Tokyo Olympics 2020 Javelin Throw

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final in first attempt of 86.65m; Shivpal Singh out

The 23-year-old Indian left the javelin arena after his first throw, having secured his place in the final easily.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: First throw perfect but will need to improve in finals, says Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra is under no illusion that the final will be a totally different contest where the world's best will go for podium finish.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra is ready to win a medal, says reigning champion in javelin throw Thomas Rohler

“Neeraj Chopra is at an age and has the experience to be ready to win an Olympic medal. That’s what I expect,” reigning Olympic champion in javelin throw, Thomas Rohler, told Firstpost.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Tajinderpal Singh Toor fails to qualify for final in shot put; Annu Rani disappoints in javelin throw

Annu began with a 50.35m throw and improved it to 53.19m in her second attempt in Group A, which had 14 contenders.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: With Games debut on horizon, Neeraj Chopra working on perfecting release technique

Neeraj Chopra, India’s best hope for an Olympic medal in track and field, plans to spend the next 20-odd days before his javelin throw event at the deferred Tokyo 2020 Games perfecting his release technique

Firstpost Masterclass: Neeraj Chopra breaks down why javelin throwing is as much about strong knees and ankles as about shoulder strength

In this edition of Firstpost Masterclass, Neeraj Chopra talks about why javelin throw is not just about strength, and reveals the importance of strong knees and stronger ankles for a javelin thrower.

Olympic-bound javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra says he was in training mode during gold-winning effort in Lisbon

Chopra made a promising start to his Olympic preparations with a decent 83.18m which he achieved in his sixth and final throw in the Lisbon event on Thursday. It was his first competition in more than a year.

Annu Rani confident of breaching Olympic qualification mark, calls for resumption of outdoor training

Annu Rani, the two-time Asian Championships medallist and current national record holder, listed her angle of release and the speed of her run-up as the key areas she would like to work on.