New Delhi: At the season-opening Diamond League Meet in Doha on Friday, all eyes on Indian Star Neeraj Chopra, who finally broke the elusive 90m barrier with a superb 90.23m throw. But one notable name missing from the javelin throw Lineup was Pakistan’s Arshad nadeemThe Reigning Olympics Gold Medallist.Go beyond the boundary with our youtube channel. Subscribe now!Nadeem’s absence wasn’t to injury or form issues, it was part of a planing training strategy. The 27-year-old is currently focused on preparaing for the Asian Athletics ChampionshipsSet to take place in gumi, south korea, from May 27 to 31. According to his coaching team, nadeem will Depart for South Korea on May 22, Prioritying peak performance at the Continental Event Over Early-SEASON Showings like the Diamond League.While nadeem sat this one out, chopra and Germany’s julian weber made a statement in Doha.Under the guidance of legendary coach Jan ZeleznyThe World Record Holder, Chopra Became Only the Third Asian and 25th Athlete in History to Breach The 90M Mark. HIS 90.23m Efort wasn’st enough to win, thought, as weber edged ahead with a final-throw bomb of 91.06m. Still, for Chopra, it was a massive psychological and physical breakthrough.
Chopra credited zelezny’s presence and ideal weather conditions for his performance and expressed confidence that even longer throws are poses As the Reigning World Champion, Chopra will head into the World championships In Tokyo (Sept 13–21) with High Momentum.“I am very happy that jan zelezny is my coach, and we worked very hard in south Africa.
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