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India's javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra will miss the Rome Diamond League due to ongoing rehabilitation for a back injury. His absence opens the door for fellow Indian Sachin Yadav, who impressed at the World Championships, to make his Diamond League debut. Chopra aims for full fitness for the Asian Games, having recently parted ways with coach Jan Zelezny.

Neeraj Chopra is nearing a comeback after a 232-day break focused on rehabilitation from groin, ankle and back injuries. The Olympic champion has been rebuilding fitness and refining technique ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Potential return events include meets in Poland, Finland and Czechia, while his main target remains defending his Asian Games title later this year.

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik inaugurated UDGAM 2026, a three-day national-level sports fest at SRM University-AP. Wrestling champion Satyawart Kadian also attended. The event aims to foster student development and competitive spirit, with SRM University-AP planning a new sports complex. Student athletes were recognized with significant cash awards for their achievements.

Paralympic medallist Sumit Antil has accused javelin coach Naval Singh of severe mental harassment and abusive behaviour, including drunken tirades targeting athletes and their families. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has backed the complaint filed with the Sports Authority of India, demanding strict action against the coach for his "disgraceful" conduct.

Odisha's Suchitra Parida, paralyzed after a 2016 fall, is on track for the Para Asian Games in javelin throw. She recently secured her third consecutive national gold with a 17.80m throw. Despite challenges, her coach is confident she can reach 20m, a potential ticket to the Games, after taking a break to focus on trials and weight reduction.

India dominated the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, led by Paralympic champion Sumit Antil, who won javelin gold with a 69.25m throw, ahead of compatriots Pushpendra Singh and Poonam Ram. Antil said he exceeded expectations and now targets 75m at the Asian Games. Indian athletes also shone across multiple track and field events, often sweeping the podium.

Paralympic champion Sumit Antil kicked off the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi with a dominant javelin throw of 69.25m. He expressed satisfaction with his performance, aiming for 75m at the upcoming Asian Games. Track events also saw victories for Gurjokumar Sabapathi in the men's 400m T53/T54 and Natalia Sainchina in the women's 400m T20.

Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium hosts the National Para Athletics Championship starting Thursday, featuring 1,460 athletes from 28 states and two forces. The event showcases Paralympic medalists like Mariyappan Thangavelu and Sumit Antil, aiming to select talent for upcoming Asian Para Games and international competitions, while also focusing on rural talent development.

At the Times of India Sports Awards 2025 in Lucknow, Sumit Antil and Sheetal Devi were named Para Sportspersons of the Year. Antil dominated with a third world title and record throw, while Devi rose to World No. 1, highlighting India’s global para-sports success in 2025.

The Times of India Sports Awards 2025 will honour India's top athletes in Lucknow on March 21, 2026. This edition's nominations highlight exceptional performances from Uttar Pradesh athletes, with four dominating the Track and Field Athlete of the Year categories. Gulveer Singh, Sachin Yadav, Parul Chaudhary, and Rupal Chaudhary have all achieved significant milestones in 2025.

Over the past three years, Dharanidharan has shown good consistency, clinching several medals and breaking records along the way in state-level competitions.

Ahead of CM Nitish Kumar's visit, Congress leaders in Gaya highlighted stalled development projects. The Wazirganj steel plant, announced in 2008, remains on hold due to land use issues. A state-of-the-art stadium, planned in 2018, has seen no construction. Piped gas scheme delays and demands for medical college upgrades were also criticized.

Listed first among the line-up of 16 throwers in Group B of the qualification round at Stade de France on Tuesday, India's Neeraj Chopra, the reigning world and olympic champion, threw the spear a mammoth 89.34 meters away to end his first day in office in Paris early. The final is scheduled for Thursday.

India's Neeraj Chopra, a gold medalist in the World Championships, will compete in the men's javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics. Chopra's impressive throw of 89.34 meters in Group B of the qualification round secured his spot in the finals, breaking the qualification mark of 84.00 meters.