Neeraj Chopra needs 'one perfect day with favourable weather conditions' to clock 90 metres

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra’s relentless pursuit of excellence has brought him to the cusp of a historic milestone as he inches ever closer to breaking the revered 90-meter barrier in javelin throw. The celebrated Indian athlete, who clinched gold at the Tokyo Olympics, has voiced his optimism, citing the need for “favourable conditions” to propel him across the threshold.

Last year at the Stockholm Diamond League, Chopra fell agonisingly short of the 90-meter mark, with his javelin spear soaring to an impressive 89.94 meters. Speaking during an exclusive interview with Jio Cinema, Chopra declared, “Definitely, I’m close. I just need one perfect day with favourable weather conditions and I am confident I’ll be able to achieve the throw.”

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As the nation eagerly anticipates his every move, Chopra is poised to lead India’s charge in the forthcoming World Championships. No stranger to high-stakes competitions, the Olympic champion has grown accustomed to shouldering the weight of monumental expectations each time he steps onto the field.

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