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

19.08.2022 - 17:05 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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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.

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'.

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's Training Video Ahead Of Diamond League Finals Is Viral

Whenever Neeraj Chopra plays, there is an expectation of a medal from the ace javelin thrower. Last month, the Olympic champion scripted history as he became the first Indian to clinch a Diamond League Meeting title by winning the Lausanne's leg. The 24-year-old Chopra, who had pulled out of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games due to a "minor" groin injury he had suffered while winning silver during the World Championships last month, hurled the spear to 89.08m in his first attempt to seal the win in style.

It was BCCI that 'bought' Neeraj Chopra's javelin during e-auction in 2021

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 the 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'. 'Namami Gange Programme', launched in 2014, integrates the efforts to clean and protect the Ganga river. The auction was held between September and October in 2021.

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

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's Training Video Ahead Of Diamond League Finals Is Viral

Whenever Neeraj Chopra plays, there is an expectation of a medial from the ace javelin thrower. Last month, the Olympic champion scripted history as he became the first Indian to clinch a Diamond League Meeting title by winning the Lausanne's leg. The 24-year-old Chopra, who had pulled out of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games due to a "minor" groin injury he had suffered while winning silver during the World Championships last month, hurled the spear to 89.08m in his first attempt to seal the win in style.