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Neeraj Chopra launches own athlete management firm, ends 10-year association with JSW Sports | Sport-others News

Neeraj Chopra launches own athlete management firm, ends 10-year association with JSW Sports | Sport-others News

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Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra on Monday announced the end of his decade-long association with JSW Sports as the javelin sensation launched his own athlete management firm, Vel Sports. The 28-year-old’s rise to international stardom has been closely intertwined with JSW Sports since 2016. Chopra recalled the importance of the partnership during his formative years, acknowledging it as a cornerstone of the most successful period of his career. “Over the last decade, our journey together has been one of growth, belief, and achievement. JSW Sports has played a defining role in my career, and I’ll always remain grateful for their support and vision,” Chopra said in a press release. “As we conclude this chapter, I carry forward the same values into the next phase of my journey,” he added. Chopra’s association with JSW Sports began in 2016, when he was first scouted through the JSW Sports Excellence Program (SEP) – a moment that marked the start of one of India’s most successful athlete–management journeys. Both parties described the transition as one filled with “deep respect …

From junior world record in 2016 to 90m+ in 2025 at Doha Diamond League

From junior world record in 2016 to 90m+ in 2025 at Doha Diamond League

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Neeraj Chopra finally breached the elusive 90m frontier with a 90.23m throw but was just pipped at the post by Germany’s Julian Weber in a dramatic men’s javelin contest at the Doha leg of Diamond League on Friday. The 27-year-old double Olympic medallist Indian sent his spear to 90.23m in his third attempt to join a list of javelin throwers, led by his current coach Jan Zelezny of Czechia, who had recorded 90m-plus efforts. He became the third Asian and 25th overall to achieve the feat. But Weber’s sensational last throw of 91.06m. Still, it was a night that Neeraj can remember for a long time as a dream was finally achieved. As Neeraj goes past the 90m for the first time, here’s a look at the throws that have defined his glittering career so far. 86.48m: World U20 Championships, Bydgoszcz (POL)23 JUL 2016 In an interview before Paris 2024, Neeraj had said that the only throw that he had been satisfied till date was the 86.48m in the World Under-20 Championships 2016. “That was …

“This is just the beginning, can throw much further”

“This is just the beginning, can throw much further”

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Moments after he breached the 90m mark, world champion Neeraj Chopra said ‘this is just the beginning’ and his coach Jan Zelezny felt he could have thrown ‘2-3 metres more’ on Friday night. Chopra finished second in the Doha leg of the Diamond League, throwing a distance of 90.23m. He became only the 25th athlete to throw 90m or more and set a national record in the process. However, the two-time Olympic and world champion was pipped to the post by Germany’s Julian Weber, who threw 91.06m to finish first. Like Neeraj, it was Weber’s first 90m-plus throw as well. Story continues below this ad Speaking after his event, Neeraj said it was a ‘bittersweet’ feeling to throw more than 90m and finish second. “But you know, it (has) happened with me (before) also. When I broke the national record in Turku (in 2022) with over 89 meters and also in Stockholm (when) I threw 89.94 (also 2022). I was always second. And also here, I broke the national record and came second,” Neeraj said. …

India-Pakistan conflict: Neeraj Chopra’s NC Classic in Bengaluru postponed | Sport-others News

India-Pakistan conflict: Neeraj Chopra’s NC Classic in Bengaluru postponed | Sport-others News

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Neeraj Chopra’s invitational javelin event – NC Classic 2025 – that was set to take place in Bengaluru later this month has been postponed until further notice, in light of escalating tension between India and Pakistan, according to a statement issued by the organisers. “In light of the current situation, the inaugural edition of the NC Classic stands postponed until further notice. This decision has been made after careful thought and consultation, with the well-being of athletes, stakeholders, and the broader community as the top priority,” the statement said. “We believe in the unifying power of sport. But, in this critical moment, standing firm with the nation matters most. All our gratitude and thoughts at this point are only with our Armed Forces, who are at the forefront for our nation. A revised schedule for the NC Classic will be provided in due course. Jai Hind.” Neeraj, in a press conference last month, had said hosting this event, which was given Category A status by World Athletics, was a dream come true for him. “People …

An event named after him featuring world’s top javelin throwers, giving back to Indian athletics

An event named after him featuring world’s top javelin throwers, giving back to Indian athletics

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Even after all these years of competing and winning, like any good athlete, Neeraj Chopra continues to learn. He has a new coach in his corner – world record holder Jan Zelezny – and is getting ready for another season of grind. But that is not all, he is learning things about his event that he had never given a second thought about before. Like lighting levels required at a venue for broadcasting, that is measured in lux – the unit of illuminance. As it turned out that was the reason the event had to be moved from close to his home in Panchkula, Haryana to the Sree Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, Bengaluru. “The World Athletics requirements for international broadcast needed 600 lux and we needed more. There was not enough time to arrange everything. So, for this year, we are shifting this event to Bengaluru,” Neeraj said on Monday. “Things like that the brightness should be at a certain lux value, I didn’t even know this till now. We just knew that we have to …

Tapping into Neeraj Chopra frenzy, India to host javelin’s 10 best throwers at Invitational meet later this year | Sport-others News

Tapping into Neeraj Chopra frenzy, India to host javelin’s 10 best throwers at Invitational meet later this year | Sport-others News

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Aiming to bag a series of big-ticket Track and Field events over the next few years, even as the country prepares to bid for the 2036 Olympics, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) is to host an invitational javelin competition for the top 10 athletes in the world headlined by Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic silver medallist and world champion. On the sidelines of the Annual General Body Meeting of the AFI, its outgoing president Adille Sumariwalla said it makes sense to conduct the invitational competition comprising the world’s best athletes because of the popularity of javelin in the country post Chopra’s Tokyo Olympics gold. “The top-10 javelin throwers in the world. JSW is part of organizing (along with) a foreign firm and AFI. Together we are creating this new competition. Since there is so much interest in javelin throw. August 7 has been called the national javelin day, the day Neeraj won his gold medal. So this is going to be an invitation competition where the best javelin throwers in the world will come …

Doping is a big problem in India: Neeraj Chopra | Sport-others News

Doping is a big problem in India: Neeraj Chopra | Sport-others News

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Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra admitted that “doping” is a big problem in India and has urged the athletes to stay away from it. “Nowadays doping is a big problem in India among our athletes,” Neeraj said in an interview to Lallantop. “I would like to tell them that once doping is in the mind, it gets hard in the future. They are unable to play at that level. “They think that only doping can get them performance, but that is not the truth. It is their hard work and self-belief, proper guidance from the coach will take you forward. “Eat well, rest well and work hard. Do everything properly. “To tell you the truth, once they dope, the dope test happens, and they get caught. They receive a ban of 2-4 years. There is no life in that. “So if you want to play at a good level, the mindset of our athletes needs to be changed.” Neeraj has also requested the coaches to keep their athletes away from doping. “I request the coaches …

Neeraj Chopra to be coached by javelin legend Jan Železný, who holds javelin throw world record | Sport-others News

Neeraj Chopra to be coached by javelin legend Jan Železný, who holds javelin throw world record | Sport-others News

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Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra announced that he will be coached by javelin legend Jan Železný, who currently holds the javelin world record. Železný will replace Dr Klaus Bartonietz, who was with Neeraj Chopra since before the coronavirus pandemic. Neeraj’s association with Bartonietz had led to two Olympic and two world championship medals. Neeraj Chopra has long spoken of his admiration for Jan Železný, who was the gold medallist at the 1992, 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games besides having five of the top ten best throws of all time. The Czechia legend broke the javelin throw world record on four occasions en route to claiming the current undisputed mark of 98.48m, in Germany, in 1996. “Growing up, I admired Jan’s technique and precision and spent a lot of time watching videos of him. He was the best in the sport for so many years, and I believe that working with him will be invaluable because our throwing styles are similar, and his knowledge is unmatched. It’s an honour to have Jan by my side as …

Would have been photographer if I weren’t an athlete: Neeraj Chopra | Sport-others News

Would have been photographer if I weren’t an athlete: Neeraj Chopra | Sport-others News

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Paris Olympic silver medallist Neeraj Chopra has become accustomed to spending a lot of time in front of the camera but if weren’t an athlete today, the Haryana thrower would have been happy being behind it. During an interview with Lucknow Times, the star thrower said he would have been a photographer had he not taken the sports route. It doesn’t come as a surprise as Neeraj is often seen talking to photographers after competitions.  “I feel, if I weren’t an athlete, I would have been a good photographer.I like photography and even own a professional camera with expensive lenses. I haven’t taken a professional course in photography yet. It is a hobby that I am very passionate about,” Neeraj told LT.  Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is set to travel to Potchefstroom, South Africa later in November for training in order to begin preparations for next year’s events after recovering from a surgery.  Neeraj is no stranger to Potchefstroom since he’s had training stints in the South African town before the Tokyo and Paris …

Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League final | Sport-others News

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Paris Olympics silver medalist Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the Diamond League final after finishing in top six. The two-day event will held in Brussels on September 13 and 14. The top six javelin throwers to get that automatic qualification are Paris Games bronze medalist Anderson Peters, Julian Webber, Jakub Vadlejch, Neeraj Chopra, Andrian Mardare, and Roderick Genki Dean. With seven points and a second-place finish at the Lausanne leg, Neeraj Chopra is joint third alongside Weber in Diamond League standings with 15 points. Peters jumped to top spot with 21 points. Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch, who finished seventh (82.03m) on Thursday, is in second spot with 16 points. India’s Paris Olympics silver medallist Neeraj Chopra in action. (Reuters) The 26-year-old threw 89.49m – marginally better than his Paris Olympics best (89.45m) in his final attempt at Lausanne, which was second only to Grenada’s Anderson Peters (90.61m). What’s next for Neeraj? Following the Paris Olympics, Chopra had hinted of undergoing a long due surgery to deal with a recurring adductor muscle issue. Even though he …