The 27-year-old Indian javelin thrower dominated the eponymous event, clinching top honours with a throw of 86.18m on his third attempt
Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra, the winner of the inaugural NC Classic on Saturday, admitted he could have performed better at the event, but claimed a 90-metre throw was unlikely due to the conditions at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here.
The 27-year-old Indian javelin thrower dominated the eponymous event, clinching top honours with a throw of 86.18m on his third attempt.
“I felt like I should have definitely crossed 88 meters. The way I was feeling, even a 90-meter throw seemed possible. But the conditions weren’t ideal. My run-up wasn’t great today, and my technique was not at its best — yet, despite that, I managed a good mark, so I’m quite happy,” Chopra told IANS.
Earlier, at the post-game press conference, Neeraj admitted, “Technically, I made a mistake at the start — my first throw was a foul, and I was veering to the left. That was a minor technical issue, but overall, it went well. My biggest goal was to make this competition a success.”
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