Neeraj Chopra at Paris Olympics 2024: With a brilliant performance in the qualification round of Paris Olympics, Neeraj Chopra qualified in the qualification round in the very first attempt. Now Neeraj will have a chance to create history in Paris Olympics today. Neeraj’s final match will be played tonight at 11:55 pm Indian time. Neeraj gave a strong message to his rivals by throwing 89.34 meters in the qualification round. Let us tell you that Neeraj has been troubled by injury in recent times, which is why he has to throw very carefully. Neeraj has worked very hard for this Olympics and it is expected that the Indian star javelin thrower will create history by winning the second consecutive gold in the Olympics.
Born in Khandara village, Panipat
Born on 24 December 1997 in Khandara village, Panipat, Haryana, India, Neeraj Chopra has emerged as an athletics icon through his determination and exceptional talent in javelin throw. From humble beginnings in a farming family to becoming the first Indian to win gold medals at the Olympics and World Athletics Championships and then achieving the world number 1 ranking, Neeraj’s journey has been remarkable. His success at the 2016 World Under-20 Championships followed by gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where he set a new national record and won a historic gold medal, cemented his legacy in Indian sports history. Neeraj Chopra’s achievements inspire millions of people in India.
Was troubled by obesity
In childhood, Neeraj loved playing volleyball and kabaddi. But at the age of 14, he first developed an interest in javelin throw. Actually, Neeraj was overweight in his early days. In such a situation, his family started sending him to the gym. But Neeraj did not find the happiness he was looking for in the gym. In such a situation, Neeraj’s family started sending him to the stadium. Seeing other athletes in the stadium, Neeraj also started feeling the desire to become an athlete.
Learned javelin throw from childhood coach
Jaiveer Singh was the first coach of Indian athlete legend Neeraj Chopra. Neeraj learned javelin throw under his supervision. In the year 2011, Neeraj went to Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Panchkula, Haryana, where his new coach was Naseem Ahmed. Here, Neeraj moved forward in his career by taking training from Naseem Ahmed.
World record set in 2016 World Under-20 Championship
Neeraj’s biggest success came in 2016. When Neeraj won the gold medal by setting a junior world record by throwing 86.48 in the final of the 2016 World Under-20 Championship. During that time, Neeraj was trained by head coach Gary Calvert.
Uwe Hohn played an important role in Neeraj’s success
Uwe Hohn was Neeraj Chopra’s coach from 2017 to 2018. Germany’s Uwe Hohn is the only athlete to throw 100 meters in the history of javelin throw. His record was not broken till date. In the year 1984, Hohn set a record by throwing 104.8 meters in Berlin. In such a situation, Neeraj’s career got a new identity by taking training from the German coach. It was due to Uwe Hohn’s training that Neeraj was successful in winning gold in the Tokyo Olympics. However, biomechanics expert Dr. Klaus Bartonietz worked with Neeraj during the Tokyo Olympics.
He created history by throwing the javelin at a distance of 87.58 meters in Tokyo Olympics
In the final of the Tokyo Olympics, Neeraj did wonders of winning the gold medal by throwing the javelin at a distance of 87.58 meters. This was India’s first individual Olympic gold medal in Tokyo 2020 athletics.
Dr. Klaus Bartonietz is Neeraj’s coach
At present, Dr. Klaus Bartonietz is the coach of Neeraj Chopra. This time, Neeraj will once again try to aim for gold in the Paris Olympics. Dr. Klaus Bartonietz will remain Neeraj’s coach till the Paris Olympics.
What is the weight of Neeraj Chopra’s spear?
Let us tell you that in javelin throw, the weight of the spear is 800 grams and the length is 2.6 to 2.7 meters. At the same time, the weight of women’s spear is 600 grams and the length is 2.2 to 2.3 meters. Let us tell you that in the year 2022, BCCI bought Neeraj Chopra’s spear for Rs 1.5 crore in the e-auction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
How can he throw the javelin so far?
Neeraj Chopra takes complete care of his fitness. With the help of exercise and proper training, Neeraj is today one of the best athletes in the world in javelin throw. To throw the javelin fast, Neeraj first runs fast and then takes two to three steps crossover step. After this, he throws the javelin while staying behind the foul line. While throwing the javelin, he transfers all the energy to his hands and throws the javelin with full force. During this, Neeraj has to take full care of his technique. Neeraj’s grip on the technique of javelin throw makes him the best among other athletes. This is the reason why Neeraj is currently one of the best athletes in the world.
Neeraj Chopra’s Achievement
Olympic Games (2020) – Gold MedalWorld Athletics Championship (2023) – Gold MedalWorld Athletics Championship (2022) – Silver MedalDiamond League Final (2022) – ChampionDiamond League Final (2023) – Runner-upAsian Games (2022) – Gold MedalAsian Games (2018) – Gold MedalCommonwealth Games (2018) – Gold Medal