Neeraj Chopra to Train in Switzerland Ahead of Major Competitions
Chopra set to train in Bienne, Switzerland
Hindustan Times
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Neeraj Chopra, the two-time Olympic medallist, will train at the Olympic Training Centre in Bienne, Switzerland, for 47 days as he prepares for the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. After recovering from a back injury, Chopra aims to regain full fitness before returning to competition.
- 01Neeraj Chopra will train in Bienne, Switzerland for 47 days.
- 02Chopra is recovering from a back injury and has not competed this year.
- 03His major targets are the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games later this year.
- 04Chopra's best throw last season was 90.23m at the Doha Diamond League.
- 05The Mission Olympic Cell approved funding for Chopra's training camp.
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Neeraj Chopra (two-time Olympic medallist) is set to train at the Olympic Training Centre in Bienne, Switzerland, for 47 days as he prepares for the upcoming Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. After undergoing rehabilitation for a back injury in Türkiye, Chopra, along with his coach Jai Choudhary and physiotherapist Ishaan Marwaha, will focus on regaining full fitness before competing again. The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has approved the training proposal, which includes travel, accommodation, and a daily allowance of $25 USD for the team. Chopra's primary goals this season are the Glasgow Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2 and the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4. Last season, he struggled with injuries and finished 8th at the world championships, unable to defend his title. His best performance was a throw of 90.23m at the Doha Diamond League. In addition to Chopra, the MOC also approved training proposals for other athletes, including pistol shooter Manu Bhaker and long-distance runner Gulveer Singh.
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Chopra's training in Switzerland is crucial for his preparation, which could influence his performance in upcoming international competitions.
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