Neeraj Chopra Set for Comeback at Lausanne Diamond League: Watch Live Telecast and Streaming Details
Neeraj Chopra is set to make a comeback to competitive action following a one-month absence due to injury.
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Neeraj Chopra, the javelin throw gold medallist at Tokyo 2020, is set to make his comeback at the Lausanne Diamond League 2023 in Switzerland on June 30. Indian viewers can catch the live stream of all events from the Lausanne Diamond League.
The Lausanne meet will be the sixth event of this year's Diamond League series and the second one to feature a men's javelin throw competition, following the Doha leg.
After sustaining a muscle strain during training last month, Neeraj Chopra, the 25-year-old Olympic champion, will finally return to action at the one-day track and field meet. His injury forced him to withdraw from the FBK Games in the Netherlands, the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland, and the Ostrava Golden Spike 2023 in the Czech Republic.
Chopra's last appearance
Neeraj Chopra's most recent competitive appearance was at the Doha Diamond League 2023 held in May. The Indian javelin thrower showcased his skill by winning the men's event with an impressive throw of 88.67m. Thus far, the Doha meet remains Chopra's sole participation in competitions this year.
Chopra's Title defense mission
Chopra is leading the 2023 Diamond League men's javelin throw standings with eight points, aiming to strengthen his position at Lausanne. The Indian athlete clinched the Diamond League title last year in Zurich and is determined to defend his championship.
Who will Chopra face?
Stiff competition awaits Neeraj Chopra at Lausanne Diamond League 2023, with Jakub Vadlejch, the silver medallist from Tokyo Olympics, posing a formidable challenge. Vadlejch's impressive performance in Doha and the Paavo Nurmi Games makes him a strong contender.
Event Details
Neeraj Chopra's participation in the Lausanne Diamond League 2023 is scheduled for Friday, June 30 at the Athletissima. The event is set to commence at 23:30 PM IST.
Live telecast and streaming details
Neeraj Chopra's performance at the Lausanne Diamond League 2023 will be televised on the Viacom 18 Network and streamed live on JioCinema.
Joining the competition will be Anderson Peters, the reigning world champion from Grenada, Julian Weber from Germany, and Keshorn Walcott from Trinidad and Tobago, who is a former Olympic champion..
Who else?
Murali Sreeshankar, the Indian long jumper, is set to showcase his skills at the Lausanne Diamond League 2023. With a recent third-place finish in the Paris Diamond League, Sreeshankar aims for another impressive performance in Switzerland.
