivotal role in the staging of the event in India and sending invitations to global stars of the game to participate. Chopra won the javelin throw title in the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 meet with a best throw of 85.29 metres on Tuesday. He had clinched victory in the prestigious meet with one throw remaining as his best effort of 85.29m remained unbeaten after six rounds, securing him yet another top podium finish this season. It was the second title for Chopra within a month after he triumphed in the Paris Diamond League meet last week.
West Australian
12-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Batt-Doyle refines focus after Tokyo blitz
An Australian record on the Toyko streets flanking Japan National Stadium has inspired Izzi Batt-Doyle to chase 10,000m qualification and run inside it at the world championships later this year. The 29-year-old from Adelaide has raced the 5000m at the last two Olympics, but boasts the third-fastest marathon by an Australian woman and wants to run a 10,000m at a global championship. That prospect firmed after she clocked 30 minutes and 44 seconds at last week's World Athletics-sanctioned Asics event to launch the brand's new race shoe. Buoyed by her Tokyo time despite battling sickness, Batt-Doyle will head to Europe this week for a series of track and road races over the distance. The women's qualification time to race the one-off 10,000m final in Tokyo this September has been quickened from 30:40 to 30:20. "It's fast, but that race showed me I'm around the mark and if I get another good 10km on the track I could get myself in the rankings for a spot anyway," Batt-Doyle told AAP. "It takes a year or two to figure out what being a pro means ... now I'm four years into what I'd call my career and think I'm seeing the rewards of consistency and hard work. "The mindset's shifted to not just being happy to be there, but wanting to compete." Batt-Doyle was among six Australian women to run the qualification time for last year's Olympics marathon in Paris but was not selected in the three-strong team. Running the Los Angeles Olympics marathon in 2028 and Brisbane's 2032 Games remain her long-term goals but Batt-Doyle wants to make the most of her track talents first. "I'm in a period of time where normally decisions are made for you by the way things are going," the Nic Bideau-coached talent said. "I probably didn't expect to be running such fast times (marathon) so early. "But the competitiveness globally and in Australia ... the needle's shifted as to what is, 'a good time', or what you need to run to put yourself in the equation. "I'm working hard, doing well in a number of events and it's difficult (to choose), but I've got a short-term plan. "Part of me would like to focus on marathon now, forget about the track and shorter stuff because I'm not as comparatively competitive. "I don't want to spend the next 10, 12 years doing two or three marathons a year, the same training and get stagnant. "I want to challenge myself, work on my speed and take these opportunities while I can."
The Advertiser
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Batt-Doyle refines focus after Tokyo blitz
An Australian record on the Toyko streets flanking Japan National Stadium has inspired Izzi Batt-Doyle to chase 10,000m qualification and run inside it at the world championships later this year. The 29-year-old from Adelaide has raced the 5000m at the last two Olympics, but boasts the third-fastest marathon by an Australian woman and wants to run a 10,000m at a global championship. That prospect firmed after she clocked 30 minutes and 44 seconds at last week's World Athletics-sanctioned Asics event to launch the brand's new race shoe. Buoyed by her Tokyo time despite battling sickness, Batt-Doyle will head to Europe this week for a series of track and road races over the distance. The women's qualification time to race the one-off 10,000m final in Tokyo this September has been quickened from 30:40 to 30:20. "It's fast, but that race showed me I'm around the mark and if I get another good 10km on the track I could get myself in the rankings for a spot anyway," Batt-Doyle told AAP. "It takes a year or two to figure out what being a pro means ... now I'm four years into what I'd call my career and think I'm seeing the rewards of consistency and hard work. "The mindset's shifted to not just being happy to be there, but wanting to compete." Batt-Doyle was among six Australian women to run the qualification time for last year's Olympics marathon in Paris but was not selected in the three-strong team. Running the Los Angeles Olympics marathon in 2028 and Brisbane's 2032 Games remain her long-term goals but Batt-Doyle wants to make the most of her track talents first. "I'm in a period of time where normally decisions are made for you by the way things are going," the Nic Bideau-coached talent said. "I probably didn't expect to be running such fast times (marathon) so early. "But the competitiveness globally and in Australia ... the needle's shifted as to what is, 'a good time', or what you need to run to put yourself in the equation. "I'm working hard, doing well in a number of events and it's difficult (to choose), but I've got a short-term plan. "Part of me would like to focus on marathon now, forget about the track and shorter stuff because I'm not as comparatively competitive. "I don't want to spend the next 10, 12 years doing two or three marathons a year, the same training and get stagnant. "I want to challenge myself, work on my speed and take these opportunities while I can." An Australian record on the Toyko streets flanking Japan National Stadium has inspired Izzi Batt-Doyle to chase 10,000m qualification and run inside it at the world championships later this year. The 29-year-old from Adelaide has raced the 5000m at the last two Olympics, but boasts the third-fastest marathon by an Australian woman and wants to run a 10,000m at a global championship. That prospect firmed after she clocked 30 minutes and 44 seconds at last week's World Athletics-sanctioned Asics event to launch the brand's new race shoe. Buoyed by her Tokyo time despite battling sickness, Batt-Doyle will head to Europe this week for a series of track and road races over the distance. The women's qualification time to race the one-off 10,000m final in Tokyo this September has been quickened from 30:40 to 30:20. "It's fast, but that race showed me I'm around the mark and if I get another good 10km on the track I could get myself in the rankings for a spot anyway," Batt-Doyle told AAP. "It takes a year or two to figure out what being a pro means ... now I'm four years into what I'd call my career and think I'm seeing the rewards of consistency and hard work. "The mindset's shifted to not just being happy to be there, but wanting to compete." Batt-Doyle was among six Australian women to run the qualification time for last year's Olympics marathon in Paris but was not selected in the three-strong team. Running the Los Angeles Olympics marathon in 2028 and Brisbane's 2032 Games remain her long-term goals but Batt-Doyle wants to make the most of her track talents first. "I'm in a period of time where normally decisions are made for you by the way things are going," the Nic Bideau-coached talent said. "I probably didn't expect to be running such fast times (marathon) so early. "But the competitiveness globally and in Australia ... the needle's shifted as to what is, 'a good time', or what you need to run to put yourself in the equation. "I'm working hard, doing well in a number of events and it's difficult (to choose), but I've got a short-term plan. "Part of me would like to focus on marathon now, forget about the track and shorter stuff because I'm not as comparatively competitive. "I don't want to spend the next 10, 12 years doing two or three marathons a year, the same training and get stagnant. "I want to challenge myself, work on my speed and take these opportunities while I can." An Australian record on the Toyko streets flanking Japan National Stadium has inspired Izzi Batt-Doyle to chase 10,000m qualification and run inside it at the world championships later this year. The 29-year-old from Adelaide has raced the 5000m at the last two Olympics, but boasts the third-fastest marathon by an Australian woman and wants to run a 10,000m at a global championship. That prospect firmed after she clocked 30 minutes and 44 seconds at last week's World Athletics-sanctioned Asics event to launch the brand's new race shoe. Buoyed by her Tokyo time despite battling sickness, Batt-Doyle will head to Europe this week for a series of track and road races over the distance. The women's qualification time to race the one-off 10,000m final in Tokyo this September has been quickened from 30:40 to 30:20. "It's fast, but that race showed me I'm around the mark and if I get another good 10km on the track I could get myself in the rankings for a spot anyway," Batt-Doyle told AAP. "It takes a year or two to figure out what being a pro means ... now I'm four years into what I'd call my career and think I'm seeing the rewards of consistency and hard work. "The mindset's shifted to not just being happy to be there, but wanting to compete." Batt-Doyle was among six Australian women to run the qualification time for last year's Olympics marathon in Paris but was not selected in the three-strong team. Running the Los Angeles Olympics marathon in 2028 and Brisbane's 2032 Games remain her long-term goals but Batt-Doyle wants to make the most of her track talents first. "I'm in a period of time where normally decisions are made for you by the way things are going," the Nic Bideau-coached talent said. "I probably didn't expect to be running such fast times (marathon) so early. "But the competitiveness globally and in Australia ... the needle's shifted as to what is, 'a good time', or what you need to run to put yourself in the equation. "I'm working hard, doing well in a number of events and it's difficult (to choose), but I've got a short-term plan. "Part of me would like to focus on marathon now, forget about the track and shorter stuff because I'm not as comparatively competitive. "I don't want to spend the next 10, 12 years doing two or three marathons a year, the same training and get stagnant. "I want to challenge myself, work on my speed and take these opportunities while I can."
Perth Now
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Batt-Doyle refines focus after Tokyo blitz
An Australian record on the Toyko streets flanking Japan National Stadium has inspired Izzi Batt-Doyle to chase 10,000m qualification and run inside it at the world championships later this year. The 29-year-old from Adelaide has raced the 5000m at the last two Olympics, but boasts the third-fastest marathon by an Australian woman and wants to run a 10,000m at a global championship. That prospect firmed after she clocked 30 minutes and 44 seconds at last week's World Athletics-sanctioned Asics event to launch the brand's new race shoe. Buoyed by her Tokyo time despite battling sickness, Batt-Doyle will head to Europe this week for a series of track and road races over the distance. The women's qualification time to race the one-off 10,000m final in Tokyo this September has been quickened from 30:40 to 30:20. "It's fast, but that race showed me I'm around the mark and if I get another good 10km on the track I could get myself in the rankings for a spot anyway," Batt-Doyle told AAP. "It takes a year or two to figure out what being a pro means ... now I'm four years into what I'd call my career and think I'm seeing the rewards of consistency and hard work. "The mindset's shifted to not just being happy to be there, but wanting to compete." Batt-Doyle was among six Australian women to run the qualification time for last year's Olympics marathon in Paris but was not selected in the three-strong team. Running the Los Angeles Olympics marathon in 2028 and Brisbane's 2032 Games remain her long-term goals but Batt-Doyle wants to make the most of her track talents first. "I'm in a period of time where normally decisions are made for you by the way things are going," the Nic Bideau-coached talent said. "I probably didn't expect to be running such fast times (marathon) so early. "But the competitiveness globally and in Australia ... the needle's shifted as to what is, 'a good time', or what you need to run to put yourself in the equation. "I'm working hard, doing well in a number of events and it's difficult (to choose), but I've got a short-term plan. "Part of me would like to focus on marathon now, forget about the track and shorter stuff because I'm not as comparatively competitive. "I don't want to spend the next 10, 12 years doing two or three marathons a year, the same training and get stagnant. "I want to challenge myself, work on my speed and take these opportunities while I can."
