Neeraj Chopra allays harm fears, wanting ahead to opening Diamond League season on June 30

Allaying fears of any harm throughout the Kuortane Games in Finland the place he claimed his first win of the yr, Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra stated he’s wanting ahead to beginning his Diamond League season in Stockholm on June 30.

The 24-year-old Chopra slipped after his third try in Kuortane on Saturday. The situations had been treacherous for a javelin throw competitors with a moist and slippery run-up on account of rains. He misplaced his steadiness after releasing the spear in his third try and had a nasty fall along with his left shoulder hitting the turf.

Tough situations with the climate, however glad to get my first win of the season right here at Kuortane. I’m feeling good and looking out ahead to kicking off my Diamond League season at @BAUHAUSGALAN on the thirtieth.
Thank you for all of the messages and help. 🙏🏽🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/C1ulI0mktN

— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) June 19, 2022

Chopra gained the competitors along with his opening throw — his lone authorized try — of 86.69m. He took solely three makes an attempt, similar to second and third-place finishers — Trinidad and Tobago’s 2012 Olympics champion Keshorn Walcott (86.64m) and reigning world champion Anderson Peters (84.75m) of Grenada.

“Tough conditions with the weather, but happy to get my first win of the season here at Kuortane,” Chopra wrote in an Instagram put up.

“I am feeling good and looking forward to starting my Diamond League season at @bauhausgalan (Stockholm Diamond League) on the 30th.” His throw was not as massive because the 89.30m effort whereas ending second within the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland, in a star-studded discipline on Tuesday however the win will certainly increase his confidence forward of the Stockholm Diamond League.

News from Kuortane: All effectively with @Neeraj_chopra1 after that unhealthy slip on his third try. Nothing to fret 👍

Well performed #NeerajChopra, congrats for yet one more high class efficiency 👏 #Indianathletics pic.twitter.com/EaMHJAGi6v

— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) June 18, 2022

Athletics Federation of India (AFI) additionally stated that “all is well” with Chopra.

“News from Kuortane: All well with @Neeraj_chopra1 after that bad slip on his third attempt. Nothing to worry. Well done #NeerajChopra, congrats for one more top class performance,” the AFI tweeted.

Peters, who has been overwhelmed by Chopra twice in 4 days, is main the charts this season along with his monster throw of 93.07m whereas successful gold within the Doha Diamond League final month. Chopra’s 89.30m effort in Turku stands at fifth for the season.

Chopra had made a spectacular return to competitors after his historic gold within the Tokyo Olympics with a shocking throw of 89.30m to shatter his personal nationwide report, which positioned him second on the Paavo Nurmi Games.
Chopra’s first aggressive occasion after simply over 10 months was nothing in need of extraordinary as he practically touched the coveted 90m mark, thought of the gold customary on the planet of javelin throw.

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His earlier nationwide report was 88.07m which he had set in Patiala in March final yr. He had gained the Tokyo Olympics gold with a throw of 87.58m on August 7, 2021.