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News18
7 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
'A Matter Of Time' Till I Cross The 90m Mark Again, Says Neeraj Chopra After Paris DL Win
Neeraj Chopra might not have needed to cross the 90m mark to win at the Paris Diamond League last night, but that doesn't mean he's not pushing himself and preparing for future competitions. Chopra topped the Paris leg of the Diamond League 2025 on Saturday, edging out Germany's Julian Weber in the French capital. Chopra's throw of 88.16m helped him surpass Weber, who came second with a best effort of 87.88m. Mauricio Luiz da Silva finished third with an attempt of 86.62m. India's star javelin thrower stated he needs to work harder on his core muscles and strengthen his body to consistently achieve 90-plus distances in international competitions. 'Yes, I need more control when I throw, particularly during the attack. We are working on it in training, but there are many things we need to change. Perhaps a stronger core and body for throwing," said Neeraj, 27, after winning the title in a star-studded field that included five throwers from the coveted 90m club. In a sport like javelin, core muscles help generate and transfer power from the lower body to the upper body, ultimately impacting the throwing distance and accuracy. Chopra said it is only a matter of time before he finds consistency and meets the expectations of his fans. 'It's just a matter of time and rhythm… getting more and more competitions." The ace athlete mentioned he was happy with his run-up, but needs to improve the timing of his throw. '…like timing, because I feel really good in the run-up, but the timing was not so good when I threw. I went quickly left and it was not good. I need to throw to the front, like with the chest, and go up with the javelin. We are working on it," Chopra said. Chopra, who is currently coached by legendary javelin thrower Jan Zelezný, is looking forward to the Ostrava Golden Spike athletic meet on June 24, and said the four days in between will give him time to recover. The Indian has a packed schedule with upcoming competitions, including the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru on July 5, which is a World Athletics category A event. 'I will compete in Ostrava after four days on June 24. So, yes, I need some recovery. I'm very excited about the Neeraj Chopra Classic as well. It's something I feel I did for my country and people are supporting it." After falling short to Weber at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial earlier this year, Chopra got his revenge in Paris, storming out of the gates strong and riding his opening attempt to clinch the top spot. This win marked his first major triumph of the year, finishing ahead of his German rival. (with PTI inputs)
NDTV
7 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Need To Work On My Core Muscles And Make My Body Stronger: Neeraj Chopra
Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said he will need to work harder on his core muscles and make his body stronger to consistently log 90-plus distances in international competitions. Body's core muscles play an extremely vital role in generating power in a sport like javelin throw. Chopra, the two-time Olympic medallist, clinched his first Diamond League title in two years on Friday with a throw of 88.16m but fell short of his personal best throw of 90.23m registered at the Doha Diamond League earlier this year, which fetched him a second spot behind German rival Julian Weber. "Yes, I need some more control when I throw, like on the attack. We are working on it in training, but still, there are so many things we have to change and I need some, maybe, strong core and some more strong body for throwing," said Neeraj, 27, after winning the title in a star-studded field that had five throwers from the coveted 90m club. In a sport like javelin, core muscles help in generating and transferring power from the lower body to the upper body, which ultimately impacts the throwing distance and accuracy. Chopra said it is a matter of time before he finds consistency and is able to match the expectations of his fans. "It's just a matter of time and rhythm... getting more and more competitions." The ace athlete said he was happy with his run-up, but when it comes to timing of the throw, he needs to put in some more effort. "...like timing, because I feel really good (in the) run up, but the timing was not so good when I throw (the javelin). I go quickly left and it was not good. I need to throw to the front like with the chest and go up with the javelin. We are working on it," Chopra said. Chopra, who is currently being coached by the legendary javelin thrower Jan Zelezny, said he was looking forward to the Ostrava Golden Spike athletic meet on June 24, and the four days in between will give him time to recover. The Indian has a packed schedule with back-to-back competitions coming up, including the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru on July 5, which is a World Athletics category A event. "I will compete in Ostrava after four days on June 24. So, yes, I need some recovery. I'm very excited with this (Neeraj Chopra Classic) also. It's really something that I feel I did for my country and people are sporting. "Indian people are sporting and they are following javelin (sport) after after the Tokyo Olympics, and I'm very excited. In future, I'm thinking of making this event (Neeraj Chopra Classic) big," he added. The Tokyo Olympic gold medallist added that he would certainly strive for another 90-plus throw in the World Championships scheduled later this year in Tokyo. "I'm expecting like, hoping for again some 90m throw (in world championship) because I broke that barrier in Doha. So now I believe I can do it some more... some far throws. But let's see, it's depend on the weather and good condition, how the body feels, but maybe I will throw far in this season." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
The Hindu
7 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Neeraj Chopra: Need to work on core muscles and make my body stronger
Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said he will need to work harder on his core muscles and make his body stronger to consistently log 90-plus distances in international competitions. Body's core muscles play an extremely vital role in generating power in a sport like javelin throw. Chopra, the two-time Olympic medallist, clinched his first Diamond League title in two years on Friday with a throw of 88.16m but fell short of his personal best throw of 90.23m registered at the Doha Diamond League earlier this year, which fetched him the second spot behind German rival Julian Weber. 'Yes, I need some more control when I throw, like on the attack. We are working on it in training, but still, there are so many things we have to change, and I need maybe a stronger core and stronger body for throwing,' said Neeraj, 27, after winning the title in a star-studded field that had five throwers from the coveted 90m club. In a sport like javelin, core muscles help in generating and transferring power from the lower body to the upper body, which ultimately impacts the throwing distance and accuracy. Chopra said it is a matter of time before he finds consistency and is able to match the expectations of his fans. READ: Paris Diamond League: Paulino pips Naser in women's 400m, Cherotich beats Chemutai in steeplechase 'It's just a matter of time and rhythm... getting more and more competitions.' The ace athlete said he was happy with his run-up, but when it comes to timing of the throw, he needs to put in some more effort. '...like timing, because I feel really good (in the) run-up, but the timing was not so good when I threw (the javelin). I quickly go left, and it is not good. I need to throw to the front, like with the chest, and go up with the javelin. We are working on it,' Chopra said. Chopra, who is currently being coached by the legendary javelin thrower Jan Zelezný, said he was looking forward to the Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet on June 24, and the four days in between will give him time to recover. The Indian has a packed schedule with back-to-back competitions coming up, including the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru on July 5, which is a World Athletics category A event. ALSO READ: Neeraj Chopra wins first Diamond League title in two years after finishing top in Paris 'I will compete in Ostrava after four days on June 24. So, yes, I need some recovery. I'm very excited with this (Neeraj Chopra Classic) also. It's really something that I feel I did for my country and people are sporting. 'Indian people are sporting, and they are following javelin (sport) after the Tokyo Olympics, and I'm very excited. In the future, I'm thinking of making this event (Neeraj Chopra Classic) big,' he added. The Tokyo Olympic gold medallist added that he would certainly strive for another 90-plus throw in the World Championships scheduled later this year in Tokyo. 'I'm expecting, like, hoping for some 90m throw again (in the world championship) because I broke that barrier in Doha. So now I believe I can do it some more. But let's see, it depends on the weather and good condition, how the body feels. Maybe I will throw far in this season.'
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'We are working on it': Neeraj Chopra discloses plans to consistently reach 90m mark; wins Paris Diamond League
Neeraj Chopra won the Paris Diamond League with a throw of 88.16m. (Image: X) Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra , after winning his first Diamond League title in two years with a throw of 88.16m in Paris on June 21, emphasis his need to strengthen core muscles to consistently achieve 90-plus meter throws in international competitions. The 27-year-old Olympic medalist plans to focus on improving his technique and body strength while preparing for upcoming events. Chopra's throw fell short of his personal best of 90.23m achieved at the Doha Diamond League earlier this year, where he finished second behind German rival Julian Weber. The competition in Paris featured five throwers from the prestigious 90m club. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "Yes, I need some more control when I throw, like on the attack. We are working on it in training, but still, there are so many things we have to change and I need some, maybe, strong core and some more strong body for throwing," Chopra said. Core muscles play a crucial role in javelin throwing, helping athletes generate and transfer power from the lower body to the upper body, which directly impacts throwing distance and accuracy. Chopra expressed confidence that achieving consistency is just a matter of time and getting more competition experience. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What She Did Mid-Air Left Passengers Speechless medalmerit Learn More Undo The Indian athlete noted satisfaction with his run-up but identified areas for improvement in his throwing technique. "Like timing, because I feel really good (in the) run up, but the timing was not so good when I throw (the javelin). I go quickly left and it was not good. I need to throw to the front like with the chest and go up with the javelin. We are working on it," Chopra explained. Currently training under legendary javelin thrower Jan Zelezný, Chopra is preparing for the Ostrava Golden Spike athletic meet on June 24. The four-day gap between competitions will allow him time for recovery. His upcoming schedule includes the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru on July 5, a World Athletics category A event. "I will compete in Ostrava after four days on June 24. So, yes, I need some recovery. I'm very excited with this (Neeraj Chopra Classic) also. It's really something that I feel I did for my country and people are sporting. Indian people are sporting and they are following javelin (sport) after after the Tokyo Olympics, and I'm very excited. In future, I'm thinking of making this event (Neeraj Chopra Classic) big," he said. The Tokyo Olympic gold medalist expressed his ambition to achieve another 90-plus meter throw at the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo. "I'm expecting like, hoping for again some 90m throw (in world championship) because I broke that barrier in Doha. So now I believe I can do it some more... some far throws. But let's see, it's depend on the weather and good condition, how the body feels, but maybe I will throw far in this season," Chopra stated. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Need to work on my core muscles and make my body stronger, says Neeraj Chopra
Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said he will need to work harder on his core muscles and make his body stronger to consistently log 90-plus distances in international competitions. Body's core muscles play an extremely vital role in generating power in a sport like javelin throw. Chopra, the two-time Olympic medallist, clinched his first Diamond League title in two years on Friday with a throw of 88.16m but fell short of his personal best throw of 90.23m registered at the Doha Diamond League earlier this year, which fetched him a second spot behind German rival Julian Weber. "Yes, I need some more control when I throw, like on the attack. We are working on it in training, but still, there are so many things we have to change and I need some, maybe, strong core and some more strong body for throwing," said Neeraj, 27, after winning the title in a star-studded field that had five throwers from the coveted 90m club. In a sport like javelin, core muscles help in generating and transferring power from the lower body to the upper body, which ultimately impacts the throwing distance and accuracy. Chopra said it is a matter of time before he finds consistency and is able to match the expectations of his fans. "It's just a matter of time and rhythm... getting more and more competitions." The ace athlete said he was happy with his run-up, but when it comes to timing of the throw, he needs to put in some more effort. "...like timing, because I feel really good (in the) run up, but the timing was not so good when I throw (the javelin). I go quickly left and it was not good. I need to throw to the front like with the chest and go up with the javelin. We are working on it," Chopra said. Chopra, who is currently being coached by the legendary javelin thrower Jan Zelezný, said he was looking forward to the Ostrava Golden Spike athletic meet on June 24, and the four days in between will give him time to recover. The Indian has a packed schedule with back-to-back competitions coming up, including the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru on July 5, which is a World Athletics category A event. "I will compete in Ostrava after four days on June 24. So, yes, I need some recovery. I'm very excited with this (Neeraj Chopra Classic) also. It's really something that I feel I did for my country and people are sporting. "Indian people are sporting and they are following javelin (sport) after after the Tokyo Olympics, and I'm very excited. In future, I'm thinking of making this event (Neeraj Chopra Classic) big," he added. The Tokyo Olympic gold medallist added that he would certainly strive for another 90-plus throw in the World Championships scheduled later this year in Tokyo. "I'm expecting like, hoping for again some 90m throw (in world championship) because I broke that barrier in Doha. So now I believe I can do it some more... some far throws. But let's see, it's depend on the weather and good condition, how the body feels, but maybe I will throw far in this season."
