Neeraj Chopra Starts Potchefstroom Pre-Season After MOC Clears 32-Day, Rs 11.80 Lakh Support

Overview

• He has reunited with coach Jai Chaudhary for the pre-season, supported by long-time physiotherapist Ishaan Marwaha.
• The 32-day camp runs until February 5 in Potchefstroom, with assistance covering training costs, local logistics, facility access, airport transfers and allowances.
• The focus is on rebuilding conditioning, strength and technical consistency to prepare for the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games later in 2026.
• Chopra's 2025 campaign included a 90m throw in Doha but an eighth-place finish at the Tokyo World Championships, followed by a fitness-focused break.
• He is expected to return to competition at the Doha Diamond League in May 2026, while the MOC also approved Rs 1.40 crore across athletes and set a mid-February in-person TOPS review.