7 months ago
Neeraj Chopra Begins Pre-Season Training in South Africa
Neeraj Chopra, the famous Indian javelin thrower, is going to South Africa for a month to train.
He got permission and money from the government to go there.
He will train with his new coach, Jai Chaudhary, and his physiotherapist.
This training is to help him get ready for big events like the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games.
He had some problems with his fitness last year, so this training is important for him to get better.
The government also approved money for other athletes to get special equipment and training.
Neeraj Chopra begins 32-day pre-season training in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
Approved financial assistance of Rs 11.80 lakh covers training, logistics, and allowances.
New coach Jai Chaudhary and physiotherapist Ishaan Marwaha accompany Chopra.
Training aims to improve physical conditioning and technical consistency for upcoming events.
Chopra aims to compete in the Doha Diamond League in May 2024.
- Who
- Neeraj Chopra, Indian javelin thrower
- What
- Pre-season training in Potchefstroom, South Africa
- Where
- Potchefstroom, South Africa
- When
- From January 15 to February 5
- Why
- To sharpen physical conditioning, strength, and technical consistency for upcoming events
Key facts
- Athlete
- Neeraj Chopra
- Location
- Potchefstroom, South Africa
- Duration
- 32 days (till February 5)
- Financial Assistance
- Rs 11.80 lakh
- Coach
- Jai Chaudhary
- Physiotherapist
- Ishaan Marwaha
- Upcoming Events
- Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Doha Diamond League
Quotes
Source in the Sports Authority of India (SAI)
A source from the Sports Authority of India (SAI)
“The meeting on Wednesday was held online and though a review was to be done in this one itself but we decided that a review of athletes should be done in an in-person meeting. So, that’s why the February meeting would be significant.”
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“The focused training block is aimed at sharpening his physical conditioning, strength, and technical consistency ahead of marquee events lined up this year, including the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games.”
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