Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will compete at home for the first time in three years after confirming participation in the National Federation Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar from May 12 to 15. (More Athletics News)
Neeraj Chopra To Compete In Domestic Circuit After 3 Years At National Federation Cup
As per the entries, the 28-year-old Kishore Jena, who won a silver in the Hangzhou Asian Games where Chopra won gold, is also going to participate in the National Federation Cup. Indian athletics lovers can witness their powerful throws live in Bhubaneswar from May 12
Neeraj Chopra (left) with Kishore Jena at the 19th Asian Games
Neeraj Chopra (left) with Kishore Jena at the 19th Asian Games
The 26-year-old superstar is expected to travel to India from Doha after opening his season in the first leg of the Diamond League series on May 10.
"As per entries @Neeraj_chopra1 and Kishore Kumar Jena will compete in domestic competition starting May 12 in Bhubaneshwar," the Athletics Federation of India tweeted.
Chopra's coach Klaus Bartonietz also confirmed to the media that his ward is taking part in the Bhubaneswar event.
The 28-year-old Kishore Jena, who won a silver in the Hangzhou Asian Games where Chopra won gold, will also be competing in the Doha Diamond League on May 10.
Chopra last took part in a domestic competition at the same event on March 17, 2021, when he won a gold with a throw of 87.80m.
Since then, Chopra has won a historic gold in the Tokyo Olympics, became Diamond League champion in 2022, world champion in 2023 and defended Asian Games gold in China.
He also won three individual legs of Diamond League and claimed a silver in the 2022 World Championships.
He is, however, yet to touch the 90m mark. His personal best and national record is 89.94m.
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