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United News of India
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- Sport
- United News of India
Neeraj Chopra felicitated by Karnataka Athletics Association
Bengaluru, July 1 (UNI) Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra was honoured today in a special felicitation ceremony organised by the Karnataka Athletics Association at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. The event marked a moment of pride and admiration for one of India's most iconic athletes, with the athletics community in Karnataka coming together to celebrate Chopra's outstanding achievements and his contribution to Indian sports. "This felicitation is a token of appreciation from the Karnataka Athletics community and a celebration of Indian sporting excellence," said A Rajavelu, Secretary of the Karnataka Athletics Association. The stadium resounded with applause as athletes, coaches, and dignitaries paid tribute to Chopra, who made history by winning India's first-ever Olympic gold medal in track and field events with his javelin throw triumph at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. UNI BDN RN
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Neeraj Chopra Classic finds new home in Bengaluru, but Kanteerava track needs urgent revamp
Neeraj Chopra Bengaluru: The preparations to move the Neeraj Chopra Classic from Panchkula to Bengaluru was on for the last one week with the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) sounding out the Karnataka Athletics Association who in turn approached the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) to reserve the venue for four days from May 20. The event was shifted from Panchkula to Bengaluru due to inadequate lighting at the original venue for live telecast. 'After NC Classic was scheduled in Bengaluru, plans were still on till the last minute to organize the event in Panchkula before Bengaluru was finalised as the venue,' sources told TOI. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! With the Sree Kanteerava stadium being used by Bengaluru FC to host ISL matches, the recent Indian Grand Prix was held at the SAI South Centre on the outskirts of the city. Even when the Kanteerava hosted national meets the field events were kept out of the main stadium. 'The Kanteerava track is in bad shape as the new synthetic turf has worn out in quick time. But the run-up to be used by the javelin throwers appears intact as it has been hardly used. But there is an urgent need for a revamp as the rest rooms are still in bad shape,' sources said. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
