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Neeraj Chopra Launches Intensive Czech Camp to Fine-Tune Throwing Technique

The world champion is correcting a left-side lean to boost 90 m consistency in preparation for his August rematch with Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem.

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Neeraj Chopra working on new technique for bigger throws: I was wasting lot of power

Overview

  • Chopra pinpointed a tendency to fall on his left side during competition throws and is working with physio Ishan Marwah on targeted drills to correct it.
  • Under Jan Zelezny’s coaching, he aims to turn sporadic 88–89 m efforts into regular 90 m-plus performances by integrating new techniques into his routine.
  • He began a 57-day training block in Prague and Nymburk on July 11, staying in the Czech Republic through early September to refine his form.
  • His next meet is the Silesia Diamond League in Poland on August 16, where he will face 2024 Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem for the first time since Paris.
  • Chopra’s season goal remains defending his world title at the Tokyo World Championships, scheduled for September 13–21.