Overview

• Neeraj Chopra won gold at the Potchefstroom Invitational in South Africa with a throw of 84.52m, leading a six-man field.
• South Africa’s Douw Smit (82.44m) and Duncan Robertson (71.22m) finished second and third, respectively.
• This marked Chopra’s first competition under the guidance of new coach Jan Zelezny, a three-time Olympic champion and world record holder.
• Chopra’s performance was below his personal best of 89.94m, as he continues to pursue the elusive 90m mark this season.
• His next major event is the Doha Diamond League on May 16, where he aims to measure his progress against top global competitors.