All eyes will be on Neeraj Chopra’s fitness as the reigning Olympic and world champion returns to action. He’ll be competing at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland on Tuesday, marking his comeback after a period of recovery. His last competitive outing was at the Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar in May, where he won gold with an 82.27m throw despite challenging weather conditions. He was initially scheduled to compete at the Ostrava Golden Spike towards the end of May, but pulled out due to an adductor injury. With the Paris Olympics 2024 rapidly approaching, Indian fans are eagerly hoping for a strong performance from Chopra, signifying his full recovery and readiness for the upcoming challenge.
While breaking the 90m mark might not be the immediate priority, fans are hoping for a solid outing that will allow Chopra to regain his rhythm and build momentum heading into the Olympics. At the Paavo Nurmi Games, he will face stiff competition from a talented field. This includes Germany’s 19-year-old Max Dehning, who has already achieved a 90m throw. Two-time world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada and 2012 Olympic champion Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago will also be competing.
Following the Paavo Nurmi Games, Neeraj Chopra will participate in the Paris Diamond League on July 7th. Chopra has a history of success at the Paavo Nurmi Games, earning a silver medal with an 89.30m throw in 2022. However, he was unable to compete in 2023 due to his injury.
The live streaming of Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at the Paavo Nurmi Games is scheduled for 9:45 PM IST. In India, it will be broadcast live on Sports18 – 1 HD, and live streaming will be available on JioCinema.
