With a brilliant win at the World Championship not long ago, India's golden boy is hoping to get another gold in the Asian Games.
Neeraj Chopra, the Indian javelin thrower, is already a star in the country's athletic circuit. The 23-year-old from Haryana has made his presence felt on the international stage with his impeccable performances, making India proud on many occasions. The youngster has set his sights on ending 2023 on a high, with the Asian Games looming in September 2023.
Champion from the boisterous youth
Neeraj Chopra was crowned the U-20 World Champion in 2016 in Bydgoszcz, Poland, where he threw 86.48 meters. Since then, he has broken the national record multiple times and is the reigning Asian and Commonwealth champion. The Indian javelin thrower holds a personal best of 88.07 metres, a distance that he threw in his fifth attempt during the Doha Diamond League in 2018. Chopra is among the five athletes who have thrown beyond 90 metres in history.
Chopra qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. The athlete left no stone unturned in his preparations and became India's first Olympic gold medalist in track and field events. However, Chopra's other comes in 2023, when the Asian Games are scheduled to be held in Guangzhou.
The 2023 Asian Games are essential to Chopra, as he aims to break his record and clinch the gold medal. The Indian javelin thrower trained and fine-tuned his technique, which could take him to greater heights.
Focus on diet
Apart from training, Chopra's nutrition and fitness regimen are essential for his overall well-being and performance. He understands the importance of healthy eating habits and follows a balanced diet. After starting the sport as a child to fight his obesity, Neeraj maintained his fitness as an adult, which is mainly responsible for his success. Athletes like Neeraj must put in years of rigorous training and extreme discipline, in addition to stringent dietary guidelines, to realise their Olympic aspirations.
Chopra keeps his body fat at 10%, which is thought to be the perfect level for male javelin throwers since it gives them greater vitality and force to explode. To do this, he adheres to a strict diet heavy in fruits and protein, macronutrients that encourage muscle growth and maintain a healthy level of body fat.
Expectations are quite natural
Neeraj's exceptional shows have been so outstanding and frequent over the past three years that his gold medal performance on Sunday night didn't draw much attention. Naturally, there was much celebration, and Neeraj stole the show, but millions of followers knew that Neeraj would accomplish such a thing in their hearts.
Little did anyone know that Neeraj Chopra, who at the time was 18 years old, would go on to become the most recognisable and well-known figure in Indian sports history. According to some sports enthusiasts, Neeraj's gold is a guaranteed medal for India even before the tournament kicks off.
Neeraj Chopra is one of the country's most prominent athletes, and his journey has been remarkable. The young javelin thrower is determined to win medals for India at international events and aims to inspire many young athletes nationwide. In addition to his outstanding performances on the field, Chopra is also actively involved in various philanthropic initiatives, hoping to positively impact society.
