Neeraj Chopra Could Very Well Compete On "Ninja Warrior". Watch This

20.08.2022 - 08:01 sports.ndtv.com

When you think of Neeraj Chopra, the image that usually pops up is of the 24-year-old running up to his mark, hurling the javelin and then spreading his arms out in celebration before the stick even lands.

However, he is a man of many talents and in a recent video, he has impressed fans with his strength and agility as he performed a pole-climbing exercise.

Chopra shared a video on Friday where he can be seen first climbing up a diagonal pole and then climbing back down. The feat could very well feature in an episode of shows like "American Ninja Warrior", where contestants have to perform difficult physical tasks to get through an obstacle course.

pic.twitter.com/wbO4RT2Pw1 After winning the historic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics last year, Neeraj Chopra returned to action with a bang this year.

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ZURICH: Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday achieved yet another historic feat as he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League Finals title. Chopra began with a foul but jumped to the top spot with a throw of 88.44m -- his fourth career best -- in his second attempt, and that turned out to be his winning effort. He had 88.00m, 86.11m, 87.00m and 83.60m in his next four throws. Olympic silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic finished second with a best throw of 86.94m which he registered in his fourth attempt. Julian Weber of Germany was third with a best of 83.73m.

Neeraj Chopra Becomes 1st Indian To Be Crowned Diamond League Champion

Neeraj Chopra on Friday was crowned Diamond League 2022 champion as he won the final in Zurich with a best throw of 88.44m. Chopra became the first Indian to win a Diamond League final. The Diamond League trophy adds to his historic gold medals in the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the Tokyo Olympics. Chopra managed to stave off a strong challenge from Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Jakub Vadlecjh, who registered a best throw of 86.94m.

Diamond League 2022 Finals Live Updates: Neeraj Chopra Eyes Historic Win

Diamond League 2022 Finals Live Updates: Another historic feat awaits Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra as he will start as favourite in the prestigious Diamond League Finals in Zurich on Thursday. Chopra had made a spectacular return from a one-month injury lay-off by winning the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League series and qualifying for the two-day finals. He became the first Indian to clinch a Diamond League meet title. He had missed the Birmingham Commonwealth Games (July 28 to August 8) due to a minor groin injury he had suffered during his silver-winning performance in the World Championships in the USA in July.

Neeraj Chopra Starts Favourite In Diamond League Finals, Eye Historic Feat

Another historic feat awaits Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra as he will start as favourite in the prestigious Diamond League Finals in Zurich on Thursday. Chopra had made a spectacular return from a one-month injury lay-off by winning the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League series and qualifying for the two-day finals. He became the first Indian to clinch a Diamond League meet title. He had missed the Birmingham Commonwealth Games (July 28 to August 8) due to a minor groin injury he had suffered during his silver-winning performance in the World Championships in USA in July.

Neeraj Chopra Starts Favourite In Diamond League Finals, Eye Historic Feat

BCCI Bought Neeraj Chopra's Javelin During 2021 E-Auction: Report

It was BCCI, which had made a winning bid of Rs 1.5 crore for Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's javelin when Prime Minister Narendra Modi's collection of mementos was e-auctioned last year, a Cricket Board official told PTI on Friday. Chopra had presented one of his javelins to Modi when Prime Minister hosted Indian athletes after the Tokyo Games. The javelin was part of many items that were presented during the e-auction, the proceeds of which went to 'Namami Gange Programme'.