Overview
- The split was announced as mutual, with both praising the partnership and noting they will stay in touch.
- Under Zelezny, Chopra breached 90m for the first time with a 90.23m throw at the Doha Diamond League.
- Results later fluctuated, including eighth at the 2025 World Championships after a back injury 12 days prior, ending long top-two and podium streaks.
- Chopra says he will lead his coaching direction, having begun 2026 preparations in early November with plans to compete through a busy season that includes the Commonwealth and Asian Games.
- No new coach has been named, aligning with Chopra’s broader push for autonomy following his move away from JSW Sports to launch Vel Sports.