India’s two -time Olympic medalist javelin throw athlete Neeraj Chopra made a great start by winning his session by winning a pot invitational track competition in Potchefstroom in South Africa. Chopra on Wednesday made a spear in the World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger Competition to a distance of 84.52 meters and scored a spear between six players by throwing a spear for a distance of 84.52 meters.
Indian star Chopra was ahead of South Africa’s 25 -year -old Dowy Smt, whose best throw was 82.44 meters. Chopra’s performance although his individual best was less than 89.94 meters, Smt reached his personal best 83.29 meters.
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Only two players Chopra and Smt crossed the distance of 80 meters in the competition. Another South African player Duncan Robertson finished third with an attempt of 71.22 meters. Chopra is practicing in Potchefstroom under the supervision of his new coach Czech Republic’s John Zelzni. Zelzhney is a three -time Olympic champion and world record holder.
This 27 -year -old India player was separated from German Claus Bartonitz, who was a long -time coach for a long time. Chopra will start his campaign in Elite competitions in Doha Diamond League on 16 May.
He won the Olympic medals in 2020 Tokyo (Gold) and 2024 Paris Games (Silver). Chopra’s individual best performance is 89.94 meters which he achieved in 2022. He has been trying to touch the 90 meter mark for a long time. (Language)
