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NDTV
19-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"Just The Beginning": Neeraj Chopra Thanks Coach, Physio After Breaching 90m Mark
Indian world champion and Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expressed happiness with his 90-metre breaching performance at the Doha Diamond League recently and thanked his new coach Jan Zelezny and physio Ishaan Marwaaha for their support. Chopra had an outing to remember, as he became the first Indian to cross the 90 m mark in the sport on Friday. However, after a monstrous throw by Germany's Julian Weber at the Doha Diamond League, he could not secure the top spot on the podium this time. Neeraj had the lead till the final round, crossing the 90-m mark with a stupendous throw of 90.23 m, which was his fifth, breaking his own national record. However, in the last set of throws, Weber registered a brilliant effort of 91.06 m, dropping Neeraj to second spot. Grenada's Anderson Peters was at number three, with a throw of 85.64 m. Taking to X, Neeraj posted, "Happy to finally achieve the 90m mark at the Doha DL. A big thank you to the Indian supporters in the stadium for their encouragement, and to those watching and praying from home. Grateful to my coach, Jan Zelezny and physio Ishaan Marwaha for their constant support. This is just the beginning." Happy to finally achieve the 90m mark at the Doha DL. A big thank you to the Indian supporters in the stadium for their encouragement, and to those watching and praying from home. Grateful to my coach, Jan Zelezny and physio Ishaan Marwaha for their constant support. This is just… — Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) May 18, 2025 Notably, his coach Zelezny is the world-record holder in the discipline, throwing a massive 98.48 m for the Czech Republic in 1996. Neeraj had a brilliant start, kickstarting his season with a throw of 88.44 m, with Anderson Peters of Grenada in second place with 85.64 m and Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago at third with 84.65 m. The superstar Indian's second throw was a foul, but he still managed to maintain his lead. Germany's Julian Weber took third place with a throw of 85.57 m. However, Neeraj's third throw, a monstrous 90.23 m, helped him touch the coveted 90-m mark, extending his lead over his other opponents. He also broke his own national record, bettering his 89.94 m throw registered during the Stockholm Diamond League 2022. Julian, however, came close, with a throw of 89.06 m. The fourth throw by Neeraj was of 80.56 m, and the fifth throw was a foul. However, this still kept Neeraj in the lead, with Julian in second spot and Peters in third spot. However, Neeraj was beaten in the final set of throws, with Weber throwing 91.06 m to outdo the Indian, who finished in second spot with his final throw being 88.20 m.
News18
19-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
'This Is Just The Beginning': Neeraj Chopra's Picture With Jan Zelezny Goes Viral
Last Updated: Neeraj Chopra has thanked Indian supporters, coach Jan Zelezny and physio Ishaan Marwaha after his 90.23m throw at Doha Diamond League. Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra on Sunday, May 19, posted a heartfelt message for the Indian supporters after his record-breaking throw at the Doha Diamond League last week, while thanking his coach Jan Zelezny and physio Ishaan Marwaha for their support. Neeraj sent his spear to a whopping 90.23m in the competition in Doha on Friday, but finished second overall after Germany's Julian Weber took the top spot with a 91.06m effort in his final throw. Zelezny, who holds the world record for the longest throw (98.48m), does not attend Diamond League tournaments, but he came with Neeraj on Friday because he felt 'today is the day to achieve 90m." 'Happy to finally achieve the 90m mark at the Doha DL. A big thank you to the Indian supporters in the stadium for their encouragement and to those watching and praying from home," Neeraj tweeted on Sunday night. Happy to finally achieve the 90m mark at the Doha DL. A big thank you to the Indian supporters in the stadium for their encouragement, and to those watching and praying from home. Grateful to my coach, Jan Zelezny and physio Ishaan Marwaha for their constant support. This is just… — Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) May 18, 2025 Neeraj will enter the September 13 to 21 world championship in Tokyo as the defending gold-medallist in his event. The throw in Doha would do a world of good to his confidence. It was Neeraj's third attempt of the night and one that made him only the third Asian and 25th overall to cross the coveted mark, that was eluding him for the last five years. The Zelezny effect on him would be hard to ignore. He was roped in as Neeraj's coach in November 2024, but they began working together only in February. Asked about his next goal, Neeraj offered a cheeky response. 'My next goal remains 90m," he said. Who Is Jan Zelezny? He is a former Czech track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. He is a world and Olympic champion and holds the world record with a throw of 98.48m. Zelezny has three Olympic gold medals and a silver medal to his name.
India Gazette
19-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
"Just the beginning...": Neeraj thanks coach, physio after breaching 90 m mark at Doha
New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): Indian world champion and Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expressed happiness with his 90-metre breaching performance at the Doha Diamond League recently and thanked his new coach Jan Zelezny and physio Ishaan Marwaaha for their support. Chopra had an outing to remember, as he became the first Indian to cross the 90 m mark in the sport on Friday. However, after a monstrous throw by Germany's Julian Weber at the Doha Diamond League, he could not secure the top spot on the podium this time. Neeraj had the lead till the final round, crossing the 90-m mark with a stupendous throw of 90.23 m, which was his fifth, breaking his own national record. However, in the last set of throws, Weber registered a brilliant effort of 91.06 m, dropping Neeraj to second spot. Grenada's Anderson Peters was at number three, with a throw of 85.64 m. Taking to X, Neeraj posted, 'Happy to finally achieve the 90m mark at the Doha DL. A big thank you to the Indian supporters in the stadium for their encouragement, and to those watching and praying from home. Grateful to my coach, Jan Zelezny and physio Ishaan Marwaha for their constant support. This is just the beginning.' Notably, his coach Zelezny is the world-record holder in the discipline, throwing a massive 98.48 m for the Czech Republic in 1996. Neeraj had a brilliant start, kickstarting his season with a throw of 88.44 m, with Anderson Peters of Grenada in second place with 85.64 m and Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago at third with 84.65 m. The superstar Indian's second throw was a foul, but he still managed to maintain his lead. Germany's Julian Weber took third place with a throw of 85.57 m. However, Neeraj's third throw, a monstrous 90.23 m, helped him touch the coveted 90-m mark, extending his lead over his other opponents. He also broke his own national record, bettering his 89.94 m throw registered during the Stockholm Diamond League 2022. Julian, however, came close, with a throw of 89.06 m. The fourth throw by Neeraj was of 80.56 m, and the fifth throw was a foul. However, this still kept Neeraj in the lead, with Julian in second spot and Peters in third spot. However, Neeraj was beaten in the final set of throws, with Weber throwing 91.06 m to outdo the Indian, who finished in second spot with his final throw being 88.20 m. (ANI)
Mint
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
'Just the beginning...': Neeraj thanks coach, physio after breaching 90 m mark at Doha
New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): Indian world champion and Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expressed happiness with his 90-metre breaching performance at the Doha Diamond League recently and thanked his new coach Jan Zelezny and physio Ishaan Marwaaha for their support. Chopra had an outing to remember, as he became the first Indian to cross the 90 m mark in the sport on Friday. However, after a monstrous throw by Germany's Julian Weber at the Doha Diamond League, he could not secure the top spot on the podium this time. Neeraj had the lead till the final round, crossing the 90-m mark with a stupendous throw of 90.23 m, which was his fifth, breaking his own national record. However, in the last set of throws, Weber registered a brilliant effort of 91.06 m, dropping Neeraj to second spot. Grenada's Anderson Peters was at number three, with a throw of 85.64 m. Taking to X, Neeraj posted, "Happy to finally achieve the 90m mark at the Doha DL. A big thank you to the Indian supporters in the stadium for their encouragement, and to those watching and praying from home. Grateful to my coach, Jan Zelezny and physio Ishaan Marwaha for their constant support. This is just the beginning." Notably, his coach Zelezny is the world-record holder in the discipline, throwing a massive 98.48 m for the Czech Republic in 1996. Neeraj had a brilliant start, kickstarting his season with a throw of 88.44 m, with Anderson Peters of Grenada in second place with 85.64 m and Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago at third with 84.65 m. The superstar Indian's second throw was a foul, but he still managed to maintain his lead. Germany's Julian Weber took third place with a throw of 85.57 m. However, Neeraj's third throw, a monstrous 90.23 m, helped him touch the coveted 90-m mark, extending his lead over his other opponents. He also broke his own national record, bettering his 89.94 m throw registered during the Stockholm Diamond League 2022. Julian, however, came close, with a throw of 89.06 m. The fourth throw by Neeraj was of 80.56 m, and the fifth throw was a foul. However, this still kept Neeraj in the lead, with Julian in second spot and Peters in third spot. However, Neeraj was beaten in the final set of throws, with Weber throwing 91.06 m to outdo the Indian, who finished in second spot with his final throw being 88.20 m. (ANI)
NDTV
18-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
This Is Just The Beginning: Neeraj Chopra On Breaching 90m Mark In Doha
Neeraj Chopra reflected on his recent outing at the Doha Diamond League 2025 where the Indian star finally breached the 90 metre mark with his throw of 90.23. The impact of new coach Jan Zelezny was apparent as Chopra finally crossed the match that he had attempted several times in the last few years. Chopra has recently appointed three-time Olympic gold medallist Zelezny of the Czech Republic as his coach, replacing Dr. Klaus Bartonietz and the 27-year-old thanked his coach and physio for their support while letting the people know that 'This is just the beginning.' 'Happy to finally achieve the 90m mark at the Doha DL. A big thank you to the Indian supporters in the stadium for their encouragement, and to those watching and praying from home. Grateful to my coach, Jan Zelezny and physio Ishaan Marwaha for their constant support. This is just the beginning. ' After a steady start in which he reached 88.44m in his first attempt and followed it up with a foul, Chopra unleashed the monster throw in his third attempt and crossed the milestone that has evaded him for a while with a throw of 90.23m. With this throw, Neeraj joins the elite club of javelin throwers who have crossed the 90 m mark, which includes reigning Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan, reaffirming his status as one of the sport's all-time greats. Neeraj fouled his fourth attempt, and just when it looked like the Indian star would bag another golden triumph in a Diamond League meet, Germany's Julian Weber snatched the victory with a 91.06m attempt in the final round. It was a good result for Chopra as it took off the pressure of crossing the 90m mark off his back, and the Indian star can now concentrate on defending his World Championship gold and on regaining the Olympic gold medal in Los Angeles in 2028. Listen to the latest songs, only on
