The Men’s Javelin Throw event at the 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition 2024 boasts a stellar entry list, featuring a blend of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers. As the pinnacle of javelin throwing in the nation, this event draws attention from athletics enthusiasts nationwide. Here’s the list:
Neeraj Chopra Returns Home; Olympic Champion Set to Compete in India Ahead of Paris Olympics
Neeraj Chopra will compete in India for the first time in a long time, as the current Olympic champion prepares to defend his title from the Tokyo Games at the Paris Olympics, which take place this July 26–August 11.
The 27th National Federation Cup athletics championships in Odisha, which take place at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from May 12 to May 15, will feature Neeraj competing. Chopra won’t be competing domestically since the 2021 Federation Cup.
Prior to the Federation Cup, on May 10, the Doha Diamond League meet will feature the champions of the World Championships, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games. Neeraj and fellow countryman Kishore Jena will be competing in the men’s javelin throw event in Doha.
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Neeraj Chopra’s Road to Paris: Olympic Champion Focused on Preparation and Progress Ahead of Crucial Competitions
“I want to be in best possible shape before Paris Olympics. My training sessions have gone off really well so far. I always lay stress on fitness along with strength and technique. This is the best I have felt in a long time but I must add that training and competition are not the same. When you wear the India jersey, the feeling is different, the josh (energy) is unbelievable,” Neeraj said.
Regarding the elusive 90-meter mark, Neeraj, 26, reiterated that “distance doesn’t matter to him.”
“It’s important to me to maintain peak physical condition, maintain consistency throughout the season, and perform well on crucial days.” I believe that one must constantly improve because there are mistakes to be corrected and because competition is getting fiercer everywhere. If you believe you have completed the task, the road will close, he said.
Neeraj said, “I have won medals in two World Championships, threw my personal best (89.94 meters at Stockholm), won a dream Diamond League title, and even defended my gold at the Asian Games.” He was speaking about how his performance in Tokyo showed that his preparation for international competitions was going well. Overall, I’ve been in a great place, and I want to keep moving forward starting in May.
