Paris, June 21, 2025:
Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra clinched his first Diamond League gold of the year at the Paris meet, launching a massive 88.16 m on his opening throw to top the field. Despite recording three fouls in mid-competition, his season-best effort sealed victory over Germany’s Julian Weber and Brazil’s Luiz da Silva .
Yet, even in triumph, Chopra’s eye remained firmly on the work ahead. Speaking post-event, he emphasized the areas he wants to tighten as he targets greater consistency: “Yes, I need some more control when I throw… there are so many things we have to change and I need… strong core and some more strong body for throwing,” he acknowledged.
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Key Focus Areas:
Core and Strength Conditioning: Chopra revealed plans to enhance core stability and overall body strength, essential for maintaining power and accuracy during his throwing motion .
Refined Throwing Mechanics: While confident in his run-up, he conceded that timing and release still need work. “I go quickly left… I need to throw to the front like with the chest and go up with the javelin,” he added.
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Training under Czech legend Jan Železný since earlier this year, Chopra continues to evolve. He trusts Železný’s input is crucial as he prepares for the upcoming Ostrava Golden Spike on June 24 and the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru on July 5.
Looking Ahead:
Chopra remains determined to break into the 90 m club more regularly. “I am hoping to be able to throw 90 metres in more competitions,” he affirmed
His personal best of 90.23 m, set earlier this year in Doha, demonstrates his capacity but he stresses that translating that into repeated elite-level performances remains the challenge.
Despite his recent win, Chopra adheres to a mantra echoed throughout his career: “Stay humble, stay hungry, and never stop learning”
The Paris triumph marks a successful step, but more importantly, it’s fueling a clear, methodical push toward peak Olympic readiness.
