Neeraj Chopra opens his 2025 season at the Potch Invitational
Indian ace Neeraj Chopra began his 2025 Outdoor season with his first appearance on the circuit at the NWU Potch Invitational at McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom, South Africa, on Wednesday. The double Olympic medalist gave a solid start to yet another season as he finished in the top position with the best throw of 84.52m, ahead of the second-placed Douw Smit (82.44m) of South Africa. This was Neeraj’s first competition since September last year, where he competed at the Diamond League final in Belgium, finishing in the second position with the best throw of 87.86m Neeraj will now be heading for a bigger test at the Doha Diamond League next month and then at the NC Classic, India’s first-ever Javelin-only international meet, in Panchukla on 26th May. Neeraj Chopra opens his season earlier than expected at the Potch Invitational event in South Africa, registering a best throw of 84.52m.Up next, Doha DL and NC classic next month. Best wishes. #IndianAthletics pic.twitter.com/ycDyGBXWWZ — Rambo (@monster_zero123) April 17, 2025 Neeraj has now also taken the Indian Lead …