Overview

• Neeraj Chopra won gold at the Potch Invitational Track Meet in Potchefstroom, South Africa, with a throw of 84.52m, the best in a six-man field.
• Only Chopra and South Africa’s Douw Smit surpassed the 80m mark, with Smit finishing second at 82.44m.
• This event marked Chopra’s first competitive outing under new coach Jan Zelezny, a three-time Olympic champion and world record holder.
• The 27-year-old athlete is preparing for a packed season, with his next appearance scheduled for the Doha Diamond League on May 16.
• Chopra continues his pursuit of the elusive 90m mark, building on his personal best of 89.94m set in 2022.