Olympic gold medalist and champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has confirmed that he will compete in the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest, starting August 19. The 25-year-old was out with an injury but made a successful return at the Diamond League in Lausanne, clinching the top position on Friday, June 30. Chopra, who had a one-month injury layoff, won his second consecutive Diamond League title in Switzerland with a throw of 87.66m. He had also won the season-opening Diamond League meet in Doha on May 5.
“The next competition, Budapest, will be a big one for me,” Chopra said in Lausanne after winning the men’s javelin throw event.
“I wanted to win so I’m super happy with the results but I also want to go back to training and fix some of the things that I noticed and those are going to make me stronger.”
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He termed Lausanne as a lucky city for him.
“Lausanne always treats me well. Last year, I won and this year too, so I look forward to coming again next year and win again,” said Chopra, referring to the win last year, which was his maiden Diamond League title.
Chopra’s coach Dr Klaus Bartonietz confirmed to PTI that his ward will now straightaway go to the World Athletics Championships 2023 (August 19-27) in Budapest.
“Yes, Chopra meant to say World Championships,” Bartonietz said.
The men’s javelin throw qualification round of the Budapest World Athletics Championships is scheduled for August 25, which is more than 50 days from now. This would mean that Chopra will be going to the World Championships after taking part in just two top competitions — Doha and Lausanne legs of Diamond League.
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