The Olympic medalist Neera Chopra looked calm and folded when he addressed the press on the eve of the Diamond League final in Zurich, Switzerland. Neera, who shared the podium with the double Olympic gold medalist Valarie Allman, spoke of his new set of goals after violating the 90m brand, his teaching under coach Jan Zelene and rivals, which expects him to question him most.
The ruling world champion will compete in a strong seven -member field, which includes world leader Julian Weber, former world champion Anderson Peters and Olympic medalists Julius YEgo and Keshorn Walcott. The Olympic Golden Medalist Arshad Nada, who did not compete any Diamond League events this season, will not appear on Thursday.
Neej quickly admitted that he now feels relieved when questions about the 90 -meter brand have finally ended. At the beginning of this year he crossed the landmark in Dohathrowing 90.23 m to improve his personal best from 89.94 m. Despite his success, he had to settle for second place behind German Julian Weber, who created a 91.06 m hour.
Neera, however, explained that his hunger is far from satisfied, and emphasizes that he is now focusing consistency over 90 meters. In the last two Olympic cycles, the Indian has been one of the most reliable artists on the global scene, regularly exceeded 85 meters and produced more than 10 throws between 88 and 89 m. He stood on stage more than 25 times in a row.
“Yes, I waited so long 90 meters. I am very happy that people do not ask this question. People ask me about 90 meters since I threw 88 meters in 2018 on Tuesday.
“My technique is not 100 percent yet”
The 26 -year -old man was confident in further improvement and said his stint with the legendary triple Olympic champion of Zelezna was focused on technology. He described minor improvements he has been working on since he had a world record holder at the end of last season.
“But I really want to throw more and more than 90 meters more and more. It was early in the season and focused on territorial land -use planning of good technology. I am doing well with my coach Jan Zeleny.
Neeraj emphasized the need to optimize his left foot position and his block to maximize his pace, explained: “I am quite fast when I start.
He also acknowledged that the weather conditions in Zurich – with rain prediction on Thursday – may not prefer a large feast.
“I really like to throw in every condition. Tomorrow is a rain forecast. It seems not good weather. But it’s the same for everyone. We have to focus mentally,” Neeraj said, adding that mastery of the weather as a throwing javelin is an important skill.
The words of John the Brezen Lesson for Neeraj
The Tokyo Olympic champion said he had learned how to handle pressure from Zelezna, one of the highest giants of sport. Neeraj started working with Zeleza after his long -time coach Dr. Klaus Bartonietz announced his retirement last year.
“I learned how to stay calm in pressure moments. When Jan competed, he threw more than 50 meters more than 50 times. He was on a different level. I looked at him to control pressure and be consistent,” Neeraj said.
“He always said” technique is my biggest weapon “. I really try to understand what he tells me during the training, so I want to watch these things. Technically I don’t think I’m at a good level. I try to improve my technique. Besides being a good athlete and coach, he is really good. I’m trying to learn from him, ”he added.
Neera’s biggest rival at the moment?
After winning the Olympic silver last year, Neera had to expect. Pakistani record throwing Arshad over 92.97 m He denied gold on his games, while this year Weber was an impressive opponent on the Diamond League circuit. Neeraj also enjoyed excellent rivalry with Jakub Vadlejch last year.
Weber, who violated 90 meters for the first time this year, objected Neera in Doha, but lost with him in Paris, where the Indian won 88.16 m.
“Just now the main opponent? If we see the last year and this year, it can be Julian Weber right now. He’s doing really well. He threw 91 meters in Brussels, threw 89 meters. He’s my good friend.
Neera, who Last time she competed in Neeri Chopra Classic in Bengalur In July, the renewed competition was renewed after the Diamond League meeting in Silesia and Brussels at the beginning of this month. The double Olympic medalist retains energy for the finals of Zurich and the World Championship in Tokyo next month.
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Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
27th August 2025
