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Neeraj Chopra splits with Czech coach Jan Zelezny | Sport-others News

Neeraj Chopra splits with Czech coach Jan Zelezny | Sport-others News

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Two-time Olympic medal-winning javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra on Saturday announced an end to his partnership with Czech coach Jan Zelezny after just one season, which the Indian said was marked by “progress, respect, and a shared love for the sport.” Chopra did not specify the reason for ending the stint with Zelezny, a bonafide legend of the sport who holds the world record and under whose tutelage the Haryana-lad breached the 90m mark last year. Reflecting on their work, Chopra said to learn directly from an athlete he had admired since childhood was a dream come true and gave him a completely new “toolbox of exercises, technical ideas, and fresh perspectives”. “Working with Jan opened my eyes to so many new ideas. The way he thinks about technique, rhythm, and movement is incredible, and I learned a lot from every single session we had together,” Chopra said. “What I’m most proud about is the friendship I’ve built with someone who has been my idol all my life. Jan is not only the best javelin …

Neeraj Chopra part ways with coach Jan Železný

Neeraj Chopra part ways with coach Jan Železný

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In a major development, two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra and his coach Jan Železný have mutually decided to part ways, bringing an end to their 14-month coaching relationship. Last week, Neeraj had ended his decade-long partnership with his management firm, JSW Sports and launched his own athlete management firm, Vel Sports. Under Železný, Neeraj achieved the elusive 90m-plus throw at the Doha Diamond League in May, registering a 90.23m throw to finish behind Germany’s Julian Weber. The two worked on a new technique that reduced Neeraj’s tendency to lean left at release and helped stabilise his stance. Despite achieving the 90m mark, Neeraj struggled for consistency and failed to make the podium for the first time in seven years when he finished eighth at the World Athletics Championships 2025. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Neeraj Chopra kickstarts 2025: At Doha Diamond League, all eyes on a fit Neeraj and how much impact coach Jan Zelezny has had | Sport-others News

Neeraj Chopra kickstarts 2025: At Doha Diamond League, all eyes on a fit Neeraj and how much impact coach Jan Zelezny has had | Sport-others News

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As he switched between exuding charm and showcasing diplomacy — drawing chuckles as he sheepishly narrated his awkwardness on ad-shoot sets and deftly handling the Arshad Nadeem bouncer hurled at him — only one thing Neeraj Chopra declared mattered: that, for the first time in months, he was fully fit. “(Earlier) I had some problems in my groin,” Chopra said in Doha ahead of the Diamond League curtain-raiser for men’s javelin throw. “This time, I never missed any (throwing) session. So, I feel very confident.” To understand how big a deal this — not missing a throwing session — is for Chopra, it is important to go nine months back in time. Moments after winning the Paris Olympics silver medal last August, he was concerned that the persisting groin injury did not allow him to explore his full range. “I haven’t been able to throw from the full runway. Maximum athletes will have 40-50 throws in one session. With me, who knows, maybe in two or three weeks, I’ll have one session. I have the …

Neeraj Chopra on working with javelin legend Jan Zelezny, changing little things in technique and his groin injury healing

Neeraj Chopra on working with javelin legend Jan Zelezny, changing little things in technique and his groin injury healing

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Hoping to breach the elusive 90m mark for the first time in his career, two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has enlisted javelin legend Jan Zelezny as a coach in the off-season after his long-term association with Dr Klaus Bartonietz ended. Zelezny still holds the world record for the farthest heave of the spear and Neeraj Chopra has spoken multiple times in the past about how he considers the Czech Republic javelin legend as his personal idol. Ahead of the Doha Diamond League meet on Friday, Neeraj Chopra was asked at a press conference how it had been working with Zelezny. Before he answered that, he opted to open up on his previous coach Bartonietz, with whom he had claimed the Tokyo Olympics gold and the Paris Olympics silver medals besides winning a gold and a silver at the World Athletics Championships. Neeraj Chopra revealed that Bartonietz, a biomechanical expert, had wanted to spend more time with family, which led to them parting ways. Story continues below this ad “First of all, it was great to …

Neeraj Chopra To Reduce Time Spent With Coach Jan Zelezny In 2025. Here’s Why

Neeraj Chopra To Reduce Time Spent With Coach Jan Zelezny In 2025. Here’s Why

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Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will not train with his coach Jan Zelezny throughout the year and seek his guidance only when required, outgoing Athletics Federation of India (AFI) president Adille Sumariwalla said on Tuesday. Chopra roped in three-time Olympic champion and world record holder Zelezny (98.48m) as his coach in November 2024, setting the ball rolling for the upcoming season, where he will defend his world title. Zelezny, 58, is widely considered the greatest javelin thrower of the modern era. The Czech won three Olympic gold medals (1992, 1996, 2000)and as many world titles (1993, 1995, 2001) in his illustrious career. Chopra till recently worked with German biomechanics expert Klaus Bartonietz, who also doubled up as his coach. Bartonietz was more or less with Chopra throughout the year. “There are different parts to coaching — strength conditioning, technique, biomechanics etc. Normally one coach does not look after all of these and help is taken from others. These days, there is no coach in world which is attached to one athlete for 365 …

Javelin legend Jan Železný set to coach Neeraj Chopra for next season

Javelin legend Jan Železný set to coach Neeraj Chopra for next season

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Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra announced a new partnership with Javelin legend Jan Železný and will train under him for the upcoming 2025 season. The Indian athlete announced the partnership on Saturday with the legendary Železný, a three-time Olympic and World champion, and the current world record holder. The former athlete from the Czech Republic is an idol of Neeraj Chopra and he has expressed his admiration for Železný in the past. “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 I push towards the next level in my career, and I can’t wait to get started,” said Chopra, following the announcement. Under Železný’s guidance, Neeraj is eager to deepen his technical mastery and build on the successes that have defined his career. “I …

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 …