Neeraj, Parul Win Top Honours at Indian Athletics Awards
Neeraj Chopra and Parul Chaudhary each received ₹10 lakh as the Athletics Federation of India honored winners across 10 categories.
- On Saturday, the Athletics Federation of India hosted its inaugural Indian Athletics Awards in New Delhi, naming Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and steeplechaser Parul Chaudhary as the Best Male and Female Athletes of 2025.
- AFI introduced these awards to recognize athletes, coaches, and stakeholders contributing to the sport's development. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised India's "unprecedented growth over the last decade" in athletics.
- Legendary figures P.T. Usha, Anju Bobby George, Gurbachan Singh Randhawa, and Bahadur Singh Chauhan received Lifetime Achievement Awards, while emerging athletes Shahnawaz Khan and Pooja were honored for their rising talent.
- Chopra expressed gratitude for the recognition, advising young athletes to "stay grounded, stay patient," while Chaudhary dedicated the honor to her support staff, hoping to inspire young girls.
- Managing fitness after a nine-month hiatus, the 28-year-old Chopra received the award shortly after his return to competitive action at the Doha Diamond League on Friday night.
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Neeraj Chopra, Parul Chaudhary crowned Best Athletes at Indian Athletics Awards
Neeraj Chopra and Parul Chaudhary were presented with the Best Athlete Awards, male and female, respectively, at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards here on Saturday evening. Shahnavaz Khan and Pooja were named the Best Emerging Athletes at a glittering ceremony here.
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