Paavo Nurmi Games LIVE: Neeraj Chopra says ‘happy to start season on high note’ focus on World Championships & CWG 2022- Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra added another feather to his storied cap on Tuesday, setting a new national record with a throw of 89.30 metres at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland. Follow Paavo Nurmi Games LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
No better feeling than being back on the track! Very happy to start my 2022 season with a Personal Best throw 89.30m. Thank you @paavonurmigames for a great experience and congrats to Oliver Helander for the win. Next stop @KuortaneGames.
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— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) June 15, 2022
It was Neeraj’s first competitive event since winning a historic gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Neeraj’s record-breaking throw helped him finish second in the competition. Oliver Helander, the event’s local favourite, topped the list with a throw of 89.83 metres.
Paavo Nurmi Games LIVE: Neeraj Chopra says ‘happy to start season on high note’ focus on World Championships & CWG 2022
“I am pleased with my performance. It was my first event of the season, so I am happy to have started the season on a high note. My performance here has boosted my confidence significantly,” Neeraj said when asked about his performance.
“Going forward I am looking to work on my technique, throw, and overall performance. I am in a happy place at the moment and I just want to do well in the upcoming events,” the golden boy of India continued.
Neeraj’s previous national record was 88.07m, which he set in March in Patiala last year. A few months later, on August 7, 2021, Neeraj went on to become the first Indian player to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics with a throw of 87.58m. After Abhinav Bindra, he is only the second Indian player to win an individual gold medal in the Summer Games.
Paavo Nurmi Games LIVE: Neeraj Chopra says ‘happy to start season on high note’ focus on World Championships & CWG 2022
In his first attempt, Neeraj reached 86.92m before propelling the spear to 89.30m in his second attempt. The 24-year-old’s next three tries were all fouls. In his sixth and last throw, he threw his spear 85.85 metres.
Neeraj’s best effort of 89.30m in the tournament also helped him to reach the fifth spot on the world season leaders’ list.
Meanwhile, reigning world champion Anderson Peters finished third with a throw of 86.60m.
Paavo Nurmi Games LIVE: Neeraj Chopra says ‘happy to start season on high note’ focus on World Championships & CWG 2022
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