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Neeraj chopra is one of India’s medal contenders in athletics at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Qualified for the mega event at the Acne League meeting in South Africa in January 2020 with a launch of 87.86m.
He was not in the best of shape and had spent time off the field in 2019 while recovering from a throwing arm injury, but his performance in South Africa took everyone by surprise.
Since then the athlete has been working rigorously in the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar prepare in the best possible way for the Olympics.
In 2021, he has set a couple of goals and one of them is to break the 90-meter mark.
“I have set a goal for 2021 and I want to achieve it step by step. My first goal is to break my personal best. (88.06 m) and then it will try to pass the 90m mark. ” – Neeraj Chopra to New Indian Express
But due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the 23-year-old was unable to participate in any additional competitions, which has slowed his progress. But with the national camp in progress, he hopes to recover strongly.
“Due to the pandemic, I lost a year without full training and skills. Fortunately, at least we were able to resume the national camp. My training is now progressing scientifically. I look forward to 2021 and winning medals at the Olympics, ”he hopes.
Chopra is among the most followed athletes in India and there is hope in his young shoulders. Instead of feeling the pressure, he is inspired and trusts the support he receives.
“I am honored that the country has shown its faith in me to win an Olympic medal. It’s a huge confidence boost for me, ”he said.
the Asian Games 2018 The gold medalist feels that the Indian Javelin contingent is one of the best in the world and is on a par with the Europeans.
“Our current group is the best the country has produced. We are number 2 or number 3 in the world. We have challenged countries like Germany, Chinese Taipei and the Czech Republic in different international matches.”
He praised the role of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and praised the body for supporting athletes in an unprecedented way. He also singled out the Odisha state government for supporting athletes.
“With the support of the Sports Authority of India, the sports infrastructure, training and support provided to athletes have changed a lot. Many corporate companies such as JSW, Go Sports and a few others have come forward to sponsor us. It is a very development. positive.
“Odisha (Government) came out in a very important way to support different sports. The infrastructure is of international standards and the hospitality is fabulous. Personally, I love the stadium as I set a new competition record during the 2017 Asian Championships. The state has been noticed by many in the fraternity for its unconditional love for the sport, ”he said.
Chopra also hinted that he wants to say a temporary goodbye to social media. He did the same during the 2018 Asian Games, an event in which he took gold and set a new national record, improving his own record, in Jakarta.
