Neeraj Chopra: India’s ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been in an impressive form of late. His best show came in the Stockholm Diamond League on Thursday with a throw of 89.94m to win silver. But Neeraj has set his eyes on clearing the 90m mark. He is confident of achieving the feat with more competitions scheduled for 2022, including the World Championship. Follow Neeraj Chopra Updates with InsideSport.IN
It was the first throw of 89.94m at Stockholm, which helped him win silver. In his next five throws, he tried his better his throws, but failed to do so. His five other throws read 84.37m, 87.46m, 84.77m, 86.67m and 86.64m.
Neeraj Chopra: India star Neeraj Chopra targets ‘future competitions’ including World Championship to breach 90m mark after missing by whisker in Stockholm Diamond League, watch video
“I feel very good about my personal best throw (89.94m). In the first round, it was close to 90. I thought I could throw more than 90 today, but that is okay. There are more competitions lined up this year,” said Neeraj.
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When he talks about more competitions, the World Championship and Commonwealth Games are the immediate ones. He is said to be one of the favourites for a medal in the Worlds, starting July 15. There has been a genuine improvement in his throws this year, which keeps him in a good stead.
Neeraj Chopra: India star Neeraj Chopra targets ‘future competitions’ including World Championship to breach 90m mark after missing by whisker in Stockholm Diamond League, watch video
“It is good for me. Whenever I am in training, I always give my best. There is slow improvement in my throws, which is really good for me,” said Neeraj.
“This was my third competition. I have thrown really well in all three of them and I am feeling good ahead of the World Championship. In Eugene, I will give my best and we will see. Every competition is different and I will just give my best.”
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