Neeraj Chopra reveals main goal of 2025 season before Ostrava Golden Spike
India's javelin star said that the main goal for him this season will be the World Championships in Tokyo. Neeraj has had a great season so far as he was able to break the 90m jinx at the Doha Diamond League and got his first title win of the year at the Paris Diamond League recently. Neeraj will be next in action at the Ostrava Golden Spike before getting ready for the Neeraj Chopra Classic next month. The Indian javelin star has seen a change in fortunes after starting his association with the legendary Jan Zelenzy and paid tribute to his coach. Neeraj said that he needs to make a bit more improvement in his technique and claimed he will be ready when he is able to go past 90m once again. advertisementThe Indian star said he is aiming to do his best in Ostrava.
'I am really happy to work with such a great athlete and coach. I've already thrown 90m this year after a little bit more improvement in technique. So, let's see when it comes next time, but I am ready," said Neeraj. 'Recently we've done a good training in Nymburk so I'll do my best here in Ostrava."'Main goal for the season is obviously World Championships in Tokyo." The World Championships will be held from in Tokyo between the 13th and 21st of September.Neeraj expressed his happiness at competing in the Ostrava meet, following in the footsteps of Usain Bolt and others. 'When I was kid, I watched a lot of videos and photos of athletes as Usain Bolt competing here. I came last year but I didn't compete because of injury," Chopra reflected.advertisement'Now I feel good, but I don't want to put any pressure on myself for 90m. But I'll try really hard." 'Neeraj Chopra classic will be a good experience'Neeraj also expressed his excitrement for the Neeraj Chopra classic and said it would be a good experience. 'This will be my first really serious competition in India with international athletes, on July 5. I still have to manage a lot of things before competition but it will be a good experience," said Neeraj.'So now it would not be good if I would say no to people. And I'm happy that now in India people recognise other sports than cricket," he added.- EndsMust Watch
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