Legendary Para-Athlete Devendra Jhajharia Predicts Neeraj Chopra Can Throw 93m in One or Two Years
Neeraj Chopra, the star javelin thrower, has been making waves in the world of athletics with his impressive performances. Recently, he won a silver medal in the Paris Olympics with a throw of 89.45m, and he finished second in the Lausanne Diamond League with a last round throw of 89.49m. However, legendary para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia believes that it’s only a matter of time before Chopra breaches the elusive 90m mark and predicts that he can throw 93m in one or two years.
Jhajharia, who won gold medals in the javelin throw at the 2004 Athens and 2016 Rio Paralympics, is no stranger to the sport. He knows what it takes to succeed at the highest level, and he sees a lot of potential in Chopra. In an interview, Jhajharia said, “Neeraj is a very talented athlete, and he has already shown what he is capable of. I believe that he can throw 93m in one or two years. He has the technique, the strength, and the mindset to do it.”
Chopra’s performance in the Paris Olympics was impressive, but it was overshadowed by Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic record effort of 92.97m, which won him the gold medal. However, Jhajharia believes that Chopra has what it takes to beat Nadeem’s record and become the first Indian to win a gold medal in athletics at the Olympics.
“Neeraj has the potential to break the Olympic record and win a gold medal. He just needs to keep working hard and stay focused on his goals. He has the support of the entire nation, and I am sure that he will make us proud,” Jhajharia said.
Chopra’s success has brought a lot of attention to the sport of javelin throw in India. Many young athletes are now taking up the sport, hoping to follow in Chopra’s footsteps. Jhajharia believes that this is a positive development for the sport and hopes that it will lead to more success for India in the future.
“The fact that Neeraj has inspired so many young athletes to take up javelin throw is a great thing. It shows that the sport is growing in popularity, and that is always a good thing. I hope that we will see more success for India in the future, and that we will continue to produce world-class athletes like Neeraj,” Jhajharia said.
In conclusion, Neeraj Chopra has already achieved a lot in his career, but according to Devendra Jhajharia, he has the potential to achieve even more. With hard work, dedication, and the right mindset, Chopra can break records and win gold medals at the highest level. His success has also brought attention to the sport of javelin throw in India, and Jhajharia hopes that this will lead to more success in the future.
