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

03.09.2022 - 14:55 sports.ndtv.com

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.

With the gold medal, Chopra qualified for the Diamond League Finals in Zurich on September 7 and 8, and also became the first Indian to do so.

Chopra also qualified for the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary by breaching the 85.20m qualifying mark. Ahead of the Diamond Leagues final, Chopra uploaded a training video that has gone viral. Watch: Neeraj Chopra's training video pic.twitter.com/IYWm0AlmVR Before Chopra, discus thrower Vikas Gowda is the only Indian to have finished in the top three in a Diamond League Meet.

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Indian Olympic Association's directive notwithstanding, champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's participation in the upcoming National Games looks doubtful, as he is coming off a groin injury and a grueling season. Olympic gold medalist Chopra achieved yet another historic feat on Thursday when he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League Finals title in Zurich, signing off the international season on a rousing note. A day later, he was asked about competing in the National Games, which will be held across cities in Gujarat from September 29 to October 12.

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After Groin Injury, National Games Participation Looks Difficult For Neeraj Chopra

After groin issue, National Games participation looks difficult for Neeraj Chopra

Olympic gold medallist Chopra achieved yet another historic feat on Thursday when he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League Finals title in Zurich, signing off the international season on a rousing note.