Neeraj Chopra Vows to Push Himself More in Upcoming Competitions

Neeraj Chopra started his Diamond League title defence with a win in the primary leg however the Olympic champion javelin thrower mentioned he’ll push himself extra in the upcoming competitions this season.

Chopra, who had bagged the 2022 Diamond League remaining trophy final yr, gained the season-opening first spherical with a greatest throw of 88.67m to beat a star-studded discipline on the Qatar Sports Club on Friday evening.

“It was a really exhausting win, however I’m pleased, it’s a extremely good begin for me,” Chopra said.

“This season I’ll stay fit and consistent and I’ll try to do my best in next competitions. I plan to stay fit and do more than I can,” added Chopra, who has his eyes set on breaching the coveted 90m mark.

Chopra will characteristic in the Ostrava Golden Spike occasion in Czech Republic, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold degree meet, on June 27, in accordance to the world physique.

Chopra’s present coaching base is at Antalya, Turkey.

“I hope to come in the primary place in the following competitions and to maintain consistency throughout this season,” the Indian superstar said.

Chopra’s best throw came in his first try which is his fourth best effort. The Olympic champion had ample support as his compatriots came out to cheer him.

“Lot of people came to support me and they are really happy. Sometimes it’s really hard because we have a big country and people have hopes, and now more athletes from my country join me in the Diamond league and other competitions.

“I’m lucky people have faith in me, I feel really good. This Doha meeting is great, the first one every year,” he added.

Despite a top quality discipline that included the likes of reigning world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada and Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic, the throws had been fairly underwhelming in contrast to final yr when each Peters and Vadlejch despatched the spear past 90m.

Chopra had even acknowledged the repute of Doha giving 90m-plus throws throughout the pre-event press convention on Thursday.

But sturdy headwind on Friday made it difficult for the javellin to go the gap.

“It was difficult for all athletes, however I’m nonetheless glad with my consequence. It’s an important environment. Today was difficult, subsequent time I’ll do extra throws,” Chopra said.

Peters, who had won the event here last year with a monster throw of 93.07m, finished third with a modest best throw of 85.88m.

“The wind was a bit strong, I was hoping we would get a tailwind. It was a good competition because the top guys are here,” Peters mentioned.

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