Ahead of today’s Golden Spike Athletics meet, India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra reveals his ultimate target is gold in September at Japan
India’s Neeraj Chopra. Pic/Getty Images
Unwilling to put himself under pressure of regular 90m throws, Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra says he has a good feeling about Tuesday’s Golden Spike Athletics meet here as he builds up for his ultimate goal this year — a top finish at the World Championship in Tokyo.
Success at Diamond League
Chopra defeated Julian Weber to win the Paris Diamond League with a throw of 88.16m last week. The two-time Olympic medallist said with Czech great Jan Zelezny by his side as his coach, he is confident of good results.
The 27-year-old is riding high on his maiden 90m plus throw that he achieved in the season-opening Diamond League meet in Doha. “I am really happy to work with such a great athlete and coach. I’ve already thrown 90m this year after little bit more improvement in technique. So let’s see when it comes next time but I am ready. Recently we’ve done a good training in Nymburk [Czech Republic] so I’ll do my best here in Ostrava,” he said.
“Main goal for the season is obviously World Championships in Tokyo,” added the Haryana-lad, who won a gold at the previous edition of the biennial showpiece.
Inspired by Usain Bolt
Chopra said a part of his excitement for Tuesday’s event comes from watching greats like Usain Bolt compete here in the past. “When I was kid, I watched a lot of videos and photos of athletes as Usain Bolt competing here. I came last year but didn’t compete because of injury. Now I feel good, but I don’t want to put any pressure on myself for 90m. But I’ll try really hard.”
The World Athletics Championships will be held in Tokyo from September 13 to 21.
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