New Delhi: World number one javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who is recovering from a hamstring injury, is likely to return with the sixth stage of the Wanda Diamond League in Lausanne on June 30. Chopra, the reigning Olympic champion, is yet to be officially confirmed but according to the event’s official website, the Indian athlete will be seen competing in the event which is scheduled to take place later this month.
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According to the website, “In the javelin throw, Indian Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will be challenged by Jakub Wadlech of the Czech Republic and Julian Weber of Germany.” Chopra had announced on Twitter last month that he had torn a hamstring during training and had withdrawn from the June 4 FBK Games in the Netherlands and the June 13 Paavo Nurmi meeting in Finland as a measure. precautionary.
The 25-year-old athlete is also not taking part in the ongoing Inter-State National Senior Championships in Athletics in Bhubaneswar. Chopra is also scheduled to participate in the Golden Spike Ostrava tournament in the Czech Republic on June 27, but has yet to make a formal announcement.
The 25-year-old started the season on a good note by claiming the Doha Diamond League title on May 5 with an effort of 88.67m. This year, the World Championship, the Diamond League Final and the Asian Games will also take place in Budapest, Hungary from August 19-27. (agency)
