Overview
- Chopra delivered an 88.16m effort to outpace Julian Weber and claim his first Diamond League victory since 2023 in Paris.
- Having already crossed 90m in Doha with a 90.23m throw, he acknowledged the need to build a stronger core and refine his timing to hit the barrier regularly.
- Training under javelin legend Jan Zelezný, Chopra is emphasizing attack control and technique adjustments in his daily workouts.
- He is set to compete at the Ostrava Golden Spike on June 24, where he plans to assess his progress before returning for the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru on July 5.
- Chopra expressed confidence in replicating 90m-plus performances this season but stressed that weather, run-up control and recovery will be key factors.