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India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
I had only dreamt of these things: Neeraj Chopra on his success streak
(NOTE: This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated July 21, 2025)Q. How did it feel to finally cross 90 metres at the Doha Diamond League?The 90-metre mark is just a number that has become a magical mark today. And now that it's done, I'm free of the burden. The idea hereon is to keep throwing as far as I can and I will continue putting in the hard work to do that. The most important thing is that there will be no more questions on crossing 90 metres!advertisementQ. Silver in Doha, followed by gold at the Paris Diamond League. What have you got right this year? Though there was a delay in getting started, the training was really good under coach Jan Zelezny in South Africa. I'm able to follow it in training, but I still need to replicate it in competitions. I'm working on things like the run-up and maintaining my posture while throwing.Q. How does it feel to have an event, the Neeraj Chopra Classic, in your name?I had only dreamt of these things. To have a competition featuring world-class athletes at home is the fruition of another dream, just like winning the Olympics or the World Championships. It's very different from winning a medal, but I feel like through this event, too, I have done something worthwhile for India.Q. What do you envision for the NC Classic going forward?There's a lot to learn from this edition and where we can improve. It only features men this year, but we'll look to add women as well. I hope we can make it an annual event and add more disciplines in the future. I want to think about how I can raise the standard of athletics in to India Today Magazine- EndsMust Watch
India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
Neeraj Chopra-Arshad Nadeem face off set for 1st time after Olympics 2024
Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem are all set to face off for the first time since their duel at the Paris Olympics 2024 at the Diamond League in Silesia, Poland on August 16, the organisers confirmed on Saturday, July 12. This will be the first time Neeraj and Nadeem will go up against one another on the field after their pulsating clash at the Olympics last year. There, it was Nadeem who won the gold medal on the occassion with a stunning 92.97m throw as Neeraj took home silver. advertisementSince then, Neeraj has been working hard and has shown great form this year, as he was able to break the 90-metre barrier and won the Paris Diamond League. The 27-year-old also finished at the top of the standings at the Neeraj Chopra Classic earlier in the month. The fight between the reigning world champion and the Olympic gold medallist is set to be a star attraction at the Silesia Diamond League. The organisers said that this could be a chance for Neeraj to get some revenge after their battle in the Olympics last year. "Neeraj Chopra will face Arshad Nadeem. The Indian-Pakistani battle awaiting the Polish fans will be the first opportunity for revenge after the Paris Olympics," the organisers said while announcing the participants of the prestigious DL event."The Pakistani's form remains something of a mystery, as he rarely appears on the European circuit. The exception he will make on August 16th results from his desire to face Chopra.""The latter became the 26th thrower in history to surpass 90 metres this spring. And he is certainly yearning for more." Since the Paris Olympics, Neeraj has joined hands with Jan Zelezny in a bid to improve himself and has seen some big results go his way. Nadeem, ended his 2024 season with the Paris Olympics gold and took part in only one event this year. The Pakistan javelin star won gold in the Asian Championships in Gumi, South Korea, on May 31 with a throw of 86.40m. The event in Silselia will also help both men in their preparations for the World Championships in Tokyo, which will take place in September. - EndsMust Watch
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
India vs Pakistan! Neeraj Chopra to face Arshad Nadeem for first time since Paris Olympics
Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem (PTI Photo) The much-anticipated face-off between India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem is finally set to unfold once again — this time at the Silesia Diamond League in Poland on August 16. It will be the first meeting between the two javelin giants since their showdown at the Paris Olympics 2024 , where Neeraj finished on the podium and Nadeem made history for Pakistan. Chopra, who recently breached the elusive 90-metre mark at the Doha Diamond League with a throw of 90.23m, has continued to impress on the global stage. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Speaking to ANI at an event, the Olympic and World Champion on Friday emphasised his steady, step-by-step approach to pushing his limits: "I believe in going step-by-step. I have touched 90 m now, so I would like to increase it by one or two metres. Then aim for 95 m. As Sumit (Antil) said, 95 m is indeed possible. Then, after that, I would try breaking my coach's record." That coach is Jan Zelezny, the world record holder (98.48m), and someone Chopra greatly admires. "He has thrown 98m, and so many over 90. Maybe once I hit 95m, then I can start to say something — but right now, I need to keep working," he added. Poll Which athlete do you admire more in the javelin field? Neeraj Chopra Arshad Nadeem Both equally Neither Chopra's 2025 season has been stellar: a win in South Africa, a second-place finish in Doha, top-two finishes in Poland, Paris, and Ostrava, and most recently, a dominant 86.18m win at the Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dukung Orang Terkasih Menghadapi Limfoma: Mulai Di Sini Limfoma Klik Di Sini Undo by Taboola by Taboola As the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo (Sept 13–21) approaches, Chopra is focused on defending his crown. "I am preparing well for it and I hope to give my level best there. It is the biggest and most important competition of the year," he said. His clash with Arshad Nadeem in Poland may not carry Olympic stakes, but for fans across both nations, it promises plenty of excitement and perhaps a preview of battles yet to come. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
