'I Tried To Explain': Neeraj Chopra On Reasons Behind Not Competing In Paris Diamond League

Paris Olympics 2024: The 33rd Summer Games is just around the corner with over 10,000 athletes preparing themselves to clinch the greatest sporting glory. Olympics in many ways is an unparalleled sporting carnival with a legacy that is unmatched. The Indian contingency comprises of 117 athletes who are gunning for the greatest sporting accolade and they'll like to better their performance from Tokyo Olympics 2020. The 33rd Summer Games begin on July 26 2024.

All Eyes On Neeraj Chopra

After his heroics in the 32nd Summer Games aka the Tokyo Olympics 2020, Neeraj Chopra has emerged as one of India's biggest medal contenders. In the span of the previous 36 weeks (3 years), wherever Chopra went, he dominated the sport of Javelin throw. The Indian team comprises of 117 members, bur the biggest medal hope is from Neeraj Chopra who is expected to clinch another gold medal. Ahead of the Paris Olympics, Neeraj Chopra was asked about his absence from the Paris Diamond League.

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'I believe the previous discussion about throwing 90m was much better. I don’t even want to think about getting an injury. That’s why I tried to explain why I was absent from that tournament. There are many Diamond League competitions, but I don’t need to participate in all of them or incorporate them into my training plan. I didn’t even register for the Paris Diamond League, but despite that, when people saw that I wasn’t participating, it became a big story that I had suffered an injury. That’s why I felt the need to clarify the situation. Right now, everything is good, and I believe that as the Olympics draw closer, other things will improve and fall into place', said Chopra in a conversation with Sportstar.

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Neeraj Chopra On The Cusp Of Creating Unique History For India

India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra is undoubtedly one of the biggest medal contenders for Team India. Neeraj is also staring at the summit of greatness and a record which no Indian has been able to achieve in the Olympics. Chopra who won a gold in the Tokyo Olympics can become the first ever Indian to clinch consecutive Olympic gold if he can replicate his heroics in Paris Olympics.